CALLED TO PRAY PRAYER GUIDE
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“ Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8 (NIV)
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CALLED TO PRAY | PRAYER GUIDE
As we look to the frontier—the peoples and places still waiting to hear the Good News of Jesus—God invites us to partner with Him in prayer. When we pray, asking according to His will, we have confidence that God hears us (1 John 5:14-15). Hearts are transformed, closed doors are opened, rigid mindsets become flexible, spiritual obstacles are cleared, insights emerge, creativity flows and the impossible becomes possible. Jesus encourages us to ask anything in His name and expect that He will act (John 14:14).
PRAY FOR THE FRONTIER
Frontier Fellowship invites you to join us in intentional prayer for the frontier using this specially designed prayer guide. Each day of the week’s rotation features a different prayer prompt and Scripture reference to inform our prayers for the world’s leastreached peoples and places.
As it was in the days of Acts, may we, too, be united as a “fellowship of believers” (Acts 2:42-47).
SUNDAYS
“ Prayer needs no passport, visa or work permit. There is no such thing as a ‘closed country’ as far as prayer is concerned…. Much of the history of mission could be written in terms of God moving in response to persistent prayer.”
—Stephen Gaukroger
SCRIPTURE INSPIRATION
PSALM 24
MATTHEW 6:10
COLOSSIANS 4:2-4
PRAY FOR: ACCESS
Ask God to open avenues of access—spiritual, mental, emotional, geographic, linguistic and political—to people and places that remain hidden or blocked from the Gospel message. Pray for His Kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.
+ Pray that God will remove any barriers that may prevent His Word from reaching every corner of the world, especially in regions and contexts where sharing about Jesus and practicing Christian faith face significant obstacles.
+ Ask the Holy Spirit to prepare the hearts and minds of those who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus. Pray that they may have a spirit of openness and receptivity.
+ Pray for ongoing Bible translation efforts to continue unimpeded. Pray that new translation projects will begin among people groups currently without access to God’s Word.
“ We never know how God will answer prayers, but we can expect that he will get us involved in his plan for the answer. If we are true intercessors, we must be ready to take part in God’s work on behalf of the people for whom we pray.”
—Corrie Ten Boom
“ Prayer is the mighty engine that is to move the missionary work.”
—A.B. Simpson
SCRIPTURE INSPIRATION
LUKE 10:1-9
ROMANS 10:14-15
2 THESSALONIANS 3:1
PRAY FOR: workers
Ask God to help the global Church identify, equip and send workers to carry the Good News to those still waiting to hear it.
+ Pray for Frontier Fellowship’s global partners as they train new leaders and establish churches. Ask the Holy Spirit to embolden followers of Jesus around the world to join God in His mission to the world.
+ Ask God to equip more leaders to participate in His work and that they will be effectively prepared for the work to which they are called.
+ Additionally, pray for protection, perseverance and passion for workers on the frontier as they step into often-challenging contexts to share God’s hope, love and mercy with least-reached peoples.
TUESDAYS
“ There has never been a spiritual awakening in any country or locality that did not begin in united prayer.”
—A.T. Pierson
SCRIPTURE INSPIRATION
EZEKIEL 11:19-20
PSALM 63:1-5
MARK 4:1-20
PRAY FOR: RECEPTIVE HEARTS
Ask God to prepare the hearts and minds of people all over the globe to receive the Good News, grow in faith and bear fruit. Pray that the soil of their hearts be fertile, ready to nurture the seeds of the Gospel, leading to a deep and transformative understanding of His love and salvation.
+ Boldly request that barriers of doubt, fear and misunderstanding be removed, allowing a clear path for spiritual growth and discipleship.
+ Pray that new followers of Jesus will find safety, a welcoming community and meaningful discipleship opportunities to nurture and grow their newfound faith.
+ Pray that new Christians might not only embrace the Gospel themselves but also enthusiastically share it with others, multiplying the impact of their faith across communities and nations.
WEDNESDAYS
“ When we work, we work. When we pray, God works.”
—Hudson Taylor
“ The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. The nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we become.”
—Henry Martyn
SCRIPTURE INSPIRATION
ISAIAH 41:10
EPHESIANS 6:10-20
PHILIPPIANS 4:19
PRAY FOR: PROVISION
Ask God to care for His workers and their loved ones as they serve in challenging contexts, providing them with every resource needed to accomplish His work.
