Praying Like a Missionary
to finish our great commission during our generation
Missionary prayer
Missionaries often go into unknown lands, to unknown peoples, to reach those that do not know God. Prayer missionaries are no different although they go in the Spirit to bring people before God.
We believe that fervent and persistent prayer for the nations will result in God's kingdom come and will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What would happen to the world if every Christian prayed the great commission daily?
The church will be dramatically transformed if it consistently prayed for all peoples from all continents. An increase in missionary laborers would appear, salvation throughout the world would be unprecedented, and God would be well glorified.
Our aim is to fill heaven with prayers of earth's greatest need.
Prayer is not just preparation for mission. It is a necessity of mission. There are no laws, governments, or barriers that can keep us from praying God's kingdom come to all continents and peoples - only our will to join the Father's will.
"In no other way can the believer become as fully involved with God's work, especially the work of world evangelism, as in intercessory prayer." (Dick Eastman)
Our Priorities
Prioritizing the Gospel impoverished
We pray for all peoples and give special attention to those who live in cultures that have never had access to the gospel. These peoples who live without access to the gospel should get the opportunity to hear. It has been reported that only 3% of missionaries go to these unreached groups and this needs to be changed and reprioritized dramatically. Most unreached people groups are in Asia and second most are in northern Africa. We can change the numbers of missionaries to unreached peoples by shifting the prayer emphases to these people.
Praying persistence
We persistently pray at least three simple prayers for all the inhabited continents of the world (North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia).
1. God's kingdom come (Matthew 6:10)
2. More disciple makers (Luke 10:2)
3. All to be saved (1 Timothy 2:1-4)
These simple prayers often lead into more specific prayers for specific countries and peoples, particularly the unreached and never reached.
Praying persistently adds weight to the scales of breakthrough and fills the bowls of incense before the throne of God.
Praying big
We believe in praying big and courageous prayers. Why pray small when you can pray big? Sure, it takes more faith and courage to pray big, but that shouldn't stop us. Jesus has authorized us to pray big prayers in His powerful name and He has sent His Spirit to pray with power. If we work hard in praying to God in heaven, God will work hard in making earth more like heaven.
Praying partnerships
We believe that the power of prayer is multiplied when it is done with multiple people. Jesus sent His disciples out in pairs when He sent them on mission - so did the church in Antioch. We believe there is a magnification in prayer results when at least two or three gather and pray in His name. Praying partnerships multiply our prayer investments resulting in greater harvests.
How to pray the 3 prayers
Example of praying the 3 prayers: (about 30 seconds) (insert continent or area in each blank line)
Our Father in heaven, let your kingdom come and your will be done in ____________ as it is in heaven.
Lord of the harvest, please send laborers to make disciples in ____________ where you are working.
God of love, please draw every soul to you in _____________ so that none would perish but all would receive everlasting life.
Develop effective triggers that will remind you to pray daily. Whether it is a family meal, a cup of tea, reading a book, or daily devotion (see resources). Share your triggers with others to multiply prayer for the world.
Let’s fill heaven with prayers for earth.
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Prayer Challenges
The world is desperate for courageous, Spirit led, persistent prayer - the kind of prayer that asks big, works hard, and doesn’t give up - the kind of prayer that gets results and changes the world - the kind of prayer asked and authorized in Jesus mighty name.
Will you join us as we embark on prayer journeys around the world? We have crafted adventures that should challenge your prayer life. Set a goal to achieve all of the prayer journeys in your lifetime.
Earth
Persistently pray the 3 prayers over the entire earth. For God so loved the world that He gave. Pray for God to raise up Prayer Missionaries throughout the world.
Consider using a prayer guide and journal as well as using triggers to help remind you to pray.
Continents
Persistently pray the 3 prayers over every inhabited continent (Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, North America, South America).
Consider using global teas and other beverages to trigger prayer and form connections with continents of beverage origin.
Countries
Persistently pray the 3 prayers over every country in the world (approximately 197 countries).
Consider using the book or downloads"Pray for the World" from Operation World as a guide.
Peoples
Persistently pray the 3 prayers over the least reached peoples on the planet. These are peoples that have the least access to the gospel on earth. Many have never heard the gospel or had a gospel witness.
Consider resources at the "Joshua Project" and "Operation World" to inform and guide prayer. A 31 day prayer guide for the 31 largest least reached people groups is available for free download at Go31.org.
Mission Trip
Go on a prayer mission trip and pray for the world on location or at a location near your home such as a church building or retreat center.
Please see resources on this website for hosting a local prayer mission trip for global influence.
Invite
Be fruitful and multiply and Invite at least 3 people to be Prayer Missionaries who will invite others to do the same..
Consider starting a Prayer Missionaries prayer gathering at your church or missions gatherings. See invitations and other resources on this website.