Nothing encourages a missionary more than knowing he or she is being prayed for regularly. Use this guide to pray for a missionary every day of the week.

Day 1 Relationship with God

• For a close, daily walk with the Lord

• For the missionary to be filled with and work in the power of the Holy Spirit

• For constant nurture through God's Word

• For victory over sin

Day 2 Ministry

• That the ministry would be done to the best of the missionary's ability and in God's power

• For receptive hearts

• For ministry opportunities and boldness to seize them

Day 3 Physical and emotional needs

• For good health

• For God's comfort through times of loneliness, discouragement, or depression

• For sufficient financial support

Day 4 Family

• For a strong marriage relationship (or secure single relationships)

• For good relationships for the children

• For relationships with family members at home

• That the missionary and family would be good examples wherever they are

Day 5 Communication

• That the missionary would learn and use the language and culture effectively

• That mistakes made in communicating will be minor and have no negative effect on the ministry

Day 6 Country

• For a good, stable political situation

• For the government and its leaders

• For freedom of ministry

• For necessary visas, licenses, and government approvals

Day 7 Working relationships

• With peers and coworkers

Scripture provides good prayers to "borrow" and add to the above requests. Proxy passages such as Phil. 1:3–6, Col. 1:912, and 2 Thess. 1:11–12 for your missionary. And don't forget to pray during missionary furloughs. Just because a missionary is "home," it doesn't mean the ministry and challenges cease.