20 Vital Prayers for Team Trips

How can you pray for scripture distribution trips?  Here are some samples of prayers I have copied from my prayer journal for your convenience.

In summary, we are working so that God's Word might be readily accessible to those who need to hear it in their heart language, and praying that the scriptures would go out with the power of the Holy Spirit to

• evangelize the unreached

• disciple/train/instruct/equip even non-literate believers

• plant churches

• encourage and revitalize the saints, especially those enduring persecution

• bring conviction of sin where needed

• stir up worship and revival

Pray for...

1. traveling mercies throughout the trip, including safe arrival of each team member and all luggage
2. all audio Bibles and other equipment to clear customs without hassle
3. effective personal and group devotional times in preparation for ministry
4. the team to work stealthily hidden from the enemy's view, untouched by oppositional forces
5. hearts to be softened beforehand and prepared to hear the Good News in their own language
6. wisdom and discernment in tearing down of strongholds in the homes and villages visited
7. changed hearts and lives as people are dramatically rescued from the kingdom of darkness and brought into the kingdom of Light
8. whole households to come to faith in Jesus
9. encouragement, hope, fresh vision for native pastors and evangelists we accompany
10. contagion of the gospel, spreading throughout the region, leaking to nearby villages, penetrating hearts with the message of truth, freedom, redemption, and love
11. team unity, "rhino hide and heart of a dove"
12. clear communication through interpreters
13. miraculous answers to prayer to enhance the evangelistic effort and bring glory to God
14. each team member to experience joy and delight, walking in strength, faith, confidence, health, and freedom from fear and grumbling
15. restful and restorative sleep each night, particularly for the leaders
16. protection for each spouse and family member back home and for each prayer partner involved in the spiritual battle for men's souls this week
17. flexibility and good attitudes when the plans change and God reminds everyone Who is in charge
18. the team members to catch the vision for reaching the unreached with scriptures in a language and format they can access
19. each audio Bible left behind to bear much fruit well beyond the scope of what we see and experience in one short week
20. God's kingdom to be established among this particular people group and His will accomplished this week

What else would you add to the list?  Please leave your comments below.