Friday, June 1, 2007

LEARN how you support us through PRAYER

Some have asked “how” we should pray for you and your missions’ team. God has graciously given us guidance in His Word. We pray for the lost. Jesus came to, “seek and to save what was lost”. Luke 19:10 NIV. This is the reason missionaries have been sent. You partner with them in this mission as you pray! May God richly bless you as you stand in the gap for our brothers and sisters in Christ in Russia!
Pray that we are strengthened and protected from the evil one.
3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. II Thess. 3: 3 but deliver us from the evil one. Matt. 6: 13
That we are delivered from deadly perils.
10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. On Him we have set our hope that He will continue to deliver us, 11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many. II Cor. 1: 10, 11 NIV
Pray that we are delivered from wicked and evil men.
2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith. II Thess. 3: 2 NIV
That God would open a door for us to present the gospel.
3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Col. 4: 3 NIV
Pray that we are active in sharing our faith.
6 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Phm. 1: 6 NIV
Let us proclaim the message that brings life clearly and fearlessly.
4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Col. 4: 4 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Eph. 6: 19, 20 NIV Pray that the Lord would cause the good news to spread rapidly and be honored.
1 Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. II Thess. 3: 1 NIV
That God will bring a great harvest where we are serving.
6 Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? Ps. 85: 6 NIV, 6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. Ps. 126: 6 NIV
Pray that we have a clear conscience and that our desire is to live honorably in every way.
18 Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. Heb. 13: 18 NIV
Grant us and our family good health so we may continue our work. Let our souls prosper!
2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. III Jn. 1: 2 NIV
Pray that God gives us wisdom in every circumstance.
I Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. I Pet. 3: 15 (b) NIV, 16 I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matt. 10: 6 NIV, 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Col. 4: 5, 6 NIV
Let God’s plans be ours.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jer. 29: 11 NIV, 3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Prov. 16: 3 NIV
Pray for local governing authorities. Let the missionaries find favor in their eyes because of their godly and holy lives.
1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. I Tim. 2: 1, 2 NIV
Pray that God will provide for our daily needs.
11 Give us today our daily bread. Matt. 6: 11 NIV
Encourage and strengthen them, Jesus!
16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. II Thess. 2: 16, 17
Give them humble and contrite spirits. Let them be obedient to the Word.
“This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at My word.” Isa. 66: 2 (b)

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

You write very well.