Pray for Buddhist Students

Thank you for joining us this month as we take up “The Invitation” and join together with thousands of YWAMers from around the world as we pray and hear from God. This month we will be praying for Buddhist Students.

Topic recommended by S.F. in USA; written by the editor of 15 Days of Prayer for the Buddhist World.
Photo by Mimi Thian on Unsplash.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of young people from Buddhist families go overseas to study, from countries such as Thailand, Sri Lanka, Japan, and China. They are often open to studying the Bible with Christian friends or hosts, particularly if they are drawn to their lives of love, humility, or integrity. When these international students become Christians, they return home as Christ’s ambassadors in the heart of Buddhist communities. Please join YWAM’s prayer initiative called The Invitation as we pray for Buddhist international students. Please take a moment to pray right now and please join us on our prayer day, June 9.

  1. Pray for Buddhist students to meet Christians who will live out and tell them the Gospel (1 Thessalonians 2:8).
  2. Pray for students from Buddhist nations to come to faith and be discipled (1 Thessalonians 2:13). Chi Yan was a keen Buddhist when she went to study engineering in the UK. She had been president of a Buddhist society at her home in Malaysia. But while at university, she became friends with some Christians, learned about Jesus from them and came to share their faith in Christ. Chi Yan says, “When I was baptized, it was very hard for my parents to accept it. Later, I came to see that I was proud of having discovered the truth and my attitude was wrong. When I went home, I told them I was there to serve them and be a faithful daughter.” Life in Malaysia hasn’t been easy for Chi Yan, but she perseveres in following Jesus and trying to be a loving witness.
  3. Pray that students who return home will find good churches in their home nations and keep sharing their faith, despite the pressure to maintain relational harmony (1 Thessalonians 2:2-4).

Take Action

If you would like to continue to pray for Buddhists please go to worldprayerguides.org and order “15 Days of Prayer for the Buddhist World.” In this prayer guide you will find stories from Tibet, Vietnam, Bhutan, Nepal, Cambodia, China and other places. The information in The Invitation this month comes from this prayer guide.

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Sign up for prayer emails and find translations in many languages at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please contact us at prayer@ywam.org to let us know how you prayed, to recommend a prayer topic, or to request an advance copy of the prayer guide.

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Pray for Venezuela and Venezuelan Migrants

Thank you for joining us this month as we take up “The Invitation” and join together with thousands of YWAMers from around the world as we pray and hear from God. This month we will be praying for Venezuela and Venezuelan Migrants.

Topic recommended by Yira Ibarra in Colombia; written by Daniel Leones in Mexico.
Photo of YWAM Cúcuta’s ministry to Venezuelan migrants in Colombia.

Twenty years ago, few Venezuelans would have imagined that their country, rich in natural resources, with large oil reserves, would become a place with so much corruption and such a poor economy that millions would choose to flee. Now, with government repression, and the highest inflation rate in the world, many people cannot afford basic food and medicine. Many have fled to countries throughout South America. Six million Venezuelans have left their country, ranking among the highest number of refugees in the world along with Ukrainians, Syrians, Palestinians and Afghans. Please join YWAM’s prayer initiative called The Invitation as we pray for Venezuela and the many people who have left the country. Please take a moment to pray right now and please join us on our prayer day, May 12.

  1. Pray against labor and sexual exploitation, human trafficking, violence, discrimination and xenophobia. Venezuelan people who flee their country are victims of these harms. Many people do not have sufficient means of subsistence, therefore they’re an easy target for criminal groups.
  2. Pray for churches in Venezuela. The Covid crisis has put limits on ministry activities. People don’t want to get ill since medical attention is very expensive. Pray for unity, strengthening and revival for the church.
  3. Pray for Venezuela. Many Venezuelan people are looking to flee but others stay to deal with the difficulties like the rampant corruption, avarice, misery, conformism, and social injustice.
  4. Pray for YWAM ministry in Venezuela. Since the big economic difficulties, YWAM is growing up but slowly. There’s a need for more long-term staff at each location. Pray for unity and strength for the movement.
  5. Pray for the fulfillment of God’s purposes for Venezuela. Pray for a spiritual awakening in Venezuela that will lead to a transformation of the nation and its foundations.

