How to Pray for Missionaries
Holistic prayer for those who serve as missionaries.
The missionary’s own relationship to God – 2 Peter 3:18
- Pray that he/she will be abiding in Christ and feeding on God’s Word
- Pray for a deep prayer life
- Pray for him/her to be filled with the Holy Spirit; pray that they will not be depending on their own efforts
- Pray for victory over Satan
The missionary’s physical and emotional life – 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
- Pray for good health – they live and work in difficult climates, diseases are prevalent
- Pray for safety – travel is often hazardous, whether by air, car or foot
- Pray for deliverance from depression, discouragement, depression, loneliness
- Pray for the missionary’s financial, physical, spiritual and emotional needs to be met
The missionary’s family – Ephesians 5:21
- Pray for a strong marriage
- Pray for children – their educational needs, their safety, health, that they would grow to love the Lord
- Pray for wisdom in parenting
- Pray for the missionary’s family at home, especially needs of elderly parents or children in college or living on their own
The missionary’s ability to communicate – 2 Timothy 4:2
- Pray for ability to learn the language and understand the culture; pray they will adapt to the culture
- Pray for effectiveness in communicating the gospel
- Pray for time and discipline to communicate with supporters and others at home
The missionary’s ministry –2 Thessalonians 3:1-3
- Pray for open doors, boldness, empowerment by the Holy Spirit
- Pray for discernment and understanding in decisions that are made
- Pray for effective use of time
- Pray for God to show the missionary where the harvest is ripe
The missionary’s interpersonal relationships – John 17:21
- Pray for the missionary’s relationship with fellow missionaries; pray for unity, grace, and understanding
- Pray for the missionary’s relationship with national workers
Communication
- Pray against Satan sowing the spirit of discord
The missionary’s country of service - Colossians 4:2-5; Psalm 2:8
- Pray for political stability and peace
- Pray for its government and leaders
- Pray for freedom to evangelize; pray for a favorable climate for the gospel
- Pray that there will not be difficulty in granting visas, work permits