Pray for global mission

How should we pray for ourselves and others? Every day our staff, and the pastors and missionaries who join us, hear an opening prayer shaped by Luke 10:2. ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’ We shape our prayers around this verse, to help us remain focused on the task we have been called to. Praying through scripture helps us to be shaped by God’s heart, to have our eyes opened to his work in the world and to be challenged to see how God has placed us to work out his purposes.

We know that when we pray God is not only moving our hearts wherever we are, but he is also directing people’s lives, shaping cultures, opening doors and equipping those he is calling. God’s sovereignty, power and might give us confidence to pray prayers that go beyond our understanding of the means to achieve them, or the cost to individuals and churches to see him fulfil them. Our prayers are to see God raise up people ready to cross-cultures and share the good news. So, let us pray through some of Scripture together to help us broaden our prayers, and move from our day-to-day concerns, to praying for God to reach our communities, churches and every nation.

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Prayer from AIM’s Daily Prayer:

Rebecca Welsh teaches chemistry and broader science at Rift Valley Academy, (RVA) Kenya. Thank the Lord for the relationships she has built with staff and students so far. Pray for these to deepen and that she will be able to find a good balance of teaching, coaching, weekend activities, and rest. Pray too for a quick and full recovery after she fell and shattered her elbow.

Pray for all involved with AIM to be compelled by Christ’s love to pray for, love, and proclaim the Gospel to Africa’s unreached people. Pray that our sufficiency, hope and ministry would flow from our relationship with Christ. Pray that we would serve by His grace and strength and submit to His will.

Hannah Jackson is the Assistant Child Safety Officer for AIM. Along with other mission agencies, international Christian schools and faith-based NGOs, Africa Inland Mission is a member of the Child Safety Protection Network. Pray for Hannah to learn well as she attends the CSPN response training course and regional conference. Ask for all participants to learn about realistic and practical steps they can take to promote awareness, safety and resilience for children in Africa. Pray too for Hannah and Cath as they deliver a child safety training session at AIM’s Africa Based Orientation in January with new missionaries and their children, as part of their preparation for serving all over the continent.

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