Pray for Myanmar

Since a coup seized power from the elected government in Myanmar earlier this year, more than 1000 people have been killed by security forces. In addition, friends of ours ministering in that area report that the effects of the pandemic have been devastating. As a result, I’m re-posting this today (originally posted April 8, 2021):Continue reading “Pray for Myanmar”

Pray for Afghanistan

Afghanistan is #2, second only to North Korea, on Open Doors’ 2021 World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians. “How we survive daily only God knows. He knows because He has been kind to dwell with us. But we are tired of all the death around us.” secret Afghan believer Oh, Father, please haveContinue reading “Pray for Afghanistan”

Pray for Algeria

With the fires in Algeria this week, let’s pray for those who have lost homes and loved ones, that God will meet them in powerful ways, comfort them, supply their needs, give them a hunger to know Him, and make a way for them to hear the Good News, know His endless love and receiveContinue reading “Pray for Algeria”

The Mission

Open the eyes of the blind. Set the captives free. Bring home the prodigals. And turn the nation to Me. There are those who think they know what I’m about, but they have never truly tasted of the sweet Living Waters of My love, flowing over them and into them, quenching their thirst, reviving theirContinue reading “The Mission”

Help Us Stand, Lord

This morning, the Lord woke me up with this illustration urging us to not give up the fight. Lord, give us courage to stand in Your mighty power. Ephesians 6:10-20. To not give up the fight. We need You, O God. Long has this battle raged. We call on You now to lift the cloudContinue reading “Help Us Stand, Lord”

Pray for China

With recent floods in China this week, Henan Province is reeling with devastation. Let’s pray for those who have lost loved ones. China has jumped six places from last year’s World Watch List. Persecution has increased so dramatically, in fact, that in just three years, it has risen 26 places on Open Doors’ list ofContinue reading “Pray for China”

A Hope and a Future

Let’s pray Jeremiah 29:11-14 over our country today, asking God to bring us back from all the ways we’ve been captive to the enemy, so our children (and we) will have a hope and a future of abundant life, rather than destruction (John 10:10). Lord, You have given us a choice, because You are loving.Continue reading “A Hope and a Future”

Every Nation Under Heaven

In Acts 2, during Pentecost (which we celebrated yesterday), the Spirit came upon the apostles like fire, and they began preaching in the tongues of those gathered there “from every nation under heaven” (Acts 2:5), leading thousands to faith in Christ. Those languages and countries are many of the very places in the world thatContinue reading “Every Nation Under Heaven”

A Third of Us

Did you know that 1/3 of the world has been denied access to the Good News? That’s right. Nearly 2.3 billion people are cut off from hearing Jesus’ name. Most of these live in nations closed off to the Gospel message because of oppressive governments and/or religions. Missionaries are forbidden, Christians are persecuted, and seekersContinue reading “A Third of Us”

Pray for India

Due to the current surge in both Covid and persecution of Christians, let’s pray for India, #10 on the 2021 World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians. Lord, please make a way where there seems to be no way for food and provisions to reach those in need. Make Yourself known to each ofContinue reading “Pray for India”