30 Days of Prayer: Day 22

Today, please pray for…

Retreat Attendees: Sarah, Charity, Angela and Melissa

Country: South Africa

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith...and the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast (I Peter 5:6-11). 

We pray protection for the women's families and ministries they've left behind; we ask that they be fully present for every aspect of the Retreat. Grant them peace of mind and acute ability to focus.

Many of the attendees are young moms. They probably left for the mission field with high expectations of "serving the Lord" with their husbands. The reality is that few expectations turn out to be what was envisioned. Their response to the "change in plans" and the stress surrounding it can affect relationships, and lead to questions as to their identity and purpose.  We pray that they feel safe at the Retreat and are able to share their hearts with their small group, counselor or other attendee.

Lord, confirm to these young moms who are homeschooling that they are doing vital ministry at this point in their life. Give them unexpected opportunities to connect with national moms and be godly role models for them. May these moms be affirmed in their value and encouraged to remember that this is for a season by older women at the Retreat, In Jesus' name, Amen.