+ Pray specifically for abundant financial provision to sustain the vital work of His servants in the field.
+ Ask God to assist those who are serving cross-culturally, blessing them with ease in language acquisition, stamina, rest and renewal. Pray for the establishment and flourishing of supportive communities.
+ Ask the Holy Spirit to protect followers of Jesus who are serving Him in challenging places and may need to seek alternative funding methods. Pray that Business as Mission initiatives will thrive and be self-sustaining.
THURSDAYS
“ It matters little what form of prayer we adopt or how many words we use.
What matters is the faith which lays hold on God, knowing that He knows our needs before we even ask Him.”
—Dietrich Bonhoeffer
SCRIPTURE INSPIRATION
PSALM 133
EPHESIANS 4:1-16
JOHN 17
PRAY FOR: UNITY
Ask God to knit the hearts of His people together in unity, that each member of His Body— especially those serving in the same communities—would be clothed in humility, secure in their gifts, eager to embrace and celebrate each other’s contributions and committed to working in partnership for the good of God’s Kingdom.
+ Ask for a spirit of love and patience to prevail, enabling followers of Jesus serving on the frontier to bear with one another in times of disagreement, that they may demonstrate Christ’s transformative love in both word and deed.
+ Pray for healing and reconciliation where there has been conflict or division. Ask God to soften hearts and open lines of communication, bringing restoration and peace.
+ Pray for appreciation of diverse backgrounds and perspectives within the Christian community. Ask God to help His people see the beauty in diversity and work harmoniously despite differences.
PRAYER IN ACTION
WAYS TO INCREASE THE FREQUENCY, FERVOR
AND FRUITFULNESS OF YOUR PRAYERS
We invite you to take these practical steps to deepen your prayer life, enhance your spiritual growth and join a community of Christ-followers dedicated to transformative prayer. SCAN THE CODE OR VISIT
Join Together
Join us the first Thursday of each month for a virtual prayer gathering. Together, we’ll spend an hour praying intentionally for the world’s least-reached peoples and places. To learn more and register:
Pray with Effectiveness
Understand how best to pray for Frontier Fellowship, our global partners and the global Church through our monthly prayer email. FRONTIERFELLOWSHIP.COM /SUBSCRIBE
Start a Frontier Prayer Fellowship
Invite your family, friends, community or congregation to join you in committed prayer for the frontier. This could look like hosting a weekly prayer meeting, a dedicated prayer chain or even coordinating a virtual prayer group connecting across distances. Reach out to a Frontier Fellowship team member for ideas on what could work in your context.
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FRIDAYS
“ Abiding fully means praying much.”
—Andrew Murray
“ Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.”
—Oswald Chambers
SCRIPTURE INSPIRATION
EPHESIANS 3:16-19
PHILIPPIANS 1:9-11
COLOSSIANS 1:9-14
PRAY FOR: dEEP ROOTS
Ask God to guard and guide churches as they become established among new people groups. Pray for strong, humble leaders to disciple new followers of Jesus, for groundedness in God’s Word, for contextualized expressions of worship to emerge and for the faithful witness of believers to transform their communities.
+ Pray for new churches to be deeply rooted in the truth of Scripture, helping them to withstand challenges and grow in faith.
+ Ask for God’s protection over these congregations, shielding them from spiritual attacks and external pressures that could hinder their growth.
+ Pray for the Spirit to inspire creative and meaningful expressions of worship that reflect the unique cultures of new Christians, drawing them closer to God.
saturdays
“ The history of missions is the history of answered prayer.”
—Samuel Zwemer
SCRIPTURE INSPIRATION
PSALM 145
JOHN 15:7
MARK 11:24
PRAISE: god’s faithfulness to answer
We have confidence that God hears our prayers and is faithful to answer (1 John 5:14-15).
Rest in the knowledge that our prayers are heard by a loving God who sees, knows and cares for each one of us and for the whole world. Thank Him for being faithful to all His promises.
+ Thank God for specific answered prayers in your life and the lives of others. Reflect on His faithfulness and how He has worked in various situations, building your faith and gratitude.
+ Pray for a deepened trust in God’s timing and ways, knowing that He answers prayers according to His perfect will and wisdom. Ask for patience and faith as we wait for His response.
+ Pray for the global Church movement believing, even as you pray, that God will be faithful to complete the good work He has started.
