Prayer and Share Meeting - Prayer Petition
Holiday Break: Global Prayer and Share is on Holiday Break. We will resume on Thursday, January 8th, 6:30pm at the Legacy Center.
A Prayer of Safety for Missionaries Around the World
Scripture Reading
Psalm 23, Matthew 28:16-20
Praise and Worship
Blessed Father, we thank You for loving us so much. Thank You for keeping us from all harm and watching over our lives daily. We thank You for our angels whom You have assigned to protect and guard missionaries around the world. Your unfailing love is better than life itself. Oh how we praise You! As long as we live, we will lift our hands in praise to You. Because You are our Helper, we sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings. We cling to You, for Your strong right hand holds us securely. No one can compare to You, Father. You are the source of our very existence. We give honor and glory to Your name because You have been faithful to preserve our lives and keep us from seen and unseen dangers.
Praying God’s Will
Almighty Father, we declare that You are the Great Shepherd of missionaries around the world. Where You lead, they will follow. We expect that You hear them as they call to You. We confess that, as they travel from place to place, You will give them safety and protection. We decree that no matter how many troubles surround them, You will protect them from the anger of their enemies. The power of Your right hand saves them. We declare that You will work out the plans for their lives because of Your faithful, enduring love. By faith, we decree that they will always trust You. You alone are their refuge and place of safety. Their hope will be in You, their help and their shield.
Praying the Request
Holy Spirit, speak wisdom to the hearts of missionaries when they are tempted to stray outside of the Father’s realm of safety. Deliver them from pride so they do not miss valuable opportunities to receive wisdom and wise counsel. Help them to listen to Your divine warnings and not dismiss them as trivial or insignificant. Cover those missionaries who are living or working in dangerous environments because of the call on their lives. Continue to cover missionaries in China, India, North Africa, and other parts of the world where Christians are persecuted. Raise a shield of protection around them. Do not let any evil conquer them, or any plague come near them. Teach each of them how to live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Father.
Praying for Forgiveness
Merciful Father, please forgive missionaries for all acts of sinfulness, including pride and stubbornness. Forgive those who choose not to ask for help from others and put themselves and others at senseless risk. Forgive those who have become undisciplined with the study of Your Word, prayer, and fasting. Lord. Holy Spirit, remind missionaries around the world of those they need to forgive and help them to forgive others.
Praying for Protection
Holy Spirit, help missionaries not to yield to temptation but deliver them from the evil one.
Praise and Worship
Triumphant King, You are matchless! Let the whole world glorify You. Let it sing Your praise. You will march forth like a mighty hero. You will come out like a mighty warrior, full of fury. You will shout Your battle cry and crush all Your enemies. You sit in majesty in Jerusalem, exalted above the nations. Let them praise Your great and awesome name. Your name is holy! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Scripture References for the Written Text
Psalm 121:7, Luke 4:10, Psalm 63:3-4, 7-8, Psalm 23:1, Psalm 37:28, Ezra 8:21, Psalm 138:7-8, Psalm 91:2, Psalm 33:20, Psalm 91:10, Matthew 4:4, Proverbs 3:6, Ephesians 4:27, Matthew 6:13, Isaiah 42:12-13, Psalm 99:2-3
Church of the Week
This week, we are praying for the Antioch Progressive Church Family, Pastor Don F. Harris, Senior Pastor.