Azmera VIETNAM 2025 | Prayer Calendar (February 7 - 13)

Hello! We are about to embark on two different Haven Retreats – one in Vietnam and the next in Indonesia – and we would be so delighted and honored if you would join us in prayer over the women attending and volunteering. We encourage you to allow the Lord to lead you in prayer as you read through these prayer requests, and trust that He knows who you need to pray for and why. We hope that the time you spend in prayer and with the Lord will be refreshing and encouraging to your own heart and soul. 

Friday, February 7

The Vietnam Connection Crew will begin their trip to Vietnam! Please pray for safety in traveling, smooth flights and connections, and a chance for this team to begin connecting and building relationships and trust with one another. 

Pray for M as she is in the middle of her home assignment, and season of rest and renewal. Pray that as she spends time with family and friends and away from ministry that she will find rest for her heart and soul in unexpected ways. Ask that she would focus on herself and her walk with the Lord, that the time resting will be fruitful and life-giving.

Pray for M and her husband as they ask the Lord for guidance and direction with their future, as they weigh their options of staying on the mission field or returning home to the States to be closer to their seven children. Ask that they would be honest with one another and would trust the Lord’s voice as He leads. Pray for open ears and hearts and for peace and confidence as they walk in obedience. 

Pray for L as she continues to live with the challenges of autoimmune issues while being away from her daughter who is in school in the States. Ask for healing and wholeness over her body and for a deeper sense of God’s presence with her in this season. Pray that she will continue to trust God to provide for her and that she will see His goodness all around her.

Pray for N and her desire to abide with Jesus throughout the uncertainties and ups and downs of life. Pray she would make time to sit with Him on a regular basis and would find those times to be precious and healing for her soul. Ask that as she learns to abide with Him in deeper ways, she would attune her heart and ears to His voice and would walk in a new depth of trust and belief in Him.

Saturday, February 8 

Pray for the Connection Crew as they arrive and get settled, that there would be a smooth transition in time zones, sleep, and culture differences. Pray this group of women will be united in heart and purpose, will be kind, compassionate, and honest with one another. Pray for the time they spend bonding to be fun, intentional, and life-giving.

Pray for T and her family as they trust the Lord to continue to provide for their needs, specifically the financial needs for this year. Ask that God would be gracious and generous in His provision, and for this family to see how He provides in beautiful ways. Pray for their family rhythms and routines to be settled well and for there to be harmony and peace within their home.

Pray for M and the ministry she has with the youth in her church, and her desire for them to walk in health and life with the Lord. Pray for their youth leaders to have spirits of discernment and wisdom as they minister and provide safe places for the youth in their community. Ask for a spirit of hunger and desire for Jesus to be over the kids in their church.

Pray for T and her family as they continue to adjust to living in Thailand after time in China. Ask for a new community of friendship and support for this family as they navigate a new culture and place along with raising three teenage girls. Pray for wisdom and humility as they parent, and for a renewal of life, love, and commitment in their marriage. Pray for protection and the presence of God to cover this family.

Pray for J as she desires to help herself and her family have a healthy work-life balance, but struggles with not having support from her and her husband’s workplace to create that balance. Pray that she will learn how to create and maintain healthy boundaries for herself and her family, and to know how to help her family alleviate stress and the struggles of life outside their home. Ask for grace and a chance to breathe and reset.

Sunday, February 9

Pray for G as she balances life as a wife and mother in a cross-cultural marriage and in a country not her own. Ask that she would have wisdom and discernment in caring for her family and helping create a home that is filled with love, safety, and comfort. Pray for peace of mind in her children’s education and the things they are learning outside of the classroom.

Pray for I as she trusts God to with the financial provision and the time needed to be able to attend this Haven Retreat. Pray for her heart and mind to be prepared and ready to encounter the Lord and see His hand at work in her life during her time away. Ask that she would come with open hands and receive all the goodness that God has in store for her.

Pray for C as she plans to attend the Haven Retreat and take the time to step away from her family, work, and responsibilities for a few days. Ask that she would be able to leave those things with peace of mind and a heart full of hope for what the Lord has in store for her during the time she is away. Pray for her to have a soft and willing heart to receive rest, renewal, and encounters with Jesus.

Pray for K and her family as they are in a season of transition due to the war in Ukraine and Russia. Pray for protection and provision as they look towards relocating to Canada, for visas and finances, and all the details to fall into place. Ask for health and emotional support and wisdom, specifically as their teenage daughter has struggled with so much change and upheaval.

Pray for Er and her husband as they grieve the loss of their baby boy’s stillbirth. Pray for protection and grace over their marriage, as they grieve together and individually, that they would make space for one another and be a place of safety and comfort. Ask for her to encounter Jesus in specific ways during the Haven Retreat, to walk into His presence and know that He will sit with her and offer comfort, love, and compassion exactly as her heart and mind need.

Monday, February 10

Pray for D as she allows God to lead her that she will continue to trust Him and know that the things He has for her are good. Ask that she would be intentional in the time she spends with the Lord, that she will lean in towards His voice and attune her ears to the things He has to say to her. Pray for her to walk in joy and confidence as God guides her, for her to see the fruit of her obedience to Him.

