Europe – Targeted Global Prayer

Faith (part of Istanbul), Turkey

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

Straddling the dividing line of Europe and Asia, Istanbul is home to around 16 million people, making it one of the world’s most populated cities. Faith is a district of Istanbul, and is the location of historic Constantinople. Pray for the five people pictured above to hear / understand the gospel this year, and believe.
Two major fault lines are located under Istanbul. Two days ago there was a large earthquake that originated in the Sea of Marmara, directly south of Faith. No casualties were reported, but around 200 people were injured, with most of those injuries occurring as people jumped from buildings due to panic. Turkey experienced a major / deadly earthquake two years ago, and fear swept the city as people remember that quake and feared the worst from the one this week. Over 100 aftershocks have been recorded since Wednesday. Pray for the 100 most fear-filled people to learn about the God Who is a refuge even in terrible earthquakes, and find peace (both salvific and emotional) in Him (Ps. 46).
Pray for Christians in Istanbul to have many Divine appointments to extend God’s offer of peace to their fellow residents.

1 Chronicles 4:10

Senj, Croatia

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

1. Above is the Nehaj Fortress, whose name means “don’t care.” Built in the sixteenth century by the Uskoks, the name was given as a reassurance to the townspeople of Senj that they did not have to worry about the security of the fortress, because the Uskoks would never let it be captured. Pray for the Lord to encourage a Christian in Senj today with the truth that His kingdom is eternally unshakable, beyond what any earthly army could ever claim.

2. The Nehaj Fortress is now a museum. Pray for someone who will walk this brick path today to also begin walking the straight and narrow road to the Celestial City.

3. Senj has a population of around ten thousand people. A basic internet search does not produce the names of any Baptist (or baptistic type in doctrine) churches in the city. Pray for this to change.

Romans 10:17

This post was previously published on January 30, 2023, and January 19, 2024. An internet search this morning of churches in Senj still does not show any evangelical congregations. Pray for this to change in 2025.

Londonderry (aka Derry), Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom)

Pray for someone walking across this bridge today who attended church yesterday to reflect on the Easter message, and trust the only Bridge to the Father / heaven.
Londonderry is next to the River Foyle, and often experiences foggy conditions resulting in low visibility. Pray for a person in a spiritual fog to see the clarity that God’s Word offers for life and eternity, and turn to that in faith.
Pray for the newest Christian in Londonderry to receive sustained opportunities for discipleship and growth in a good local church.

I Chronicles 4:10

Barcelona, Spain

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

1. Pictured above is “The Call,” literally meaning “Narrow Street.” It was the place where the Jewish community of medieval Barcelona lived, and was able to maintain their traditions. There are currently about 3,500 Jewish residents in Barcelona, the most living in any of Spain’s cities. Pray for one of those 3,500 to receive Jesus as his/her personal Messiah today.

2. Pray that a soccer player in the Barcelona Football Club will meet a Christian who explains what’s even better than scoring a winning goal: receiving God’s free gift of eternal life through Christ.

3. Pray that Christians across Barcelona will grow in their faith as they spend time in church today.

Psalm 96:4

This post was originally published on May 7, 2023.

Krakow, Poland

1. Pray for a highway construction worker to meet He Who is the only Road to the Father.

2. Pray for an electrician to meet the Light of the World.

3. Pray for a plumber to become connected to the only source of Living Water.

Revelation 7:9-10

This post was originally published on July 22, 2024. There was no picture that day.

Tours, France

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the house of Tours.

1. This is a train station in Tours. Pray that a Christian riding one of the trains today will have the courage to witness to a fellow passenger, and wisdom to know the best approach in doing so.

2. There is a waiting area with red chairs in the station. Pray that the people who use those chairs today for a rest physically will also rest their souls in Jesus.

3. The station is owned and operated by the SNCF company. Pray that the company executives will let Christ be the One Who runs their lives.

Psalm 19:1-3

This post was originally published on May 5, 2021.

The Royal Family of England and Boxing Day

https://abcnews.go.com/amp/GMA/Culture/prince-louis-prince-george-princess-charlotte-royal-family/story?id=59166583

Many countries celebrate December 26 as Boxing Day. Tradition states that this holiday started as a way for employers to show appreciation to their employees, because the household servants had been required to work on Christmas Day. The employees would be given the day off work and a box of extra Christmas food, gifts, and money. Boxing Day continues to be celebrated in various ways in different countries. Pray for the true meaning of Christmas to be remembered and celebrated this Boxing Day.
The children in the above picture have been through a difficult year with their mother having cancer. Pray for the Lord to put Christians in their lives who can mirror and explain the love of Jesus to them.
Pray for each of the adults in the above picture to encounter a clear gospel witness, and genuinely turn to Christ for salvation.

Isaiah 46:3-4

Manchester, England

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

1. Pray for the salvation of these three people: the designer of the skywalk bridge, a Manchester Metrolink tram driver who will be using the pictured rails today, and the photographer of the photo.

2. Pray for churches in Manchester to be faithful to boldly speak God’s truth in love until the rapture.

3. Pray for the Father’s continuing provision of daily needs for Christian widows in Manchester.

Psalm 96:1

This post was originally published on April 19, 2023.

Tartu, Estonia

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

Pray for the salvation/discipleship of all the drivers who will park under the building overhang today.
As the windows above reflect the sky, pray for Christians in Tartu to reflect the glory of God by worshipping Him in spirit and in truth.
Pray for the fact that the Father meets our daily needs (Matthew 6) to encourage many people today.

Ephesians 3:14-19

This post was originally published on November 23, 2021.

Dublin, Ireland

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

1. This picture is from the campus of Trinity College, founded in 1592. Pray for a student who will sit on this bench today to believe in the Triune God as He has revealed Himself in Scripture.

2. A nearby riverfront offers bicycles to rent for getting around / recreation. Pray that a cyclist will ponder any exposure to the Truth he has had previously, and seek God more (Hebrews 11:6).

3. Pray that every baby born today at Dublin’s National Maternity Hospital will one day have a clear opportunity to become a Christian.

Psalm 63:3

This post was originally published on March 30, 2023.