Azmera CYPRUS Haven Retreat 2024 | Prayer Calendar (October 31-November 6)

Welcome to our Prayer space!

We are in Cyprus this week for the next Haven Retreat! Please join us as we continue to pray over each woman volunteering and attending. Take your time and allow the Lord to speak direction and give you the words to pray as you read through these prayer suggestions. And as always, may you be refreshed, encouraged, and challenged as you spend time in His good presence.

Thursday, October 31

Pray for Christina as she leads another Haven Retreat. Pray she will be rested and energized each day, and that she will have focus and sensitivity with this new set of volunteers and women attending. Ask for clarity, humility, and ears and heart attuned to the Lord’s voice and leading.

Pray for Sarah as she coordinates this retreat and manages the needs of the Connection Crew as well as the details of the retreat overall. Pray for peace of mind, a sensitive spirit, and boldness in leading.

 Pray for C as she leads Bible studies for several different groups of women throughout each month. Pray she would have wisdom, discernment, and focus as she builds relationships with each woman, and that she would be able to separate the needs of each group as she switches gears between them. Ask that she would take time for herself to spend time with the Lord and would hear the words of truth and direction He speaks to her.

Pray for D as she attends this Haven Retreat with her mother, that their time together will be sweet and fulfilling for both of them. Ask that she would have a soft heart and open ears, to hear and receive what the Lord has for her during this time. Pray for clarity and peace as she seeks direction and looks forward to the next season of life.

Pray for E as she prepares for the transition from ministry to motherhood (first baby due in December!). Pray for continued health and safety for her and her baby, as well as peace over her heart and mind as she begins to switch focus and priorities in her personal and ministry life. Ask for support from those around her, as well as vision and hope for future ministries and relationships as the stage of life shifts for her in significant ways.

Pray for S and her husband as they live and minister in a country away from their three young adult children. Ask that they would maintain good communication and relationship with their children from the distance they’re at, that they would know peace that God is with their children and is guiding each of them as they walk through life. Pray for their youngest daughter as she adjusts to life in university, that she would make good friends and continue to walk with the Lord as she finds her way in life and becomes confident and bold in who she is.

Friday, November 1

The Cyprus Haven Retreat starts today! Pray for the Connection Crew as they spend time praying together and making final preparations. Pray for a continued spirit and mindset of unity and focus of heart and mind on the Lord and what He has in store for the next few days. Pray for peace, rest, and health over each volunteer.

Pray for the women as they arrive, that they would feel welcomed, loved, and wanted as they are greeted and invited into the spaces of fellowship, teaching, and worship. Pray for an atmosphere of safety and holiness wherever the women are gathered; pray for a sense of the Holy Spirit’s power and Jesus’ invitation to the women to step into deeper places with Him. Pray for a sense of fun and light even as burdens and heaviness of heart are shared.

Pray for Peg as she teaches and shares the Word of the Lord with the women, for her to continue to be sensitive to the voice and leading of the Holy Spirit, to heed the nudges, to speak in boldness, and to stay quiet in faith. Ask for rest and comfort for her body, for stamina and energy for each day as she gives of herself and makes room for those she interacts with.

Pray for Debi as she leads the women in worship, that she would trust the leading of the Lord in creating space for the women to encounter Jesus, to be prayed over, to be loved, and to know the safety of the presence of God. Pray for protection and health over her voice and her hands, that as she leads she would be able to step into the presence of God and worship Him apart from leading, simply as a daughter of the King.

Pray for C as she spends time at this retreat, that she will encounter Jesus in powerful and holy ways as she sits still in His presence. Pray for peace and healing to cover her from head to toe, for her heart to be reconnected to His, and for a spirit of fire and boldness to be given to her in a very tangible way. Ask that she would be encouraged, loved, and would know how precious she is to God.

