Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Zarafshan.
Pray for the artist who painted the mural on the red building, that he and his family would know the beautiful work of God painted in their lives.
By now, construction on the above apartment complex is probably finished. Pray for the Lord to send a Christian to reach out to families who live there.
The name Zarafshan refers to gold, and the city is Uzbekistan’s gold capital. Pray for someone today to obtain a residency reservation in that City whose appearance is as pure gold.
Ephesians 3:14-19
This post was originally published on November 22, 2021.
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Tokyo.
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1. This picture was probably taken during the covid pandemic. Pray for people in Tokyo continuing to grieve the loss of loved ones who died in the fall of 2020 from covid, that the Lord will help them to see that He is the Resurrection and the Life, and that they will obtain eternal life through trusting Him alone for salvation from sin.
2. Pray that a Tokyo resident who struggles with anger issues will meet the One Who gives victory and internal peace.
3. Halloween is celebrated in Japan, but differently than in Western countries; mostly it’s a night for teens and young adults to engage in street parties and cosplay (costumes + playing out the chosen character’s actions). Pray for any churches doing evangelistic outreaches this evening, that the Lord will save five young adults in Tokyo. Pray that those five people will then become faithful disciples and eventually church leaders.
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Umm Salal Muhammed.
“Saif” is an Arabic word meaning “sword or scimitar.” Pray for every man entering the Saif Gents Saloon (a barber shop) this week to have an opportunity to accept the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pray for the owner of the Narjas Trading & Maintenence shop to trade his sin for the righteousness of Christ.
Umm Salal Muhammed has many farms and wells. Pray for five ladies drawing water from wells today to meet the Master Who once sat by a well because He loved a Samaritan woman (John 4).
Romans 15:13
This post was originally published November 28, 2021.
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Tokyo.
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1. The Kanda Aqueduct brought water to Edo (previous name for Tokyo) for 271 years (1629-1900). Pray for a student who will be learning about the aqueduct in history class to hear about Jesus and His offer to bring living water to people, thus satisfying their spiritual thirst forever. Pray for the student to receive that living water.
2. Pray for a family planning to take family photos at this park in the near future. Pray that the husband and wife will become united on a spiritual level as Christians who follow God’s pattern for marriage, enjoying fellowship with Him and each other on a deeply meaningful level.
3. Pray for the Lord to save a Japanese political leader.
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Haradh.
Pray for five workers in the oil and gas wells near Haradh to have / take an opportunity to hear the gospel.
Pray for someone seeing his shadow today (in a similar manner as above) to also mentally see the shadow of the cross intersecting his life, and turn to accept it full on.
Pray for a blind lady in Haradh to experience the love of Jesus and receive spiritual sight.
Revelation 4:11
This post was originally published on January 13, 2022.
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Tokyo.
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1. Pray for the cyclist in the center of the picture, that wherever she is today, the Lord will work in her life, drawing her to Himself.
2. Pray for a family who frequently enjoys going to the playground and baseball field, that each member will trust Christ, thereby becoming further united as joint members of God’s spiritual family.
3. Pray for Christians in Tokyo to rightly divide / accurately handle the Word of God, so as to know their Father as He truly reveals Himself to be.
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Tokyo.
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1. The contrast between traditional and modern architecture is easily seen in today’s picture. Both building types symbolize a common theme in current Japanese culture – seeking to blend ancient and contemporary elements to provide meaningful purpose to desired life pursuits. Pray for a person caught in the quandary of trying to figure out if ancient or modern ideals are best to discover that the God of the Bible – Who is both the Ancient of Days and the ever-present I Am – is the ultimate One worth wholly pursuing, for “our hearts are not at rest until they find their rest in Thee.” (Augustine)
2. The brown roofed building is the Buddhist Denmyoji Temple. Pray for a priest working at the temple to experience the saving grace of God, thus becoming part of the priesthood of believers who are eternally promised access to the Most High God because of the work of His Son.
3. Continue praying that you will meet a Japanese person and have an opportunity to witness to that individual.
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Tokyo.
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1. Bunkyo City is the fifth ward of Tokyo for us to pass through in our virtual prayer walk. Pray for five people in Bunkyo to hear the gospel for the first time this week, and respond in faith.
2. Pray for the next utility worker to service the pictured power lines, that he will meet the omnipotent God Who made electricity, and Whose power alone defeats sin and the grave.
3. Junior High can be a tough time for kids, especially as it relates to being made fun of by their peers. Pray for any Christian students attending the Bunkyo City Junior High School who have been made fun of because of their faith in Jesus, that the Lord will meet the needs of their hearts, assuring them of His continual presence with them. That gift is the best way to make it through tough days.
Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Tokyo.
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1. The top floor of the pictured building is Bunkyo Orthopedic Surgery. Pray for the next child on the surgery docket to hear that Jesus loves him / her, understand what that means, and believe.
2. The building’s ground floor is a Denny’s restaurant. A separate company from the US chain, Denny’s Japan Co. serves both American and Japanese entrees (bacon & eggs or grilled cheese sandwiches to rice porridge with shrimp & chicken or tsukimi wakami udon). Pray for the Lord to bring the message of salvation into the life of a cook at the above franchise, and for it to stay at the forefront of that individual’s attention until he / she believes.
3. Today marks the halfway point of our Tokyo virtual prayer walk; we have logged 23.06 miles, thereby completing 51% of the total 45 mile route. Known only to God are the specifics of each of our lives – how many days will comprise our time on Earth, and what all the details of those days will be. Pray that each person in Tokyo for whom God knows that today is the 51% completion marker of years to be lived here, that He will work afresh in every one of those lives, to draw them to Himself.
