Prayer

Biblical Foundations for Praying for the Nations “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people.” 1 Timothy 2:1 (ESV)  I’ll never forget the day I met Ivan, a church planter in rural Belarus. Sitting in his modest kitchen, he pulled out a well-worn Bible, its pages covered with handwritten notes. “This,” he said, pointing to the marked-up passages, “is my prayer manual for the nations.” That moment perfectly captured what we’ve discovered about the powerful connection between Scripture and prayer in mission work across Eurasia. When Scripture Shapes Our Prayers You know how sometimes you struggle to find the right words to pray? That’s where Scripture becomes such a precious gift. It’s like having access to God’s own prayer language. Take the Psalms, for instance. When our partners in restricted areas of Central Asia feel discouraged, they often turn to Psalm…

Have you ever wondered what fuels the spread of the gospel across Eurasia’s vast landscape? From the bustling streets of Kyiv to the remote mountain villages of Tajikistan, there’s one constant force behind every transformed life and every new church planted: prayer. It’s not just any prayer, but the fervent, faithful prayers of believers worldwide, joining together for God’s Kingdom to advance in this strategic region.

A Practical Guide to Daily Prayer for Eurasia’s Mission Field “Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice.”  Psalm 55:17 (ESV) There’s something special about the rhythm of morning and evening prayers. I was reminded of this recently when speaking with Natasha, one of our School Without Walls leaders in Moldova. “The darkness feels less heavy,” she told me, “when I start and end each day praying for our persecuted brothers and sisters across Eurasia.” Her words capture exactly why we believe in the power of dedicated prayer times for mission work. The Sacred Rhythm of Daily Prayer Have you ever noticed how the Bible often mentions prayer happening at specific times of day? From Daniel’s three-times-daily prayers to David’s evening, morning, and noon devotions, there’s a beautiful pattern of regular communion with God. It’s not about rigid schedules or religious…