Take Action

Consider how you can help God’s purposes for Venezuela. One suggestion: learn more about the work of YWAM Cúcuta, Colombia to help Venezuelan refugees. In this frontier city many migrants cross from Venezuela. You can get in touch with YWAM Cúcuta at facebook.com/jucumcucuta.

How We Prayed

YWAMers continue to send reports of how they are praying for Ukraine. From London: “We are still praying every week as a whole base for everything in Ukraine. When praying this morning, I had Isaiah 41. The whole chapter, but specifically from 8-20.”

Join The Invitation

Sign up for prayer emails and find translations in many languages at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please contact us at prayer@ywam.org to let us know how you prayed, to recommend a prayer topic, or to request an advance copy of the prayer guide.

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Pray for Myanmar

Thank you for joining us this month as we take up “The Invitation” and join together with thousands of YWAMers from around the world as we pray and hear from God. This month we will be praying for Myanmar.

Topic suggested by J.H. in Southeast Asia, written by YWAM staff in Myanmar. Photo of YWAM food distribution in Myanmar.

February 1, 2022 marked the first anniversary of the coup in Myanmar, which plunged the nation and the lives of most of its people into chaos and turmoil. One year later, the nation is facing huge challenges and at the same time YWAM workers see equally huge opportunities. One of the leaders of YWAM’s work in Myanmar said, “I want to thank you for your ongoing prayer and support for the people of Myanmar. Knowing that the world has not forgotten them makes a big difference.” Please join YWAM’s prayer initiative called The Invitation as we continue to pray for the people of Myanmar, who are trying to stand strong in the face of immense challenges. Please take a moment to pray right now and also pray on our prayer day, April 14.

  1. Pray for peace. Many parts of the country are experiencing an increase in violence. Although Yangon seems calm, other places are experiencing civil war, with several hundred thousand people being displaced. There is no end in sight to the conflict and so far all international attempts to help solve the crisis have failed. Please pray that the Lord will intervene and restore peace, justice and freedom. Also pray that God would protect the innocent and weak from violence and abuse.
  2. Pray for provision. The economic situation is very dire. Many have lost their jobs and some investors have pulled out. Pray for the economy to somehow pick up, so that people can be saved from desperate poverty. Pray for provision in YWAM’s work so that we can serve the many struggling poor people.
  3. Praise God for openness to the gospel. We are amazed how God is at work! The numbers of people turning to Christ are increasing almost everywhere. In the midst of the challenges and perhaps because of them, people are hungry for eternal truth, peace and freedom! As one example, an online evangelistic campaign has between three and five million views each month, with around 10,000 contact requests so far and over 1,000 serious inquirers wanting to know more about Jesus. Please pray that many more will find Christ and also pray for effective discipleship.
  4. Pray for YWAM’s ministry. Most of our teams have been busy distributing food and doing outreaches to poor communities. Two locations have restarted their preschools, with many children attending. One team ran a sewing training with 15 young women. Another location in the north of the country continues to run mini Discipleship Training Schools. Even in the midst of the current situation, a new YWAM location has been pioneered. Please pray for anointing and also protection for all our staff and ministry partners as they continue to boldly serve the poor and needy and declare the love of God in deed and word.

Take Action

If you would like more information about YWAM’s work in Myanmar or if you would like to support that work, please contact us at prayer@ywam.org.

How We Prayed

Ukraine, March 2022

Praying for Ukraine at YWAM Los Angeles

Members of the YWAM family in South Korea, Uganda, England, USA and other countries sent reports about praying for Ukraine. Said a representative of YWAM Slavic Ministries, which has been putting out prayer updates almost every day, “Thank you so much for all your prayers! It’s a blessing to be a part of such a wonderful worldwide family when a part of the body is in need.”

