Day 1: Humble Spirits (December 26)
Prayer Focus:
As the team prepares to leave for London, pray for them to approach this journey with humble hearts, seeking to serve others rather than being served. Ask for opportunities to share the Good News as we travel to be with our missionary partners. Pray for unity among the team members and our partners, that they would support one another with grace and love as they begin their week together.
Scripture:
Philippians 2:3-4 (ESV)
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
As the team prepares to leave for London, pray for them to approach this journey with humble hearts, seeking to serve others rather than being served. Ask for opportunities to share the Good News as we travel to be with our missionary partners. Pray for unity among the team members and our partners, that they would support one another with grace and love as they begin their week together.
Scripture:
Philippians 2:3-4 (ESV)
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
Day 2: Openness for the Lord to Work (December 27)
Prayer Focus:
As the team arrives in London today, pray for open hearts and minds to recognize where God is already working. Ask the Lord to guide them into divine appointments and meaningful conversations. Give thanks for the sweet reunion of missionary partners and our volunteers from Tabernacle. Pray for flexibility and discernment as they adjust to the new environment and schedule. Ask God to remove any distractions that might hinder their ability to hear His voice and follow His direction.
Scripture:
Ephesians 3:20-21 (ESV)
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
As the team arrives in London today, pray for open hearts and minds to recognize where God is already working. Ask the Lord to guide them into divine appointments and meaningful conversations. Give thanks for the sweet reunion of missionary partners and our volunteers from Tabernacle. Pray for flexibility and discernment as they adjust to the new environment and schedule. Ask God to remove any distractions that might hinder their ability to hear His voice and follow His direction.
Scripture:
Ephesians 3:20-21 (ESV)
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Day 3: Willingness to Partner Well (December 28)
Prayer Focus:
Pray for the team as they head out into London on an excursion day. Ask God to open opportunities for the Gospel to be shared. Pray for bonding to start amongst the team and missionary partners. Pray for wisdom to be extended to the team as we learn about one another and share a day of fellowship together throughout the city of London. Also, pray for safe travels as people are scattered all throughout a city of nearly 9 million people.
Scripture:
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (ESV)
“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow.”
Pray for the team as they head out into London on an excursion day. Ask God to open opportunities for the Gospel to be shared. Pray for bonding to start amongst the team and missionary partners. Pray for wisdom to be extended to the team as we learn about one another and share a day of fellowship together throughout the city of London. Also, pray for safe travels as people are scattered all throughout a city of nearly 9 million people.
Scripture:
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (ESV)
“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow.”
Day 4: Posture of Learning (December 29)
Prayer Focus:
Pray that the team will embrace every experience as an opportunity to grow in their understanding of God’s work around the world. Ask the Lord to give them open and teachable hearts as they interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Pray for Patrick today as he opens up the Word with our missionary partners to teach. Also, pray for the strategy sessions where our missionary partners will share what they are doing from the field.
Scripture:
Proverbs 1:5 (ESV)
“Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.”
Pray that the team will embrace every experience as an opportunity to grow in their understanding of God’s work around the world. Ask the Lord to give them open and teachable hearts as they interact with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Pray for Patrick today as he opens up the Word with our missionary partners to teach. Also, pray for the strategy sessions where our missionary partners will share what they are doing from the field.
Scripture:
Proverbs 1:5 (ESV)
“Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.”
Day 5: Boldness to Share (December 30)
Prayer Focus:
Pray for boldness for the team as they share the Gospel with those they meet. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide their conversations, giving them the right words at the right time. Pray that fear or uncertainty will not hold them back, but that they will step forward in faith, trusting God to work through them. Pray for hearts to be softened and ready to hear and respond to the message of Jesus.
Scripture:
Acts 4:29 (ESV)
“And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness.”
Pray for boldness for the team as they share the Gospel with those they meet. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide their conversations, giving them the right words at the right time. Pray that fear or uncertainty will not hold them back, but that they will step forward in faith, trusting God to work through them. Pray for hearts to be softened and ready to hear and respond to the message of Jesus.
Scripture:
Acts 4:29 (ESV)
“And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness.”
Day 6: Ministry Partners and Those They Serve (December 31)
Prayer Focus:
Lift up the ministry partners the team is serving alongside, asking God to strengthen and encourage them as they faithfully serve their communities. Pray that the team would be a source of support and refreshment for these partners. Pray also for the people these ministries are reaching, that their hearts would be open to the Gospel and that they would experience God’s love in tangible ways through the efforts of the team and local believers.
Scripture:
Colossians 4:3 (ESV)
“At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ.”
Lift up the ministry partners the team is serving alongside, asking God to strengthen and encourage them as they faithfully serve their communities. Pray that the team would be a source of support and refreshment for these partners. Pray also for the people these ministries are reaching, that their hearts would be open to the Gospel and that they would experience God’s love in tangible ways through the efforts of the team and local believers.
Scripture:
Colossians 4:3 (ESV)
“At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ.”
Day 7: Use Me, Lord! (January 1)
Prayer Focus:
As the team begins to wrap up their time in London, pray for them to continue saying “yes” to whatever God calls them to do, both during this trip and when they return home. Pray that they would see how God has used them in London and how He desires to continue using them in their own communities. Ask God to deepen their trust in Him and to give them a renewed passion for sharing the Gospel and serving others for His glory.
Scripture:
Isaiah 6:8 (ESV)
“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here I am! Send me.’”
As the team begins to wrap up their time in London, pray for them to continue saying “yes” to whatever God calls them to do, both during this trip and when they return home. Pray that they would see how God has used them in London and how He desires to continue using them in their own communities. Ask God to deepen their trust in Him and to give them a renewed passion for sharing the Gospel and serving others for His glory.
Scripture:
Isaiah 6:8 (ESV)
“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here I am! Send me.’”