Category: South America

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

1. Pray for drivers of fire department water trucks in Lelydorp today, such as of the rig pictured above, to personally know/trust the Rescuer from Hell’s fires.
2. Pray that anyone sitting today at the patio table / chairs above will meet a Christian exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit, and be drawn to Christ.
3. Pray for Lelydorp residents who will be eating coconuts today to discover the sweet milk of the Word of God.

I Thessalonians 4:13-18

This post was originally published on November 3, 2021.

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

1. Pray for people using this heart shaped pond (there’s a footbridge across it with an arch where flowering vines might grow) to consider the greatest exhibition of love ever demonstrated, as described in John 3:16.
2. It is currently summer in Peru, so pray for someone playing soccer in Rioja today to begin a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
3. Pray for the most needy child in Rioja to daily know the compassionate provision of our God in all areas, and be able to call Him “Father.”

1 Peter 5:7

This post was originally published on January 17, 2022.

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

1. The above building is named for Eudoxie Baboul, a supercentenarian who lived to be 114 years, 274 days old. Pray for her 17 great grandchildren to come to know the Ancient of Days Who offers eternal life.
2. Pray for a gospel outreach to effectively reach the Indonesian community of Sinnamary.
3. Pray for young men in Sinnamary to be saved/discipled, and have the opportunity to attend a good seminary in preparation for the pastorate.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

This post was originally published on December 21, 2021.

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Rio Verde.

1. Pray for a Christian to be making clear, steady tracks through life, that his life will continue to point others to the Lord long after his journey here is over.

2. Pray for someone in Rio Verde who enjoys the same hobbies as you do to know and love Jesus.

3. Pray for the next child who climbs one of the trees in this picture to talk to the same God Who talked to Zacchaeus while he was in a tree.

Psalm 67:3

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

1.   Pictured above is the location of the Waorani tribal headquarters. The Waorani were a fierce people previously known as the Aucas. This was the tribe that killed the five missionaries who first came to bring them the gospel. However, today the gospel has transformed many lives. Pray for evangelism and discipleship to continue to flourish among the Waorani.

2. Nate Saint was the missionary pilot of that group of five. After his death, his sister Rachel moved into the tribe and worked for thirty years to introduce Jesus to the Waorani. His son Steve also lived there for a time, and founded ITEC to help carry out the Great commission among indigenous peoples. While testing a wing for a new aircraft in 2012, he was injured and became partially paralyzed from the neck down. Pray for the Lord to give Steve strength for the difficult daily challenges he faces.

3. Pray for wisdom for the Waorani elders as they lead their people.

Psalm 67:2

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of San Gregorio de Polanco.

1. Note the condition of the four trees above; there is an obvious lack of foliage. Pray that any Christians passing by these trees will not have the same characteristics true of their lives spiritually: that their leaves will not whither, and that they will not be barren / unfruitful. Pray that they will instead add the things to their faith mentioned in 2 Peter 1:5-8.

2. With a population of around 3500, San Gregorio de Polanco will be 170 years old on November 27, 2023. Pray that by the end of the year, 170 residents will have made salvation decisions.

3. Pray for workers at a hydroelectric plant on the local manmade lake to hear the gospel this week, and respond in faith.

Romans 5:8

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

1. Translated, the sign above reads “For All.” Pray for someone in Cali to realize that Jesus offers salvation to everyone (1 John 2:2), and for that person to respond in faith.
2. Pray for a woman considering abortion to meet compassionate Christians who can help her choose life (for her baby) and the Life (for her soul).
3. Pray for a person who will be parasailing in Cali today to experience the greatest thrill of all – knowing / walking with the God of the universe.

Colossians 1:16-18

This post was originally published on May 18, 2022.

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of La Esperanza.

1. “La Esperanza” means “hope” in Spanish. Pray for three people in the town today to discover and enjoy the eternal hope that’s found in Christ alone.
2. Translated, the signs above read “Now! Security and Honesty!” Pray that today, someone passing by the signs will realize the incredible security that God brings to the human heart, and the honesty with which He speaks through His Word.
3. Pray for the editor of the La Esperanza newspaper to come across a story that will compel him to personally investigate the claims of Christ.

Luke 24:8

This post was originally published on May 2, 2022.

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

1. Pray for people using these satellite dishes to tune in to the One Who has the best message and program for all time.
2. Pray for everyone who will ride a city bus today to have a gospel seed planted or watered in their hearts this year.
3. The town of Colon is right beside the town of Cristobal, both named for Christopher Columbus. Pray for kids in both towns who are little explorers to discover / explore the Word of God for the rest of their lives.

Habakkuk 2:14

This post was originally published on September 9, 2021.