Praying for the movement of God’s regenerating Spirit in Bolivia

Global Focus

Mar 18

Peter was in a very restrictive colony and knew there was something better than following rules in the hope of perhaps making it to heaven. But the rules were a cage that kept his soul imprisoned and he wanted freedom in Jesus. He escaped the clutches of the demons that wanted him in their bondage. His voracious desire to know God brought him hope and freedom, and the love of God surpassed his wildest dreams. He now works to bring understanding, surety of eternal salvation, and new life to many within hearing distance of the radio station, which he manages.

God is working mightily in this world. How can we discover this? If we can identify where Satan is working the hardest, we can pray most effectively. We need to find places where God is wonderfully working to liberate people.

The motto of the EMC prayer trips is “Pray on site with insight.” As missionaries and workers share their hearts and spiritual concerns, the prayer team identifies with the emotions and concerns that come through personal interaction.

In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul asked his supporters to pray for him (6:18-20). This biblical exhortation encourages all believers to pray for those on the front line advancing the kingdom. Although EMC does this through daily, monthly, and annual prayer initiatives, the need for a personal touch is always important. Although we can pray in general ways, I believe that focused prayer is always more effective. This is a why a prayer team of six people travelled to Bolivia January 16–26, 2026.

As Canadian supporters, we form a part of a ministry team by being diligent in prayer, praying for people who are working in Bolivia, ministering to others. Although we pray knowing that God hears and moves to transform lives, our hearts are more in tune when we have had the opportunity to meet the people involved.

Another part of our prayer team ministry is that we encourage our missionaries as they face challenges. We are not responsible for converting people. Prayer focuses on God, who regenerates people through his Spirit. Our responsibility is to plant the seed effectively, and tenderly care for the seed so it can mature and produce a harvest.

Pray for workers for the harvest field in Bolivia. Pray for the believers that they would not just find a new life, wealth, and freedom, but that they could minister to those they have left behind in the colonies—family and friends. Opportunities to minister in Bolivia abound as restlessness for truth grows in the colonies and God softens the soil so that planting can bring a great harvest.