Prayer is often the door into a gospel conversation. These articles cover how to offer prayer to strangers, how to pray for the sick, and how to keep praying for the people God puts in front of you.
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” — James 5:16
The first Christians prayed for boldness before they spoke (Acts 4:29). Pray for open doors, clear words, courage, workers and love for the people you will meet. Here is a prayer you can use, alone or with a team.
Pick a short route, go with one or two others, pray quietly for what you see, be ready to offer prayer to anyone you meet, write down what you noticed, and make it a rhythm.
Write their names down, pray for their eyes to be opened, for the right people to cross their path, for open doors for you and for their real lives, pray with them when you can, and do not give up.
Ask if you may pray, wait for a yes, and pray in a few sentences. If nothing changes, say so. Here is a simple way to pray for someone you just met without making it weird.