Praying for Missionairies: Open Doors and Courage to Witness

Seven ways to pray according to the Apostle Paul.

1. Pray for open doors
2. Pray for courage to witness
3. Pray that the Word God is proclaimed without obstacles
4. Pray for protection
5. Pray that there will be harmony and acceptance among the believers
6. Pray for God's direction and help while they travel
7. Pray for renewal

1.  Pray for open doors

"Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving; withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds..." Colossians 4:2,3

We cannot take for granted that there are open doors everywhere. Many missionaries work in countries with restricted access or in areas that are resistant to the Gospel, where, even though there are open doors, there are closed hearts.

• Pray that God will guide the missionaries as they cross barriers and find hearts ready to receive the Word of God.
• Pray that God opens doors for ministry, partnership and friendship.
• Pray that those serving would be guided by the Holy Spirit and be able to recognize opportunities.

2. Pray for courage to witness

 "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 6:19-20 (NIV).

Why do we have to pray for courage for our missionaries?
They need courage to:

• Minister effectively in other cultures and languages
• Defeat the power of the enemy's opposition
• Conquer fear of failure and shame.