Missionaries need intercessors more than admirers. They need prayers more than donors. They live and work in the enemy's territory and become the special object of Satan's attack. Support your missionaries by praying for them.

Pray for their:

• Protection from Satanic attack
• Enablement in life & ministry
• Flexibility in relationships
• Attitude of servanthood
• Compatibility with fellow workers
• Heart of Love for all men
• Boldness in preaching
• Fruitfulness in service
• Filling with the Holy Spirit
• Understanding of Culture
• Discipline in devotional life
• Proficiency in use of language
• Patience with others
• Safety in travel
• Courage in danger
• Health in soul & body
• Support adequate for needs
• Wisdom to maintain finances
• Family home life
• Children at school

"Eph 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,"

"2Th 3:2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith."

The importance of letters written to missionaries is perhaps illustrated for us by the fact that 21 of the 27 New Testament books are letters. God thought letters were important, and when you visit face to face with missionaries, their testimony regarding the value of personal letters comes through loud and clear.

What to say (some suggestions):

• Assure them of your personal and church support.
• Give them special prayer requests; be specific if you can.
• Share witnessing opportunities God has given you.
• Include specific spiritual insights the Lord has given you.
• Comment on current events, if they are of a positive nature.
• Women like to hear about weddings, births, style changes, and occasionally appreciate a recipe.
• They welcome questions about the people they minister to, food, living conditions, culture, evangelistic outreach.
• Many want to hear about how your life is going at work, at school, at recreation, your hobbies.
• Feel free to tell them about your interesting friends and good jokes.
• Remember their birthdays, and anniversaries, etc.
• Send 2-3 letters before expecting a letter back; they carry a much heavier load than many of us do.