Prayer Focus

Prayer Focus: August 17th - August 30th 2026

Week 34 - Europe & Central Asia

August 17th to August 23rd

Monday (17th) - Germany

Sadly, our bookshop in Germany closed at the beginning of the year, although the website still remains active. Pray for Valentin Schweigler as he works to complete all legal requirements relating to the closure before autumn this year.

Tuesday (18th) - Central Asia 1

Give thanks with us that here, CLC has a tenant paying good rent, bringing the operation close to break even. The tenant occupies the front of the shop while CLC operates from the back, which is considered safer.

Wednesday (19th) - Central Asia 1

The couple who have been working with us for many years have moved to another country, leaving us without staff. We are thankful for their dedication over a long period, so please pray for them as they relocate.

Thursday (20th) - Central Asia 1

As the couple working with us are moving (see yesterday’s point), we need to quickly find an affordable manager or possibly close. CLC owns the property, which would then need to be sold. Please pray about this situation.

Friday (21th) - Central Asia 1

For many years, CLC has continued despite low sales, due partly to the distribution of free literature by another organisation. The Bible Society also operates in this country. Please pray for wisdom going forward, given the previous days’ prayer points.

The Weekend (22nd - 23rd) - France

Please pray for our booksellers’ conference taking place this weekend. It is always a time for sharing experiences and offering encouragement, so please pray that we may listen to the Lord regarding His work and the projects to be undertaken.

Week 35 - The Caribbean

August 24th to August 30th

Monday (24th) - Barbados

Please pray for the members of our board as they need to quickly move forward with selling part or all of the CLC property to address debts and enable further purchases of stock if the ministry is to continue.

Tuesday (25th) - Dominica

Sadly, our Dominica shop closed earlier this year for economic reasons. We are thankful to Tajya Winston, who is courageously "continuing the work as a mobile tent ministry. Please pray for Tajya’s good health, strength, and spiritual encouragement.

Wednesday (26th) - Trinidad & Tobago

We praise God for His faithfulness and His goodness to us. We had reached a very low point financially, but then a publisher generously donated over thirty cartons of Bibles and other books for our ministry. God is always on time!

Thursday (27th) - Trinidad & Tobago

In addition to the generous gift of stock we received from one publisher (see yesterday’s point), we have also learnt that another stock donation is coming from a different source. Pray that through these gifts we may increase our income.

Friday (28th) - Antigua

Pray for Arah Martin and her team. Most Antiguans are Christian by background, but “complacency prevails in the face of serious spiritual and moral challenges” (Operation World). Pray for CLC to make a difference and impact the population.

The Weekend (29th - 30th) - Regional Director

Pray for our Regional Director, Jim Pitman, as he works closely with our teams on the Caribbean islands. Pray for good mutual understanding and strong relationships with the local boards as well. Thank God for Jim’s fruitful USA connections.

Prayer Focus: August 3rd - August 16th 2026

Week 32 - Europe

August 3rd to August 9th

Monday (3rd) - Eastern Europe 1

Eugen, the husband of Aksana, the CLC National Director, suffered a stroke earlier this year at 43 years old. We thank God that he received timely medical care and is presently recovering, with God’s help. Pray for Eugen and his family.

Tuesday (4th) - Hungary

Please pray for wisdom as we investigate the possibility of a merger with another Christian bookshop. Hervé Lessous, the new CLC International Director, is helping to guide us in this important matter.

Wednesday (5th) - Hungary

Please pray for our plans to produce new booklets for children with material written by our National Director, Annamária, and illustrated by her daughter, Anna. Pray that we can produce excellent gospel materials for different age groups.

Thursday (6th) - France

Please join us in thanksgiving for the new bookshop in Valence, which opened last month. Pray that it will be a blessing for many years to come.

Friday (7th) - Cyprus

Please pray for Eva and Sotos as they hold a book table in mid-August at a Christian family camp. Pray for their travel safety, meaningful conversations, new contacts, good sales, and that they will be a source of blessing and encouragement.

The Weekend (8th - 9th) - Italy

Please pray for our booksellers, who will need to carry out stocktaking during the summer. Pray that they may have clarity of mind and accuracy. Please also pray that each of them may have a refreshing holiday.

