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Prayer Guide – Week 21 (June 02-08)

Posted on June 4, 2025

Prayer Points for Rural Communities Across Japan

  1. Spiritual Awakening and Revival
    Pray for a spiritual awakening in rural communities where Christianity is often less known. Ask God to soften hearts and open minds to the gospel. Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in these quiet, often overlooked regions.
  2. Church Planting and Growth
    Many rural areas in Japan have few or no churches. Pray for missionaries, pastors, and believers to be sent into these communities with courage and compassion. Ask the Lord to raise up local believers who will become strong witnesses in their hometowns.
  3. Encouragement for Isolated Believers
    In many villages, Christians can be isolated and without fellowship. Pray for spiritual encouragement, discipleship opportunities, and meaningful community for these believers. Ask God to strengthen their faith and give them boldness to share Christ.
  4. Youth and the Next Generation
    Pray for the youth in rural Japan, who often leave for urban centers, leaving villages depopulated and spiritually dry. Pray for Christian youth ministries, Bible studies, and mentors to be established, helping young people know their identity in Christ.
  5. Elderly Populations
    Many rural areas have aging populations. Pray for the elderly to encounter God’s love in their final years. Ask God to bring healing, comfort, and salvation to those nearing the end of life. Pray also for care workers to be filled with Christ-like compassion.
  6. Revitalization and Hope
    Rural Japan faces economic challenges, depopulation, and a sense of decline. Pray that God would bring hope and renewal, not only physically and economically, but spiritually. Pray for new life and a sense of purpose to be restored in these regions.
  7. Cultural Barriers to the Gospel
    Pray for strongholds of tradition, ancestor worship, and spiritual indifference to be broken. Ask the Lord to reveal Himself in ways that resonate with the people’s hearts and culture, bringing freedom and truth.
  8. Unity Among Churches and Ministries
    Pray for unity and cooperation among the few Christian ministries working in rural Japan. Ask God to bless partnerships, shared resources, and mutual encouragement that multiplies their effectiveness.
  9. Protection and Provision for Missionaries
    Pray for those serving in rural Japan—often far from family and support networks. Ask God to provide financially, emotionally, and spiritually, and to protect them from discouragement and spiritual attack

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