As we step into 2017, we face a world of seemingly infinite heartaches. Yet, even though it is a new year, as Soloman said, "There is nothing new under the sun."

Since Eden's garden there has been trouble and need… And since eternity past there has been a good and gracious God who yearns to hear people humbly and submissively cry out to him about those troubles and needs.

Please use this January prayer guide to inform your prayers of praise and petition on behalf of our Worldlink partners this month.

Jack Nelson
Worldlink President

As a follower of Jesus I try to make sense of the meaning of “privilege” in prayer.

Usually, I lack appreciation for my opportunities to pray for people. I don’t often act on my belief that prayer is intimacy with God and God’s response is an invincible power. This month’s Prayerlink gives me a new opportunity to experience the privilege of prayer.

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ... pray that I may proclaim it clearly as I should.