TARGETED GLOBAL PRAYER
DAILY PRAYER FOR JESUS TO BE KNOWN TO THE PEOPLES OF THE WORLD
“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’s name is to be praised.” Psalm 113:3
- Mogilev, Belarus
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Mogilev.
- Pray for the Lord to send a church planter to invite families living in these apartments to come hear the good news of Jesus Christ.
- Mogilev features an attraction called the “Square of Stars,” which has a sundial and honors stargazers. Pray that local astronomers would be like the wise men, seeing the wonders of God in the heavens that point to the Savior. (Psalm 19:1-2)
- Pray for city residents who still are influenced by communist ideology to experience the truth of John 8:32.
2 Corinthians 4:5-7
This post was originally published on October 19, 2021.
- Gardening
Kitchen window view of a Tennessee team member‘s garden Thank you to a TGP team member from Tennessee for submitting the hobby of gardening for today’s post in our summer series!
Gardening has long been both a vocation and a hobby…and when we say long, we mean long, for it was the first work human beings ever undertook under the direction of their Creator. Scripture is replete with illustrations drawn from plant life. For example, Jesus compares our need to abide in Him to the vine – branch relationship, with the Father as the vineyard keeper. The New Jerusalem will have a tree that yields a different kind of fruit every month. Also, the setting for many biblical stories occurs in a garden.
Gardens can be as varied as the people who plan and tend them. From container gardening to inground flowers, fruits, vegetables, or herbs, to specialty themed gardens (pizza garden, birthday month flowers honoring loved ones, exotic plants, water gardens, etc.), the list goes on and on. There are countless possibilities and combinations for utilizing and enhancing whatever spot on Earth God has given a person to manage.
1. Gardening season is currently in full swing in Earth’s northern hemisphere. Pray for someone who has been working outdoors today and is about to stop for a water break, that he or she will reflect on the refreshment that God brings the soul as an even more valuable commodity than the water needed to sustain physical life.
2. Pray for an unsaved gardener to recognize the fact that God is the One who makes plants grow, and respond in gratitude to Him. Pray that this gratitude will open the door for recognition of the spiritual benefits God offers to that person through Jesus Christ.
3. Pray for Christians around the world to enjoy fellowship with their Father as they work in their gardens this season.
Genesis 1:31
- The Skewed Reality
Malachi 2:17
You have wearied the Lord with your words; yet you say,
“In what way have we wearied Him?”
In that you say,
“Everyone who does evil
Is good in the sight of the Lord,
And He delights in them,”
Or, “Where is the God of justice?”The problem in Malachi’s day has not gone away in 2025: people willfully choose a distorted view of God to rationalize their actions. However, God and His mandates do not change, and sin always brings destruction.
Today is the last day of Pride Month. First recognized by Bill Clinton in 1999 and expanded by Barack Obama in 2011, the promotion of alternate lifestyles is ultimately a flaunting of rebellion in the face of a holy God.
The prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, banned a pride parade in Budapest, citing the reason as protection for children. However, 100-200,000 people showed up to defiantly participate in the parade. The following headline and subtitle is from The Washington Post:
1.Pray for the Lord to bless Prime Minister Orban for his courageous attempt to do what was right. If Viktor Orban does not know Jesus as his personal savior, pray for him to hear the gospel and believe.
2. It is very sad that many infants / children are exposed to the LBGTQ+ lifestyle as “normal,” growing up in homes with caregivers who have made those lifestyle choices. Pray for the Lord to rescue these children, helping them to understand and believe His pattern for the family.
3. Pray for someone living in your vicinity who has embraced this skewed reality to, on this last day of Pride Month, see the futility of that choice, and turn to God (as He reveals Himself to be in the Bible) for salvation and healing.
- Poharadevi, India
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Poharadevi.
1. This picture shows mothers taking their children to the Poharadevi Temple. Pray for them to hear about Jesus, that they may instead introduce their children to the One True God.
2. Pray for the Lord to protect all His children in India who are seeking to reach others with His good news.
3. Pray that someone from Poharadevi will come into contact with a copy of the Bible today, be curious enough to read it, and convicted enough to believe it.
Psalm 102:11-12
This post was originally published on March 3, 2023.
- “The Grand Debate”
Today’s featured request is a specific opportunity for advancement of the gospel, occurring in Nairobi, Kenya:
Four Christians are debating Imams in Nairobi. This opportunity for the gospel will be broadcast live, making it an opportunity to influence untold numbers for Jesus. Please pray for these four brothers as they engage in two, 2-hour debates, starting 7 am eastern standard time.Philippians 4:19
- Weaving
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/product-recommendations/best-tabletop-looms-1202697306/ Thank you to a TGP team member from Vermont for submitting today’s hobby for our Summer Series!
Transcending continents and millennia, weaving has long been both a practical skill and art form. From handheld to room sized looms, elementary age art students to senior citizens, weaving is enjoyed by countless people in a variety of applications.