Join The Invitation

Learn more about this YWAM prayer day, called The Invitation, at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please let us know how you prayed at prayer@ywam.org. Please also tell us if you would like to recommend a prayer topic for The Invitation.

Also, if you are a prayer coordinator and would like advance notice of content for The Invitation, please let us know.

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Pray for Ukraine

Thank you for joining us this month as we take up “The Invitation” and join together with thousands of YWAMers from around the world as we pray and hear from God. This month we will be praying for Ukraine.

Topic suggested and written by Al Akimoff and the YWAM Slavic Ministries team.
Photo: YWAMers deliver food to elderly women in Kyiv.

YWAM teams inside and outside of Ukraine are urgently providing assistance to people suffering from the war in that nation. Please pray for them and for the situation in Ukraine. YWAM began its work in Ukraine when the nation was still under Soviet rule. We now have teams in five locations. One of those locations, in Ternopil, has become the main refugee processing center in the city. In Kyiv YWAMers are delivering food to people in need and driving hundreds to safe shelter. Other YWAM teams in countries surrounding Ukraine have been helping refugees. Those countries include Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Moldova, and others. Please pray with us for Ukraine, for the refugees from Ukraine, and for YWAM’s work to care for the victims of this tragedy. Please join YWAM’s prayer initiative called The Invitation and pray right now and join us on our prayer day, March 10.

  1. Pray for peace and for miracles. Our battle lies not with flesh and blood (Eph 6:2). As the YWAM family, let us pray as the Holy Spirit leads and let’s go deeper than just what the news shows us
  2. Pray for YWAM’s ministry in Ukraine. In Kyiv YWAMers are risking their lives to deliver food to people in need or to drive children or adults to shelter. Our YWAM location in Ternopil is now the main refugee processing center for the city. They need help with food, bedding and other supplies for themselves and the many thousands they are serving. They are working with pastors throughout the city to find space for refugees. The mayor recently called them to say 6,000 more refugees are on their way.
  3. Pray for refugees from Ukraine, including our own YWAMers. Pray for YWAM’s efforts to help these refugees in Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Moldova, Germany, and other nations.
  4. Pray for people in Russia who oppose the invasion. Many are taking bold steps to speak out. This is a challenging time for YWAM’s work in Russia and Belarus

In Ternopil, Ukraine a YWAM volunteer sleeps in the office after a night of caring for refugees

Take Action

Our Ukrainian brothers and sisters need our financial help! You can go to www.ywamslavicministries.org to give. These funds will be distributed by our Ukrainian YWAMers and 100 percent will go to the needs in Ukraine and to Ukrainian refugees at YWAM locations in surrounding nations.

For regular updates, follow YWAM Ukraine on Facebook:  facebook.com/ywamukraine

Join The Invitation

Learn more about this YWAM prayer day, called The Invitation, at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please let us know how you prayed at prayer@ywam.org. Please also tell us if you would like to recommend a prayer topic for The Invitation.

Also, if you are a prayer coordinator and would like advance notice of content for The Invitation, please let us know.

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Pray for The Send

Thank you for joining us this month as we take up “The Invitation” and join together with thousands of YWAMers from around the world as we pray and hear from God. This month we will be praying for The Send.

Topic suggested and written by The Send team. Photo: Participants at The Send take off their shoes as a sign of commitment to follow wherever Jesus leads.

This year, The Send (thesend.org) plans to invite young people to three mission-focused stadium events: in Kansas City, in Norway, and in Argentina. The planners want to see God pour out his Spirit during these gatherings through healings, salvations, deliverance and miracles. They want to see tens of thousands of people activated into mission fields, and churches reignited. Please join with the YWAM prayer initiative called The Invitation as we pray for The Send. Please take a moment to pray right now and also pray with us on our prayer day, February 10.

