Most movements consist mainly of house churches. Pray that rather than focusing their resources on building buildings, they will continue to focus on equipping disciples as ministers.
VERSE OF THE WEEK:
"You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house[a] to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” —1 PET 2:5
Devotional for Sunday/Monday or Companion Podcast available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple, and Google.
UNREACHED PEOPLE FOCUS: Sunday - Vaghela Rajput Monday - Chhipa (Hindu traditions)
PRAYER FOR FIELD TEAM - Sunday: God of Peace, we lift up our brother Amir to You, trusting that Your love surrounds him in Kabul, the war-torn capital of Afghanistan. We ask for Your grace to abound. Encourage Amir and the translation team he leads, as they provide discipleship materials to children who have just come into Your Kingdom. Fill Amir's home peace and protection from evil.
Your Word says in Psalm 55:22, "Cast your burden on the Lord," and You will sustain us. Remind Amir, today, of this promise. Let him feel Your strength carrying him through and Your love reminding him that he is Your beloved son. May the homes of believers throughout Kabul, Afghanistan, become havens where others encounter Christ's grace. Let them be places of refuge and hope in a land that knows much strife. We pray for courage and comfort for each one who serves You there. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
PRAYER FOR FIELD WORKERS - Monday: God of Truth, we come to You for our sister Linh. We ask that You give her the courage she needs to confess Your name in both humility and wisdom. Strengthen her heart and fill her with peace as she gathers others to grown in Your kingdom and make disciples.
Your Word says in Matthew 5:16, "Let your light shine before men," so they may see your good works and glorify Your name. Let this be true in Linh's life. May every word she speaks and every action she takes reflect the Savior she loves, drawing others to You through the quiet yet powerful testimony of her life. We pray for the believers throughout Vietnam, especially those teaching Scripture quietly and discipling others in Hanoi.
Bless every gathering in homes, villages, and cities. Let these gatherings be places of safety and truth where Your Spirit moves freely among them, encouraging hearts and enlightening minds. Bring unity among the believers there. Give them wisdom to navigate challenges with grace and patience, always anchored in Your love. Pour out Your blessings on their efforts to live out the Gospel daily. In Jesus' name, Amen.
PRAYER FOR JEWS, ISRAEL, & ONE NEW MAN:
Rescue from Darkness: Jesus, seek and save Jews and all those people groups in Israel who are yet far from You so that they are transferred from the domain of darkness to Your Kingdom of light. Colossians 1:13
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (1): AHMADABAD, India - Pray for the advancement of God's Kingdom throughout the 61 languages of this city, especially in the UUPGS listed above.
MOVEMENTS AMID CRISIS PRAYERS:
Brutal Pruning Equals Great Fruitfulness - Jesus, keep us abiding in You; help us endure Your pruning, that we may bear much fruit that remains for Your glory despite whatever comes against us. John 15:1-3
Devotion: Like My Teacher – Luke 6:40
Podcast: Week 40 Day 2
Prayer for Field Team: Father, we lift up our brother Murad to You, seeking Your strength and presence in his life. Thank You for filling Murad with boldness today, revealing to Him your great plans and purposes for his nation. You are never finished with those You love. In the central parts of Turkmenistan, where believers quietly gather around Your Word, we ask for Your blessing over them. Strengthen Murad, who encourages others even as they carry their own burdens.
Your Word says in Isaiah 40:31 that "those who wait for the LORD" will "renew their strength" and "mount up with wings like eagles." Renew the strength of Murad and all who share the Gospel there. Let them rise on wings of faith when they feel weary. Draw many to Yourself through faithful friendships and patient conversations.
We ask for a movement of Your Spirit across Turkmenistan, drawing hearts closer to You. Let encouragement flow among the believers, rooted in the knowledge that they are loved by a God who never forsakes His own. In Jesus' name, Amen.
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (2): AMRITSAR, India - Pray for the advancement of God's Kingdom throughout the 36+ languages of this city.
