2025 August Prayer Corps
Jesus gave us a key to effective, fruit-producing and God-glorifying prayer when He told His followers, “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask what you desire and it shall be done for you” (John 15:7).
This key is found in the word “abide” (from the Greek word meno) meaning to ‘live in, dwell, take up residence with.’ This is not a temporary or casual visit, or a passing acquaintance – but rather a deep, intimate, ongoing and life-transforming relationship.
Jesus wants us to abide daily in Him, and He also wants us to allow His Word to abide daily in us. When we do these things, we are transformed. Our desires, our perspectives, our opinions and outlook all begin to take on the same shape and focus as His, the One with whom we intimately live. We see this happen in the natural realm of human relationships (our companions will influence us). So how much more in the supernatural realm of continually communing with the Son of God, and meditating on and studying His Word in order for His character and life to be shaped in us.
When our hearts, minds, spirits – even our bodies – are in line with the will and Word of the God of the universe, we will think more like He thinks, respond more often the way He would, and to ask in prayer the very things that align with His Kingdom and what He desires to grant.
Thankfully, prayer is not an act of wrestling with a reluctant God. It is instead a choice to daily align our lives and desires with the will and words of our King, and then ask of Him according to His Kingdom will.
The key to effective prayer is living and abiding daily in Him! (For further study, read John 14:12-23).
This key is found in the word “abide” (from the Greek word meno) meaning to ‘live in, dwell, take up residence with.’ This is not a temporary or casual visit, or a passing acquaintance – but rather a deep, intimate, ongoing and life-transforming relationship.
Jesus wants us to abide daily in Him, and He also wants us to allow His Word to abide daily in us. When we do these things, we are transformed. Our desires, our perspectives, our opinions and outlook all begin to take on the same shape and focus as His, the One with whom we intimately live. We see this happen in the natural realm of human relationships (our companions will influence us). So how much more in the supernatural realm of continually communing with the Son of God, and meditating on and studying His Word in order for His character and life to be shaped in us.
When our hearts, minds, spirits – even our bodies – are in line with the will and Word of the God of the universe, we will think more like He thinks, respond more often the way He would, and to ask in prayer the very things that align with His Kingdom and what He desires to grant.
Thankfully, prayer is not an act of wrestling with a reluctant God. It is instead a choice to daily align our lives and desires with the will and words of our King, and then ask of Him according to His Kingdom will.
The key to effective prayer is living and abiding daily in Him! (For further study, read John 14:12-23).
World MAP
1. INTERNATIONAL LEADERS’ SEMINAR
This month (August 23-30), World MAP will travel to conduct an International Leaders’ Seminar in Miami. We will be gathering with pastors who oversee large networks of Latin pastors and churches in multiple nations.
This will be a first-of-its-kind event for World MAP, so thank you for covering this important time in your prayers. The impact on key leaders will affect many other leaders, who will in turn teach and disciple even more people. It is an opportunity for both powerful and exponential ministry!
Pray as the Holy Spirit would lead you. And thank you for praying for divine ordering of every detail, from travel to interpreting, and for provision of every need.
2. NEPAL SEMINARS FOR PASTORS
In early September (Sept 4th-19th), World MAP will return to Nepal to conduct two more Spiritual Renewal and Equipping Seminars for pastors in the outlying areas where few have gone. The need is great for training and equipping, so each pastor attending will also receive their very own Shepherd’s Staff in the Nepali language.
As we plan and prepare, there are always challenges to overcome and opposition to press through, so your prayers are vitally important. In these days of advance preparation, thank you for praying with us for the Lord to order every decision, and to make abundant provision for the seminars. Pray also that the Lord of the Harvest would draw every pastor and leader who should attend, and make provision and a straight way for them to take part. Pray that their hearts would be receptive and readied to receive all that God intends to pour out to them.
This month (August 23-30), World MAP will travel to conduct an International Leaders’ Seminar in Miami. We will be gathering with pastors who oversee large networks of Latin pastors and churches in multiple nations.
This will be a first-of-its-kind event for World MAP, so thank you for covering this important time in your prayers. The impact on key leaders will affect many other leaders, who will in turn teach and disciple even more people. It is an opportunity for both powerful and exponential ministry!
Pray as the Holy Spirit would lead you. And thank you for praying for divine ordering of every detail, from travel to interpreting, and for provision of every need.
2. NEPAL SEMINARS FOR PASTORS
In early September (Sept 4th-19th), World MAP will return to Nepal to conduct two more Spiritual Renewal and Equipping Seminars for pastors in the outlying areas where few have gone. The need is great for training and equipping, so each pastor attending will also receive their very own Shepherd’s Staff in the Nepali language.
As we plan and prepare, there are always challenges to overcome and opposition to press through, so your prayers are vitally important. In these days of advance preparation, thank you for praying with us for the Lord to order every decision, and to make abundant provision for the seminars. Pray also that the Lord of the Harvest would draw every pastor and leader who should attend, and make provision and a straight way for them to take part. Pray that their hearts would be receptive and readied to receive all that God intends to pour out to them.
International Prayer
1. THE MIDDLE EAST
Tensions remain high in this part of the world. Let us continue to pray for the entire region.
Please pray for:
2. NORTH AFRICA
Increased Islamic terrorism against Christians in this region of the world is bringing horrific devastation, destruction and death. The loss and suffering is immense, so our prayers are much needed.
Please pray for:
Tensions remain high in this part of the world. Let us continue to pray for the entire region.
Please pray for:
- The peace of Jerusalem of all of Israel (Ps 122:6).
- The Gospel of Jesus Christ to be declared throughout the Middle East with authority, power and “signs following,” resulting in many conversions and the making of strong disciples of Jesus in these nations (Mt 28:18-20).
- Reconciliation to flow between the descendants of Ishmael and Isaac in order to further spread the Gospel (Eph 2:11-18).
2. NORTH AFRICA
Increased Islamic terrorism against Christians in this region of the world is bringing horrific devastation, destruction and death. The loss and suffering is immense, so our prayers are much needed.
Please pray for:
- For the binding and casting down of every evil and demonic principality and power wreaking havoc in these nations, especially those of lawlessness and false religion.
- That the Gospel would continue to be boldly preached and would spread, and that even terrorist “Sauls” would be converted to “Pauls” for the sake of the Gospel.
- For comfort, peace, protection and provision for believers in these lands, and that their governments would be moved to end the violence and persecution.
Conclusion
Into our hands our loving Father has placed keys to Kingdom life. Prayer is one of those “master keys” that unlocks so many wonderful aspects of living in this world as a Christ-follower. Let us use this key of prayer with bold confidence as we are led by His Spirit to ask of the Father in Jesus' almighty Name, and believe Him to move according to His will and mighty power.
Thank you for praying with us!
Thank you for praying with us!
Abiding in the Vine with you,
Dr. Frank and Wendy Parrish, World MAP Executive Directors
Dr. Frank and Wendy Parrish, World MAP Executive Directors