
heart open, hands ready.
ministry, culture, and relationships.
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requests concerning this:
• Pray that I share the gospel with boldness and love.
Ask God to fill me with courage and compassion — that I would speak clearly, live faithfully, and reflect Jesus in everything I do.
• Ask God to prepare the hearts of the people I meet.
Pray that the Holy Spirit would soften hearts in advance, and that the seeds of the gospel would fall on good soil and bear fruit.
• Pray for lasting transformation in the lives I touch.
I don’t want just moments — I’m praying for disciples. Ask God to raise up lasting faith in those I serve, and to build strong local ministry around them.
• Pray for unity and grace in my relationships with teammates and local believers.
Serving together isn’t always easy. Pray that I would be patient, forgiving, and encouraging — always aiming for unity and love.
• Ask God to help me build genuine connections with people in the culture.
Pray that I would listen well, love deeply, and earn trust — even when language or customs feel unfamiliar.
• Pray for wisdom and humility when conflict arises.
If disagreements or tension come up, pray that I would respond with a servant’s heart and a peacemaker’s spirit.
• Pray that I adapt well to a new culture and way of life.
There are days when everything feels unfamiliar. Pray for flexibility, patience, and a heart that embraces the people and culture around me.
• Ask for help as I learn the language.
Language opens doors. Pray that God would help me learn quickly, communicate clearly, and not be discouraged when it’s hard.
• Pray that I come ready to learn — not just serve.
Ask the Lord to give me a teachable spirit. I want to honor the people, the culture, and what God is already doing here — not just bring my own ideas.