Pray with the global church

God of Glory, we marvel at the tremendous growth of Your Church in the mission territories, from 10 million to 347 million souls over a century. You have made Your people like streams in the desert, and Your promise remains that every nation shall bow before You. Strengthen the priests who shepherd these new believers, and sustain the women who take vows to serve and reflect Your love. Raise up more laborers for this abundant harvest and let their lives be living letters, known and read by all. Reveal Jesus to those yet distant from Your name, turning hearts from darkness to light. May this growth continue not by might nor by power, but by Your Spirit. In Jesus' name we entrust this great work to You. Amen.