Azmera MALTA Haven Retreat 2024 | Prayer Calendar (October 18-24)

Hello, Azmera Friends!

We are headed to Malta and Cyprus for a set of Haven Retreats and would love to invite you to make time to sit and pray with us over each woman attending and volunteering. Please know that these prayers are meant as prompts for you, so we encourage you to sit and listen to the Lord’s leading in how and what to pray, and don’t feel as though you have to pray for everything listed here, we trust the Lord to lead you to pray as He knows the need. We hope that as you spend time praying you will encounter God and will be refreshed and challenged in your own relationship with Him. May you be blessed and encouraged this coming week.

Friday, October 18
Pray for W as she looks forward to this retreat and to having space to herself. Pray that the time she spends by herself and with others will be refreshing and life-giving. Ask that as she spends time alone she would encounter the Lord in specific ways that will refresh her walk with Him and give her new perspective and encouragement.

Pray for W and for the continued health and safety of her family. Ask for peace of mind and heart and a deeper level of trust; pray she would lay worries and anxieties in Jesus’ hands and know that He is good.

Pray for E as she maintains her home and parents her four young children while her husband travels often for ministry. Pray for patience and kindness to cover their home, and for her to have the support around her while her husband is away. Ask for safety, health, and protection over her husband when he is away, and for protection over their marriage as they juggle the challenging schedule and parenting the little ones.

Pray for A as she adjusts to long-term ministry, that she would keep her focus on her walk with God even as she gives of herself to the responsibilities and people in her life. Pray for her to be sensitive in loving those around her, and that she would be a reflection of God’s kindness wherever she goes.

Pray for K and her husband as they parent their five teenagers/young adults; pray for wisdom and discernment, and an abundance of grace for their kids, as well as the mindset to give their kids freedom to make mistakes and grow as individuals. Ask for her to know how to meet her friends where they are in their awareness of and pursuit of God, that she would be gentle and understanding and would love unconditionally.

Pray for C as she continues to adjust to being part of a new team, in learning one another’s strengths, and facing challenges together with a unified heart and mind. Ask for her to continue to feel refreshed and encouraged from her time spent back in the US last Spring/early Summer. Pray that the time she spends at the Haven Retreat will reveal new aspects of who God is, who she is in Him, and of the things He has in store for her.

Saturday, October 19
Pray for R and family as they navigate the possible loss of their pastor and his family. Pray that their church would be united in heart and mind as they deal with the loss and figure out what steps next to take for their church. Pray for their family to have wisdom, understanding, and discernment as they learn how to help their 9-year-old son who is struggling with fits of rage and anxiety; pray for peace over her heart and mind as she deals with these challenges and loss.

Pray for S as she looks ahead to the growing ministries and needs in her area of service. Ask for continued support and funds for a new home with the space to teach and to host those in need. Pray that she will continue to keep her eyes focused on the Lord and to trust His goodness, timing and provision.

Pray for K as she must remotely manage and care for her team, because of security issues in the country she is living. Pray that she would have wisdom and knowledge in leading her team remotely, that she would find ways to connect and care for each on in unique ways. Ask for relief from the stress this has brought on her, that the time at the retreat will help her refocus and to return energized and hopeful for what is yet to come.

Pray for K’s health and wellness, as she continues to heal from thyroid surgery and issues from the beginning of the year, as well as dealing with perimenopause; pray for her hormones and health to balance out and for her to feel well and healthy. Ask for healing and wholeness over her mind and body.

Pray for M as she is experiencing dental issues; pray for healing and a relief from any pain and discomfort. Ask that as she would choose to walk in trust and faith that she would see the goodness of the Lord, and soon. Pray for those around her to support her and encourage her, that she would know how loved she is.

Sunday, October 20

Pray for the Connection Crew as they begin their journey to Malta today. Pray for health, safety and smooth travels. Ask that God would bring this group of women together in a unique way, to be united in heart and mind as they prepare to spend time together that will be equal parts fun and intentional. Pray for focused hearts and minds, for each woman to be present in each day, that they would be able to entrust the things that may weigh on their hearts and mind to the Lord.

Pray for D as she prays for and desires freedom from insomnia. Pray that God would not delay in answering her prayers, and that she would see His hand at work and know His goodness in the midst of her frustrations at lack of good and restful sleep. Ask that He would put a covering of protection and holiness over her, especially during the night when she is tired and longing for sleep.

Pray for T to have an increase of wisdom, discernment and compassion as she balances raising three boys with her job and family responsibilities. Ask that she would make time for herself to be refreshed and rested on a regular basis. Pray for her time at the Haven Retreat to be filled with truth, light, love and fun, for her to be reminded of who she is as a woman and a daughter of God.

Pray for B and her family as they are involved with Muslim and other outreach ministries. Pray they would be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit, and would speak when He leads and remain silent as He invites. Ask for wisdom as they raise a family, that they would be compassionate and caring with their kids and with one another; pray for protection over their marriage, and for each one to be full of grace and understanding for the other.

Pray for C and her desire to follow the Lord and His leading, especially in her vision for her ministry and the things she is involved in. Ask that she would be patient as she waits on the Lord, and would have an increase of trust as she asks and seeks.

