MaryBeth Hall – Page 81 – Targeted Global Prayer

Narva, Estonia

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

Pray for children who will enjoy these mall stationary vehicle rides this weekend to hear that Jesus loves them.
Narva is a border city between Estonia and Russia. Pray for the tense political situation, as well as Ukrainian refugees in the city. Speaking of them, Katri Raik, Narva’s mayor says, “They have been through hell. It is like the light has gone out of their eyes.” (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61555691) Pray for God to turn the light back on with His hope.
Pray for a carpenter in Narva to meet the Master Carpenter Who can frame lives in the very best way.

John 14:6

Youth on Target with God’s Mission

Today I spent several hours helping my teenage son in one of the preparation phases for the summer ministry in which he will be participating. That gave me the idea to do a special TGP post requesting prayer for youth across our nation that are dedicating a portion of their summer break to making a difference for the kingdom of God. Let us join in prayer this evening for the Lord to bless them and protect them and make their ministries fruitful for eternity. May He open doors of evangelistic and discipleship opportunities, and use their experiences this summer as a catalyst for further work in His harvestfield around the world. May the good hand of our God be on the children and teens who love Him and are willing to step out in their communities for Him. Numbers 6:24-26.

What You Remember

There is no new city featured today on TGP. Please take a minute to pray for any three prayer requests you remember from previous posts. Thank you!

Luke 24:8

Kaunas, Lithuania

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

Saules Gimnazija is a Catholic high school which opened 99 years ago. Pray for a student there who is wrestling with life’s basic questions to talk to a Christian who will explain the Bible’s answers.
Kaunas Castle was built in the 1300’s, and 1/3 of it stands today as a restored museum. In 2018, a 23 foot tall Freedom Warrior (taken from Lithuania’s coat of arms) was erected nearby. (Interestingly, the Freedom Warrior was cast in Ukraine.) Pray for every person who was associated with the construction of the Freedom Warrior to have an opportunity to hear about true spiritual freedom (John 8:32) this year.
Kaunas is located where the Neris and Nemunas rivers join. Pray for someone working by one of the rivers today to thirst for the living God, and hear how to receive rivers of living water (John 7:37-38).

Luke 24:8

Kaunas was also the featured TGP city on August 21, 2021.

Mariupol, Ukraine

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

*Photo source: https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/28/europe/mariupol-azovstal-steel-plant-intl-cmd/index.html*

On March 1 and March 24, TGP members prayed for Mariupol residents. The situation continues to degrade, with many describing conditions as “hell on earth.” Pray for many, many residents trapped in the city to receive God’s salvation, so that, no matter what happens, they never go to the real hell.
The Azovstal Steelworks is Mariupol’s last big stronghold of resistance. Pray for the Lord to miraculously provide safety, sanitation, food/water, and spiritual/emotional healing for those inside.
Pray for six Russian soldiers attacking Mariupol to trust Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.

2 Timothy 2:1-7

San Jose, USA

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of San Jose.

Pray for employees in the KOED building who will soon be getting off work to think about God and His claims on their lives as they drive home.
Two days ago, the 44th Annual Nikkei Matsuri Festival in San Jose’s Japantown occurred. Pray for a band member who participated in the event to know the greatest melody of all, the song of the redeemed.
Pray for churches holding services tonight in San Jose, California, to be fruitful in their endeavors to advance the kingdom of God.

2 Timothy 2:1-7

Spencer, USA

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

Spencer, Tennessee, is the location of Fall Creek Falls, a nearly 30,000 acre state park. On April 21-24, at the Piney Creek part of the park, a satanic festival is scheduled and being widely promoted.

The day before Jesus’ resurrection, perhaps the powers of darkness thought they had finally succeeded in their rebellion against the Lord of All. As the Lamb of God overcame then, He will always overcome darkness forevermore. Let us join with other Christians in prayer regarding this event (Ephesians 6:12):

As the festival organizers are finalizing last-minute details over the next few days, pray for the Lord to bring their plans to naught, even to the extent that the festival would not occur.
Pray for teens / young adults planning to attend out of curiosity to be divinely kept away, and to instead be redeemed by the power of Jesus Christ.
Pray for spiritual and physical protection for park rangers and regular park visitors.

Psalm 118:21-26

Everett, USA

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

Pray for any sets of twins living in Everett, Washington, to come to know / walk with the God Who gave them life and each other.
Pray for babies born around the world today who were / will be named Everett, to one day decide to love and serve Jesus Christ.
Pray for a family in Everitt facing bankruptcy to seek and find the wisdom and provision of God in their situation, and give Him glory.

Psalm 118:21-26

Guasave, Mexico

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

There are five animal sculptures along this road. Pray for the salvation of the artist(s) and his family who designed / painted them.
Pray for for this Palm Sunday to be a day of great joy for a person just beginning a personal relationship with the Messiah.
Pray for lasting spiritual encouragement for a family in Guasave dealing with the terminal illness of a loved one.

Psalm 118:21-26

Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Mazar-i-Sharif.

Pray for people benefitting from these solar panels to have an opportunity to hear how the God Who made the sun whose energy the panels absorb wants to Himself enter the lives of anyone who will receive Him.
“Mazar-i-Sharif” means “tomb of the saint,” and is the burial place of Muhammad’s son-in-law. It has a population of over 500,000 people. Pray that someone living there who has previously heard about the resurrection of Jesus Christ will trust in this Lord Who is the only Defeater of Death.
Pray for an Afghan family struggling with loss from the traumatic events of last year to find peace from God’s Word.

John 12:32