Week 33 - Italy

August 10th to August 16th

Monday (10th) - Property for Sale

At the time of writing, we are looking for new premises for the Naples bookshop. Also, when we have the necessary documentation, we will be able to sell the current bookshop premises, which are located in a dangerous area.

Tuesday (11th) - Relocation

Following yesterday’s point, please pray we can move to a nearby town that is easier to reach by car and by public transport. Pray that we may find premises that suit our needs and are large enough to host events.

Wednesday (12th) - International Leaders

Please pray for the International Director, the Regional Directors, and the Digital Director (who is also the director for CLC Italy) as they meet today via Zoom. Pray for good fellowship and for wisdom and unity in decision-making.

Thursday (13th) - Social Media

We are currently working with an agency that is helping us develop a social media strategy to reach many more believers and nonbelievers across Italy. May God continue to use CLC to touch the lives of the Italian people.

Friday (14th) - Finances

Please pray for our financial situation in general. Summer is often a difficult time because of lower sales. Please pray that, despite the holiday season, many people will still choose to read and explore biblical topics more deeply.

The Weekend (15th - 16th) - Meetings

Please pray as we prepare for the meetings that will take place in the bookshops with authors or Christian professionals next month, that attendance may be high and that people may be edified.

Prayer Focus: July 27th - August 2nd 2026

Week 31 - West Africa

July 27th to August 2nd

Monday (27th) - Benin

Pray for Emmanuel and Alex in the bookshop in Cotonou. Pray for ways to reach new customers to make the bookshop more viable. Pray for Adelaide, who recently left to reduce overheads, that God will continue to provide for her.

Tuesday (28th) - Burkina Faso

Praise the Lord with us for the help we receive from Dorcas, the daughter of our beloved former colleague Prosper Weda, through the promotion of our Bibles and books on TikTok. This has had a positive impact on our sales.

Wednesday (29th) - Burkina Faso

Please continue to pray for the safety and protection of Burkina Faso. During the rainy season*, terrorists often resume their activities because the lush vegetation provides them with hiding places. (* May to October but mostly July to September).

Thursday (30th) - Ivory Coast

Praise God for a fruitful collaboration with CLC Burkina Faso, enabling us to purchase books, such as the highly valued annual devotional, “The Good Seed”. Thanks to Luc in Ouagadougou, our 2027 edition order will be available in September 2026.

Friday (31st) - Ivory Coast

July and August are the months when we place our orders for the holiday season. Let us pray for wisdom and guidance in choosing uplifting and transformative books and beautiful children’s items for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays.

The Weekend (August 1st - 2nd) - Ivory Coast

Our sales have declined since the recent election crises, so please pray that our social media advertising will attract potential customers. Pray for innovative ideas to overcome the general decline in business activity and the high cost of living.

Prayer Focus: July 20th - July 26th 2026

Week 30 - Romania

July 20th to July 26th

Monday (20th) - Forever Grateful

CLC Romania has experienced many struggles during its 35 years of existence but has also experienced God’s help and providence throughout. Please praise Him with us and pray with us for His help in overcoming our many current challenges.

Tuesday (21st) - Economy

Currently, it is hard to see the way forward. One reason is the general economic situation in our country, which adds to the general crisis going on in the world that affects us as well. Pray for our national economy.

Wednesday (22nd) - Struggles

Pray for small businesses here (such as the CLC bookshops) as we struggle to pay the assigned percentage of taxes and to fulfil other government and legal requirements. Pray as we battle to survive and keep our two bookshops open.

Thursday (23rd) - Stability

Pray for the political and economic stability of our country as we face rising inflation, which increases the general cost of living for individuals and also the costs for our ministry, especially as our book selling is not very profitable.

Friday (24th) - Sales

Pray that we may know how to continue and increase our income, especially through sales. We have invested much into publishing (especially for children); this helped us greatly until others began to do the same but on a bigger scale.

The Weekend (25th - 26th) - Website

Pray for wisdom to find ways to improve our website to give us more orders and better sales. Also, please pray we can find better ways to improve the sales from our own publishing stock (see yesterday’s point).

Prayer Focus: July 13th - July 19th 2026

Week 29 - Asia & Africa

July 13th to July 19th

Monday (13th) - Myanmar

Praise God that much progress has been made toward making the Burmese Bible Project a reality. Since September 2024, funds from many sources have helped produce 20,000 Bibles for Myanmar, where civil war continues to affect daily life.

