Ordinary Moments: Small Prayers That Can Change The WorldNäide

At the Water Cooler 

Picture this scene: It’s mid-afternoon at work. That means it’s time for you to stand up, stretch out or do that thing where you stare into the distance so your eyes can rest from looking at a computer screen. Maybe you’ll grab a candy bar if you’re feeling adventurous. 

A break, no matter how brief, is a great opportunity to refocus and put things in perspective. One of the greatest blessings of the Christian life is that God gave us one another; we don’t have to do life alone! And through prayer, we can connect with people around the world—even those we’ve never met!

There are people in communities and churches around the world who are part of your spiritual family. Let’s pray for the Church around the world:  

• Africa: I want to pray that Scripture would transform the Church in unimaginable ways as it becomes available in every language in Africa.  
• Americas: I ask for unity among church leaders and language communities so that they stand strong and stay true to You and Your Word.
• Asia: Lord, I ask for the safety of the Church and political stability in areas of Asia that face persecution.   
• Europe: I pray that the Church would become engaged in the vision of seeing the Bible translated into the languages still needing it.
• Pacific: Lord, I pray that communities of believers around the Pacific would be reminded of your love for their language and culture.

God’s plan to complete His mission of making His name known among the nations includes you! You can provide strength to the global Church through your prayers.

Things to Ponder:

• What does it mean to you to be apart of God’s global Church?
• How can you use a quick break today to pray for what God is doing around the world?
• What difficulties are you facing in your life that people in communities and churches around the world could also be experiencing?