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  1. FEB 9

    DRAWING NEAR: “Have You TASTED and SEEN?” A Devotional Series on INTIMACY with GOD / 🇫🇷 S’Approcher de Dieu : « Avez-vous Goûté et Vu ? » Une Série sur l’INTIMITÉ avec DIEU

    Hey friends! Thanks for joining us in this LIFE ON MISSION with Jesus! Welcome to the 1st part in this Drawing Near series, following the series introduction, linked below. * DRAWING NEAR: An Introduction to A New Devotional Series on INTIMACY with GOD Here’s The Heart Behind This Series Over the next few weeks, we’re exploring what it means to truly draw near to God and grow in intimacy with Him through Christ. This isn’t about doing more religious activities or checking off spiritual disciplines—this is about relationship. Real, deep, life-transforming relationship with the living God. We’re going to be honest about what’s preventing our relational growth with the Lord, expose the sources of spiritual stagnation that keep us stuck in shallow faith, and discover practical, biblical pathways to the abundant life Jesus promised, as He said: “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10). Throughout this seven-part journey, we’ll explore some crucial questions: * Have you truly tasted and seen that God is good? * Are you seeking God’s kingdom first? * Have you counted the cost—and the gain—of following Jesus? * What distractions need to be cut off so you can cling to God? * Are you willing to take time to build a real relationship with Him? * Do you know the voice of your Good Shepherd? * Are you ready to receive Jesus and all that comes with Him? Today, we begin with Part 1: “Have You Tasted and Seen?”— The invitation to know God personally, not just know about Him. Psalm 34:8 declares, “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” I believe this question should pierce through the noise of our busy lives: Have you truly tasted and seen that God is good? Not just heard about it. Not just believed it intellectually. But have you experienced this for yourself? Note, the psalmist doesn’t say “hear about and believe” or “read about and accept.” He says taste and see. These are intimate, personal, experiential words. You can’t taste something secondhand. You can’t see through someone else’s eyes. This is an invitation to know God yourself. Jesus prayed these words to the Father, “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent” (John 17:3). Eternal life isn’t just a destination. It’s a relationship that begins now. It’s knowing God intimately, personally, deeply. But here’s the reality many of us face: We’ve grown accustomed to knowing about God without truly knowing Him. Many of us have settled for secondhand revelations and messages when God is offering a firsthand relationship. We’ve believed the reports about His goodness without pressing in to taste it for ourselves. Why is this? Maybe we’re hearing, but not really willing to listen. Jesus often said, “Whoever has ears, let them hear” (Matthew 13:9). The implication? Many have ears but aren’t truly hearing. We’re surrounded by distracting noise and voices—notifications, news, entertainment, opinions, worries—and God’s gentle whisper gets drowned out. Listening requires attentiveness, responsiveness, and intentionality. Jesus Himself said this in John 10:27, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” Do you know the voice of your Good Shepherd? Can you distinguish His voice from all the others clamoring for your attention? The beautiful truth is this: God is not hiding from you and me. He’s not playing hard to get. He stands at the door and knocks (see Revelation 3:20). He’s ready and willing to meet with us. The question isn’t about His availability—it’s about ours. “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” (James 4:8). This is a promise, not a suggestion. Draw near, and He will draw near. It’s guaranteed. But drawing near requires something of us. * It requires that we turn our eyes toward Jesus Christ and take them off our circumstances (see Hebrews 12:2). * It requires that we let go of distractions to cling to Him (see the verse before, Hebrews 12:1). * It requires that we make space—actual time and full attention—for the One who created us and time itself. Here’s a question to sit with today: Do you come to God for who He is, or just for what He gives? It’s a challenging question, isn’t it? We can easily be so focused on blessings, answers to prayer, provision, and comfort that we miss the Blesser Himself. We can seek the gift over the Giver Himself. Jesus addressed this directly when crowds followed Him after He fed the five thousand: “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves.” (John 6:26). The crowds wanted the bread. Jesus wanted to give them Himself—the Bread of Life. What if intimacy with God begins when we stop treating Him like a divine vending