Author Archives: jbwoodward

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted ChurchNovember 7, 2021 In just the last year, there have been: These numbers are heart-breaking. And yet, they do not tell the whole story. James 1:2-4 says, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers … Continue reading →

“In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Phil. 4:6, ASV). “Faith does not create or produce, but rests and rejoices in what God has already done. … Continue reading →

“…pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—it is dynamic and can have tremendous power]. … Continue reading →

A Wind in the House of Islam “Terrorist attacks, the threat of nuclear weapons, persecution of Christians, the abuse of women—these are just some of the recurring themes whenever the American news media get around to covering the Muslim world—which … Continue reading →

World Christian’s annual Hindu World Prayer Focus calls Christians and churches worldwide to take 15 days (Oct 20 – Nov 3, 2019) to learn about and pray for our world’s over one billion Hindu neighbors. That time period also encompasses … Continue reading →

30 DAYS Muslim Prayer Guide: 2018 (pre-order, available mid-March 2018) The 30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World began in 1992 with a group of Christians who felt inspired to challenge the way they understood Muslim people. What if … Continue reading →

A prayer planner/diary can be a useful tool for a more consistent ministry of intercession. A popular edition with a world missions focus is the planner published annually by YWAM. It is available in different colors from YWAM and WorldChristian.com

“Our prayers lay down the track on which God’s power can come. Like some mighty locomotive, his power is irresistible, but it cannot reach us without rails. When men cease to pray, God ceases to work, for without their prayer … Continue reading →

Here is a strategic tool for intercession: Learn more at this web site: http://www.30daysprayer.com/

Here’s a devotional brief video on the Lord’s model prayer (Matt. 6:9-13). Courtesy of DesiringGod.org