And may the Lord our God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful!

Psalm 90:17 NLT

And everyone will hate you because you are my followers. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

Mark 13:13 NLT

'Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.'

Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Matthew 10:16 KJV

1. Pray that God will honor the efforts of ICA missionaries and church planters that minister in hard places. Pray for more grace!

2. Pray that the Lord will give them the strength to endure hard seasons and deal with difficult systems and environments.

3. Pray against weariness and discouragement from the evil one. Pray that, even when they face hardships in their pursuit of sharing the gospel, their eyes will be fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

4. Pray for wisdom in the face of opposition- that God will give all ICA missionaries and church planters wisdom to handle difficult situations and people. May they be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

5. Pray that every missionary and church planter of ICA will have their hope anchored in the promises of God and will remember to run their race well, knowing there is a cloud of witnesses cheering them on.