  1. A movement of salvation: That the veil of secularism would be lifted and a generation would see and encounter the love of the Messiah, Jesus. Pray for the revelation of the cross and the power of the shed blood of Jesus.
  2. A spiritual awakening across the Body of Christ: That the church would rise gloriously in this hour full of the Spirit of God, living from the Word of God, and boldly living for Jesus.
  3. A sending movement: That this next generation would rise to their hour to further the Great Commission all over the earth.
  4. The Send gatherings in 2022: That the events in Kansas City on May 14, in Norway on June 25, and in Argentina on October 29, would each be a tipping point gathering for a Jesus generation.

Take Action

  • Register and come to The Send in Kansas City, Norway or Argentina: thesend.org.
  • If you can’t come in person, take action by hosting a watch party.
  • Join the 40 Day Send Fast from March 7th – April 15th, 2022: thesend.org/fast.

How We Prayed

Afghan Refugees, January 2022:

  • A YWAM team in Tauranga, New Zealand sent photos of white boards on which people had written prayers for Afghan refugees. One person wrote: “Families reunited. Young men valued.” Another wrote out Psalm 84:3-4.
  • A lady said that she and her church prayed for Afghan refugees during their Friday, Saturday and Sunday meetings.

Join The Invitation

Learn more about this YWAM prayer day, called The Invitation, at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please let us know how you prayed at prayer@ywam.org. Please also tell us if you would like to recommend a prayer topic for The Invitation.

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Pray for Afghan Refugees

Thank you for joining us this month as we take up “The Invitation” and join together with thousands of YWAMers from around the world as we pray and hear from God. This month we will be praying for Afghan Refugees.

Topic suggested by Lynn Yee and the YWAM Refugee Circle convenors; written by A.P. in Central Asia.
Photo: Afghan refugee at a refugee center in Germany; by Thiago Souza.

During more than 40 years of war in Afghanistan, many Afghans in desperation have chosen to leave their homes. An estimated five million Afghans have now spread out around the world, forming one of the world’s largest refugee populations. Some of these are believers in Jesus. Over the last decades, like never before in history, we have seen the beginning of a real movement of Afghan followers of Jesus. Some estimate about 12,000 believers in the country and many house churches. Please pray for refugees from Afghanistan. They are going through enormous transition, as the realities of life in their new host countries are completely different from the life they have left behind. They need our prayers! Please join with one of YWAM’s prayer initiative called The Invitation and pray right now and on our prayer day, January 13.

  1. YWAM has been working among Afghan refugees, especially in countries like Pakistan, Tajikistan, India, Turkey, Germany and Greece. Many of these refugees need food, clothing and shelter, need medical care, or are simply lost. Pray that God would use us to bring help and hope to Afghans in these nations. Pray that house churches would spread throughout their communities, so that the gospel would reach many people.
  2. Pray for the churches in USA, Canada, Brazil, Australia and Europe who are working hard to help settle thousands of Afghans. Pray they would know how best to help them, that the Church would shine Jesus’ light and life through their hospitality.
  3. Pray for Afghan believers moving to various nations for the first time, that they would be able to gather and continue to reach out to other Afghans.
  4. Pray for the adjustment of Afghan refugees: for employment, for language learning, for cultural understanding, for comfort from homesickness, for friendship.
  5. Pray for the thousands of Afghans still in Afghanistan who want to leave the country as soon as possible, and others who cannot leave and suffer from lack of employment, and inability to pay for food or medicine.

Suggestions for Group or Individual Prayer

Listen to this song of lament for Afghanistan by Jose Joseph in India:

Let this song help you connect with God’s heart, and inspire you to speak out hope as you pray for the people who have fled this land.

Take Action

Afghans are a friendly people! Maybe you have heard about them moving close to where you are located. How about praying for an opportunity to start relationship building? Invite them for tea, to join you in playing sports. Help them buy groceries, or maybe help them learn the local language. Also, learn how to share the gospel with them in a way they would understand.

For more information about working among Afghans, please contact afghanistan@ywam.org. For more information on working with refugees, please join the YWAM Refugee Circle group on Facebook.

