Do you struggle to share Jesus with others? Maybe you felt the Holy Spirit nudging you to share with the waitress at your favorite restaurant last week. Or to offer to pray with a co-worker that’s shared they’re going through a tough time. Maybe you’ve been meaning to invite your neighbor to church, but every time you try to, you get nervous and clam up. Now, imagine if they didn’t speak the same language as you do. Think about how much harder it would be to start the conversation! Cross-cultural communication can be difficult so we want to pray for our missionaries as they strive to boldly share the Good News.
Many missionaries are faced with learning a new language so that they can effectively share the gospel in the country that they’re serving in. It can be intimidating and sometimes even embarrassing for them if they use a word incorrectly or possibly forget a word entirely. Thankfully, being bold isn’t about mustering up our own strength and barging out there in our own energy. Christ-like boldness is realizing that effectively sharing the gospel is best done in God’s power and authority, and trusting Him to equip us (Col. 1:26-29)! Pray this for your missionary…
B—Believe God will give them the words to say, even when they’re speaking a newly acquired language!
O—Obey God’s command to share the gospel!
L—Love others—that is what compels them and us!
D—Depend on the Holy Spirit to empower all their work!
Prayer: Father, we thank you for our missionaries that courageously share Your truth with the lost in Europe and around the world. We pray that they will walk in boldness and that they will stay rooted in You. Help them not be afraid to share about You even when faced with language barriers, but to share boldly and without fear. Lord, we know they will face opposition and difficulties, but we trust that You will strengthen them for the work You’ve called them to do. Remind (missionary) that You are always with (her/him/their family) In Jesus’ name, amen.
