How to Pray Effectively for your Missionaries

Have you ever desired to pray more specifically for your missionaries? The following is a list that can be used to help, composed by David Sitton, who has felt the power of specific prayer while living in the dense jungles of Papua New Guinea. The full article can be found here.
Thank you for your partnership in prayer!

I urge you brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in 
my struggle by praying to God for me.  Romans 15:30 

Spiritual Life
That we will take sufficient time to read, reflect and pray 
That we would be protected from dark forces in spiritual realms 
For our spiritual growth and personal renewal 
That we would be encouraged and experience joy in ministry 
That we will be people of integrity, reliability, humility, wisdom and consistency 
That we would maintain a healthy sense of humor 

Personal Life
That our marital relationships will remain strong 
That the social, emotional and spiritual needs of our children are cared for 
That our basic financial requirements are regularly met 
That we would be protected from physical sickness 
That we will find time for proper sleep, rest and exercise 
That we would be self-disciplined 
That we will experience God's protection from accidents, crime, terrorists and dangerous animals 

Relationships
That we would experience harmonious relationships with other Christians 
That our team would experience unity, love, and good communication and patience with one another  
That we would develop intimate friendships with our national brothers and sisters
That we will resist temptations toward jealousy, envy, bitterness and pride

Language Proficiency
That we would make steady progress in language studies 
That God would give us grace to adapt well to new cultures and customs 
That God would give us clarity, creativity and relevance in our preaching and teaching

Evangelism and Discipleship
That we will be fearless and bold to preach Christ and Him crucified 
That we will be lead by the Holy Spirit in where we go 
That God will give us supernatural discernment and wisdom 
That God will begin preparing hearts in advance for the message 
That God will open a door for the gospel and that it will spread rapidly 
That God will quickly establish His Church in new regions 
That disciples and church leaders will be fully trained 
That God will raise up national missionaries 
That God is honored and praised through our ministry 

Countries
Pray for those in government positions 
That the political situation will be suitable for missionaries to move around strategically 
For religious freedom 
That we will have favor with government officials 
That we will be granted swift approval in our visa applications 

I read somewhere recently that when George Muller died, those sorting through his 
personal belongings found his prayer journal.  In it he had recorded more than 50,000 
specific answers to prayer.