From Praise to Petition: How You Can Pray for 13 Global Partners

From Praise to Petition: How You Can Pray for 13 Global Partners

“And my God will supply every need of yours…” (Philippians 4:19) 

Every quarter, we hear from EduDeo’s partners around the world.  There are stories of answered prayers and areas where they are trusting God to provide. Many supporters have asked how they can pray for these 13 partners, and with joy and gratitude, we share these praise reports and prayer requests so that together, we can lift up our global brothers and sisters and celebrate God’s work among them. Join us in offering praise and prayer through the words of Philippians 4, as we rejoice in what He has done and seek His provision for what is yet to come. 

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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! - vs. 4 

Jehovah Jireh, we thank you for the more than 6,000 students now enrolled at Christ centered schools in the Dominican Republic this year.   

We praise you for the founding of Christian Schools Rwanda and the equipment that could be sent so that they can offer supportive trainings to leaders, teachers, and the broader community.   

Do not be anxious about anything – vs. 6  

God, please help schools in Belize to be able to identify teachers to fill in from September to December.  We ask that you raise up leaders in this area.   

In every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. - vs. 6 

We thank you for a new school opened in Arbaminch, Ethiopia.  We pray that you will bless everyone who has been part of launching this school and that you provide the remaining practical supplies needed for the students to have an effective learning environment.   

We pray that as leaders in Uganda evaluate the projects completed over the past year and travel to visit schools, the fruit of their work would be evident and their journeys would be safe. 

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts. - vs. 7 

Our Ghanian leaders, Lord, are concerned about making difficult decisions about which teachers should become Trainer of Trainers and be able to attend workshops in person.  Help leaders to make wise decisions and help those selected to effectively pass on their knowledge to others.   

We ask for boldness and safety for educational leaders in Burkina Faso as they take on the task of advocating for Christ-centered education with government leaders of a Muslim-majority country.   

If anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. - vs. 8  

Thank you for the safe delivery of 310 Bibles to high school students in Nicaragua.  We thank you for the report that Grade 10 and 11 students can access the Word of God at a very crucial stage of their lives.   

Whatever you have learned ... put it into practice. - vs. 9  

God, we thank you for the learning that happened for teenagers about project management in Guatemala.  We are grateful for the new ideas that have come from the students.  Help them to continue to apply their learning for the flourishing of their communities. 

I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. - vs. 10 

Leaders in Zambia are deeply concerned Father about the needs they see in their current schools and in requests for new schools. Give these leaders wisdom as they make decisions about what schools they can support. We thank you for the concern of supporters that led to one answer to this great need through the opening of the Proverbs School of Trade and Skills.   

Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. - vs. 14 

We share in our brothers’ and sisters' concerns from Malawi as they face economic challenges that mean prices keep rising.  We pray for their planned activities and budgets so that they can go ahead in spite of these hardships.   

You sent me aid more than once when I was in need. - vs. 16 

Faithful One, we pray for those in Haiti who work hard to continue to provide education even in the face of threats.  We pray for simple things like strong internet signals that will keep the doors to opportunities like distance learning accessible.   

They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. - vs 18  

Gracious God, we thank you for every gift that is given to EduDeo ministries.  We ask you to receive these gifts as an offering to you and a light to the world.   

The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings. - vs 21 

God, we are so glad to be part of a global church.  We thank you for the opportunity to host teaching workshops for educators in Indonesia and the way teachers are sharing their learnings across the islands that make up Indonesia.   

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. - vs 23 

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Thank you for praying alongside us.