MaryBeth Hall – Page 43 – Targeted Global Prayer

Saturday Morning Recap

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed…” Psalm 46:1-2

1. Bremen, Germany: Pray for someone who recently read the story “Bremen Town Musicians” to trust in the God Who made us with the ability to create and enjoy humor.

2. Turkey – Syria Earthquakes: Pray for any survivors still remaining trapped in the rubble to be rescued today.

3. The preacher’s son*: Last Sunday morning, a preacher in the area that would soon be devastated by earthquakes preached on the doctrine of the resurrection. Less than a day later, he was with Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life. His wife soon joined him in heaven due to injuries received in the quake. Pray for their young son, now facing life without his parents, to continually know that his heavenly Father will carry him through this valley.

Thank you for praying!

*This prayer request is originally from an ABWE email.

Aleppo, Syria

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

*Image source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-64544478*

1. Aleppo, Syria, has been hard hit not only by this week’s earthquake, but also by over a decade of civil war and all the watershed results of that. Many residents live without hope. Pray for the God of redemption to break through their despair, granting His hope and comfort through Jesus.

2. Colder than average temperatures this week continue to hamper both rescue efforts and living conditions for the displaced. Pray for the Lord Who controls all weather to bring a reprieve in conditions, and, in tandem with that, for people to give Him alone glory.

3. Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ at the Aleppo Baptist Church to know the continued strength and provision of their Father, Who promises to always be a very present help in trouble for His children.

Psalm 46:1-2

Iskenderun, Turkey

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

*Image source: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/02/08/world/turkey-syria-earthquake*

1. Following the earthquake, a major fire broke out at Iskenderun’s port. This brought a halt to port activity. According to the BBC, the fire has now been extinguished for the second time. Pray for workers to be successful in cooling the area, so that the fire does not reignite.

2. At the time of this writing, the death toll from the two quakes has surpassed 15,000 people. Pray for the Lord to enable rescue efforts for those still trapped, and help rescue workers as they mentally process all that they are seeing.

3. Pray, pray, pray for the salvation of those closest to eternity.

Psalm 46:1-2

Nurdagi, Turkey

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

*Image source:* *https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/turkeyearthquake*

For the next seven days, TGP will feature cities in Turkey and Syria that have been negatively impacted by Monday’s 7.8 earthquake. Please continue overarching prayers for genuine salvation, timely rescue, and needs to be met.

1. Nurdagi is the town nearest the epicenter of Monday’s large earthquake. They are 8 hours ahead of the US eastern time zone. Pray for the Lord to guide rescuers to kids who are still trapped under debris.

2. Pray for people using their cars as shelters to have a source of warmth as they try to figure out what to do next.

3. Pray for Christians in Nurdagi to know the peace that passes understanding.

Psalm 46:1-2

Turkey – Syria Earthquake

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed…” Psalm 46:1-2

As Turkey and Syria are left reeling from the devastating February 6, 2023, 7.8 earthquake and severe aftershocks, let us pray frequently and fervently for the following areas:

Salvation: Pray that the Savior will use this tragedy to draw many people to Himself. Pray for anyone who has previously been exposed to His truth to remember that witness, believe it, and call out to the Lord in genuine repentance. Pray for Christians to shine their Father’s light in a very dark night.

Rescue: Pray for as many people as possible to be rescued. Pray for wisdom and stamina for rescue workers. Pray for the Lord to grant warmer temperatures and clear weather to facilitate efforts. Pray for hope for those who desperately await rescue.

Needs: Pray for the provision of physical (food, water, shelter), medical, emotional, and spiritual needs that millions of displaced people are and will be facing. Pray for the most vulnerable – the elderly, children, the disabled – to have compassionate caregivers during this traumatic time.

Bremen, Germany

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

1. The Exit the Room building in the foreground is an escape room center. First started in Japan in 2007, these businesses are now popular worldwide. Pray for one of today’s participants at the above location to hear about and take the only escape from sin’s eternal judgement.

2. Pray for an elementary student (anywhere in the world) reading the famous story “Bremen Town Musicians” this week to hear and accept the gospel.

3. Pray for a homeless person in Bremen to embrace by faith the beautiful home offered freely by the Prince of Heaven, Who once was homeless Himself for our sakes.

Romans 1:16

Tanah Merah, Malaysia

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Tanah Merah.

The center background of the picture has a covered pedestrian overpass to give people a way out of hazardous highway crossings. Pray for people who will use it today to also find God’s way to escape sin hazards (1 Cor. 10:13, Psalm 119:9).
Pray for people who will eat today at the rainbow umbrella topped outdoor tables to hear about the God Who makes rainbows, and enter His Ark of Safety, Jesus.
Pray that homes receiving their water from the tower on the left will acknowledge their dependence on the Creator of that water.

Lamentations 3:21-23

This post was originally published on October 30, 2021.

Saturday Morning Recap

Romans 10:17 – “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

1. Port-au-Prince, Haiti: Pray for the Lord to save a tax collector working at the Palace of Finance.

2. Senj, Croatia: Through the story of the Nehaj Fortress, pray for a Christian to be encouraged that his Father’s kingdom is eternally unshakable.

3. Your Choice: Pray for at least one request that you remember from the other cities featured this week:

Ma’an, Jordan

Quilpie, Australia

Pasto, Columbia

Kazilamihunda, Tanzania

Thank you for praying!

Kazilamihunda, Tanzania

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

1. Pray for pedestrians along this block today to hear a clear gospel presentation, and respond in faith.

2. Pray for the driver of a 3-wheeled vehicle (like the one above) to have a Christian passenger who will share thought-provoking truths about the Savior.

3. Pray for members of a local children’s choir to sing for the Lord, and be used to draw others to Him.

Romans 10:17

Pasto, Columbia

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

1. It has been said that “the eyes are the window to the soul.” Pray for people looking out the pictured five windows today to realize that their Creator looks deep into their souls, and has manifested His great love for them through the gift of His Son.

2. Pasto has several nicknames: “Surprise City,” “Theological City,” and “Galeras’s Land” (name of a volcano). Pray for the Father to find many children in Pasto who worship Him in spirit and in truth.

3. One of the local delicacies is grilled whole guinea pig. Pray that a cook preparing that meal today would meet a believer who models Christ in word and deed.

Romans 10:17