Pray for L and her family as they are working on adopting their son, and are weary of the long and complicated process; pray for favor and a sense of urgency to move things along from those in positions of authority. Pray for their daughter who has had health issues over the past year, for health and healing and wholeness over and in her. Ask for patience, trust, and clarity as they wait on God to move mountains for them.

Pray for A and her family to experience a season of renewal, for each one individually and as a family to be refreshed and refocused. Ask for grace and compassion, understanding and kindness to fill their home. Pray for open and honest communication, and for each one to find ways to encourage and love their family members.

Pray for A as she continues to heal from foot surgery, as she faces new physical challenges while still being present and available as a single mother to her five children. Pray for healing and a soft heart and mind as things slow down, that she would use this time well to intentionally connect with her children, herself, and the Lord. Ask for joy and light to fill their home as they navigate this season.

Pray for A to have wisdom and discernment in knowing when to stop and take a sabbatical, for her own mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Ask that she would be proactive and have peace in the decisions she makes, that she would trust the Lord’s voice and leading. Pray for protection over her as she continues to navigate ministry and life while feeling tired and needing rest.

Tuesday, February 11

Pray for T as she feels the weight of cultural stress. Pray she would have people come alongside her to listen, support, and encourage her. Pray she would make time to step away from job and ministry and make time for herself, to know the value of rest on a regular basis.

Pray for C and the friendships and relationships she has while living overseas. Pray that she would have a core group of friends to support and encourage her. Ask that she would trust those around her with the things dear to her heart, as well as the struggles and challenges of being away from family and the familiarities of home.

Pray for P as she works towards healing from trauma she has experienced, that she would give herself grace and time to grieve and move towards healing and wholeness. Ask that she would have emotional strength and maturity, and would listen with an open heart and ears to the advice and direction from those she trusts. Pray for protection and safety over her as she walks through this season, that there would be joy and hope each day.

Pray for M in her role as an NGO director, for wisdom and discernment as she balances conflicting pressures and expectations. Pray she would be wise in prioritizing her responsibilities and would be confident in asking for help and delegating duties. Ask for guidance and peace as she manages the responsibilities and people she works with.

Pray for E’s physical and mental health as she works through a season of burnout and weariness. Ask that she would make time on a regular basis for rest, connection, and caring for herself, that she would see the value in doing so for herself and the health of her ministry. Pray she would know God’s provision in her life, finances, and relationships, and that she would walk in a new season of trust and hope.

Wednesday, February 12

Pray for Christina as she leads this Haven Retreat and this group of women. Ask that she would have a spirit of calm, focus, and sensitivity to the needs of the women around her, as well as a heart and ears of sensitivity to the voice of the Holy Spirit as He leads and directs her.

Pray for Patti as she embraces the role of Retreat Specialist and is responsible for overseeing many details, coordinating communications, and being available for what the Connection Crew will need on a daily basis. Pray she would get excellent rest each night and be refreshed and energized for each day. Ask for wisdom and discernment as she leads behind the scenes.

Pray for the Hotel and spaces that will be used by Azmera over the next several days, that there would be protection over every room and meeting space, that these spaces would be set aside and consecrated as holy ground during this time. Pray for the Spirit of the Lord to fill each space and create an atmosphere of safety and holiness as the women gather, pray, worship, and share their hearts and lives with one another. 

Pray for S and her husband as they continue to trust the Lord’s presence and guidance, especially where their son J is concerned, as they desire for him to know the Lord and walk in trust and obedience. Ask that God would provide for their son to get to the US for an internship, that they would see His hand of provision and protection. Pray for peace of mind and heart, and a deeper faith as they walk in obedience and follow where and as the Lord leads.

Pray for C as she manages the responsibilities she has, that she would have wisdom in prioritizing  things in a way that provides her with balance and time to focus in healthy ways. Pray for to be still and listen to the Lord’s voice as she seeks Him for leading in the midst of many opportunities, that as He leads she would trust Him to know where and how to use the gifts and abilities He has given her. Ask that she would be filled with joy, hope, and anticipation for what God is doing and how she is working alongside His plan.

Thursday, February 13 

The Vietnam Haven Retreat starts today! Pray for the women as they arrive and are welcomed in, that each one would feel wanted and loved and would have a sense of safety and excitement for what the days ahead will bring. 

Pray for the Connection Crew as they spend the last hours before the retreat prepping and putting final details in place, that as they work together there would be a sense of hope and anticipation for how God will show up in big and little ways. Pray they would be sensitive to the voice and leading of the Holy Spirit, and would speak in boldness or remain silent in faith. Pray for joy and authenticity to cover each group of women as they interact with one another in large and small settings.

Pray for Betsy as she speaks and teaches over the next four days. Pray for a spirit of humility and obedience as she shares with the women and as she listens to the leading of the Lord. Ask that she would make time to center herself in the Lord and allow Him to speak to her each day before she engages with the women around her.

Pray for Joy as she leads the women in worship through music, that as she leads and lifts her voice to the Lord she will encounter Him in new ways and know His presence absolutely. Ask for sensitive ears and an open mind and heart to the Lord’s leading as she gives herself to Him and to the women around her. Pray for good rest and renewal each night, that she would sleep well and be prepared for what each day will bring.