Tuesday (14th) - Myanmar

Although more funds are needed due to high shipping costs, we are believing for a print run for Bibles in Burmese in August/September (see yesterday’s prayer point). Please pray that these Bibles will be available in Myanmar by December 2026.

Wednesday (15th) - South Korea

Please pray for creative ideas and opportunities to promote CLC Korea’s children’s books during the upcoming VBS (Vacation Bible School) programmes in August so that many churches and families may use them as meaningful gifts and resources for children.

Thursday (16th) - South Korea

Please pray for wisdom and strength for our staff as we continue publishing and distributing Christian books that faithfully share God’s truth in Korea and beyond. Pray for smooth progress in translation, editing, design, and printing work for upcoming theological, Christian living, and children’s books.

Friday (17th) - Mozambique

Please pray for this year’s annual Fiel Conference from July 17th–19th in Maputo. Each year, CLC holds a significant book table at this event and helps with publicity and registration for the conference. Pray that this partnership may continue.

The Weekend (18th - 19th) - Africa Speaks

Please pray for the Africa Speaks trustees, including CLC’s Liz Patten, as they arrive in Ivory Coast this weekend for meetings next week. Africa Speaks is a trust founded to encourage a flourishing Christian publishing ministry on the African continent.

Prayer Focus: July 6th - July 12th 2026

Week 28 - Various

July 6th to July 12th

Monday (6th) - International Director

Pray for Hervé Lessous, who took up the post of International Director on July 1st. Pray for him to settle into the role quickly and to be able to determine the priorities, given the many demands on his time.

Tuesday (7th) - Day of Prayer

Today, CLC has a special day of prayer that involves all our shops and departments. As part of this, the International Office has organised a Zoom fellowship meeting which will be attended by around 120 participants. These special days are held three times annually.

Wednesday (8th) - Cyprus

Please pray as we hold a book table today at a Christian children’s camp in the mountains. For most attendees, it is the only opportunity they have to obtain Christian literature. Pray for strength and for safety as we travel.

Thursday (9th) - Philippines

We are expecting deliveries of imported books and Bibles this month. Please pray for the safe arrival of all of these and for an efficient customs procedure without extra costs. Please pray for the various book stalls that will be set up throughout the summer that people may take this opportunity to spend time reading and recharging their spiritual batteries.

Friday (10th) - France

Please pray for the various book stalls that will be set up throughout the summer that people may take this opportunity to spend time reading and recharging their spiritual batteries.

The Weekend (11th - 12th) - Mozambique

Pray for Sangara Mohalana and Milca, his bride-to-be, as they prepare for their wedding on July 25th. Sangara works in our bookshop in Nampula, in northern Mozambique, and is a graduate of the seminary in which the bookshop is located. May God bless this happy couple!

Prayer Focus: June 15th - July 5th 2026

Week 25 - Central Asia & United Kingdom

June 15th to June 21st

Monday (15th) - CA1

Please pray for our importation of Bibles, books and other products, a process which is greatly affected by current world events. Also, pray for the impact on our sales caused by a large supply of Christian literature that is freely distributed here by another organisation.

Tuesday (16th) - CA2

Praise God for all the Bibles being purchased through our store, site, wholesale and e-commerce platforms. Many of these people we never meet personally. Please pray that the Holy Spirit would give insight to those who read, and faith to receive Jesus as their Lord.

Wednesday (17th) - United Kingdom

Please pray for our events team as they serve at events around the country. Our warehouse staff are involved in the preparation and return of all the materials, and the events team work long hours. Please pray for good contacts and wisdom in advising customers.

Thursday (18th) - United Kingdom

Please pray for our Eastbourne bookshop that opened in November 2025. It is part of our Eastbourne offices and situated in an excellent location by the marina. Pray that many people will find the bookshop and be blessed!

Friday (19th) - United Kingdom

Please pray for our warehouse team as they carry out the valuable work of receiving all our material - mainly from the UK and the USA - and ensuring that the hundreds of orders that go out each day are sent to the correct recipients.

The Weekend (30th - 31st) - United Kingdom

Please pray for the project called “ReBible”. Our ambition is to see as many as one million Bibles sold for just £1.00 each. Publishers have collaborated with us to make this possible. Check it out at www.rebible.co.uk.

