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
- Lyon, France
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Lyon.
1. The above cathedral is dedicated to John the Baptist. Construction began in 1180 and lasted 300 years, but the site’s religious history extends back to the sixth century, when a church was first built there. Pray for an attendee this month to understand and trust that “the just shall live by faith.” (Rom. 1:17)
2. Pray for a Christian family in Lyon to apply John the Baptist’s words “He must increase, but I must decrease” in their interactions with each other. (John 3:30)
3. Pray for a first grader attending the International School of Lyon to become a Christian today.
Acts 4:29
This post was originally published on September 1, 2023.
- Arvaikheer, Mongolia
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Arvaikheer.
1. The above picture is from the center of a roundabout in Arvaikheer. Pray for someone who will drive around it today to hear the gospel and believe.
2. Sandwiched between Russia and China, Mongolia has a population of only 3.3 million people. Buddhism and “no religion” make up the dominant national belief systems, with only 42,900 people espousing any type of Christianity. Pray for God’s hand to be on His children and their endeavors to share His Word.
3. Pray for a person in Arvaikheer who has the same vision level as you do (20/20, 20/70, etc.) to see the same spiritual truth that you have seen.
Acts 1:8
- Mouflon, Algeria
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Mouflan.
1. Pray for someone in this complex to hear a clear presentation of the gospel this week.
2. A mouflon is a wild sheep thought to be the ancestor of modern domesticated sheep breeds. Pray for a shepherd who lives near the city of Mouflon to personally meet the Good Shepherd, and rejoice in His care.
3. The fennec fox is Algeria’s national animal, as well as the nickname for the country’s national soccer team, Les Fennecs. At 7.9 inches tall, the fennec fox is the smallest member of the canine family in the world, and many aspects of the fox show that it is very well suited by the Creator to thrive in harsh desert climates. Pray for any Christians in Mouflon to be encouraged by the fact that their Father has just as thoughtfully given to them “all things that pertain unto life and godliness,” even though they live in a harsh climate regarding religious freedom (2 Peter 1:2-4).
Revelation 21:5
This post was originally published on November 5, 2023.
- Loma Plata, Paraguay
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Loma Plata.
1. The T-shaped building is a school. Pray for the salvation of five students who attend there.
2. Loma Plata was founded by Canadian Mennonites in 1927. It is located in a geographically harsh region of Paraguay. German is very commonly spoken in Loma Plata, in addition to Spanish. Pray for a German speaker to know and enjoy the gift of God’s grace.
3. Across the street from the school is a library, and a block away is a museum of the town’s history. There are approximately 5500 people living in Loma Plata. The town turns 97 this year, so pray for any residents in their 90s to have (and take advantage of) an opportunity to accept the gospel in 2024.
Acts 1:8
- Bata, Equatorial Guinea
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Bata.
1. Pictured above is a sunset view from Bata, facing the Atlantic Ocean. Pray that many souls in this town will come to Christ during the church age of grace, while the light shines.
2. Equatorial Guinea has the distinction of being the only African nation with Spanish as one of its official languages. Pray for someone in Bata to pray in Spanish today to become a Christian, and to find good discipleship materials in Spanish for subsequent growth.
3. Pray for a janitor in the building with the red corner (left side of picture) to meet the only Person Who can truly clean a heart from the inside out.
Isaiah 45:22
This post was originally published on January 27, 2023.
- Saturday Morning Recap
Proverbs 28:13
“He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.“
1. National Day of Prayer: Continue to pray for widespread revival and regeneration to occur in the USA.
2. Cape Town, South Africa: Pray that someone experiencing stormy times in life will come to know the truly good hope found in Jesus Christ.
3. Your Choice: Please pray for a request you remember from the other cities featured this week:
Bethany, USA
Surabaya, Indonesia
Republiek, Suriname
Thank you for praying!
- Surabaya, Indonesia
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Surabaya.
Image Source: https://maps.app.goo.gl/P5AgXzUVhJpyuwTU7 1. The above photo was taken at the Mangrove Medokan Ayu, an outdoor tourist attraction in Surabaya. Pray that someone taking a similar photo this week by the above star will also hear about the Bright and Morning Star, and find redemption in Him.
2. Surabaya is a major city with its own Chinatown and Arab Quarter. Pray for one person from each of these two sections of the city to be saved today.
3. Tugu Pahlawan, or Heroes Monument, memorializes the 1945 battles for independence that occurred in Surabaya. Pray for every person in Surabaya who was born in 1945 to trust Christ as the only way to obtain spiritual freedom, and then grow in their walk with Him, that the number of heroes of faith may increase.
John 3:36
This post was originally published on July 27, 2023.
- National Day of Prayer for the USA
1. Pray for revival in the church.
2. Pray for regeneration of the lost.
3. Pray for real change to start today.
R ealizing His magnificence:
E nshrined images must come down,
V erity in hearts restored,
I niquity truly abhorred.
V ast His holiness beyond our reach:
A lmighty God’s mercies beseech,
L ive for Him Who died for us each.
&
R ebellion finally bends its knee,
E ntangled with only one choice to be free.
G race cuts sin’s cords because of His nails;
E mmanuel’s love and victory prevails.
N o one could make the changes He can;
E vil must flee at His mighty hand.
R ighteousness, judgment – these are the facts;
A ll will one day bow before His great acts.
T his is my prayer for the country I love:
I pray for her people to seek God above.
O nly in doing so can peace be found;
N eglecting Him surely will bring us down.(https://poemsfortheking.blogspot.com/2020/04/john-16-revival-regeneration.html)
Proverbs 28:13
- Bethany, USA
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Bethany.
- The above picture is from inside the Rink Antique Gallery in Bethany, Oklahoma. Pray that shoppers there today will see items among the colorful hodge-podge that the Holy Spirit uses to draw their hearts toward Christ.
- Pray for anyone in Bethany celebrating his/her birthday today to also have a spiritual birthday into God’s family.
- Near Bethany is Skate Galaxy. Pray for every seven year old skater going there this week to hear about the love Jesus has for him/her.
Luke 24:8
This post was originally published on May 1, 2022.
- Cape Town, South Africa
1. Pray for someone who will stand on this street corner today to become a Christian.
2. Pray that if any believers happen to be in the striped building above, they will yield to the Spirit’s work in their lives to make them more like the Son for the glory of the Father.
3. Nicknamed South Africa’s “Mother City,” Cape Town is the country’s legislative capital and oldest city. It has also born the names “Cape of Storms” and “Cape of Good Hope.” Pray that someone experiencing stormy times in life will know the truly good hope found in Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:18
