Prayer

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17.

Thank you for your commitment to pray for LMW and our mission to equip pastors for gospel-centered ministry worldwide. 2017 was a great year as we celebrated our 25th anniversary, reached thousands of pastors in China, Argentina, Africa – all over the world – with The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible® in printed and digital formats.
Please pray that LMW may enter wisely into the new year, producing fruit for God’s Kingdom by providing pastors and leaders with quality biblical resources that transform lives as people understand God’s Word and experience the grace of Christ.

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15.

The gospel is on the move across India. Believers are being baptized by the thousands. Pastors are hungry for quality biblical resources. In the past few weeks, many pastors in India have joined LMW’s Lystra Global, a free library of resources, including The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible®. Please pray for these pastors and those they are leading and teaching. And praise God for those who are coming to know Him in India.

“The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” Isaiah 40:8.

As we celebrate the National Week of the Bible this week, be thankful for God’s Word and your freedom to read and study it. Pray for those who struggle to find a Bible in their language, or who suffer oppression and/or persecution for spending time in the Word.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

“Strengthen what remains. . . ” Revelation 3:2.

Sunday, November 5 was the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. A number of recent studies have shown that Christianity is the most persecuted religion in the world. More than 90,000 Christians were killed for their faith in 2016, most in Africa and Asia.
Prayer is the number one request of persecuted Christians, and they are asking us to join them in prayer for strength and perseverance so that, despite difficult trials, Christians will continue to shine for Jesus and share the gospel in the most dangerous places.

Every Sunday, your church worship team presents a service that glorifies the Lord. The music team spends weeks selecting and rehearsing the music. The office staff or volunteers prepare worship guides and video elements. Someone makes sure the worship space is set up, the AC or heat is on, the lights work, and everything is as comfortable as possible. Your pastor spends hours preparing a message that he prays will inspire and encourage you as you live out your faith during the week.
Each of these people needs your encouragement and prayers. Can you take a moment to thank someone who works hard serving God at your church? Will you commit to pray faithfully for the servants of God?
“Encourage one another and build each other up.” 1 Thess. 5:11

“For the word of God is alive and active. . .” Hebrews 4:12.

 

At LMW we have the privilege of seeing God’s Word at work in the world. As the gospel message is shared, the Kingdom of God grows. Some estimates say that as many as 50,000 people are baptized every DAY. God is calling pastors to serve these believers. Please pray that God’s Word will come to life in the preaching and teaching of those called to serve, that they might serve Him faithfully, transforming lives and communities with His saving grace.