Azmera NAMIBIA Haven Retreat 2024 | Prayer Calendar (February 12-18)

Greetings! Our Namibia Haven Retreat is this week, and we are so excited to pray for every woman attending and volunteering! Thank you for taking the time to read through these requests and to pray for them; please feel free to ask the Lord which women to pray for, and follow as He leads. May you be encouraged and blessed in your time of prayer this week.

Monday, February 12

Pray for V and her family as they adjust to a new living situation, different and away from the normal busyness and bustle they were used to. Pray they would meet people and make friends quickly in the area they are living, and would feel at home sooner than later. Ask for protection and peace over their family as they adjust to a new normal and the ups and downs that come with that.

Pray for G and her family as they wait on God’s provision and timing, from being able to attend the Haven Retreat, to travels in the area to finances for their daughter’s college education. Ask that as they trust God to be their provision, they would remember all the ways He has been faithful to them over the years. Pray for her as she attends the retreat, that she would find rest for her heart and mind and would be filled with peace and hope as she reconnects with the Lord.

Pray for M as she asks the Lord for a renewed focus, and for wisdom and discernment on what comes next; pray she would be still and attentive and lean in towards His voice as He speaks leading and truth to her. Ask that she would know a new level of trust and faith as she waits on God to be abundant in financial provision for her kids’ schooling and for finances overall.

Pray for S and her family as they resettle into life after a short-term assignment in the States. Pray that they would be returning with full hearts and focus, that the time they spent with friends and family will continue to be an encouragement and source of life. Pray for them as they hope to adopt this year, while they are back in their country of service, for God to open doors and make a way for them to add to their family; ask for God to provide for them each step of the way, that they would be able to see what He is doing as it is being done, and would know that He alone is good.

Tuesday, February 13

Pray for L to have an increase in wisdom, understanding, and compassion as she leads a women’s ministry, that her focus would be on how to come alongside the women and love them as Jesus does. Pray for relationships to be built, for her to learn how to create safe spaces of welcome and life. Ask for God’s protection over her and her words and actions as she walks with these women in the various stages and challenges of life.

Pray for D as she ministers specifically to the Southeast Asian community in her city. Pray for doors to be opened, for trust in relationships to be built, and for a depth of understanding and connection as she meets people and exemplifies the love of Jesus to those she encounters. Ask for God to continue to give her focus and leading in this community.

Pray for J and her husband as they make decisions about their future while wanting to remain in their current ministry and yet support their children and parents (who all live in the States) at the same time. Ask for wisdom and guidance as they trust the Lord to lead them, that they will listen attentively to His voice and be united in thought and spirit. Pray for peace and hope as they follow God, even when it may not look like they want or expect it to, they would follow with joy and trust.

Pray for J and her husband as they are in a very difficult time in their marriage, as they seek God and desire reconciliation. Pray for protection over each one as they walk through this valley, as they learn and grow individually, as they trust God with the hurts, the unknowns, and the hopes of what yet could be. Ask for compassion, honesty, and kindness to be present in their relationship and conversations; pray for good friendships and support for them from the community around them.

Wednesday, February 14

Pray for M and her family as they are in the middle of a very challenging year of ministry. Ask for a season of rest, refueling, and hope for their family and ministry team, that as they wait on the Lord they would each know a depth of peace, understanding, and provision from God. Pray for unity, compassion, and tenderness with one another.

Pray for K as she leaves her family to be able to attend the retreat, specifically her two-year-old and husband, as they both are accustomed to her being present and the source of family life within their home. Pray for her to have peace of mind and heart in leaving her kids and husband for a few days, that she would be able to refocus her heart and mind on her walk with Jesus, and not be distracted or worried by what she has left behind. Ask that her family would have a grand ole time together while she is away, that their relationships with one another would strengthen during this time.

Pray for S as she desires to speak with her neighbors about the Lord. Pray for wisdom as she builds relationships, that she would be given a new depth of understanding in how people around her are able to encounter Jesus through her love and practical actions. Pray for a spirit of sensitivity and knowledge as she interacts with those in her neighborhood, that she will know when to speak and when to stay silent, and will know the voice of the Holy Spirit through every conversation and situation.

Pray for Christina as she leads this retreat, that she would allow the Holy Spirit to focus her heart and mind on what He has in store, to not be distracted or pulled in different directions as situations arise and things change. Ask that she would encounter God in a unique way during this retreat, that she will be humbled and awed in God’s presence in a way she has never experienced before. Pray for Elise as she is responsible for coordinating this Retreat and all the details and responsibilities that come with this role. Pray she would be patient, humble, and willing to ask questions and ask for help as needed. Ask that she would be kind and gentle with her words and actions, and would be able to step back and see what God has for her and for this retreat without being too tied to the schedule or expectation of how things should go. Pray she will know joy and peace.

Thursday, February 15 

The Namibia Haven Retreat begins today! Pray for each woman as she arrives on site, that she will feel welcomed and loved from the first words spoken to her. Ask that connections will be made easily and for each woman to feel safe and protected to lay burdens, worries, and expectations down. Pray for the Connection Crew to be present and available, to be filled with sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s voice and moving, and to be sensitive to each woman interacted with. 

Pray for protection and peace over the first gathering and the evening of worship and prayer that will follow. Ask for grace and compassion, and for fear and anxiety to melt away in the presence of the Lord and the sisters gathered together in His name. Pray for boldness and truth to be spoken in love and covered in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Pray for Carey as she teaches and shares the story and words given to her by the Lord. Pray that she would be attentive to God’s voice and leading and will be humble to speak and follow as He leads. Ask for a supernatural covering and power of the Holy Spirit in and through her during the days of this retreat.

