Pray that disciples and leaders in movements will base all actions and beliefs on Scripture. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide them into all truth as they interpret Scripture.
VERSE OF THE WEEK:
Devotional for Sunday/Monday or Companion Podcast available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple, and Google.
UNREACHED PEOPLE FOCUS: Sunday - Maleng in Vietnam Monday - Alu in Vietnam
PRAYER FOR JEWS, ISRAEL, & ONE NEW MAN:
God’s Purposes: Faithful Father, cause the Church to understand Your heart and plans for the Jews and Israel and to bless them in order to receive the blessing of Abraham. Genesis 12:3
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (1): HANOI, Vietnam - Pray for the spread of the Gospel and for multiplying house churches among the Vietnamese and Tay people.
MOVEMENTS AMID CRISIS PRAYERS:
Comforted to Comfort: God of all comfort, as You comfort us in our troubles, rescue thousands from darkness into Your Light and Life that they may in turn comfort and share life with others. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
PRAYER FOR FIELD TEAM:
Eternal Father, we join with “Qiang (强)” and intercede for the believers in Nanchang who gather quietly to worship You. Protect their relationships and keep their fellowship strong. According to Ephesians 4:3, we pray they would “make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.” Drive out division from them, deepen their love for one another, and grant them courage to boldly proclaim Your truth even under the scrutiny of persecutors. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Devotion: Be Thoroughly Equipped
Podcast: Week 8 Day 2
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (1): HANOI, Vietnam - Pray for the New Testament translation in Ha Noi Sign Language.
Unreached People Group: Japanese in Vietnam
Prayer for Field Team: Lord, we join with “Na (娜)” and intercede for the praying house churches in Fuzhou. Teach them to remain alert and faithful as they worship You in secret. According to Ephesians 6:18, we ask that they would “pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion,” and keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. We ask that You would help them to minister grace and truth to their children. Renew their endurance and sustain their continual intercession into an offering of 24/7 prayer. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Devotion: Pass It On
Podcast: Week 8 Day 3
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (2): ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia - Pray for a mighty movement of prayer to be birthed in Ulaanbaatar that multiplies throughout the country.
Unreached People Group: Khoton
Prayer for Field Team: Heavenly Father, on this Lunar New Year, the Global Day of Prayer for the Buddhist World, we pray today with “Dong (东)” and intercede for courageous believers in Shenyang. As families across China clean their homes, honor their ancestors, and welcome a new year with hopes for blessing and peace, we lift up “Dong (东)” and the believers to You as they stand firm in faith and bring the only hope of renewal that comes through Your Son, Jesus.
According to Ephesians 6:19, we ask that You would give them the right words to speak, so they may boldly and clearly make known the mystery of the gospel. During this holiday season, we ask that the police would show great interest in Your truth and seek forgiveness through Your Son. Grant fearlessness in the hearts of every believer so that their words become clear, and that Your divine timing would help them see and seize the moment in each conversation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Devotion: Self-Controlled Godly
Podcast: Week 8 Day 4
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (2): ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia - Pray for followers of Jesus to walk in the power of the Spirit.
Unreached People Group: Kalmyk-Oirat, Western Mongol
Prayer for Field Team: Gracious Father, we join with “Hua (华)” and intercede for the underground gatherings near Haikou. Let Your Word strengthen them as they worship the victorious Savior. According to Ephesians 6:17, we ask that they would “put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Guard their minds with Your truth, increase their faith through mutual encouragement and the sharing of testimonies, and give them courage to answer every threat with truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Devotion: Brought to Fullness
Podcast: Week 8 Day 5
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (3): TOKYO, Japan - Pray for a resurrection of God's divine purpose for this city.
Unreached People Group: Friday - Kazakh, Qazaq Saturday - Japanese
Prayer for Field Team: Heavenly Father, we join with “Bin (斌)” and intercede for all the families and students in Kunming, especially those in secret underground training schools for leadership, missions, and intercession. Grant them supernatural words of wisdom and knowledge to live carefully while worshiping You with bold devotion. According to Ephesians 5:15, we pray they would “be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.” Lead them in discernment, protect them from the traps of the evil one, and guide their every step in holiness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
