The Invitation, July 10, 2025

Please join us in interceding for Turkmenistan, one of the least reached and most closed nations in Central Asia. Though the borders officially reopened in 2023 after a prolonged closure, the country remains difficult to access and spiritually resistant. Yet even here, we believe God is quietly at work. In recent years, doors have opened for small numbers of people to visit and pray, often forming surprising connections. One such relationship is with a local man who has repeatedly crossed paths with people of faith. He is respected in his community and has welcomed conversations about spiritual things. Those who have met him believe God has placed a unique calling on his life.

Please take a moment to pray for Turkmenistan right now, and please also pray with us on July 10, our prayer day for the YWAM prayer initiative called The Invitation.

1. Pray for greater openness. While Turkmenistan remains one of the most challenging nations to enter, small but hopeful changes are emerging. Pray that the new e-visa system is fully implemented and that it will eliminate the need for a letter of invitation to the country—removing a barrier that has long restricted access, not only in logistics but also in hearts. Ask the Lord to continue opening both practical and spiritual doors so that His love and truth may freely flood Turkmenistan.
2. Pray for laborers. There are very few Christian workers in the country, and the local church operates under great pressure. Many believers are isolated and weary. Pray that the Lord would send workers into this harvest field and strengthen those already there. Ask for long-term strategies that would allow teams to move into the country, begin new ministries, and sow seeds of the kingdom in sustainable and creative ways.
3. Pray for spiritual revelations. Please pour out focused prayer for the man mentioned earlier. Though he does not follow any religion, he has shown openness and spiritual hunger that many believe is part of God’s drawing on his life. He has heard the gospel several times and has welcomed deep conversations. Pray fervently that he would encounter Jesus in a supernatural and undeniable way—through dreams, visions, or divine appointments—and that he would come to fully surrender his heart to the Lord. Pray that this man, so uniquely positioned, would become a vessel for God’s purposes in his nation. Then pray that many others across Turkmenistan would encounter the Lord in similar ways and turn to Him with open hearts.
4. Pray for the local church. Fear and fragmentation have hindered the growth of the body of Christ in Turkmenistan. Pray for unity among believers, courage to share their faith, and a deepened awareness of God’s presence with them. Also pray for strategic ways to train and equip Turkmen believers for missions.
5. Pray for justice and hope. Widespread corruption has left many without opportunities or access to basic resources. Pray for godly transformation in leadership and for hope to rise among the people.

Take Action

As you pray, we invite you to listen to God’s voice about this nation. Please share any impressions with us at turkmenistan@ywam.org. We believe God is speaking and calling many to stand with this nation in prayer and purpose.

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The Invitation, June 12, 2025

Since the beginning of 2025, South Sudan has experienced increasing violence. Many in the nation are afraid their country is sliding back toward civil war. That civil war, from 2013-2018, claimed the lives of more than 400,000 people. For YWAM Juba, South Sudan, the unrest has meant they have not been able to run their Discipleship Training School (DTS), but they hope to begin again with a DTS in July of this year. They continue evangelism, mercy ministry, working with children, women’s ministry, and showing the Jesus Film. Recently they shared the gospel at a camp for displaced persons.

Please take a moment to pray for South Sudan right now, and please also pray with us on June 12, the prayer day for YWAM’s prayer initiative called The Invitation.

1. Pray for unity among the tribes of South Sudan. There are 64 tribes.
2. Pray for good leadership and governance among the South Sudanese politicians.
3. Pray for healing and reconciliation at all levels, from the top leadership to the citizens. Pray for the security situation to improve and that peace will be in the country and people’s hearts.
4. Pray for YWAM’s ministry in South Sudan, for people to come to faith and for practical needs to be met. Pray for their upcoming DTS. Pray also for God to use them to bring reconciliation and unity.

Take Action

You can contact YWAM South Sudan at goywamjuba@gmail.com.

How We Prayed

Myanmar (April, 2025)

Praise God that YWAM teams have been able to help many people suffering from the Myanmar earthquake. Those teams have provided shelters, dug wells, have given trauma counseling, and have fed many people. Please continue to pray for the situation as the rainy season is starting and many still do not have shelter or clean water.