Saturday, November 2

Pray for the Cyprus Haven Retreat in its first full day of connection, activities, and downtime. Pray that each woman present will be able to sleep well and to know an even deeper rest in heart and soul. Ask that as connections are made and friendships are formed, there would be a sense of safety and unity, places to give and receive, and to know the love of God over everything. Pray for protection over each space used, that there would be a heavy sense of the presence of the Lord.

Pray for Nan, Gi Gi, and Rosslyn as they each counsel women one-on-one. Pray they would each be intentional about committing their time to the Lord and allowing space for His voice and leading to direct the course of their sessions. Ask for wisdom, discernment, and boldness as they listen, share, encourage, and pray for the women they meet with. Ask for the glory of God to hover over each conversation and encounter.

Pray for Stacy as she takes leads the breakout session on parenting, that she will be open and ready to follow as the Lord leads, and would speak in truth and grace. Pray for wisdom and compassion as she shares, answers questions, and gives of her time, heart, and experience. Ask that she would encounter the Lord in specific ways during her time in Cyprus, that she would be encouraged and challenged in her own relationship with God, as she witnesses Him at work and comes to know Him in new ways.

Pray for M and the training she is involved in. Pray for clear communication, understanding, and unity among the team. Ask that she would be sensitive and bold with her words and actions with those around her, that she would move in faith and trust God as things move forward.

Pray for H to make time to rest and focus on her own health, spiritual and emotional needs so that she doesn’t burn out or become weary in the work she is doing. Pray for health and rest and a deeper trust in the Lord to provide what she needs as the need arises. Ask for renewed energy, hope, and faith.

Sunday, November 3

Pray for the Cyprus Haven Retreat as they continue to spend time together in moments of teaching, worship, sharing, and fun. Pray there would be moments of truth and breakthrough, of holy moments of worship and encounters with Jesus, of life and love and laughter being intertwined with the heavier moments of sharing of hardships and heartache and heartbreak. Ask for a continued awareness of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

Pray for Jessica, June, Andi, Gina, Dawn, and Britney as they minister to the women attending through the gift of giving pedicures. Pray for an anointing on their hands and on the words of their mouths, that the time they spend with each woman will be healing and life-giving. Ask that they would be rested and excited for what each day holds and for the opportunities to share truth and love with the women they interact with.

Pray for Pam as she ministers through nutrition counseling/coaching. Pray she would be confident in her knowledge and the things she has to share, and for her to be encouraged as she meets with the women who come to her. Pray for her to have a deepened faith as she follows the Lord’s leading and obeys the Holy Spirit as He invites her into new areas of trust through this time in Cyprus.

Pray for Kristin as she shares the love of Jesus through the tangible act of cutting and styling hair; pray that God would bless the work of her hands and the words of her mouth as she spends time with the women. Ask for rest and energy for each day, and for a spirit of expectation for what God is going to do and how she is going to join Him in the works at hand.

Pray for M as she continues to weather the continued effects of the war in Ukraine and the stresses and weariness that it brings with it. Pray for wisdom and guidance for those in positions of power and leadership, for wise counsel and holy breakthrough. Pray for peace in her neighborhood, family, and her heart and mind as the struggles and challenges continue.

Monday, November 4

The Cyprus Haven Retreat ends today! Pray for the women as they spend the final morning together, sharing in one last session of teaching, worship, prayer, and connection. Pray that as the Connection Crew prays over them and prepares to send them on their way, there would be a sense of hope, renewal, and excitement for what is yet to come. Pray that each woman will feel rested, encouraged, and filled with a new sense of vision and purpose for families, jobs, and ministries.

Pray for the Connection Crew as the retreat winds down and they take time to debrief together and spend time with the Lord on their own. Ask for compassion, clear communication, and space to process the things they saw and heard, as well as experienced in their own hearts. Pray for rest and protection over their minds as they begin the process of transitioning out of a ministry mindset to one of back to the routines and jobs left at home.

