A Prayer for Missionaries
By Christine Perry
“Do you not know that those that minister the holy issues eat of the issues of the temple, and those that serve on the altar partake of the choices of the altar? Even so the Lord has commanded that those that preach the gospel ought to stay from the gospel.” 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 NKJV
Nearly all of us aren’t referred to as to go abroad to be a missionary. But when we had been, would we be prepared to sacrifice all? Across the twentieth century, a person by the identify of A. W. Milne was a part of a radical group referred to as “One Approach Missionaries.” As a substitute of packing their issues in a suitcase, they packed all their belongings in a coffin. They had been able to stay the remainder of their lives, regardless of how lengthy or brief which may be, wherever God despatched them.
A.W. Milne went to serve a tribe in New Hebrides, which is positioned within the South Pacific. Regardless of the martyred missionaries who had gone earlier than him, A.W. Milne lived there for 35 years. It’s not identified what number of tribal folks got here to know Christ, however when A.W. Milne handed away, the folks he had poured out his life for wrote this on his tombstone: “When he got here, there was no gentle. When he left, there was no darkness.”
This man left a legacy of sunshine, similar to Jesus did for us. John 1:5 says, “And the Mild shines within the darkness, and the darkness didn’t realize it.” The Mild there’s referring to Jesus. There isn’t any denying we stay in a darkish place, however the place some missionaries stay it could actually look even darker. They’re on the entrance strains of a religious combat, and so they want our constant prayers and help.
“The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. The nearer we get to Him, the extra intensely missionary we change into.” ― Henry Martyn
Let’s pray:
Pricey Lord,
Thank You for being all over the place and for sending Your folks all over the place. I pray for all of the missionaries unfold all through the world. You realize precisely the place they’re, and You realize their precise wants. You realize in the event that they’re single, married, if they’ve children, or in the event that they’re on the point of go house to heaven. Father, they aren’t in contrast to us; they’ve wants and fears and are vulnerable to discouragement. I pray at this time that You’d meet them the place they’re and encourage them. I pray if their funds are brief, You’d give them a rise. I pray that in the event that they want drugs, You’d get it for them. I pray that in the event that they want meals, You would supply it for them. I additionally pray that You’d assist us meet the wants of 1 or two missionaries and produce them to thoughts incessantly in order that we will pray for them.
Lord, I pray and ask that You’d give the missionaries an additional dose of braveness and boldness. I additionally pray for the folks they’re sharing the gospel with that You’d soften their hearts. I pray that You’d flip the folks’s hearts of stone into hearts of flesh. Lord, You say that at this time is the day of salvation. I pray at this time that You’d deliver an abundance of individuals into Your kingdom as a result of they heard the gospel. You aren’t remiss regarding Your guarantees however are long-suffering, not prepared that any ought to perish. Please assist there to be extra missionaries despatched out this yr. I pray that the nearer we get to You, the extra we’d consider You and the way we will associate with You in constructing Your kingdom as a substitute of our personal. God, You are worthy of our lives. Please present us how You need to use us at this time.
Father, please bless all of the missionaries all over the world at this time. Remind them that they are not alone. Assist them to be so conscious of Your presence and assist them to really feel our prayers for them. Please silence the lies of the enemy which might be telling them what they’re doing is not making any influence. Lord, please shield their coronary heart, thoughts, and physique. Please rejuvenate and refresh them at this time with Your Phrase and thru prayer. I ask all this in Jesus’ identify. Amen.
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Christine is only a woman who was given the present of being raised in an unimaginable household. For causes unknown to her, God has blessed her with a tremendous life full of gorgeous friendships, outstanding experiences, and a love from Him that’s fully underserved. She wishes to encourage others and share hope as we journey by the highs and lows of life. Christine is the writer of How I Met Peace and For the Weary Life Traveler, a 31-day devotional. Take a look at extra of Christine’s work at her web site: Studying to be fearless and her Patreon.
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