Things To Pray For In June
Over the last few months so many things have changed. Economies have changed, travel has changed, social interactions have changed, and opportunities to gather have changed. But one reality that’s been wonderfully certain in it all, is that He hasn’t changed!! Not one bit!! And Colossians 1.15-20 reminds us just how Supreme, the unchanging One really is…
‘He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn in all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.’
He is supreme in personhood, supreme in creation, and supreme in the Church, and so what a thrill that we get to come to Him in prayer. What an incredible honour don’t you think?
And so with that in mind, here’s how you can be praying for us in the month ahead...
Please pray for all of our Global Partners (click here to see the list) that this would not just be a time of ‘surviving’, but truly ‘thriving’ in the work of the Gospel. Please pray for courage and creativity for all of our leaders in this as we seek to know, apply and proclaim the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ at this time, and pray for favour in the many countries that we get to serve in.
Please pray for Michael Granger who was looking to soft-launch his Church Plant in Ethiopia back in April, but has had to put those gatherings on hold. Please pray for wisdom, grace and favour for the Church Planting Team, and that this would be a time of faith and joy even in the midst of set-back.
Please pray for Jorge and David Del Castillo who just planted Iglesia Gracia Soberana in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, but only had the opportunity to hold a few public services before shut in orders were given in that nation. Please pray that God would continue provide for this new church in resources and wisdom.
Please pray for our Key Leader (name hidden for protection) & the Churches he serves in Nepal. Please pray that we would be able to get the money through to them that we have collected and that the aid would be well received and used to both care for the saints, and advance the Gospel. There is so much need in this country at this time.
Please pray for me (Dave Taylor) and the Emerging Nations Team. Please pray for wisdom, clarity and faith as we seek to serve in the now, and also begin to make plans for the year ahead.
... May the Supreme One of all, show us favour once again. Soli Deo Gloria.