“I am feeling more and more that it is...the prayers of God’s people that call down blessing upon the work [of missions], whether they are directly engaged in it or not...Christians at home can do as much for foreign missions as those actually on the field. I believe it will only be known on the Last Day how much has been accomplished...by the prayers of earnest believers...Solid, lasting missionary work is done on our knees.”
-James Fraser, who became a full-time missionary at 22
“Prayer is the work of missions.”
-John Piper
I invite you to join me in praying for the people of the Swaziland; the pastors, missionaries & Christians in Swaziland; and our mission team.
Pray that God will glorify Himself through His work among the people of Swaziland.
Pray for unity, boldness, and encouragement among Christians in Swaziland.
Pray for churches in Swaziland to reach out to meet the needs of the people.
Pray that God would protect Christians as they share the Gospel, keeping them safe in travel and health.
Pray for the Lord to send missionaries to Swaziland.
Pray that people will become open to hearing about Jesus and will become believers.
Pray for the salvation and witness of those in positions of leadership in Swaziland.
Pray that God will glorify Himself through our ministry next week.
Pray for opportunities for us to share our faith and for boldness as we witness.
Pray for God to prepare the hearts of the people we will encounter.
Pray for our cultural sensitivity, understanding, and humility.
Pray for our relationships with our Swazi ministry partners.
Pray for team unity.
Pray for humility and a flexible spirit.
Pray that God will use this mission experience to create a passion for missions in each of us and those who are supporting this trip.
"In our lifetime, wouldn't it be sad if we spent more time washing dishes or swatting flies or mowing the yard or watching television than praying for world missions?"
-Dave Davidson
(some material taken from My Life, His Mission by Kim Davis)
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