Not surprisingly, weaving is referenced many times throughout the Bible. A notable example in the Old Testament is God’s instructions regarding curtains for the Tabernacle: “Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine woven linen and blue, purple, and scarlet thread; with artistic designs of cherubim you shall weave them.” (Exodus 26:1ff)
In weaving these beautiful curtains, the weavers themselves could worship God. A New Testament weaving example was doubtless a very similar act of worship: “Now the tunic [of Jesus] was without seam, woven from the top in one piece.” (John 19:23b)
1. Thank God that He has given His children so many ways to worship Him – any skill can be offered to Him in loving adoration.
2. Our lives have often been compared to weavings, with God the Master Weaver alone knowing how all of the various colored threads (events) work together to make the beautiful pattern He has in mind. Pray for a weaver in the country of Tunisia to receive God’s gift of salvation, that his or her life may be such a weaving.
3. Pray for Christian weavers in China to be encouraged by the Father’s care for them through His providing supplies for them to make weavings.
Philippians 4:19
- Bandjoun, Cameroon
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Bandjoun.
1. The home on the right is where the chief of Bandjoun lives. The other pointed roof houses are for his wives and nobles. Pray for a fruitful gospel outreach to take place here.
2. Pray for protection for Christian nationals in Cameroon, as the country has a history of political turmoil and a faulty justice system.
3. Bandjoun Station is a place designed to promote contemporary art in the town. Pray for an aspiring young artist to desire / have an opportunity to know the greatest Master Artist of all time.
Psalm 96:10
This post was originally published on June 23, 2023.
- Medellin, Columbia
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Medellin.
1. Pictured above is a dovecote, which is a home for doves / pigeons. The dove can be a symbol for both peace and the Holy Spirit. Pray that a Christian walking past the above dovecote will also walk in the Spirit, being transformed into the image of the Son for the glory of the Father.
2. Near the above picture is a long row of large rainbow colored umbrellas that provide shade for street vendors. Pray that one of those vendors will learn the story of the first rainbow, and personally enter the ark of salvation – Jesus.
3. Due to its great weather, Medellin boasts the nickname “City of Eternal Spring.” Pray that one of its residents will also obtain residency in the city of New Jerusalem, which has an even better feature: no need of the sun, because God is its light.
Psalm 107:15
This post was originally published on April 14, 2023.
- God’s Omnipresence & Koror, Palau
Psalm 139:7-11
“Where can I go from Your Spirit? or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there; if I make my bed in hell [Sheol], behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me. If I say, ‘Surely the darkness shall fall on me,’ even the night shall be light about me.”
Jeremiah 23:24
“‘Can anyone hide himself in secret places, so I shall not see him?’ says the LORD; do I not fill heaven and earth?’ says the LORD.”
God’s omnipresence is cause for great reassurance to His children. He does not change. He exhibits lovingkindness. He is sovereign. And this God is the One Who has promised to be with us always, to never leave or forsake us. He is with us.
God’s omnipresence can be observed in two ways. As He told Jeremiah, He is everywhere, filling heaven and earth. This is the scope of His omnipresence; there is nowhere we can go that He is not there. He also forever indwells each of His children by the Holy Spirit: “And I [Jesus] will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever – the Spirit of truth…you know Him, for He dwells with you, and will be in you.” (John 14:16-17). He is at once in each of the redeemed, in a more wonderful way than anyone else could ever be with us. We are never alone. He is Who He is, and by His omnipresence He graciously extends the gift of Himself to us in indescribably wonderful and inexhaustible ways. Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!
1. Pray for a worker at the Blue Palau Gift Shop to hear about God’s omnipresence, and come to know that in a personal way through receiving the gift of salvation.
2. Because of their companionship and loyalty, dogs are often considered to be “man’s best friend.” Pray for the Lord to work again in the life of a person who has interacted with the pictured dog, that he/she may meet Him Who truly is man’s best friend.
3. Pray that on this Lord’s Day every Christian in Koror will rejoice in and thank the Lord for His omnipresence.
This post was originally published on June 9, 2024.
- Saturday Morning Recap and Update
Matthew 28:20b
“…and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
1. Boston Tent Meetings Update:
Praise God! Our TGP team member who went to Boston to help with the special gospel tent meetings this week sent in this summary:
Just wanted to let you know that there were 10 saved this week. Over 400 Bibles were given out. Only 200 were English. The rest were a variety of languages including Aramaic, Hebrew, and Spanish. They actually ran out of Bibles or they could have given out more. MANY tracts were passed out and many seeds planted. Thank you for your prayers.
2. Continuing Prayer for Ukraine: Pray for God’s comfort and hope to be known by the families of the 14 apartment residents killed this week.
3. Your Choice: please pray for a request you remember from one of the other locations featured this week:
Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hobby series related requests:
Card making
Reading & listening to audiobooks
Thank you for praying!