Join The Invitation.

Sign up for prayer emails and find translations in many languages at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please contact us at prayer@ywam.org to let us know how you prayed, to recommend a prayer topic, or to request an advance copy of the prayer guide.

The Invitation, May 8, 2025

This month we lift up the nation of Indonesia in prayer, with its many islands and people groups. As a way to glimpse what God is doing in this nation, we offer you the visions of five Discipleship Training School (DTS) students going on outreach in Indonesia this year.

Please take a moment to read their stories and then pray with us for Indonesia. Please also plan to pray with us on May 8, the prayer day of The Invitation, a YWAM prayer initiative. 

Lola has a heart that sows where God leads. She is from Nias Island, North Sumatra and joined YWAM in 2019. She says her journey since then has been life changing. “I’ve learned so much about who God truly is, and I’ve come to know His heart more deeply. In DTS, I discovered my calling—to be part of God’s mission, carrying His love to unreached places and nations still waiting to hear His name.”

Frans has a vision for Papua and the Word of God. Frans comes from Manado City in North Sulawesi. Through the Oral DTS and Oral Bible Translation training, God has expanded His vision for Papua. “I now carry a deep longing to serve the people of Papua and be part of ending Bible poverty in Indonesia, especially in remote and unreached areas of Papua.”

Nik has a heart for the nations. Nik comes from West Seram Island, Maluku. He says through the DTS he’s come to know God’s loving character. “I now walk in a new identity—as someone who is deeply loved, precious, and honored in His eyes. And because of this transformation, I carry a longing in my heart: I want others to hear this incredible story of God, too.”

Ike longs for her island to be saved. When Ike, from West Seram, Maluku, joined a DTS, many things began to change in her life. “One of the most beautiful things I witnessed was how God began to change my family. It was something I had longed and prayed for.” Now, as Ike steps into her DTS outreach, she says, “My heart is burning for my land, Seram Island. I’ve been praying that more young people from Seram will rise and say, ‘Yes, Lord—I want to serve You too.’ ”

Mia is called to the Naulu. Mia, from Seram Island, Maluku has a people group from her homeland that is always on her heart—the Naulu tribe. They still live according to their  traditional beliefs, and many of them have never heard the Good News about Jesus. Mia has been praying for the Naulu people, and she says God is answering. “In this upcoming outreach, I’ve been given the opportunity to lead a team back to Seram Island—to the very place where my heart beats strongest. My desire is that the Naulu people would come to know the love of Christ.”

Ways that you can Pray

1. Pray for those involved in DTS outreaches in Indonesia, that they would grow in faith, hope, and love. Pray also that they would reap abundant harvests.
2. Pray that current DTS participants become teachers of new ones and that the program expands globally. Pray for more young Indonesian leaders.
3. Pray for Lola, Frans, Nik, Ike and Mia, for the fulfillment of the visions God has given them.
4. Pray for Indonesia. Many of its more than 800 ethnic groups are unreached, living on remote islands. Of its more than 850 languages, only 44 have the entire Bible translated. Pray for quality education in the nation, particularly in rural areas, and for more Christian teachers.

Take Action

To explore YWAM ministries and DTS programs in Indonesia, please go to ywam.org and type “Indonesia” in the search box.

Join The Invitation.

Sign up for prayer emails and find translations in many languages at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please contact us at prayer@ywam.org to let us know how you prayed, to recommend a prayer topic, or to request an advance copy of the prayer guide.

The Invitation, April 10, 2025

Please pray for the victims of the Myanmar earthquake and pray for YWAM’s work in the country. The military coup in Myanmar on February 1, 2021, plunged the nation into widespread civil war, chaos, and lawlessness. While life has to go on, and in some ways almost feels normal, most people, and especially the young, live in fear and great uncertainty about their future. At the same time, God is doing amazing things by drawing many to himself.

