This is extracted from a pamphlet from OMF International . It teaches us how to pray for the missionaries. I am certain we can use all or part of it to pray for our church leaders, other brothers and sisters, and ourselves. For more details on each point, you can read this article on OMF.org. It reminds us that missionaries are ordinary people like us and they have their needs spiritually, physically and emotionally too.
1. Relationship With God
--Loving and studying God's word
--Strong prayer life
--Be filled with the Holy Spirit
--Maturing spiritually
--Progress over personal sin
2. Physical and Emotional Needs
--Adaptation to climate
--Health in the midst of disease
--Safety in danger
--Victory in loneliness, depression
3. Family Relationships
--Husband/Wife
--Children/parents
--Family life as model to nationals
--Living as a single
4. Ability To Communicate
--Language study
--Continual improvement in fluency
--Cultural adaptation/understanding
5. Effective Ministry
--Teaching, preaching, witnessing
--Boldness, open doors
--Prepared hearts, fruitfulness
6. Team Relationships
--Other missionaries
--National evangelists, pastors, teachers
7. Country and People Group
--Evangelization of the people group
--Government - national and local
--Political situation
--Visas, continued open door
--Outreach to cities, villages and tribal areas
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