The Apostle Paul was a missionary and he encouraged people to prevail in prayer for him and the ministry committed to him.

“Brethren pray for us that the word of God may have free course and be glorified” II Thess. 3:1

Beware lest we become weak prayers who only ask God to “bless the missionaries.” We are to prevail in prayer. That means we must hold the ropes for them as they enter Satan’s territory. We are to lift them up continually before our Father in heaven. To do so most effectively we must make it our business to know missionaries by name and by face. Here are some of the prayer points of which we should focus our prayer efforts.

Souls to be saved Strength Wisdom Language ability Health Safety in danger Finances Satanic attacks Temptations Family unity

Discouragement Loneliness Separation from children Children in MK schools Visas to be granted Spiritual life Supplies and equipment Furloughing missionaries Preaching ability Training of Nationals

Not only should we pray for missionaries, but also we should be praying for the people to whom they are sent. We should pray for the souls of peoples of many nations. Pray for unreached people groups of the world. Pray for resistant peoples. Pray for whole countries. Pray for far off forgotten places.

“Other sheep I have that are not of this fold, them also I must bring” John 10:16