That we will pass through customs and immigration lines without incident
That our planes will not encounter mechanical problems or trouble from
terrorists
That we'll make all our connections
Health and Safety
Protection from accidents, crime, natural disasters, terrorists, and
dangerous animals
Protection from all kinds of sickness
That we'll find time for proper sleep, rest, and exercise
That our food and water needs will be met by the Lord
Spiritual Watchcare
Good times of intimacy with Jesus in Bible, prayer and worship
Protection from dark forces in spiritual realms
Protection from discouragement, fear, and doubt
That we'll demonstrate purity, humility, boldness, wisdom, patience, love
for people, teachable spirit and the power of the Holy Spirit
Teamwork
That our team will experience and express unity, love, good communication,
patience, and spiritual gifts
That we can resist temptation toward jealousy, envy, bitterness, and pride
That we'll be granted grace for cultural adjustments, dealing with jet
lag, being away from family and friends and lack of privacy.
That God will grant us wisdom to design and implement effective efforts
that will make a long-term difference here . . . and that we'll be able to
establish and maintain a solid friendships with government officials and
other leaders in this land.
Verses to Read as you Pray
Exodus 4:12; 33:14
Psalms 4:8, 19:14, 121:1-8
Isaiah 40:29-31; 55:10-11
Zechariah 4:6
Acts 1:8, 4:29,30
Ephesians 3:16-20; 6:10-20
(* Portions of the above prayer requests adapted from original prayers by
Gail Seiver, as featured in _World Christian_, Vol. 14, Number 4.)