Ask the Lord to give disciples in unreached areas creative ideas for making money to provide for their families, while also giving them access to new people and the flexibility to continue making disciples.
VERSE OF THE WEEK:
Devotional for Sunday/Monday or Companion Podcast available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple, and Google.
UNREACHED PEOPLE FOCUS: Sunday - Yazidi in Turkey Monday - Zaza-Dimli
PRAYER FOR JEWS, ISRAEL, & ONE NEW MAN:
Blinding to the Gospel Removed Holy Spirit, remove the blinding of the enemy from the eyes of Jewish people so they may see and welcome the light of the gospel. 2 Corinthians 4:4
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (1): DIYARBAKIR, Turkey - Pray for the advancement of God's Kingdom throughout the languages of this city, especially among the Iraqi Arabs, the Syrian Arabs, and the Turks.
MOVEMENTS AMID CRISIS PRAYERS: Joy in Trials Everlasting Father, fix my eyes on the joy despite whatever crises come, knowing You bring to completion Your good work in me. James 1:2-5
PRAYER FOR A FIELD TEAM: Compassionate Father, thank You for Niloofar in the metro area of Abadan, Iran, and for those she leads in kingdom business. Thank You for giving her practical skill and a vision to work under Your rule. According to Psalm 68:5, You are Father to the fatherless and protector of widows. Let that care shape the work of Niloofar and those serving with her.
Give them integrity in money, with honesty in speech and wisdom for each decision. Protect them from greed and from fear, keeping them from compromise, and let their business efforts bring blessing to many homes. Give Niloofar grace to lead with fairness and diligence and courage for what she faces, and let their honest labor become a testimony to the goodness of Christ. Establish the work of their hands. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
For the month of June, we will pray from the Lord’s Prayer together as we intercede for Jesus Followers laboring in 110 of the least-reached cities of the unreached world.
Devotion: Around in Every Good Work – Acts 18:3-4
Podcast: Week 23 Day 2
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (1): DIYARBAKIR, Turkey - Pray for a resurrection of God's divine purpose for this city.
Unreached People Group: Zaza-Dimli
PRAYER FOR A FIELD TEAM: Day 3 — Who Is in Heaven
God of heaven, today we intercede for “Timothy” in Cairo, Egypt.
He labors in a place shaped by ancient history colliding with the immediate needs of basic food and water. Lift his perspective so that he does not work from the heaviness of what is only temporary. Establish in him a pattern of prayer and obedience that reflects Your rule above all things. Let his life lead others to see beyond the visible and come into alignment with Your authority. Cause his work to result in disciples who also live from this reality, so that what begins in him extends into households and communities that recognize Your rule.
According to Isaiah 66:1, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build for Me? And where is the place of My rest?’” God of heaven, You are enthroned above all, and Your rule is not limited by what we see. Lift Timothy’s perspective beyond the earth and establish Your authority in his thinking. Train him to live from Your reality, not from what is temporary. Let his decisions, his work, and his endurance reflect that You reign from heaven over all things.
God of heaven, You are enthroned above all. Align Timothy under Your authority. Establish him in the reality of Your rule, and let his life function in alignment with Your authority as You carry Your purposes into effect. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Devotion: Established Works – Col. 3:23-34
Podcast: Week 23 Day 3
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (2): ISTANBUL, Turkey - Pray for the multiplication of God's kingdom among the Turk, Kyrgyz, Tatar, and Uyghur people groups.
Unreached People Group: Herki
**Continue praying for field teams on the ground in Turkey through the New 110 Cities Turkey App -- Download from Apple or Google **
PRAYER FOR A FIELD TEAM: Day 4 — You Are Near, Not Distant
Lord, today we intercede for “Priscilla” in Tehran, Iran.
She labors today in a war-torn city where isolation and pain are shaping daily perceptions. Establish in her a clear awareness that You are present and attentive. Let her life reflect steady communion with You so that her work flows from nearness, not separation. Form in her a pattern of prayer that others can follow, so that disciples learn to call on You and remain aligned with Your presence during this very difficult time. Let this extend beyond her into households and communities that live aware that You are near.
According to Psalm 145:18, “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” Lord, though You reign in heaven, You are near to Priscilla when she calls. Remove every lie that You are distant or disengaged, and let Priscilla know You as present, attentive, and faithful. Draw her close and keep her heart aware of Your nearness. Let her life function in alignment with Your nearness as You carry Your purposes into effect. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Devotion: Fully Devoted – 1 Cor. 15:58
Podcast: Week 23 Day 4
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (2): ISTANBUL, Turkey - Pray for a resurrection of God's divine purpose for this city.
Unreached People Group: Meskhetian Turk
**Continue praying for field teams on the ground in Turkey through the New 110 Cities Turkey App -- Download from Apple or Google **
PRAYER FOR A FIELD TEAM: Day 5 — Holy Is Your Name
Holy God, today we intercede for “Silas” in Jakarta, Indonesia.
He labors among people where Your name is not fully honored. Establish in him a life that reflects reverence for who You are. Let his words, his actions, and his decisions align with Your holiness. Form in him a pattern of obedience that others can see and follow, so that those around him begin to recognize Your name as set apart. Let his work result in disciples who also live in reverence, and let this extend into communities that reflect Your holiness in how they live.
According to Isaiah 6:3, “And one cried to another and said: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!’” Holy God, Your name is set apart above all. I honor You and approach You with reverence. Set apart Silas’s thoughts, his words, and his life. Let him not treat lightly what is holy, but align himself with who You are. Establish in him a clear recognition of Your holiness so that his life reflects what is true about You.
Holy God, Your name is set apart above all. Align Silas under Your authority. Remove every form of religious familiarity that diminishes reverence. Establish in those he mentors an alignment with Your holiness, and let their lives function in a way that reflects who You are as You carry out Your purposes. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Devotion: He will Not Forget – Heb. 6:10
Podcast: Week 23 Day 5
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (2): ISTANBUL, Turkey -Pray for the Kingdom of God to come in signs, wonders, and power.
Unreached People Group: Friday - Turkish-speaking Kurd Saturday - Bosniak
**Continue praying for field teams on the ground in Turkey through the New 110 Cities Turkey App -- Download from Apple or Google **
PRAYER FOR A FIELD TEAM: Day 6 — Your Name Is Worthy of Honor
Lord, today we intercede for “Phoebe” in Lagos, Nigeria.
She labors among people where Your name is often treated lightly. Establish in her a life that reflects the honor due to You. Let her words, her actions, and her decisions give weight to Your name. Form in her a pattern of reverence that others can see and follow. Let her work result in disciples who also honor You rightly, so that communities begin to reflect Your worth in how they live and respond to You.
According to Psalm 29:2, “Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” Let Phoebe’s life reflect Your worth in what she says, what she pursues, and how she lives. Establish in her a right fear of You so that her life aligns with the reality of who You are, so that she carries Your name and purposes into effect. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
