Pray for Sisters of the Cross

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Pray for Sisters of the Cross

Let us pray with passion for this ministry as God equips these precious women to sow His unfailing love deep into the hearts of everyone they serve.

“I would like to thank everyone who has supported us, who have financially and spiritually given their time and resources so that we can get trained. … When we go to the field in ministry in the days to come, we will know that we are not alone—someone’s prayer is along with us.” —Zibiah, newly trained Sister of the Cross

Sisters of the Cross are women missionaries who have been specially trained in leprosy care, family counseling, hygiene education and other practical ministries. These sisters don the traditional garb of the humblest of servants as they interact with their communities in Africa and Asia. As a result, they are welcomed as caregivers, counselors, teachers and friends.

Serving as the hands and feet of Christ, these women work among the least of society—people such as orphans, widows and residents in the slums—serving children rescued from the streets, teaching literacy, offering prayer and sharing the hope of Christ.

This month, would you join us in supporting these sisters in prayer?

34 people prayed this month

Compelled by the love of Christ, Sisters of the Cross often work in treacherous and unsanitary environments, such as slums and leprosy colonies. As a result, they can be exposed to hazards including bacteria and sickness. Their chosen ministry can be rigorous and demanding, working long hard days. They need protection from injury or disease.

Pray that God will give our Sisters good health and stamina so they can continue to minister to the people and communities God has entrusted them with.

Sisters of the Cross are essential members of GFA World's leprosy ministry. They demonstrate the tangible love of Christ by holistically meeting the people's needs. For example, these Sisters meet the spiritual needs of leprosy patients by encouraging them with God's Word and affirming them of God's love. They also meet their physical needs by tending to their wounds, bathing them, and helping clean their houses since many leprosy patients struggle with blindness, wounds, or maimed limbs and are unable to do so themselves without risking further injury.

Pray that leprosy patients will see the love of Christ in the good works that these Sisters do. Pray for the Holy Spirit to move in their lives, and for these Sisters' work to have an eternal impact.

Many Sisters of the Cross have family members who are nonbelievers. Some of their families might even oppose Christianity and try to discourage these Sisters from following Christ.

Please ask God to encourage our Sisters of the Cross to persevere in their faith, even if their families don't support them. Pray unbelieving family members hearts will soften toward Him and the work these Sisters are doing.

Sisters of the Cross minister in teams. These Sisters come from various social and economic backgrounds and have various temperaments and personalities, but they must learn to travel and minister together. Therefore, cultivating unity, respect, and friendship is very important. Jesus taught that everyone will know we are His disciples by the way we love one another (see John 13:35), so their love for one another should be evident to those whom they are demonstrating Christ's love.

Ask the Lord to help these Sisters love one another by building each other up and honoring others above themselves. Pray that they can work in unity and keep a short account of wrongs.

Sisters of the Cross commit to a minimum of three years to serve in compassion ministry. Because they work in teams that require traveling, they willingly set aside marriage until after their commitment ends. But one day, unless God calls them to remain single, they will need a godly spouse.

Pray for God to prepare godly spouses for these Sisters. Pray that their spouses will have a heart for missions and a desire to serve the Lord. Pray that their future marriages will glorify God.

34 people prayed this month

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