Category: Asia

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

1. Pray for people crossing the above bridge to also hear about and cross the only Bridge to heaven. (John 14:6)
2. Pray for spiritual peace for those currently worried about political tensions.
3. Pray for someone who is handicapped in Taipei to receive the love of Christ today.

John 17:25-26

This post was originally published on November 10, 2021.

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Tur’an.

1. Tur’an is a village 4.3 miles north of Nazareth. About 15,000 people live there, mostly Israeli Arabs. There is an evangelical church in Tur’an. Pray for the Lord to bless them in a manner corresponding to their faithfulness to His Word.

2. Although not planned, the photo featured yesterday was located on Islam Avenue, almost the same name as Islam Street, where the photo today is located. (Of course, the two places are on two separate continents.) Pray today for a devoted Muslim family in Tur’an to come to Christ this year.

3. The street curbs of Tur’an are painted in alternating red and white, similar to a candy cane. Pray for someone using public transportation today to believe in the facts that the story of the candy cane illustrates.

Psalm 96:11

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

1. Pray for cart drivers across the city to hear Who Jesus is, and what He desires most.
2. Pray for opportunities for Truth to be known.
3. Pray for protection in the discipleship process of new believers.

John 6:35

This post was originally published on October 11, 2021.

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

1. Pray for someone passing this pagoda to look up into the sky and see the glory of God, believe in His eternal power and Godhead (Romans 1:20), and then meet someone who can explain how God can be known through Jesus Christ (John 1:14, 14:6).
2. Pray for many copies of the Word of God to be distributed in Changsha.
3. Pray for Christians in Changsha to have wisdom regarding where / when / to whom they should vocally witness.

Hebrews 13:3, 2 Timothy 2:9

This post was originally published on July 11, 2022.

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Petrovsk-Zabaykalsky.

1. Petrovsk-Zabaykalsky is a Russian town not far north of China. It’s population has been decreasing from about 28,000 in 1989 to an estimated 16,000 in 2018. Pray for children using the above playground equipment to have an opportunity to receive salvation while they are still young.

2. Pray for a weary housewife to see the hills and hear / read Psalm 121 with faith and encouragement.

3. Pray for spiritual seeds to grow in the hearts of those who have heard the truth but not yet believed it.

Psalm 96:5

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

1. There is a cute cast iron swing by the above water. Pray for whoever will sit there today to think about any gospel witness they have ever received, and step toward that light. Pray for God to give them further light when they do.
2. Singapore has several amusement parks. Pray that visitirs to those will trust in the living God, Who gives us richly all things to enjoy (1 Tim. 6:17).
3. Pray for believers to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit in their lives.

Matthew 22:37-40

This post was originally published on August 8, 2021.

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

1. Pray for pedestrians at this intersection to hear the story of Jesus’ love for them.
2. Near the above picture is a Buddhist temple. Pray for a priest there to be delivered from the power of darkness, and translated into the kingdom of God’s dear Son (Col. 1:13 and following).
3. Pray for a child growing up in Hinduism to receive the gifts that only Jesus gives.

1 Peter 5:7

This post was originally published on January 19, 2022.

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

1. Each pedestrian on this road has a unique life story, and is precious to God. Pray for the Lord to break into each of their lives with His redemptive compassion.
2. Pray for workers at the Kandy Clock Tower to know the God Who made time, and Whom they can trust with their own times (Psalm 31:14-16).
3. Pray for a set of sisters in Kandy to be born again, and thus be doubly related as sisters in God’s family.

John 14:1-6

This post was originally published on January 6, 2022.

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

1. Pray for a Christian to start a Bible study for people who live in these apartments, and for many to accept and grow in Christ.

2. Directly behind the photographer’s view of the above picture is a covered area with colorful hand painted rocks and nice water fountains. Pray for the people who painted the rocks to come to know the Rock of Ages, receiving living water from Him forevermore.

3. Special Request Update: On March 25, we prayed for Michael the Walmart worker’s salvation. Today a TGP team member “chanced” to come in contact with him again. He remembered the prayers from before, and said things were going better. A simple gospel tract was left for him shortly thereafter. Pray that Michael will take the time to look up the verses on the paper, and give his life to Jesus.

Psalm 96:2