MaryBeth Hall – Page 23 – Targeted Global Prayer

A Step Back

This past Saturday evening, my family had the opportunity to be outside at night away from city lights and observe a sky very similar to this one (a real-time view of Monday night’s sky from the Stellarium app).

Near the horizon is the Big Dipper. The two stars on the right side of the cup point to the North Star, which is also the end of the handle for the Little Dipper. The North star, or Polaris, has been the foundational navigational star for thousands of years. Near the top of the screen a segment of the Milky Way can be seen.

With major crises catapulting to the center stage of world events in rapid succession, it is good to step back and reflect on the sovereignty and immutability of our God – the I AM that I AM. He will have the final word, and He cares for His own. That is the guarantee of Scripture, and we can bank everything on the veracity of the Bible.

1. Continue in prayer for the Lord to defend Israel in their current war with Gaza.

2. Pray for an Israeli Christian your age to be encouraged by the above truths today.

3. Although clouds and light pollution often obscure our view, the stars above are still there shining to the glory of God. Thank our Father that, likewise, even when circumstances obstruct our view of His activities and purposes, He is at work and can always be trusted.

Psalm 2

This post was originally published on October 10, 2023.

Fires in Israel

Here is a summary from the Times of Israel* headlines regarding Israel’s current wildfire condition:

“Prime Minister says 18 arrested so far on suspicion of arson tied to Jerusalem-area wildfires.
5,000 acres of land destroyed, 6 areas still ablaze as all evacuated residents allowed to return. Muted Independence Day celebrations underway. Firefighting planes on the way from overseas.”

Pray for God to send favorable weather conditions to aid firefighting efforts.
Pray for the fires to be stopped, and any future arsonist plans to be frustrated.
Pray for the Lord to use this situation to bring many people’s thoughts to eternity and salvation, and for many to accept the gospel. Pray for Christians in Israel to have the Lord’s protection, and effective witnessing opportunities.

Romans 10:13-15

*https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-may-01-2025/

Durres, Albania

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Durres.

Durres is a port city on the Adriatic Sea. Pray for the captains of these two ferry boats to personally meet the Captain Who rules the wind and waves.
The largest Roman amphitheater ever built in the Balkans is in Durres. It once seated 20,000 people. That is 16.4% of the city’s current population. Pray that, before the Lord’s return, 20,000 people in Durres will become disciples of Jesus Christ.
According to theculturetrip.com, Durres is one of Albania’s “liveliest” towns, with “vibrant nightlife.” Pray for someone today being drawn toward indulgent sensuality to heed the pull of God toward the best pursuits.

Ephesians 6:10-18

This post was originally published on December 26, 2021.

Barmer, India

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Barmer.

Pray for these two people to meet the Bread of Life, Who satisfies the soul as nothing else can.
There are currently high tensions between India and Pakistan. Pray for Pakistani families in Barmer to have an opportunity to believe the gospel.
Wikipedia states that in 2011, only 30% of females in Barmer were literate. The city’s total population that year was 100,051. Only 0.42 of 1% of those people espoused any religion other than Hinduism, Jainism, or Islam. What a need there is for the gospel to penetrate Barmer with the truth of God’s redemption and hope! Pray for the Lord to bring at least a portion of Scripture to every woman / girl who can read, and for them to understand and believe His Word.

Romans 10:13-15

Waitangi, New Zealand

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Waitangi.

In the Maori language, Waitangi means “weeping waters.” Pray for the people who live in Waitangi to know that God sees all their tears, and is the Friend Who sticks closer than a brother.
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds have been called the birth place of New Zealand. Pray that maintenance workers of this landmark will personally meet the one Mediator who can make the only irrevocable treaty between a condemned sinner and a holy God.
Pray for people who see this water/sky today to reflect on the sheer skill and goodness of God.

Psalm 96

This post was originally published on July 10, 2021.

Sunday Songs Series: “Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”

Galatians 2:20

I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

Wherever you are and whatever lies before you, may the truth of this song encourage your soul!

Listen to “Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me”:

https://youtu.be/zundjUFazfg?si=lwV7vgYGClCdF6ey

Pray for Christians around the world to worship and serve God this week through Christ who loves and lives in them.
Pray for lost people attending churches this morning in your state to know that God is present in the service, and obey the conviction of His Spirit in their hearts.
Praise the Father, Son, and Spirit for His continuous kindness and patience toward us His children.

Saturday Morning Recap

1 Chronicles 4:10

And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.

Senj, Croatia: Pray for a Biblical church to be started in Senj this year.
Faith, Turkey: Pray for Christians in Istanbul to have many Divine appointments to extend God’s offer of peace to their fellow residents.
Your Choice: Please pray for a request you remember from the other locations featured this week:

Salisbury, Australia

Arvaikheer, Mongolia

Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Sunday Songs Series: “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”

Thank you for praying!

Faith (part of Istanbul), Turkey

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Faith.

Straddling the dividing line of Europe and Asia, Istanbul is home to around 16 million people, making it one of the world’s most populated cities. Faith is a district of Istanbul, and is the location of historic Constantinople. Pray for the five people pictured above to hear / understand the gospel this year, and believe.
Two major fault lines are located under Istanbul. Two days ago there was a large earthquake that originated in the Sea of Marmara, directly south of Faith. No casualties were reported, but around 200 people were injured, with most of those injuries occurring as people jumped from buildings due to panic. Turkey experienced a major / deadly earthquake two years ago, and fear swept the city as people remember that quake and feared the worst from the one this week. Over 100 aftershocks have been recorded since Wednesday. Pray for the 100 most fear-filled people to learn about the God Who is a refuge even in terrible earthquakes, and find peace (both salvific and emotional) in Him (Ps. 46).
Pray for Christians in Istanbul to have many Divine appointments to extend God’s offer of peace to their fellow residents.

1 Chronicles 4:10

Salisbury, Australia

Pictured above is the Len Beadell Public Library, whose namesake has been called “the last true Australian explorer.” A surveyor who led a small crew in building 3700+ miles of roads, including the famous Gunbarrel Road across Australia’s desert, he thus provided access to 970,000+ square miles of bush country. His interest in surveying began as a teenager when he join a scout troop whose scoutmaster was a surveyor. He continued surveying for the Australian military in WW2, and stayed with the military afterwards, using his skills to select a site for atomic bomb testing. He later built roads for a decade, using constellations to help determine latitude and longitude in order to make them as straight as a gunbarrel when at all possible. He named these roads after his wife and three children, one of whom quotes their dad as saying, “First you make the roads and then you take your family for trips on them.” * The hardships of extended bush life took their toll on his health, so Len transferred to other work in 1963, continuing to contribute valuable services to his country, and receiving numerous honors.

1. Pray for each of Len and Anne’s descendants to have a personal relationship with Jesus, Who is the only Road from this world to the Father.

2. Pray for someone who frequents the above library to find the key to happiness in walking with God.

3. All of Len’s roads are still usable today, and 4-wheelers enjoy the challenge of traversing them. Pray for one such adventurer to be saved this year.

2 Corinthians 4:5

*https://m.facebook.com/389085437948731/posts/1114541105403157/?wtsid=rdr_0znWWoEQYvFHG2tRn&paipv=0&eav=AfaVGyDbK96AUl_HwZf7xJtMLZ9JgNLg6IfPFg4RutdTtOr0nznQGIbg3WyIHb4Q3E8&_rdr#

See also https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Len_Beadell

This post was originally published on April 18, 2024.

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

This post was originally published on May 8, 2024.