machine and start loving Him simply for who He is? What if we came to Him with empty hands and open hearts, wholeheartedly seeking His face and not just His hand? What if you and I sought God for who He is, not just for what He gives? In Jeremiah 29:13, God speaks to the exiles taken from Jerusalem to Babylon, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” He says, “All your heart.” Not half-hearted. Not distracted. Not divided. All your heart. This is the invitation before you and me today: to taste and see that God is good. To truly know the One who created you, loves you, and longs to commune with you. Not just to know about Him, but to know Him—as intimately as you know your dearest friend, and even more so. The door is unlocked. Jesus is knocking. Will you let Him in? Reflection Questions * When was the last time you experienced God’s goodness personally, not just heard about it? * What voices are currently louder in your life than God’s voice? * If you’re honest, do you come to God more for what He gives or for who He is? Take a moment, as long as you need to prayerfully consider these questions before the Lord. He’s nearer then the breath in your lungs. Let these questions lead you to engage with the Lord Himself. Let’s Pray Good and gracious Lord, Blessed is the one who takes refuge in You. You are always good, loving Father, so ready to draw near to us as we draw near to You. Thank You, God. I want to truly know You. Not just know about You, but experientially know You personally. May we experience the joys of eternal life through Christ, truly knowing You, “the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent” (John 17:3) May we have ears to hear You speak as You guide us into all truth. May we be sheep who listen to Your voice; fully known and fully loved by You, and following You with joyful obedience and faithfulness in little. Help me quiet the noise, turn my eyes toward You, and make space to hear Your voice. I want to taste and see that You are good. Draw me near as I draw near to You. We pray in the name of Jesus our Lord,Amen. Hallelujah! Thank You, Lord, for all You are doing now and all you will do! Friends, I hope and pray that God inspires you through this post. Here is What to Do Next: * Share this series with someone who’s also hungry for more of God. Click the share button below. * Subscribe so you don’t miss any part of this 7-part journey exploring what it means to truly know God, grow with Him through Christ, and remove the barriers that keep us from the abundant life He offers. You can simply add your email below. LIFE ON MISSION with TANNER KLEIN is a reader-supported publishing ministry. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. * Set aside time to read or listen prayerfully and reflect deeply on the Scriptures included in these podcast-posts. * Prepare your heart by asking God right now: “Lord, what do You want to show me? What needs to change? Here I am. Draw me closer to You.” 🙌 Here’s Big Update! 🙌 As we are preparing to welcome our baby girl into the world this week, Lord willing, I may take a brief pause in publishing. As the Lord directed me and through our daily communion, He has helped me to publish 3 podcast-posts every week for the past year, from February 2025 to February 2026. All glory to our intentional and gracious God for that! Intimacy with God is priceless and it really does impact every other part of life, especially our marriage and all our relationships with others. These podcasts are just some of the overflow of my relationship with the Lord our awesome God. This has been such a powerful journey of avodah with God and faithfulness in the little things over the year. Before the start of 2026, the Lord inspired me to diligently work with Him across 40-day work periods devoted to specific priorities God has given me, followed by 7 days of rest from pursuing these core priorities. It looks like the Lord just so happened to plan our baby’s birth during this period of resting as I will enter into a very exciting and new season of life with our family of three! Hallelujah! I just wanted to share that it’s been an honor to share these 156 podcasts and posts with you all over the past year. Thank You, Lord our ever-present God! All things are possible with You! So, friends, our journey into this series Drawing Near to God will continue soon with Part 2: “Seeking First” – The choice that changes everything: making God’s Kingdom and righteousness our priority. Lord willing, I’ll see you there. Until then, thanks for joining us in this LIFE ON MISSION with Jesus! Let’s keep pressing on into 2026 with Immanuel—abiding, faithful, learning, & growing with God and each other. Thank You, Father, in advance! Lead the way, Lord our God! 🇫🇷 S’Approcher de Dieu : « Avez-vous Goûté et Vu ? » Une Série de Méditations sur l’INTIMITÉ avec DIEU L’Invitation à