Week 26 - United States, Canada & The Caribbean

June 22nd to June 28th

Monday (22nd) - Barbados

Please pray that we will be able to sell a section of our land for a good price as we need to generate funds to be able to improve the ministry. Pray, too, for a revival in reading across the Caribbean, especially of God’s Word.

Tuesday (23rd) - Trinidad & Tobago

lease pray for the sale of the Port of Spain building and relocation to a more centralised area. Because there is no parking for vehicles, we depend on foot traffic at present, especially as the area is currently the hub for government offices.

Wednesday (24th) - Antigua & Barbuda

We thank God that we can continue to faithfully witness, despite a difficult economic climate. Rising costs of living and financial pressures have affected individuals, churches and CLC, but the Lord continues to open doors of ministry for us.

Thursday (25th) - Canada

Please pray as we continue building new partnerships and strengthening our relationships with churches and other faith-based organisations. Our goal is to find creative ways to advance our mission and have a meaningful impact within communities and in the lives of individuals.

Friday (26th) - United States

Pray for the unity and effectiveness of our bookstore team as they serve together under new management, each one learning and taking on increased responsibilities. Pray that the ministry of the CLC Bookcenter would grow in spiritual vitality and impact.

The Weekend (27th - 28th) - United States

We give thanks to God for the impact of our YouVersion devotional plans. Pray that each new reader will encounter Christ personally and grow in faith as God’s Word spreads digitally, and that many lives will be transformed worldwide.

Week 27 - Worldwide

June 29th to July 5th

Monday (29th) - Kenya

We praise God that last year we could start a project to build a permanent home for CLC Kenya. Please pray for ongoing financial provision and manpower so that we may provide a legacy building for future generations of ministry in Kenya.

Tuesday (30th) - Kenya

We have many opportunities but limited manpower. Pray for strength for each person to handle their assigned tasks. We thank God for the encouragement of a partnership with YouVersion East Africa and South Africa, praying His blessing on this connection.

Wednesday (July 1st) - Health

Pray for the health, protection and encouragement of all CLC staff, missionaries and their families, especially those facing illness, transition or heavy responsibilities.

Thursday (2nd) - Next Generation

Pray for CLC leaders, board, and retiring workers across the world. Ask the Lord to raise up the right people to continue the work of the ministry.

Friday (3rd) - Innovation

Pray that God will help CLC adapt wisely through new technologies and fresh strategies, so that Christian resources remain accessible, relevant and impactful in every nation.

The Weekend (4th - 5th) - Switzerland

Over the past few years, we have had trouble accessing our Google Ads account to run online campaigns. After much hard work, the problem has been resolved, so please pray that we may effectively use this opportunity to further the expansion of God’s Kingdom.

Prayer Focus: May 25th - June 14th 2026

Week 22 - Asia

May 25th to June 7th

Monday (25th) - Philippines

We continue to see a significant opportunity for importing Bibles. Please pray for wisdom as we plan the proper timing for their production, shipment and arrival. Ask the Lord to guide every logistical decision so that the Bibles may arrive safely and be distributed effectively.

Tuesday (26th) - Indonesia

n Surabaya, the distribution of booklets to teens and children has continued and has been a great blessing. For example, at Christmas, we delivered children’s booklets to orphanages and participated in their celebrations. We praise the Lord for these opportunities.

Wednesday (27th) - India

Please pray for our new General Secretary, José K, who has now fully taken the leadership baton from Justin Chellappan. Pray for Justin in the early months of retirement. Pray for God’s provision for the funds needed to complete our new multi-purpose building in Chennai.

Thursday (28th) - Myanmar

Pray for the solidarity and healing of our nation as many people are torn apart by political differences, internal conflict and outside influences. Ask the Lord to bring peace, reconciliation and wisdom to leaders and citizens alike. Pray that His peace will prevail.

Friday (29th) - Myanmar

Please pray for the physical, emotional and spiritual health of our staff. Ask for strength, protection and endurance as they serve faithfully under challenging circumstances. Pray that the Lord will renew their hearts, guard them from discouragement and fill them with joy, unity and perseverance.

The Weekend (30th - 31st) - Thailand

By now, we trust that ownership of our building at Silom will have been transferred to the CLC Foundation. Please pray that this transition will strengthen the long-term ministry of CLC Thailand.

