Pray for Missionary Children
Pray for Missionary Children
(Page two in the downloadable PDF)
Spiritual life Sunday
- Personal relationship with Christ independent of their parents
- Commitment to serve Christ daily
- An integrated biblical worldview
Materialism Monday
- Healthy, scriptural view of wealth and poverty
- Contentment and gratefulness for God’s provision
- Eternal rather than temporal thinking
- Daily trust in the Lord’s ability to provide all they need
Transitions Tuesday
- Fun and lasting friendships despite changes
- Trust in and reliance on God during transition
- Flexibility and social skills
- Adequate and appropriate educational opportunities
- Ability to adjust to home culture after high school
Witness Wednesday
- Grace to handle being observed
- Protection from enticement of host culture
- Discernment and strength when facing temptation
- Love for the people in host and home culture
- Upright behavior
Thirst Thursday
- Recognition of their own need for spiritual growth
- Thirst for a deeper relationship with Christ
- Hunger for His truth found in Scripture
- Pursuit of excellence and holiness
Family Friday
- Honest and joyful relationships with parents
- Balance between ministry and family
- Appreciation for their parents’ ministry
- Other adults to encourage and guide them
- Connection with extended family despite distance
Safety Saturday
- Emotional dependence on God’s protection
- Rest in God’s sovereignty
- Protection, health and safety
- Absence of fear
- Awareness of potential dangers
Additional Posts
From Siberian winters and language barriers to pandemic isolation and regional conflicts, our missionaries share deeply personal moments of doubt, spiritual stretching, and questioning their calling.
Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution only to break it in less than a week? On March 1, 1.8 billion Muslims began their annual fasting month called Ramadan. They are supposed to fast completely—no water or food—during daylight hours from March 1–Mar 29. It begins with much fanfare, promises, and declarations, as fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims believe that faithfully keeping the fast ensures one’s place of favor with God.
Have you ever had your plans unexpectedly rearranged? That’s exactly what happened during my visit to a refugee family.
