Why Pray?
Why should we pray for our missionaries and emerging churches out on the frontlines of
the Great Commission? To find the answer, one needs to go no further than the great
missionary Paul's urgent petitions for prayer among every major church in his day:
To the Church in Rome:
"I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea and that my service may be
acceptable to the saints there so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and
together with you be refreshed." Romans 15:30
To the Church in Corinth:
"On Him we have set our hopes that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by
your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favour granted us in
answer to the prayers of many." 2 Corinthians 1:10-11
To the Church in Ephesus:
"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With
this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Pray also for me,
that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known
the mystery of the gospel for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly as I should."
Ephesians 6:18-20
To the Church in Philippi
"Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that
through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance." Philippians 1:18-19
To the Church in Colosse
"Devote yourselves to prayer being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that
God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for
which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly as
I should." Colossians 4:2-4
To the Church in Thessalonica
"Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the
Lord may spread rapidly and be honoured, just as it was with you. And pray
that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith." 1
Thessalonians 3:1-2
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