Hainan Island, China

1. Pray for the occupants and workers in these three identical buildings to have the opportunity to hear and receive a clear presentation of the gospel.
2. Pray for opportunities for growth for believers on the island.
3. Pray for protection for believers on the island.
Matthew 9:35-38

This post was originally published on March 23, 2021.

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Kitami, Japan

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

1. Pray for God to save a worker at the Hikari Nursery (upper left corner), so the children who attend there will have a Christian influence.
2. Japan has one of the highest suicide rates globally. Pray for the hope found only in Jesus to rescue those in despair.
3. Pray for workers in the large green-roofed building (lower right corner) to “stumble across” a church / Christian website that explains salvation.

Psalm 107:1-3

This post was originally published on May 20, 2021.

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Kakrak, Afghanistan

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

1. The people living in Kakrak are of Persian descent. Pray for the oldest person in the community to hear about and have courage to trust in Jesus.

2. Wikipedia states that Nan-i-Afghani is the country’s national bread. Pray for a woman making Afghan naan in Kakrak today to find lasting spiritual nourishment from the Bread of Life.

3. Pray for children in Kakrak to have opportunities to hear that Jesus loves them.

Psalm 113:3

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Haifa, Israel

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

1. Pictured above is the Sammy Ofer Stadium. Pray that a player from one of the next soccer teams to compete here will come to know Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Pray that he will then faithfully run the spiritual race set before him, knowing that among the cloud of witnesses is Jesus Himself.

2. It has been jokingly said that the crane (the mechanical kind) is the national bird of Israel, because of how many there are constructing new buildings. Sure enough, a yellow crane can be seen in the top right of this picture. Pray for a crane operator in Haifa to meet a genuine believer who will be a consistent picture of the difference that Jesus the Messiah makes in a person’s life.

3. The Mediterranean Sea is in the background of this picture. Pray that a college student who enjoys walking in the surf at sunset will follow the Spirit’s pull in her heart to yearn to know the Father and Son.

Matthew 9:36-38

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Baetov, Kyrgyzstan

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

  1. Pray for the families living near the green-domed building to hear the gospel. Pray that at least one person who hears will believe in Jesus this year.
  2. Last year, the population of Baetov was 10,682 (wikipedia). Pray for any Christians living there to be encouraged by one of their Father’s promises today.
  3. Pray for Scripture to be available to those in Baetov who seek the Truth.

Hebrews 13:3, 2 Timothy 2:9

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Haima, Oman

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

  1. Pray for the person whose job includes changing the 20 outdoor light bulbs above to meet someone who will tell him about the Light of the World.
  2. In 2020, Haima’s population was 10,093. Pray for a church to start / grow there.
  3. Haitham bin Tarik has been Oman’s reigning sultan since January 11, 2020. Pray for the Lord to send a personal gospel witness to him, and for belief to be his response.

Hebrews 13:3, 2 Timothy 2:9

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Turkistan, Kazakhstan

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

  1. Pray that the Lord will bring a copy of His Word into the blue-roofed building this summer, and that it will be received and read with faith.
  2. Turkistan is near the Syr Darya River. Pray for any believers who have been baptized there to be encouraged to live for Jesus all the days of their lives.
  3. Pray for protection for all God’s children in Kazakhstan.

Hebrews 13:3, 2 Timothy 2:9

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Daugyztau, Uzbekistan

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

  1. Pray for Christians who feel like what they are trying to do for God is as fruitless as this picture to be encouraged that faithfulness is what counts with the Lord.
  2. There is a substantial gold deposit in Daugyztau and the surrounding desert. Pray for a geologist who has studied its location / history to personally echo the truth of Psalm 119:72.
  3. Pray for Uzbekistan’s leaders to enact laws which will be favorable toward religious freedom.

Hebrews 13:3, 2 Timothy 2:9

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Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield the Al-Kharj.

  1. Pray for Christians in Al-Kharj to be encouraged as they seek to be lights for the Savior in a dark place.
  2. Pray that someone passing under this street sign today will encounter a gospel witness, and believe.
  3. Pray that the Lord will make ways for Bible distribution to occur among Al-Kharj’s 425,300 residents (worldpopulationreview.com). Thank Him that He will preserve His Word, and that it will not return void, but will accomplish His purposes (Isaiah 55:10-11).

Hebrews 13:3, 2 Timothy 2:9

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Kuala Belait, Brunei

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Kuala Belait.

  1. Pray for five people who receive mail that has passed through this building to also receive a copy of the greatest letter of all time: God’s Word to man. Pray for the illumination of the Spirit to guide their reading, and for faith to be their response.
  2. Pray for the church in Kuala Belait to grow, both numerically and in Christlikeness.
  3. In Brunei it is illegal for Christians to proselytize. Pray for believers to have daily wisdom for how to obey the higher mandate of the Great Commission.

Hebrews 13:3, 2 Timothy 2:9

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