PrayEurope 40-40-40 — Sweden
Sweden once could boast of having sent out the highest percentage of Christian missionaries per capita, however now it’s the most secular country in Europe.
Dear Father,
We pray for the people of Sweden as they are no longer hearing the truth about You and Your desire to be in an intimate relationship with them. We pray that You will open their hearts and let them see You for what You really are and not the assumptions and rumors that they hear about in the culture of today’s Sweden. We pray that You would give the people who call themselves followers of You the energy and courage to share how You have changed their lives with their friends and family in such a way that is a reflection of You. We pray that You will raise up more people to lead Your church in Sweden so that through Your church, people can come to know You. Amen.
To know more about Sweden, go to PrayEurope.com
PrayEurope 40-40-40 — Spain
While many in Spain claim to be Catholic, less than 30% of the population practices Catholicism and many of those do not actually believe in Jesus but do religion about of superstition or tradition. Most in Spain claim to be atheists, post-modernist, and immigrants with other beliefs so the idea of knowing Jesus personally is barely recongizable.
Dear Father,
Today we pray for the people of Spain that they would look past the traditions and “religious” stuff to see that You want to be in an intimate relationship with each and every one of them. Please open their hearts to see how You can change lives for the better. We pray that the ministries that are reaching out to travelers and others will have an effective impact on revealing Your true nature and reflecting the love that You have. Please strengthen those that do know You that they would be free to help with the needs of their neighbors and friends. Amen.
To know more about how to pray for Spain, go to PrayEurope.com
PrayEurope 40-40-40 — Slovenia — Slovakia
Slovenia was another piece of what was once Yugoslavia but is now a major European vacation spot. About the size of New Jersey, only about 1,000 of the 2 million residents would say that they know Jesus Christ.
Dear Father,
We pray for the hearts of those in Slovenia that they would be open to know more about You. Please be with those that do know You that they would share how You have affected their lives with their friends and neighbors. Lord, we ask that You strengthen Your church in this country and build up leaders that will honor You in all that they do. Amen.
To know more about Slovenia, go to PrayEurope.com.
Czechoslovakia is no more. Now there is the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Today we pray for Slovakia where only about 0.02% of the population would say they are followers of Jesus.
Dear Lord,
We pray for the people of Slovakia where there has been so many changes going on. We pray that they have strength to endure the changes and that they will move in positive directions for their sakes. We pray for the many ministries that are able to reach out to younger people through English camps and even invitations to work directly in the high schools. Please give the proper words to say to this younger generation who is searching for their purpose in life. Let them see that purpose in living for You. Open their hearts and ears and speak to them through those that You have already impacted there in Slovakia. Amen.
To know more about Slovakia, go to PrayEurope.com.
PrayEurope 40-40-40 — Serbia
Once a part of Yugoslavia, Serbia is now a sovereign nation in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula.
Dear God,
Please be with the people of Serbia that they can be united together in harmony and peace. Please open the hearts of those that want to know You more and be with those do know You that they would share how You have changed their lives with their friends and family. Please be with those that are confused about what their purpose in life is. Amen.
To know more about Serbia, go to PrayEurope.com
PrayEurope 40-40-40 — Russia — San Marino
In 988, Russian Prince Vladimir wanted to give a faith to the people of his nation so he had everyone baptized. Now after communism and other influences, faith is the exception and not the norm. Russia is the largest country in the world spanning 11 times zones and has more than 160 million people.
Dear Maker of All,
We are very thankful for the Gospel having come to Russia in tiny seeds spread out throughout the nation. We ask that You nurture and grow these seeds so that they can flourish in a nation where it is becoming harder and harder to have any kind of faith in You. We ask that You open the hearts of those seeking for a hope in something more than failing banks, governments and other organizations by showing them the hope that they can have in You. Give strength to those that do know You personally that they would share how You have given them hope with their neighbors and friends. Amen.
To know more about Russia, go to PrayEurope.com
San Marino is the third smallest country in Europe and is located totally within Italy. According to tradition, it is the oldest republic founded by a Christian stonemason in 301 AD.
Dear Father,
Please be with the people of San Marino that they might come to know You better. May they have a personal encounter with You that would transform their lives. May those that do know You to share their lives with their fellow citizens and give them the strength to express their love for You in public ways of service to their communities. Amen.
To know more about San Marino, go to PrayEurope.com
PrayEurope 40-40-40 — Portugal
Located between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, the Reformation never really made its way to Portugal leaving the Catholic Church as the major influencer until recent history when secular humanism and materialism have come into play.
Dear Father,
We thank You for Portugal’s Christian heritage and the legacy that gives the people there. We pray that You would continue to strengthen those in Portugal that have an intimate relationship with You and give them opportunities to share with others how You have changed their lives. We pray for the “Women with a Purpose” conference in April that many women would hear about how You love them and how they can know You better. Please be with those who are still searching for purpose in life that they may come to a full understanding that You provide purpose. Amen.
For more information about Portugal, please to go PrayEurope.com
PrayEurope 40-40-40 — Netherlands — Norway — Poland
The Netherlands is the land of windmills and tulips. Religion is more of an excuse for family gatherings (like weddings, christenings, etc) rather than knowing God in a personal way. A wide array of immigrants is causing much tension as different faiths are being pushed up against one another.
Dear God,
Please be with those that live in the Netherlands that they will come to understand who You are and that You want to be a part of their every day lives. Please be with those that are sharing their faith in You with their neighbors and others. Be with the Internet Ministry (www.IkzoekGod.nl) that many will come to a better understanding of You through this website. Please give strength to the e-coaches that talk with those after they have visited the site and give them the words/text to write to help those that are searching for understand You better. Amen.
To know more about praying for the Netherlands, go to PrayEurope.com.
Norway was once known for being a great sender of Christian Missionaries but is now that is not true.
Dear Father,
We ask that you be with Norwegians so that they can return to a true understanding of You through scripture. We ask that You give strength to the Norwegian Missionaries that they have that they will be a reflection of You where they are AND back in their home country. We ask that You give wisdom to those that are reaching out to the younger generations in Your name. Amen.
To know more about Norway, go to PrayEurope.com.
To be Polish is to be Catholic although many have no life changing faith in God. It was this thinking that kept Poland from going to Atheism during Communism however many see Catholicism as more of a political party than a place of faith.
Dear God,
We pray for those in Poland that do know You and want to share how You have changed their lives. Please give them strength and the relationships to be able to share these things. Please be with those that have just recently declared their faith in You – please continue to reveal Yourself to them. Amen.
For more info about Poland, go to PrayEurope.com