Praying Big Prayers

Pray Big

Let's pray some huge prayers for billions of lost people and thousands of peoples in the "10/40 Window." Paul said, "Pray for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it did also with you" (2 Thessalonians 3:1). Use the prayer guides you receive on Sunday, September 26 (or get one at the Missions Corner in the Commons), and pray some huge, sweeping prayers for the peoples and the missionaries of this vast region: "Lord cause your Word to run and triumph among millions of people this year in [name some countries or peoples]." Here are some facts to help you up to speed:
The "10/40 Window," extends from West Africa to East Asia, from ten degrees north to forty degrees north of the equator. This specific region contains three of the world's dominant religious blocs. The majority of those enslaved by Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism live within The 10/40 Window - billions of spiritually impoverished souls. It is home to the majority of the world's unevangelized people.
While it constitutes only one-third of earth's total land area, nearly two-thirds of the world's people reside in the 10/40 Window, with a total population nearing four billion. Of the world's 50 least evangelized countries, 37 are within the 10/40 Window. Yet those 37 countries comprise 95% of the total population of the 50 least evangelized countries!
Of the poorest of the poor, more than eight out of ten live in The 10/40 Window. On average, they exist on less than $500 per person per year. Although 2.4 billion of these people live within the 10/40 Window, only 8% of all missionaries work among them.


By John Piper. © Desiring God. Website: www.desiringGod.org. Email: mail@desiringGod.org. Toll Free: 1.888.346.4700.