How To Pray For A Missionary
(Written by a Missionary)

SPIRITUAL
* Discipline in the basics
* Direction from the Word of God
* Wisdom to meet situations
* Daily walk with Christ to be rich and meaningful
* Unity (The #1 reason missionaries come home from the foreign field is their inability to work with their co-laborers in Christ!)
* Fellowship & counsel with older/other Christians
* Compassion for people & appreciation of their strengths
* Protection from sin & against discouragement

SOCIALLY
* Language
* Custom
* Culture
* Yielding to learning from national workers
* Spirit of hospitality
* Correspondence
* Favor with authorities & people in the country
* Servant attitude
* Good relationship with other works/workers
* Ability to submit to others
* Honesty & a spirit of openness
* Children in school; adjustments
* Strong, healthy marriage

MINISTRY
* Lasting fruit
* Prepared hearts
* Boldness
* Skilled use of the Word of God
* Fresh ideas
* Spirit of prayer

PHYSICAL
* Material needs
* Health/proper rest
* Transacting business
* Protection against disease
* Consistent support
* Safety