Prayed for the Hawkins in Porto, Portugal today

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I don't know about you, but I need visuals when I pray for missionaries. So I googled today's Daily Pray Now prayer requests for Tim & Julie Hawkins, the city of Povoa de Varzim. 

I discovered many images: pictures of the coast in summer, luminescent nightscapes, a map, etc.  Then I envisioned a new church plant in the city. Wow! God is going to build His Church (Matthew 16:18). 

Moreover, I checked out a couple of videos. The first video is a tourist clip of the coast. No comments. But again it helps me to picture God's people on the beach sharing Christ, conducting fellowship gatherings, or meeting for a prayer walk for their city. 

The second video is a tour of the city of PVZ. I like the sites pictured because I can envision God's people living fully-devoted lives in that city.  Ironically, the video soundtrack is Bobby Darin's popular song, "Beyond the Sea." Portugal is beyond the sea from me. But I praise God that my prayers can make a difference beyond the sea. Keep praying for our missionaries!