Join The Invitation

Learn more about this YWAM prayer day, called The Invitation, at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please let us know how you prayed at prayer@ywam.org. Please also tell us if you would like to recommend a prayer topic for The Invitation.

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Pray for YWAM Europe Together

Thank you for joining us this month as we take up “The Invitation” and join together with thousands of YWAMers from around the world as we pray and hear from God. This month we will be praying for YWAM Europe Together 2022.

Topic suggested by Tim SolWoong Kim in Norway; written by Hui En in Norway.

Next year in Oslo, Norway, from June 21 to 24, YWAM Europe is convening a conference called “His Kingdom Come—YWAM Europe Together.” They are inviting people from Europe and across the world, whether current or former staff or students of YWAM, or friends of YWAM. This gathering and workshop will ask the question, “What could God’s kingdom look like in our families, schools, neighborhoods, arts, sports, government and indeed all areas of society?” Please join with YWAM’s prayer initiative called The Invitation and pray for the planning of this event, and for all those expected to come. Please pray right now and on our prayer day, December 9.

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  1. Pray for Europe, that we might see God’s kingdom come in the workplaces, homes and lives of people throughout this region.
  2. Pray for the preparation for His Kingdom Come—YWAM Europe Together 2022. Pray for the core team and all the people contributing to make this event a reality.
  3. Pray for the participants God will bring, for preparation of their hearts. Pray that they would have great courage, revelation and favor as they prepare to come.
  4. Pray for divine connections that will reignite a passion for the Lord and for the lost.

Suggestions for Group or Individual Prayer

Watch this video as a way to prepare to pray:

Take Action:

Thank you for standing with us in faith and prayer as we gear up for this gathering. Please join us in Oslo! You can register for the event and stay connected with us on Instagram and Facebook.

How We Prayed

Korea Unification, November 2021.

From S. H.: “I prayed for Korea as directed by using my hands as symbols of what God needs to do for Korea, the poor, the Christians, the agreement and unification of North and South Korea, the leaders and that the Holy Spirit should align my heart to the good purpose of God in Korea. Thank you!”

Special for our Podcast listeners as these messages were left on ywampodcast.net we have these other two comments about the prayer …

From Patricia: “I am bless with this email, audio letter, I feel connected with all my brothers and sister that work for The Kingdom. Thank you very much.”

From Stephanie: “I am excited to pray for Korea today. Thank you for giving us the chance to join these many wonderful people who carry Korea in their hearts and prayers and have done so for such a long time. May they see all their prayers come true. Soon! Amen!”

If you have comments of your own drop them in the comments over at ywampodcast.net and we can share them next month!

Join The Invitation

Learn more about this YWAM prayer day, called The Invitation, at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please let us know how you prayed at prayer@ywam.org. Please also tell us if you would like to recommend a prayer topic for The Invitation.

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Pray for Unification of Korea

Thank you for joining us this month as we take up “The Invitation” and join together with thousands of YWAMers from around the world as we pray and hear from God. This month we will be praying for the Unification of Korea.

Topic suggested by: David Cole in New Zealand. Prayer content from: a 21-day prayer guide from YWAM Korea.
Photo from Pyongyang, North Korea by Thomas Evans on Unsplash.com

The division of Korea in 1945 was supposed to be temporary. Unfortunately, this artificial separation between families has now lasted 70 years. A great cultural and economic divide now exists between North and South Korea. The people of North Korea have suffered greatly under a regime that denies them basic human rights. Many Koreans in both countries long for unification, and many Christian leaders have sensed God giving them visions for this. Please join the prayer day called The Invitation as we pray for unification of North and South Korea. Please take a moment to pray right now and join us on our prayer day, November 11.

As you begin to pray, hold your hand before you so that your five fingers can prompt you to pray in the following ways.

