Ask the Lord to open doors for the gospel, and open the spiritual eyes of each believer. Pray for every church to play a part in filling gaps where there is not yet CPM engagement.
VERSE OF THE WEEK:
"It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation. Rather, as it is written: ‘Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.’ “ —ROMANS 15:20-21
Devotional for Sunday/Monday or Companion Podcast available on Anchor, Spotify, Apple, and Google.
UNREACHED PEOPLE FOCUS: Sunday -Bakkarwal Monday - Zargar
PRAYER FOR JEWS, ISRAEL, & ONE NEW MAN:
Let All Who Are Thirsty Come: Holy Spirit, move through Your entire Body, Jew and Gentile, all tongues, tribes and nations, to hold out the invitation to all who are thirsty to come and take the free gift of the water of life. Revelation 22:16-17
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (1): SRINAGAR, India - Pray for true reconciliation and peace, that Jesus, the Prince of Peace, would heal long-standing wounds and soften hearts hardened by years of conflict and fear.
PRAYER FOR FIELD TEAM: Lord of the Harvest, today we lift up "Maahalav" and his teams who are training and mentoring first-generation Jesus Followers to multiply Your Kingdom in and around Kanpur, India. We ask that You would empower and anoint them to see spiritually and to intercede for open hearts, open homes, and open hallways of business, so that the Gospel will go forth in great power.
According to Luke 10:1, we know that You appoint and send people ahead of where You are about to go, to every town and place. Be with them now as they set out today, listening to Your voice and learning where to stop and who to speak to, so that the Gospel will be proclaimed through families, friends, and all the villages nearby. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
MOVEMENTS AMID CRISIS PRAYERS:
Power to Be Witnesses: Holy Spirit, as we wait on You, empower us to BE Your fruitful witnesses in the middle of the chaos and confusion of whatever comes, so that You are glorified in and through us. Acts 1: 8
Devotion: Fill Every Gap – Ps. 146:8
Podcast: Week 44 Day 2
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (2): SURAT, India - Pray for the hearts of those working in Surat’s textile and diamond industries to be open to Jesus’ love, and for Him to bring hope into the daily grind of long hours and hard labor.
Unreached People Group: Dhodia
Prayer for Field Team: Merciful Father, today we lift up our sister "Misha." Grant her wisdom and understanding, and provide the guidance she seeks as she opens sewing centers that will both equip women with a usable skill and create a safe place to share the stories of Jesus.
According to Your Word in Acts 9:36–39, we see "Misha" like the biblical character Tabitha, who was doing good and helping the poor. We ask that You would anoint her work today, and that through it, the women who hear the Good News would share with their families and launch multiple house churches. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Devotion: Darkness to Light – Acts 26:18
Podcast: Week 44 Day 3
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (3): VARANASI, India - For Every Language and People: With over 43 languages spoken here, pray that the Gospel will be heard clearly in every tongue—reaching every caste, tribe, and community until all know Jesus. Revelation 7:9
Unreached People Group: Gandhar Badhai
Prayer for Field Team: Father of All Good Gifts, we lift up "Sanjay" in Delhi, India today, asking that You would bring to him young people who are passionate to make disciples. Impart to them Your gracious gifts so that these young leaders would learn to disciple families into the Kingdom. Help them to listen well and to obey with courage.
In Titus 2:7, we are instructed to give a good example by “doing what is good, and in our teaching, showing integrity.” We ask that You would impart this to "Sanjay" and the 80 people he is encouraging, so they may share their faith and start house churches that will multiply into a movement. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Devotion: Enlighten My Eyes – Eph. 1:18
Podcast: Week 44 Day 4
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (4): KATHMANDU, Nepal - Pray for spiritual awakening in Kathmandu – that the city’s streets, homes, and schools will be filled with the knowledge of Jesus, and that His light will shine through every place of influence.
Unreached People Group: Biar (Hindu traditions)
Prayer for Field Team: Mighty God, we lift up "Rukesh" and his team today in and around Ahmadabad, India. We ask that You would open doors and hearts so that people are receptive to the Gospel. We also petition You to protect Rukesh and his leaders from further persecution by religious and government authorities.
In Deuteronomy 31:6, You declare: “Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Imprint this verse on the hearts of "Rukesh" and his team today so they can launch church planting movements and see the Gospel flourish. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Devotion: Show Forth Your Glory – 1 Pet. 2:9
Podcast: Week 44 Day 5
GLOBAL CITY FOCUS (4): KATHMANDU, Nepal - Pray for the advancement of God's Kingdom throughout the 103 languages of this city.
Unreached People Group: Friday - Dharkar Saturday - Brahmin Hill
Prayer for Field Team: Precious Lord, we pray today for "Banwari" and his wife, our dear brother and sister, who are laboring for You near Jaipur, India. We ask that You would grant them mercy today and give them strength to boldly proclaim Your Word.
In Acts 9:15, You spoke words of affirmation and direction, saying, “He is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles.” We ask that You would do the same for our brother and sister. Show them who to go to, whose eyes are to be opened, and whose ears are ready to hear Your Good News. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