Pray for A to have a renewed attitude of gratitude and thanks, that as she looks around her she would see all the ways God has been good and faithful to her in His provision and timing. Ask that she would see more clearly the little things that matter, and would trust Him with the big picture and unknowns. Pray that as she practices thanks she would see how it transforms her spirit and outlook in her relationships, ministry, and the life around her.

Pray for S as she looks for projects and ministries to give her time and energy to. Pray that she would make time to sit in the Lord’s presence and listen as He speaks words for direction and truth to her, that she would have clarity and excitement as she trusts in His leading. Pray for peace and confidence in the decisions she makes, that she would know God with her.

Pray for L as she spends time at this Haven Retreat, for a renewed sense of purpose and focus in her relationships and ministry and job. Ask for her to see clearly the ways God has provided for her, not only to attend the Retreat but in so many other ways in her daily life. Pray for the rest and renewal she experiences to settle within her and become a part of her routines at home.

Tuesday, November 5

Pray for the women who attended the Haven Retreat as they travel to their homes and get back into the routines with family, ministries, and jobs. Pray for safety in traveling and excitement to share the things they witnessed and experienced. Ask that their families and friends would give them the gift of listening and being present as they talk about their time in Cyprus, the people they met, the things they learned, and how Jesus revealed Himself to them.

Pray for the Connection Crew as they spend a final day together, that as they share and continue to process their experiences at the retreat, they would be filled with hope and anticipation for what is yet to come for each of them as they prepare to go home. Pray for good rest and health for each one.

Pray for K and her family as they continue to adjust to living, working, and ministering in a new country, new culture, and new settings. Ask for grace and compassion, kindness and love to flow freely throughout their home, family, and marriage. Pray that she would encounter Jesus and His rest in restorative and holy ways during her time at the retreat, that she would be reminded of who she is and the importance of her own health and wellness coming first before she gives of herself to her family and relationships around her.

Pray for P for healing from a cough that has been persistent and tiring, that the discomfort and annoyance of the cough would be healed in Jesus’ name. Pray for peace and trust in her health and safety, that she would be able to see the good of the Lord around her even as she waits on healing for herself.

Pray for I as she takes the time to step away from ministry and responsibilities for the rest and refreshment the Haven Retreat provides. Ask that her time there will be life-giving and fulfilling to her heart and soul and mind in ways she didn’t realize needed filling. Pray for a way to be made for her to have a sabbatical this coming year, for provision and timing, and the goodness of the Lord to be abundant.

Wednesday, November 6

Pray for the Connection Crew as they begin the trip back home. Pray for safety in traveling, smooth flights and connections, and as much rest as possible. Ask for continued good conversations and connections with one another as they travel, for fun and lightness of heart as they continue to share their experience and prepare for what comes next in each of their lives. Pray for their friends and family to make space for them as they arrive home, to talk and process and share the things they learned and experienced. Pray for blessing and protection over each one as they get back into the swing of life and family and jobs at home.

Pray for S to have a renewed sense of purpose, hope, and vision as from the time she spent in Cyprus. Pray that she would feel more rooted and centered in Jesus, that her relationship with Him will be refreshed and she will have the desire to walk closer and deeper with Him. Ask for safety and health over her in her relationships and ministries, and that she would know the presence and power of Jesus with her wherever she goes.

Pray for A and her two oldest children, E and A, as they are not walking with the Lord and her heart longs to see them do so. Pray she would be gracious and understanding, and would give them space and trust to come to Him on their own, while being a safe place for them to come to. Ask for her to trust that God is at work and that He sees and hears her prayers and that she is not alone.

Pray for S and her friend M, whom she longs to see come to the Lord. Ask that she would be gentle and patient, and would give her friend unconditional love and support. Pray for healing and relief from pain for her husband’s back, that they would see healing and know that God is good.

Pray for L and her team as they continue to adjust to changing roles and people within their ministry, in the light of the war they’re enduring. Pray for protection and peace over her and her team, their neighbors, family, and friends; ask for wisdom and sensitivity as they minister and serve those around them.