  1. Pinky finger. This is the smallest and weakest finger. Pray for those in North and South Korea who feel they are disempowered and unable to affect change. Pray for those who are poor, both in spirit and in resources. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has recently admitted his country faces food shortages. In your heart, come alongside those who appear to be weak, that they may be strengthened in faith and encouraged in hope.
  2. Ring finger. This finger is a symbol of commitment and covenant. Pray for renewed covenants of relationship and unity between North and South Korea. Pray against hatred and fear on both sides. Pray for a process of increasing relationship exchanges between countries. Pray for those in government who might lead the way in moving the two Koreas towards the oneness of unification in ways that respect the distinctness of both. Pray for God to guide countries with an influence on Korean unification, particularly China, the USA, Japan and Russia.
  3. Middle finger. This finger is the tallest. Pray for all those in leadership and positions of influence, that their decisions would open the way for unification. Pray especially that God would raise up godly leaders who stand for God’s purposes and make decisions that act as foundations for the future. Pray for political leaders including President Moon Jae-in of South Korea and, in North Korea: Kim Jong-un, Choi Ryong Ha, Hwang Byeong Seo, Park Bong Joo, Kim Young Nam, and Kim Yeo Jung (Kim Jong-un’s sister).
  4. Pointer finger. This finger points the way. Pray for Christians to stand boldly in their calling to be those who lead others, through prayer and action, toward the good purposes of God. Pray for revival in both Koreas. Pray for protection of believers in North Korea, where owning a Bible or being known as a Christian can be punished with time a labor camp.
  5. The thumb is closest to you. You could point your thumb to your own chest. Ask the Holy Spirit to align your own heart with the good purposes of God for North and South Korea as you pray.

Perhaps this hand prompt will come to mind in the days ahead. When it does, take a moment to continue to hold the two Koreas before the Lord.

How We Prayed

October 14—COP26 Climate Conference

A YWAM team in Vietnam reported a “wonderful time of prayer.” They prayed for the hosts and delegates. “We prayed particularly for the emerging generation that they would have revelation of the God of hope as He is creator and is still in control.”

Join The Invitation

Learn more about this YWAM prayer day, called The Invitation, at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please let us know how you prayed at prayer@ywam.org. Please also tell us if you would like to recommend a prayer topic for The Invitation.

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Pray for the COP26 Climate Conference

Thank you for joining us this month as we take up “The Invitation” and join together with thousands of YWAMers from around the world as we pray and hear from God. This month we will be praying for the COP26 Climate Conference.

Topic suggested by JP in Belgium; written by Ben Richards, Phil and Christy Summerton and team in England. Photo of YWAMers prayer walking a COP26 site in Glasgow, Scotland.

In the first two weeks of November, delegates from almost every nation will be gathering in Glasgow, Scotland for a huge United Nations climate change negotiation. Called Conference of Parties 26 (COP26) it will be one of the largest international events ever hosted by the UK, with up to 30,000 people in attendance. Many world leaders, including the Pope and Queen Elizabeth II, will be there, along with policy experts, diplomats, and scientists. YWAMers have been prayer walking the site and YWAM in the UK has planned an outreach during the event. Please join with us through The Invitation, one of YWAM’s prayer initiatives, as we pray for God to use this event to bring restoration to the world. Please pray right now and on our prayer day, October 14.

  1. Pray for God to use this conference to bring healing to our world. Problems such as climate change reflect our broken relationship with God, each other, and with the land God has entrusted to us to steward (Gen 1:26). This is a controversial topic for some, but the consequences of insufficient action are serious, particularly to poorer parts of the world. Alternatively a just, practical agreement could improve the lives of many people. Pray for the delegates to this conference and also for the Body of Christ globally that we would steward what we have been blessed with, not only for our own good, but the good of the generations to come. “A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children” (Prov 13:22).
  2. Pray for the negotiations. Pray for God’s presence to bring diverse peoples together for common purposes. Pray for truth to come into the light, and for deception to be revealed. Pray for good translation and communication. Pray for help for poorer nations with smaller delegations to be able to participate fully and for humility between countries. Pray for reconciliation between nations and those impacted differently by changes in climate.
  3. Bless the city of Glasgow. Pray for city leaders and residents as they prepare for the influx of people from all over the world and as they organize hospitality and security–all while dealing with concerns for Covid19.
  4. Pray for the YWAM street outreach to Glaswegians, COP26 delegates and activists. Pray for opportunities to share with those who have fears for the future and to communicate the hope Jesus brings to any situation.

