Thank God for His mercies that have kept us, amidst the spate of insecurity in the land. Bless God for the health of the Zonal Director that has improved greatly. Thank God for the success of missions awareness programmes at Arch Bishop Benjamin and St. Marks Anglican churches, both in Owerri. Ask the Lord to sustain the decision of those that indicated to do mission work.
BENIN REPUBLIC
Exalt the glorious name of the Lord for His faithfulness towards the missionary team in the land. Pray for faith that overcomes obstacles for the missionaries. Ask God to strengthen, refresh and re-envision the leaders and team members for the end time harvest. Pray for the target groups to receive divine visitation and embrace the Gospel message with joy. Pray for provision of fund for the education of missionaries’ children.
30 Things to Pray about for Missionaries
DAY 19: SELF-PITY
More than fear, what was responsible for Elijah abandoning his post and ministry, and fleeing into the wilderness was self-pity, see 1 Kings 19 verses 4 and 14: “It is enough! Now Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” There is a parlance known as “missionary burn-out” in missions circles. It refers to the increased susceptibility to fail in ministry as a result of stress and pressure. Self-pity also arises from missionary burn out, when a missionary has not taken enough time to rest.
- Come against the spirit of self-pity among missionaries. Pray that none will yield to this spirit and abandon the ministry like Elijah did.
- Ask for rest and refreshing for missionaries, through retreats, leaves, and furlough.
- Ask for a spirit of encouragement for them.
