Mercy Partners South Sudan Dec 8 2015 – Open Doors

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains” (Colossians 4:2–3, NIV).

Pray that God will open doors of ministry, blessing partnerships and friendships.
Pray that God will lead us past barriers to hearts ready to receive His Word.

“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” (Ephesians 6:19, NIV).

Pray against evil forces that would seek to hinder the spread of the gospel.

“Finally, dear brothers and sisters, I ask you to pray for us. Pray first that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes.…” (2 Thessalonians 3:1, NLT)

Pray that people will resist Satan’s plans to obstruct the spread of the gospel. (James 4:7)
Pray that God’s Word will indeed spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes.

“Pray, too, that we will be saved from wicked and evil people, for not everyone believes in the Lord” (2 Thessalonians 3:2, NLT).

Pray that God will keep Christian workers safe from those who seek to hurt them.
Pray that God will change the hearts of those who are resistant to His Word.