Prayer is a mainstay of the Christian life. Jesus spoke with His Father in this manner while He was among His people. Matthew 26:36 Besides giving us a living example, Jesus provides quite a bit of instruction on how to pray throughout Matthew chapter 6. The basis for prayer is a humble and thankful heart, and the call is to prayer continually. 2 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

God the Father directs His people to avoid anxiety and gain peace by making our petitions known through prayer. Philippians 4:6 The Holy Spirit intercedes for us when we aren't sure how to pray. Romans 8:26

Prayer promotes communication with God and fellow believers that changes hearts.

"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." James 5:16

The ministry of Lifework Forum is undergirded by the prayers of everyone involved; supporters and those whom we serve. We praise God in the heights and ask that His name would be hallowed in all the earth. Amen

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
                                                                                 Romans 12:2

Specifics
Before you read through the following needs, we would ask that you seek the Lord about the ways He might have you participate in the increasingly global call He's placing before us. We would encourage you to respond in obedience and watch for the Father’s hand. Thank you.

News A cost-free method for you to send the Lovelaces on their way has just been posted at Contact.

Late Summer Itinerary
Sandra will be heading to Amsterdam and Budapest at the end of August. One of her main tasks will be the usual Camel role. She will be bringing materials to families that they have ordered ahead of time. Sandra will also be ministering to ladies in Amsterdam in group gatherings and individual appointments. In Budapest she will conduct her follow up visit for the HUP. A visit with administrators at GGIS will be followed by a meeting with the parents whose children are enrolled in the program. Thank you for asking the Lord to make His dates and travel plans clear. Please take these needs into His throne room: biblical fellowship in Amsterdam, a place for Sandra to stay in Budapest, travel mercies for the mothers who are traveling from other countries, fresh ministry opportunities that might be possible during this trip, and days filled with activities that glorify God.

Albania
The Lord has strong workers tucked away in this far off land. Please ask Him to continue His refining work in their hearts and lives and to grant them joy and peace. The Lovelaces are seeking the Father in their desire  to make a return visit. Please join them.

China
The exciting opportunity developing on this field is still open. Please join the prayer team in asking God to prepare, make known, and send His chosen servants. If you are interested in more specifics, please do contact us.

The Netherlands
God is able! Please petition the Father to continue His work at deepening the unity of His people in this small and beautiful country. There is a strong history of biblical faith that His power can revive even in the face of opposition and persecution. Praise His Name for the sustaining work of The Spirit. Amen

Bosnia
The workers God has placed in this demanding field are being stretched in many areas. Please ask Him to grant them extra measures of power and grace for physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual health. God can do all things!

Croatia
The bridge that Lifework Forum has to Croatia is through a family living in another country. They have chosen to live outside their homeland in order to avoid any interference from the government in their decision to homeschool. Please pray for the ongoing recovery from the major political shake up in Zagreb - that God would bring in family-friendly leadership.

Hungary
Please continue to lift up the work of the Budapest Christian Library. There is a search underway for additional workers to assist in this valuable ministry. For more information, contact the library directly.

The Books for Reading Centers ministry has completed its relocation to the USA. Andy and Phyllis Anderson, the ministry’s founders, are currently on leave for medical reasons. Please pray for their respective healing and for their full return to this valuable outreach.

Norway
God is moving in the lives of the families He has placed in this nation. Please ask Him to bless them with confidence in His hand as He continues His work of redemption and sanctification for His Name’s sake.

Romania
There are a number of sweet, homeschooling families with whom Lifework Forum has interacted in the past. Please join us as we pray for our Father's grace and mercy to not only sustain them, but cause them to blossom for their peace and joy and His own glory. Amen

Thank you again for your devoted partnership with us. Your prayers are the booster rockets that propel us along the course plotted out for us by the Father. The warmth of your care encourages our hearts. We return the blessing and ask Him to carry you along in His will as you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen” 2 Peter 3:18

                                                         

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Goal
Our desire is for this website to reach out to people as effectively as possible. Please contact us with encouragement to meet that goal.