Suggestions for Group or Individual Prayer

Use the video in the letter to help you pray through the sites of COP26, or follow along with the audio in this podcast:

Take Action

  • Pray every day of COP26, November 1-12, at 12 noon in your time zone. Go to a green space, get on your knees and call out to God for reconciliation and justice between the land, humanity and our Creator. “If my people would humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” (2 Chron 7:14).
  • Visit this website for more info and to sign up for news updates: ywamcop26.org.

Join The Invitation

Learn more about this YWAM prayer day, called The Invitation, at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please let us know how you prayed at prayer@ywam.org. Please also tell us if you would like to recommend a prayer topic for The Invitation.

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Pray for Universities

Thank you for joining us this month as we take up “The Invitation” and join together with thousands of YWAMers from around the world as we pray and hear from God. This month we will be praying for Universities.

Topic suggested by and written by John Henry, in USA.
Photo of YWAM university ministry in Cartagena, Colombia

As the school year begins in many parts of the world, a YWAM prayer initiative called The Invitation is focusing on universities. Please pray with us for God’s purposes for higher education. More students than ever are enrolling in universities. A newly updated study by the ICEF Monitor, the leading market intelligence resource for the education industry, shows that the number of students attending university has doubled in the past 20 years and is projected to double again in the next 20 years. The future will be shaped by these students and their ideas and practices as well as the events that occur on their campuses. Please pray for these students right now and on our prayer day, September 9.

  1. Pray for universities and students near your community, and for any institution of higher education where students you know are enrolled. Pray for those suffering from anxieties and other mental health issues. Pray for those experiencing Covid-related stress. Pray for good relationships between students and their parents.
  2. Pray for former YWAMers and other believers currently studying in university. Pray for their continued spiritual formation and active engagement in Christ’s mission. Pray for believing students to study abroad as a means to become ambassadors for Christ in other nations. Pray that stories of faith and courage on campus would be retold and published to encourage a new generation of students to join Jesus’ mission.
  3. Pray for international students from unreached people groups and creative-access nations, for the planting of campus fellowships for them. Pray that these students would be empowered to reach their own people throughout the world.
  4. Pray for YWAM’s Campus Ministries. Pray for YWAM’s University of the Nations Student Mobilization Centre (stucentre.com), which aims to mobilize university students of all nations on every campus worldwide to God’s purposes for their lives. Pray for a new wave of student interns led and hosted by YWAMers and friends of YWAM (ywamconverge.org). YWAM interns have established therapy routines in orphanages, set up working pharmacies, developed healthy nutritional plans for hospices, taught forgiveness education to refugees, and created curricula for schools. Pray for the equipping of new YWAM missionaries to universities through training programs such as the School of University Ministries & Missions (https://uofn.edu/course/a0c1600000FFWFkAAP).

Suggestions for Group or Individual Prayer

  • Take two minutes to jot down a list of former YWAMers and other people you know who are currently in university.
  • Visit a local university and pray there.

Take Action

  • Show hospitality to international students who are far from home by providing transport, sharing a meal, or through language practice.
  • Help students to serve and learn about issues of poverty, disease, illiteracy, impure water, human trafficking, domestic violence, drug abuse, homelessness, at risk youth, etc.
  • Partner with student organizations to distribute Bibles and conduct Bible engagement activities.
  • Set aside time to pray on campus and then post a video or blog about the prayer time. #PraytheCampus

Join The Invitation

Learn more about this YWAM prayer day, called The Invitation, at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please let us know how you prayed at prayer@ywam.org. Please also tell us if you would like to recommend a prayer topic for The Invitation.

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