Thank you for praying with and for us. Please take a moment to pray right now for Myanmar, and join us on April 10, our prayer day for the YWAM prayer initiative, The Invitation.

Listen to the Letter

1. Pray for peace, justice, and provision. The civil war in Myanmar has displaced millions. Injustice, corruption, and inhuman treatment are rampant. Young people live in fear of being forcefully conscripted by any of the warring sides. In January 2025, the World Food Program estimated that 15 out of 53 million people face starvation in 2025. Pray for an end to the violence, so that peace, freedom, and development can return. 
2. Pray for the eradication of scamming centers. Over 200,000 people are believed to be held in slavery-like conditions in scamming centers in lawless border areas of China and Thailand. They are forced to scam people globally. Pray that the Lord will intervene and eradicate this evil from the land so all the captives will be set free.
3. Pray for an outpouring of God’s Spirit. As the people face many struggles, they are hungry for eternal peace and rest. God is revealing himself through the faithful testimony of his servants and many miracles. Pray for a great outpouring of the Holy Spirit to open the hearts and minds of millions who do not know him yet and for wisdom and readiness for the body of Christ to bring in and disciple the harvest.
4. Pray for the fruitfulness of YWAM ministries. Despite underlying fear and uncertainty, our YWAMers are running DTSes and several preschools. They also distribute food when resources are available, and they  produce and distribute soy milk for poor kids. They are also active in evangelism, running hostels, teaching Trauma Healing seminars, teaching sewing, working with the deaf community, and more. Please pray for our YWAMers, for the healing of trauma, spiritual freshness, and a powerful anointing to continue to shine for Jesus. Pray also  that God’s presence will be strong during our national staff gathering in early May. 
5. Pray for the people affected by the earthquake. On March 28 a massive earthquake struck central Myanmar. More than 1,700 people have been killed. All YWAM workers are safe, and YWAM is sending teams to help the victims. Pray for funds for relief supplies, for protection for the YWAM workers, and for comfort and restoration for the many people suffering the effects of this earthquake. To donate to the relief effort, please give to the Myanmar earthquake relief of Acts of Mercy, which YWAM Myanmar is a part of (https://give.antioch.org/donate/acts-of-mercy-international). Please write to myanmar.ywam@gmail.com if you want to give and live outside North America. 

Join The Invitation.

Sign up for prayer emails and find translations in many languages at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please contact us at prayer@ywam.org to let us know how you prayed, to recommend a prayer topic, or to request an advance copy of the prayer guide.

The Invitation, March 13, 2025

A group of YWAM leaders were praying in 1992 at a meeting in the Middle East. They felt convicted to do more to demonstrate God’s love for Muslim people. In an effort to mobilise Christians to learn about and engage with Muslims, the 30 Days guide was launched. It has been produced every year since, being translated into dozens of languages and distributed in more than 40 nations. 30 Days takes a loving and respectful attitude toward Muslims, and every year we receive letters from Muslims, expressing their gratitude for being prayed for and also for being treated with respect.

Would you pray with us for 30 Days 2025, which began on February 28? The theme is “The Word of God is not bound” and each day tells the story of a Muslim who was impacted in some way by Scripture . Please take a moment to pray right now and please also join us on March 13, our prayer day for the YWAM prayer initiative called The Invitation.

1. Pray for God’s call to take action, that many would get the call to GO as they pray through the guide this year.
2. Pray for spiritual impact, that churches and workers in every place mentioned would feel a lightening of the spiritual atmosphere and see people come to faith.
3. Pray for protection over every believer and situation mentioned.
4. Pray for expansion. For the vision to see the guide in new languages next year, like Arabic and Turkish

Take Action

If you would like to pray for Muslims in 2025, get a PDF or printed booklet at pray30days.org. You’ll find a kids’ edition and guides in several languages. For a global directory of guides in more than 25 languages, go to pray30days.org/directory.

Join The Invitation.

Sign up for prayer emails and find translations in many languages at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please contact us at prayer@ywam.org to let us know how you prayed, to recommend a prayer topic, or to request an advance copy of the prayer guide.