Asia – Page 20 – Targeted Global Prayer

Sigma, Philippines

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

1. Sigma is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, and their weather forecast for June 20th is a 90% chance of thunderstorms. Pray for anyone who takes refuge under this roadside shelter to also find refuge beneath the cross of Jesus.

2. Pray for Christians in Sigma to find joy in the great faithfulness of God today.

3. Pray for people who feel spiritually unworthy today to find peace in the great worth they have in the Lord’s eyes.

Isaiah 55

Originally published June 20, 2021. Interestingly, there is a 90% chance of thunderstorms for June 20, 2022 as well.

Al-Jafr, Jordan

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

1. Pray that the designer of the brick building pattern will meet/trust the Designer who has a beautiful pattern for each life.

2. Pray for open doors of opportunity for believers who would like to share the Good News with others.

3. Pray for the description of the truly blessed man in Psalm 1 to become a reality in the lives of 21 people who live in/around Al-Jafr.

Psalm 1

Originally published June 19, 2021

Pyongyang, North Korea

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

1. Pray for the workers who dust the chandelier and change the light bulbs in this hotel to meet and follow the Light of the World.

2. The Potong River runs close to this building and throughout the city. Pray that God will, in like manner, disseminate His Word throughout Pyongyang.

3. Pray for Christian songs to be caught and carried in the hearts of North Koreans.

Romans 10:13-15

Originally published on June 8, 2021

Da Lat, Vietnam

Pray for the Lord to send workers to the harvestfield of Da Lat.

1. Pray for Christian workers to be blessed in their efforts to gather in the harvest of souls before the night comes.

2. Pray that Buddhists who go to Linh Phuoc Pagoda to worship will come face to face with a gospel witness that offers genuine hope for the questions and sufferings of life.

3. Pray for families who have had miscarriages to hear about and believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Psalm 98

Originally published on June 2, 2021

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

Chiayi City, Taiwan

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Chiayi City.

Pray for someone crossing these red bricks today to hear about the scarlet cord of redemption woven throughout the Bible and history, and trust their life and eternal destiny to Jesus.
The Sun Shooting Tower, built to honor a mythical legend, is one of Chiayi City’s most famous attractions. Pray for a family visiting the tower’s cafe and rooftop garden today to discover Who truly controls the sun and offers eternal life.
Five days ago, the city government sponsored a “Youth Lab.” Pray for one person who participated to also become a dynamic disciple of Christ, making a difference in his / her community for the kingdom of God.

John 12:32

Ramallah, Palestine

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

This picture was taken at Christmas time in Ramallah. Pray for the people who put up / took down the center Christmas tree to understand the true meaning of Christmas, and accept Him.
Pray for a patient at Ramallah’s Arab Care Hospital to experience the physical and spiritual care of the Great Physician, and respond in faith today.
Pray for the Prince of Peace to be glorified in the West Bank today.

John 17:17

Kok Jar, Kyrgyzstan

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Kok Jar.

Pray for the next person in Kok Jar who looks up at a beautiful sunset to be impressed with the Lord Who made it, and want to know Him.
Kok Jar is a suburb of Bishkek, the nation’s capital. Near Kok Jar is the American University of Central Asia (AUCA). Last week, AUCA hosted a chess tournament. Pray for the participants in that tournament to have good success in life by following Joshua 1:8.
Around the world, the base of tree trunks is often painted white to protect them. Many trees in Kok Jar are painted white. Pray for the painters who do this service to have opportunities to themselves be like the tree described in Psalm 1.

Psalm 90

Kandahar, Afghanistan

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

With a population of about 615,000, Kandahar is Afghanistan’s second largest city. As such, there are many people with many different needs there. Pray that today, someone in Kandahar with a broken heart would meet the God of Psalm 147:3.
The green truck in the photo is a police vehicle. Pray for the salvation of a police officer and his family, and for their subsequent protection.
Pray for the Lord to provide safe opportunities for corporate worship, fellowship, discipleship, and evangelism for Christians in Kandahar.

Nahum 1:7

Martuni, Armenia

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

Pray for people attending this church to realize that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone, and can never be earned.
Armenia was formerly controlled by the USSR. Pray for someone living in Martuni who still struggles with things that happened under that regime to find healing and hope in the God Who brings beauty from ashes.
Martuni’s average weather temperature high in February is 32°. Pray for the Lord to provide heat for a family struggling financially, and warm their hearts with His love.

Psalm 24