Week 23 - Pakistan

June 1st to June 7th

Monday (1st) - Health

Please pray for Shan Bhai, a member of our staff, whose father suffered a paralysis attack (stroke). As a result, part of his body was affected and his speech significantly impacted. Pray for comfort, strength and healing, and that God will be glorified through his life and testimony.

Tuesday (2nd) - National Director

We praise and thank God for His mercy in healing our National Director, Sohail Javed as a testimony of His grace. Please continue to pray that the Lord will strengthen him, preserve his health and use him mightily for His purposes in CLC and elsewhere.

Wednesday (3rd) - Thanksgiving

We thank God for blessing staff member Shan Sabir and his wife with a son. Also, we thank Him for good sales at the start of 2026, which we believe were the result of faithful prayers and God’s grace. Please continue to pray for us.

Thursday (4th) - Turmoil

In 2025, the war between Israel and Palestine caused wider regional effects that impacted us as local markets and manufacturing were disrupted. We request prayer for stability, the restoration of production and wisdom in planning so that ministry activities may continue effectively despite external challenges.

Friday (5th) - Strenght

Please pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in Pakistan, including those who have been imprisoned. Pray that God will strengthen and protect them, uphold their rights, comfort their families and open doors for justice, truth and their release according to His perfect will.

The Weekend (6th - 7th) - Pakistan

Lord, we humbly ask You to hear all our prayers for Pakistan. Graciously help those in need, strengthen the faithful and glorify Your name through every answered prayer.

Week 24 - Europe

June 8th to June 14th

Monday (8th) - Bulgaria

We have a great need for new systems software, so please pray for us to be able to find the best one for our specific needs, and that we will be able to transfer all information on our current database without any problems.

Tuesday (9th) - Bulgaria

We are once more in need of a new full-time worker, so please pray that God will send us a dedicated person who will have the required skills and experience for the CLC ministry.

Wednesday (10th) - Italy

Please pray for the development of our Distribution Centre as we consider some collaboration proposals we have received from various publishers. Pray, too, for the Pulvirenti family, who have transferred to the new location with their three children (ages 18, 15 and 8 years).

Thursday (11th) - Romania

We praise God for the support we received to replace our very old computers, which were no longer compatible with the newer programmes we need to use. We now pray for His provision for repairs to our building, hopefully in the current year.

Friday (12th) - Poland

Please thank God with us for our new improved website, which enables us to reach more people in our country. Also, please pray that God prepares a new team member to join us as Eva will be retiring within the next two years.

The Weekend (13th - 14th) - Portugal

Praise God for the English-language launch of the “Anonymous” series by Portuguese author Clarisse Barros in the USA and Canada last year. The first book was Anonymous Men of the Old Testament.

Prayer Focus: August 17th - August 30th 2026

Prayer Focus: August 3rd - August 16th 2026

Prayer Focus: July 27th - August 2nd 2026

Prayer Focus: July 20th - July 26th 2026

Prayer Focus: July 13th - July 19th 2026

Prayer Focus: July 6th - July 12th 2026

Prayer Focus: August 17th - August 30th 2026

Week 34 - Europe & Central Asia

August 17th to August 23rd

Week 35 - The Caribbean

August 24th to August 30th

Prayer Focus: August 3rd - August 16th 2026

Week 32 - Europe

August 3rd to August 9th

Week 33 - Italy

August 10th to August 16th

Prayer Focus: July 27th - August 2nd 2026

Week 31 - West Africa

July 27th to August 2nd

Prayer Focus: July 20th - July 26th 2026

Week 30 - Romania

July 20th to July 26th

Prayer Focus: July 13th - July 19th 2026

Week 29 - Asia & Africa

July 13th to July 19th

Prayer Focus: July 6th - July 12th 2026

Week 28 - Various

July 6th to July 12th

Prayer Focus: June 15th - July 5th 2026

Week 25 - Central Asia & United Kingdom

June 15th to June 21st

Week 26 - United States, Canada & The Caribbean

June 22nd to June 28th

Week 27 - Worldwide

June 29th to July 5th

Prayer Focus: May 25th - June 14th 2026

Week 22 - Asia

May 25th to June 7th

Week 23 - Pakistan

June 1st to June 7th

Week 24 - Europe

June 8th to June 14th

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