How To Pray For Missionaries

The man or woman at home who prays, often has as much to do with the effectiveness of the missionary on the field, and consequently with the results of his or her labors, as the missionary. Read 2 Corinthians 1:8-11.

• Pray that more people will be obedient to go as missionaries. (See Matt. 9:37-38;28:19-20.)
• Pray for the missionary’s relationship with God, that he or she will continue to grow spiritually and be nourished by the Word. (See Eph. 1:15-23; Phil. 1:9-11.)
• Pray for personal needs: health, safety, family relationships, victory over discouragement and loneliness. (See Ps. 91:1-4, 11.)
• Pray for clear communication of the gospel and boldness in witnessing. (See Eph. 6:19; Col. 4:4.)
• Pray for the lost to hear the gospel, to repent, and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. (See Rom. 10:9-10, 13; 2 Pet. 3:9.)
• Pray for acceptance by coworkers and unity in the body of Christ. (See John 17:21; Rom. 15:31.)
• Pray for extension of his or her ministry and fruitfulness in spiritual endeavors. (See Col. 4:2-3; 2 Thess. 3:1.)