This summer, join us in praying with our children.
We are supporting these children through
the Go the Distance Challenge.
To join or support, visit:
www.mustardseed.org/2024gtd/

PRAY WITH THE CHILDREN AT LADYBUG YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER, KUPANG (ALSO KNOWN AS KUMBANG):

JULY 01 / ISAIAH 32:1-8
Please pray for my dad to come home to be with us (Ayden, Grade 2).

JULY 02 / HABAKKUK 1
Please pray that I can write and read soon (Sifra, Kindergarten).

JULY 03 / HABAKKUK 2
I dream of becoming a police officer. Please pray that I can study well to reach this dream (Fanny, Grade 5).

JULY 04 / HABAKKUK 3
Please pray that I can learn English better (Kezia, Grade 5).

JULY 05 / PSALM 48
Please pray that I can be with my family again and that I can be a great doctor someday (Velsa, Grade 3).

JULY 06-07 / MARK 6:1-13
I want to make my family proud. Please pray for me as I study for my future (Minto, Grade 8).

PRAY WITH THE CHILDREN OF THE PAPUAN HIGHLANDS:

JULY 08 / AMOS 6
I’m praying that the people who pray for us are blessed by the Lord (Suti, Grade 5).

JULY 09 / AMOS 7
Please pray that I can obey my parents, depend on God, and follow His instructions (Elday, Grade 5).

JULY 10 / AMOS 8
Please pray for me to block out distractions and focus on what I need to do (Aderfin, Grade 5).

JULY 11 / PSALM 24
I have been sick. Please pray as I am seeking God’s forgiveness. I long to be healthy and get better (Maria, Grade 5).

JULY 12 / 2 SAMUEL 6:1-11
Pray for me to be obedient and well-behaved. May God give me the wisdom to choose what is good (Forgi, Grade 5).

JULY 13-14 / 2 SAMUEL 6:12-23
I’m praying for patience because sometimes I feel frustrated. I also pray that God will help my friends to be motivated and not lazy (Baldev, Grade 5).

JULY 15 / JEREMIAH 23:1-15
I pray that the bare field at my school grows green grass where I can play and run around with my friends (Edwin, Grade 5).

JULY 16 / JEREMIAH 23:16-32
Please pray for my family to have financial security and stability so we can share with those around us (Jessica, Grade 5).

JULY 17 / JEREMIAH 23:33-24:10
I am struggling with anger and time management between doing homework and leading my friends in the dorm. Please pray for me (Marlin, Grade 11).

JULY 18 / PSALM 89:1-18
Please pray for my parents because they are fighting and about to get a divorce. I pray for their reconciliation (Dospi, Grade 11).

JULY 19 / PSALM 89:19-37
Please pray for me because I am struggling with my identity in Christ. I need to believe that I am a child of God (Ranny, Grade 11).

JULY 20-21 / PSALM 89:38-52
Please pray that God softens my parents’ hearts and fills them with the understanding that I need education. I also need a job so I can buy my school supplies (Ita, Grade 7).

JULY 22 / RUTH 1
My mom left me when I was little, so my grandma took care of me. My grandma is old and sick now and I’m sad and worried. Please pray for us (Alois, Grade 7).

JULY 23 / RUTH 2
Please pray that I’m able to understand my studies better so I can make progress and get back on track (Lasa, Grade 7).

JULY 24 / RUTH 3
Please pray for me because I’m overwhelmed with high expectations and I just want to give up (Hendrik, Grade 11).

JULY 25 / ACTS 12:1-17
Please pray for my dream to go to college. May God provide the financial needs and bless my parents who work as farmers (Zulfianty, Grade 11).

JULY 26 / RUTH 4
Please pray that I will understand my calling in God. I want to give my life to Him (Royna, Grade 11).

PRAY WITH THE CHILDREN IN JAVA:

JULY 27-28 / 2 SAMUEL 11:1-17
I’m suffering from a chronic spinal cord injury and my tailbone is constantly in pain. Please pray for my healing (Eunike, Grade 8).

JULY 29 / 2 SAMUEL 11:18-12:6
I’m praying for both my parents to believe in God and know the truth (Melvin, Grade 8).

JULY 30 / 2 SAMUEL 12:7-25
I still can’t forgive my father because he often abused us. Please pray for our family (Bintang, Grade 7).

JULY 31 / JOHN 6:1-15
I am praying for my brother who ran away from home.May God bring him back and mend our hearts so we can rebuild our broken relationship (Claryssia, Grade 7).

Code names are used to provide privacy.

Scripture Readings are taken from the Daily Bible Reading Guide (2024) created by the Canadian Bible Society. Used with permission.