Pray for Joy as she leads the women in worship over the next four days. Pray she will stand before the Lord with open hands and heart and will wait for His leading before every gathering, that her trust and faith in God and in the gifts He has given her will deepen during her time in Namibia. Pray for her relationship with God to grow during this time, as she sees Him work in new ways and as she learns to step to the side so that His glory will be greater.

Friday, February 16

Pray over the first full day of the Haven Retreat, that the time the women spend listening, learning, worshipping, and sharing with one another will be sanctified and made holy by the power of the Holy Spirit in their midst. Ask that each woman encounter Jesus in ways specific and tender only to her, that she will be reminded again of how loved and beautiful she is to God.

Pray for Annette and Shonna and the time they will spend in one-on-one counseling. Pray for protection over the rooms they use, for the space to be filled with the power and presence of God. Ask for both of these women to be filled with a holy boldness and compassion for those they meet with, for their words to be spoken in love and to be filled with truth and healing; ask that anything they say that is not from the Lord for this time to be held back from hearts and minds, and for every good thing Jesus speaks to take root and to grow to fruition.

Pray for the times of Connection Crew as they give of themselves to be united in focus and mindset, to be gentle and compassionate with one another, and to be bold in asking for help or for a moment to step back and reconnect with God. Pray for good sleep and rest for each of these women as they give abundantly of their energy and time, that they will know God’s restoration and rest.

Saturday, February 17

Pray for the women and the time spent connecting and sharing with one another, for there to be a light and lightness to fill each heart as life and stories are shared, as encouragement and love are given. Pray that each woman would know the presence of the Lord with them in each moment, activity, and conversation, for there to be an awareness of the covering of the Lord over them.

Pray for Crystal and Erin as they serve through create stations, pedicures, Pilates, and Spiritual Direction. Ask that both of these women will be energized and focused throughout each day, as they give of their time and hearts to the women around them. Pray for the spaces they use to be filled with a sense of rest and safety, and for the conversations that take place to amplify the presence, power, and holiness of God.

Pray for the Tanzania Connection Crew as they begin the trip to Tanzania. Pray for safety, rest, and good travels on all parts of the journey. Ask that as they connect with one another there would be a spirit of humility, gentleness, and generosity among this group of women. Pray they would trust God with the things they are leaving behind and would be looking forward to their own encounters and connection with God as they prepare to see Him work in new ways.

Sunday, February 18 

The Namibia Haven Retreat ends today! Pray for the women as they spend one last morning together in teaching, worship, and connection. Ask for each heart to be filled to overflowing with the goodness of God, with the reminders of who He is and how much He loves to be the life and rest each woman was needing. Ask for there to be joy and hope as the women prepare to return home to families, jobs, ministries, and responsibilities. Pray for peace and protection over each woman.

Pray for the Connection Crew as they facilitate final connection table conversations, for them to allow the Holy Spirit to lead and give the words needed. Pray for a continued spirit of boldness and truth in each woman as final things are shared. Ask that this group of women will take the time to rest and refresh their own hearts, minds, and bodies after the intense past few days, for them to give one another grace to process and debrief as needed.

Pray for the Tanzania Connection Crew as they arrive get settled in and rest before preparing for their own Haven Retreat. Ask that there would be a sense of unity and light among this team. Pray for good sleep and energy for the days to come.

Pray for A as she has questions of “what’s next?” on her heart and mind, even as she seeks rest and recovery from trauma experienced. Ask that she would know the Lord’s voice as He invites her into places of solitude and peace, that she would not be afraid to step into these spaces and allow God to speak healing and life over her. Pray for confidence in knowing God’s voice, and for a deep sense of trust as she follows His leading.

Monday, February 19

Pray for A as she desires to simply love the people in her village. Ask that she would know that God sees her and honors her love for those around her. Pray she would know Jesus with every step she takes, literally and figuratively, as she seeks to come alongside those around her and be Jesus to them in practical ways. Ask that she would see the glory of the Lord revealed to and through her again and again; pray for strength, courage, and boldness.

Pray for H as she and her team seek to continue improved communication and cooperation within the leadership team at the orphanage. Pray for understanding and kindness from everyone involved, that there would be a sense of unity and desire for the same outcomes from all sides. Ask for favor and grace over this ministry and each person involved in it.

Pray for J and her leadership team, as their ministry is growing and they are adding new volunteers and team members. Ask for unity and like-heartedness among the team and volunteers, that there would be kindness and grace as training and teaching take place, and for genuine fun and enjoyment to be with one another while working or relaxing. Pray for her to have wisdom and discernment as she balances the needs and responsibilities of family with ministry and her own places of rest and renewal.

Pray for T as she is experiencing weariness and burnout, but desires a new passion for her work and ministry. Pray that she would be gracious with herself and make time to rest and heal from the past seasons of life and ministry, that in her times of rest, she will encounter Jesus again and again and in those moments will receive the love and grace He is waiting to give her. Ask for protection from witchcraft and any evil that would come against her, that she will trust in the Name of Jesus and know the power of His presence with her.

Pray for V as she interacts with people from different cultures and statuses within the community, that she will have a spirit of sensitivity and compassion and will allow the Lord to lead her in her encounters and relationships with those around her. Pray that as she pursues a deeper, more intimate relationship with God she will see how He meets her where she is each day, that she will know how loved she is by Him, and that the knowledge of that love will continue to transform her even more into His likeness. Ask for protection over her as she seeks a more disciplined time of prayer and connection with God, that the time will be holy and full, and not just a discipline to practice.