Monday, October 21

Pray for the Connection Crew as they spend time team building and preparing for the week to come. Pray for this group of women to be united in heart and mind, for grace and kindness to be abundant, and for truth to be shared in love and received with grace. Pray that as they spend time and share with one another that there would be a spirit of humility, and much laughter and joy. Pray for God to cover these women with protection and to have angels stand guard over and around them.

Pray for M to trust God with the big picture and small of her coming to this Haven Retreat, knowing she is leaving her husband and many children to make time to fellowship and rest. Pray for protection over each family member, that they would all be where they need to be and would be excited for her to attend. Ask that this time she spends away will be life-giving, full, and that her time with the Lord will be sanctified and that the things she experiences and the ways she encounters Jesus will be deeply rooted and protected within her.

Pray for A as she balances ministry and work with life and family and friends; ask that she would learn and deploy healthy boundaries for the sake of her own mental, spiritual, and emotional health. Pray that she would see the fruit of her hands, in her ministry and relationships with those around her.

Pray for M and her family as they continue to adjust to their oldest child transitioning to college, and the changes in family dynamics and spaces that it brings with it. Pray for peace and comfort over each family member as they find new rhythms and routines.

Pray for S as she looks forward to this retreat and the time of rest and renewal. Pray that she would trust God to be in control over her family and friends and any extenuating circumstances that would cause her to worry or be anxious. Ask for peace and hope to cover her.

Tuesday, October 22

Pray for L and her husband as they look for a successor for their ministry, that they would trust that God has the right people in place for the right time. Pray that as they wait they will see where God is at work, and have faith that He will provide. Ask that as they reflect on how things have gone the past five years, they will see the goodness of the Lord and have hope for what the future holds.

Pray for K and her family as they look for new housing in Japan and are living in a transitional state, all in the wake of a season of loss and grief in their family. Ask that the Lord would be abundant and gracious in His provision, and they would see Him at work and be reminded that He is good. Pray for a season of rest and healing, for renewal and hope as they balance the responsibilities of family and jobs and ministry with grief and heartache.

Pray for A as she starts an Art/English class for kids, that she would remain enthusiastic and hopeful for the kids she encounters. Pray for blessing and protection over the kids as they learn from her and spend time with her, that they would know acceptance and love whenever they are with her. Ask for continued provision and grace over her and this ministry.

Pray for G and her husband and family as they adjust to having their oldest in college in the US, that as their family dynamics shift they would be gracious and kind with one another. Ask that as her heart is heavy for her family and marriage, she would find time to spend in the Lord’s presence and allow Him to renew her soul. Pray for her marriage and connection with her husband as he works and travels, that they would make time for one another and work towards building new relationship with each other as they shift and grow.

Pray for H and her family as they adjust to being back in their country of service after a summer spent in the States with family and friends. Ask that they would continue to walk in a state of being refueled and refilled and would have new perspective and hope for the ministries and relationships they’re involved in.

Wednesday, October 23

Pray for the places and rooms that will be used during this Haven Retreat, for God to cover each space with His presence, power, and protection. Pray for the hotel staff and other workers and residents of the area who will encounter the women on this retreat, that they will sense the power and love of God and will see the difference in these women who have come to serve Him and be served because of Him. Ask for hearts and lives to be changed through the power of Jesus in these places.

Pray for Christina as she facilitates this Haven Retreat, that she would be calm and gracious with everyone she interacts with. Ask that she would have wisdom and discernment in making decisions, and trust in the women she has in place to help her. Pray she would be obedient to the voice and leading of the Lord.

Pray for Kari as she coordinates this retreat and oversees the details and communication necessary for things to run well. Ask for her to have wisdom in how and where to best help Christina, as well as sensitivity to the Holy Spirit as she makes herself available for the divine appointments God has in store for her, that she will speak and act in obedience and faith. Pray that as she leads and interacts with the Connection Crew she will be a safe place for them to come to with concerns and questions or frustrations. Pray for health and healing over her body as she will be very busy in the coming days.

Pray for Candice as she prepares to spend time photographing this retreat, as well as being available for coaching during the retreat itself. Pray for protection and health over her during this time away from home, and for sweet encounters with the Lord even as she prepares to serve and be available to those around her.

Thursday, October 24

The Malta Haven Retreat starts today! Pray for the Connection Crew as they spend the final hours preparing for the women to arrive, that they would be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and would be eagerly awaiting His leading to love and serve the women coming. Pray for a continued spirit of unity and humility among these women. Pray for rest, energy, and sensitivity for those around them.

Pray for Peg as she teaches the women and shares her heart and stories with them, that she would be in a continual posture of humility and gratitude before the Lord. Pray for an increase in awareness of the Lord’s voice and leading, that she would be willing and available to change course as He directs her. Pray for deep, restful sleep each night and a new vision of hope and healing for each day.

Pray for Deb as she leads the women in worship, that her heart will be focused on the Lord and she will desire to simply be in His presence, and invite others to do the same. Ask for her to recognize the moments where silence is holy and worship comes through emotions, that she would make space for them women to sit and receive what God has for them.

Pray for Lidia as she makes herself available for medical needs, consultations, and questions. Pray she would have an increase of knowledge, wisdom, and discernment. Ask for an outpouring of power and healing through her hands and the words of her mouth, that as women come to her for physical needs they would be met in their hearts and souls as well.