Unreached People Group: Mahtam (Sikh traditions)
Devotion: Teaching to Obey – Mat. 28:20
Podcast: Week 40 Day 3
Prayer for Field Team: God of Peace, today we come before You with Nadia in our hearts. She seeks Your wisdom as she follows Christ each day in Algiers, Algeria. Keep her heart settled under Your rule, Lord. Encourage believers across Algeria who quietly worship You and share the hope they've found in Jesus. May their faith remain strong and steadfast.
Your Word says in Colossians 3:15 that we should let "the peace of God rule" in our hearts and be "thankful." Let that be true for Nadia and all believers in Algiers. Bless every church meeting in homes and every conversation that points someone toward Christ. In these gatherings, raise up shepherds who lead with humility and guide Your people with love. Prepare many hearts to welcome Jesus with joy, Lord. And teach us to follow our King with the same humility He has shown us. Keep the churches there united and full of grace, spreading the Good News of Jesus with courage and compassion. In Jesus' name, Amen.
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (2): AMRITSAR, India - Pray for followers of Jesus to walk in the power of the Spirit.
Unreached People Group: Kamboh (Sikh traditions)
Devotion: Eternal not Temporary – 2 Cor. 4:18
Podcast: Week 40 Day 4
Prayer for Field Team: Everlasting God, we bring before You our brother Youssef in Tunis, Tunisia. We ask for Your blessing upon him as he serves quietly among the believers there. Grant him a heart that overflows with joy, even in moments when his efforts go unseen by others.
Your Word says in Matthew 6:4 that when we give "in secret," the Father who sees "in secret" will reward openly. Let this truth anchor Youssef. Assure him that You see his service, and let that be enough for him. May his heart remain humble and filled with gladness. Pour Your blessings on the believers throughout Tunisia who care for families, nurture new disciples, and welcome strangers. May they find strength in Your promises, knowing that their labor in the Lord is not in vain. Strengthen Youssef to stand firm and encourage those around him to do the same. Fulfill the desires of his heart as he follows You with joy and humility. In Jesus' name, Amen.
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (3): ASANSOL, India - Pray for many community centers as they plant churches by reaching women and children and feeding the poor. Pray for the leaders to have wisdom, courage, and supernatural protection.
Unreached People Group: Tili
Devotion: Will Prosper – Eph. 4:16
Podcast: Week 40 Day 5
Prayer for Field Team - Friday: God of Mercy, we lift up our sister Farida to You as she stands firm for the Gospel in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Thank You for her faithfulness and courage in a place where following Jesus can be costly. Encourage her heart, even when the path is hard.
Your Word says in 1 Peter 4:14 that "if you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed," because the "Spirit of glory" rests upon you. May Farida know this blessing deeply. Let Your Spirit rest heavily on her when she feels alone, assuring her of Your presence and peace. Bless all believers in Bangladesh who bring the Gospel quietly into their neighborhoods. Make their witness shine with love and truth. Fill them with forgiveness as they have been forgiven, and keep Farida close to the cross where she finds strength and grace to endure. Let Your love be stronger than every hurt she faces. Encourage her to forgive as Christ forgave us all. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
PRAYER FOR THE FIELD WORKER - Saturday: God of Joy, we lift up our brother Khalid in Muscat, Oman, asking for Your presence to bring joy and strength into his life. As he leans on the truth that Jesus lives, let him walk with hope, knowing that he is never alone in this journey. Strengthen believers throughout Oman, especially those who quietly follow Christ amidst challenges.
Your Word says in Romans 15:13 that You are the God of hope, and as we "abound in hope," You fill us "with all joy and peace" through believing. Let this promise shine through Khalid and every believer there. Renew the weary hearts. Let the hope of the risen Savior become visible in their daily lives. Prepare the hearts of those around them to receive the Good News with open arms. Bless each interaction where a believer opens the Scriptures with a friend. May these moments be filled with truth and love, opening doors for deeper conversations about You. Strengthen Khalid and his brothers and sisters to live out their faith boldly, trusting in Your promises. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (3): ASANSOL, India - Pray for a mighty movement of prayer to be birthed in Ansansol that multiplies throughout the country.
Unreached People Group: Friday - Kori Saturday - Madhyasreni Brahmin
