pray for missions

Prayer is an awesome opportunity to connect with God. In fact Jesus showed us so many times that connecting with God is a vital part of our lives. He spent time with the Father as a priority and taught others to do the same.

In fact this Saturday there is an event in Washington DC hosted by Franklin Graham called “Prayer March 2020” (prayermarch2020.com). There are other events as well around the country. It is my belief that we must continue to pray.

Our situation around the world and with the coronavirus is a matter of prayer. The various opportunities or challenges in our lives calls us to pray. Many things you are dealing with remind you and me that we must spend time in prayer, speaking with and listening to our God.

Colossians 4:2 NLT

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

I have asked you to join me in a week of prayer for Vision Virginia. This is an event in partnership with our Virginia partner churches and denomination. The things I am asking you to pray for are needs, ministries and opportunities here and around the world.

Today is an important one to me because we believe that mission trips are an important part of our church and ministry. Pray with me.

Day 3. Pray for mission trip training. Before Christians and churches enter the mission field, essential training is necessary to prepare those going. Pray that more laborers will submit to God’s calling and that this training glorifies Christ. Pray that God opens doors for missions and ministry in places all around the world, from local to global. Further, pray for missions and missionaries. Pray for those close to us and those all the way on the other side of the world.

Thank God for the mission and calling He has placed on our lives. May we literally get on our heart what God has on His heart.

Thank you for joining me this week in prayer!

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