Pray that every disciple maker and leader would catch the vision that ALL true believers have the calling and authority to be disciple makers.
VERSE OF THE WEEK:
"When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.” —ACTS 4:13
Devotional for Sunday/Monday or Companion Podcast available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple, and Google.
PRAYER FOR FIELD TEAM: Blessed Father, pour out Your love and kindness today on "Fang (芳)" and the House of Prayer she leads. Spark a heart of prayer and a burden for the lost, that will multiply from her teams to everyone in and around Guangzhou, China.
You have always come with mercy and kindness to those who are marginalized and poor, so we ask, according to Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs." Grant "Fang (芳)" and her teams a gift of generosity that can be extended to the poor around her. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
UNREACHED PEOPLE FOCUS: Sunday - Garre Oromo Monday - Digo Mijikenda
PRAYER FOR JEWS, ISRAEL, & ONE NEW MAN:
Not Trusting Any But God: Lord God, cause the Jews and Israel to put their faith and trust in You alone that they may be blessed. Jeremiah 17:5-6
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (1): MOMBASA, Kenya - Pray for the spread of the Gospel and for multiplying house churches among the Somali people.
MOVEMENTS AMID CRISIS PRAYERS:
God Planned It for Good: Sovereign Lord God, thank You that whatever the enemy has planned for evil, You use it to bring about good and for Your glory! Genesis 50:19-20
Devotion: Show Forth Your Glory – 1 Pet. 2:9
Podcast: Week 37 Day 2
Prayer for Field Team: Loving Father, Today we lift up "Jing (静)" and her prayer ministry in the vicinity of Chengdu. Honor her work we pray and hear the cries of her heart. Who alone can comfort those who intercede but You, Lord. Come with Your compassionate nature and refuel her soul.
According to Matthew 5:19, we know that "whoever obeys God's laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven," so we thank You for the work that "Jing (静)" and her teams are doing, encouraging others to walk and believe in You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (1): MOMBASA, Kenya - Pray for the gospel Disciple teams for wisdom, protection, and courage as they plant churches.
Unreached People Group: Kenyan Gujarati
Devotion: Measure of Faith – Rom. 12:3
Podcast: Week 37 Day 3
Prayer for Field Team: Precious Lord, we stand with "Míngzé (茗泽)" as he leads the saints in prayer in and around Tianjin, China. There is a battle raging for the hearts and minds of a new generation, where materialism is rampant and jobs are scarce. Minister through "Míngzé (茗泽)" and his House of Prayer as they contend for souls to be added to Your Kingdom.
In Matthew 6:33, we are instructed to "seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, so that all our needs will be met." We pray for a spiritual hunger to spread across the city, with thousands experiencing the beauty of a personal relationship with You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (1): MOMBASA, Kenya - Pray for the advancement of God's Kingdom throughout the 7 languages of this city.
Unreached People Group: Wardei
Devotion: Every Member is a Minister – Eph. 4:11-12
Podcast: Week 37 Day 4
Prayer for Field Team: Eternal Father, we join with "Li (丽)" today and her ministry of intercession in and around Wuhan, China. Perhaps more than any city in the world this city felt the devastation of COVID19, and many believers suffered greatly during this global health crisis. Thank You for raising up "Li (丽)" as a "watchman on the wall" to contend for salvations in this pivotal city.
According to Matthew 7:21 we know that "not everyone who calls out to [You], "Lord, Lord" will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who do the will of the Father will enter." We join with "Li (丽)" praying for a young generation who will choose You as their personal Savior, and live to obey Your Word at all costs. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (1): MOMBASA, Kenya - Pray for a mighty movement of prayer to be birthed in Mombasa that multiplies throughout the country.
Unreached People Group: Somali in Kenya
Devotion: As He is in the World, So Are We – 1 John 4:17
Podcast: Week 37 Day 5
Prayer for Field Team: Gracious Father, we pray with "Yìchén (奕辰)" today, joining the network of house churches he leads in and around Dongguan, China. We pray for courage and endurance during this season of suffering and persecution, asking for an increase in boldness to speak and declare Your saving power to the generations.
According to Matthew 10:7, You have spoken a decree over "Yìchén (奕辰)" and us to "proclaim as [we] go, saying "The Kingdom of Heaven is near." Jesus, we exalt You as the Most High King and enthrone You with our praise. Hear our cries for families to build altars of worship to You, and for the children of Jesus Followers to choose You, surrendering their hearts and minds to You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (1): MOMBASA, Kenya - Pray for a resurrection of God's divine purpose for this city.
Unreached People Group: Friday - juran, Borana-speaking Saturday - Ajuran, Somali-speaking
