Scripture: Romans 10:1

Devotion

Have you ever really wanted something, perhaps to the point that your heart longed for it? What was it? How did you go about getting what you wanted? How often did you dwell on it? Compare that desire to the desire of your heart for the lost.  

This verse should challenge us to reflect on our hearts’ attitude toward those who don’t know Christ. Regarding those we know who are lost, are we quick to condemn? Are we timid to have gospel conversations? Or are our hearts burdened and filled with love and prayer for their salvation like Paul’s?  

Paul prompts us to actively pray and share the gospel with patience, conviction, and compassion, trusting the Spirit to do His work. Paul’s love for people fueled his prayers for their salvation. As followers of Christ, our heart’s desire should be for the salvation of the lost, and our prayers should indicate that. We should pray for those who don’t know Christ and trust God with confidence to work in their hearts and lead them to salvation.  

Is there someone in your life who doesn’t know Christ? Take time today to pray for them by name and consider ways you can lovingly share the hope of Jesus.  

A Personal Prayer

• Ask God to open your eyes to recognize which friends or family members are lost and in need of Jesus. Pray for Him to open doors for Gospel conversations with those individuals and ask for the courage and boldness to share the Gospel. Seek His guidance for the right words to say when the opportunity arises. 

Pray for Our Community: The Well Outreach

• The Well Outreach in Spring Hill, TN, addresses hunger needs by providing food assistance and holistic care to families in Williamson and Maury Counties. Through their weekly pantry, student Jetpack Program, mobile food pantries, and family coaching, The Well brings hope and nourishment to all who seek help. 
• Pray that families served by The Well feel valued and find hope as they receive essential support and care. 
• Ask God to supply the resources needed to sustain and grow The Well’s programs, enabling them to continue meeting hunger needs in the community. 
• Pray that the Jetpack Program would bring encouragement and nourishment to students facing food insecurity, supporting their growth and well-being. 

 Prayer for the Nations: Global Workers, Daniel and Sandra

• Daniel and Sandra serve in Central Mexico, partnering with evangelical churches to implement gospel storytelling strategies in communities that have limited access to the gospel, known as the Circle of Silence. They focus on starting discipleship groups in rural areas while providing training, mentoring, and oversight to mission teams sent from Mexican churches to the Middle East and Africa. 
• Pray for the new storying group in central Mexico, that many accept the Lord and initiate a reproducing church in the area. 
• Ask God for safety as Daniel and Sandra travel throughout the region and for wisdom to guide their efforts in sharing gospel stories effectively.