Missionaries' Prayer Requests
Richard & Valérie Morris
SIM France
- July 6 - Over the past 2 months, the polyarthritis pain in Richard’s finger joints has worsened to the point that it has become difficult for him to write, type, or do any manual work. Pray that God will lessen the pain level so he can return to the SIM International ministry projects that have been put on hold.
- July 13 - Pray for Valérie as she continues to have episodes of irritable bowel syndrome, which are becoming more frequent. She has an appointment for August 22nd in Marseille (Mar-Say) with a specialist in chronic diseases. Pray that she will be strengthened and encouraged in her health.
- July 20 - Richard is working with Johanna, a French Christian lady suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. Recent events have shown she is also under spiritual attack. During their first meeting, Richard determined there was something more than her illness at work in her life. Pray for God-given wisdom and guidance as Richard works with her and her family to root out all works or presence of evil in Johanna’s life.
- July 27 - Please pray for the Lord’s protection over their son, Jonathan, as he travels more than an hour’s drive between Lyon, his home, and Annonay, his new job, and for their son, Timothy, that the Lord sustains him through his heavy Ph.D workload.
Teen Challenge
Ventura/Tri-County
- July 6 - Pray for those out in the streets who desperately need our help, and for them to be able and willing to get that help at Teen Challenge.
- July 13 - Pray for our Teen Challenge staff who need the Lord's wisdom and strength.
- July 20 - Pray that the Lord sends laborers to help us in many operational needs.
- July 27 - Pray that God blesses us with much-needed financial support each month and compassionate volunteers to continue the ministry opportunities.
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JULY PRAYER FOCUS
— LIVING AS DISCIPLES IN A SECULAR WORLD
PERSONAL REFLECTION: “So you, son of man: I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth and warn them for Me. When I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you shall surely die!’ and you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. Nevertheless, if you warn the wicked to turn from his way, and he does not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul” (Ezekiel 33:7-9).
- As we live and work in this increasingly secular culture, we can criticize or intercede. May the Lord teach us to be intercessors.
- We can close our eyes to the world around us or seek to engage in the cause of Christ.
- We can speak on our own, or we can listen for a word from the Lord to warn them on His behalf.
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Pray with us this week:
- Ask God to heal the many VJF members struggling with pain, cancer, the side effects of chemotherapy, and other physical and mental health issues.
- Pray for our pastors as they share the Word. Ask God’s Spirit to move within them, giving them boldness and clarity as they speak. Ultimately, pray that God is glorified through them.
- Pray for Prime Minister Netanyahu, for God to give him wisdom. Pray for Israeli soldiers as they rightly defend their country. Pray for all those who lost loved ones and those who are still hostages in Gaza. Pray for Israelis to come before the Almighty God and cling to Him to find peace amid turmoil in Jesus the Messiah.
- Pray for Ukrainian families suffering from the trauma of losing their homes and loved ones, and the many missionaries who are tending to both their spiritual and physical needs each day.
- For our missionaries, pray for their strength and perseverance to run the race; that the Lord will bring people across their path who would encourage and uplift them.
- Pray for God’s provision over their family and ministry; for His protection against illness, injury, and danger.
- Pray that the joy of the Lord will sustain our missionaries in every trial and setback; that the light of God would shine through them, lifting darkness and oppression as they share His love.
- Ask the Lord to make fertile ground and prepare hearts to receive the gospel; that He set up divine appointments and open doors for ministry that only He can make possible.