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  2. FEB 6

    EMBRACING The IMPERFECT ART of BEING A DAD: Days Away from Meeting Our Baby Girl! / 🇫🇷 Embrasser l’Art Imparfait d’Être Papa

    In less than two weeks, my wife and I get to meet our daughter! I get to be a dad! We get to steward the life of an eternal soul, the precious daughter God is beautifully and wonderfully knitting together in my sweet wife’s womb. As I write this, I am full of joy and peace. My heart is overflowing with excitement, and a kind of holy anticipation. We’re about to enter a different kind of season, a season of life that continues for years, Lord willing, for decades—the season of parenting. A season of long-term, unending commitment in love. In that sense, it’s similar to my marriage with Madison Rose, a long-term, unending covenantal commitment in love. We know the Lord has been preparing us for this moment, and I believe with everything in me that God our Deliverer will beautifully deliver this baby and empower us to love her well. We believe she will be radiant and grow into a healthy future woman of God, full of Christ’s light, wisdom, and love. Not because of our parenting prowess, but because God is faithful, He is and will be with us, and He will bring His exceedingly good plans to fruition. This is the first in what I expect will be a series of posts on embracing fatherhood and parenting with some raw and honest reflections from a faith-filled, Christ-centered, God-fearing perspective. I definitely don’t claim to have it all figured out, that much is certain. I’m no expert and my experience is non-existent at the moment, But, I’m learning that embracing the imperfect art of being a dad means admitting that perfection was never the goal. Faithfulness is the goal. That’s what I’m after with Jesus, and that’s what I know God will empower. With that said, that leads us to a very important question that I am considering. What kind of dad will I aim to be? What kind of dad will I become and how can I embrace the steps of faith I need to take now so that over time, I will become this faithful dad? Here’s What I Want to Be as a Dad I want to be abounding in love as God pours His love into my heart through the Holy Spirit, as it says in Romans 5:5. Inspired by Galatians 5:22-23 and John 15:9, I want to abide in Jesus and remain in His love, and so produce every fruit of the Holy Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. I want to be a faith-filled, Christ-centered, God-fearing son, husband, and dad. I want to be devoted and faithful to God in every role He entrusts to me—as His son, as a husband to my wife, and as a dad to this precious little girl. I want to continue as a man of faith, resolve, and action. Inspired by Romans 8:14, I want to be a Spirit-led and Spirit-filled dad, walking in the Spirit as a son of God. I want to embody being a joy-filled dad, with my beliefs, speech, and actions aligned with the Word of God, truly living like the “Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart” as it says in Hebrews 4:12. I want God’s Word to shape me, mold me, and guide me in this life-long journey with Jesus. I want to learn more about what it looks like to be a faithful dad. I want to ask good questions. I want to be more like Jesus, day by day. I believe God can empower all of this and that these desires align with His will and Word. I know that more than having aligned desires, I need the power of God’s Spirit to help me be faithful to God as a son, husband, and dad. What Does It Look Like to Be Faithful to God as a Son, Husband, & Dad? This is the question that has been burning in my heart. As you can imagine, the Bible has a lot to say on this topic. Here are some things that the Lord has been teaching me. 1. Abide in Jesus and remain in His love as a son. All else flows from this, faithfulness included. John 15 is the inspiration here. God wants us to be motivated by love, not by ulterior motives. And, as a beloved son of our gracious Father in heaven, I get to choose to live with my identity rooted in Jesus as a beloved son and not as a slave to sin or debtor to do what my carnal nature craves. Instead, I get to be led by the Holy Spirit and follow Jesus as a son of God. The Spirit inspired Paul to write on this beautifully in Romans 8:12-17. It says, 12 So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. Hallelujah, right! All glory to our awesome God and Father for this beautiful reality. And praise be to God for revealing this reality. It is so real, raw, and true. Now that we know this is true, how could we go back to our old ways when our old sinful selves were crucified to the cross with Christ? Why would I live like an orphan when the one, true living God adopted me as a son, and raised me up in Christ, and calls me a fellow heir with Christ? And thanks be to God for His honesty as our Father. He doesn’t hide the reality that life is hard and that we will suffer in this life. Tribulation and trials are promised for all people and should not surprise us. BUT, THE LORD WILL BE WITH US, uplifting us when we’re weighed down, carrying us when we feel we cannot walk any further, strengthening us to look to Him and exchange our heavy burdens with His light and easy leadership and lordship while He bears the burden for us. What a wonderful, real, honest God. What an honor it is to be a son, to embrace my identity as His son, and to remain in His love as a son, husband, and dad. Abiding in Jesus and remaining in His love is my priority, and that’s not all God has been teaching me. 2. Love sacrificially. Ephesians 5:25 says, “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” This is the benchmark. Christ’s love was self-giving. He laid down His life for His bride. As a husband and soon-to-be dad, I’m called to this same sacrificial love—listening to and obeying the Father, putting their needs before my own, serving them joyfully, acting with faith and resolve, covering them in prayer daily, and actively seeking God’s best for them—trusting God to be the Almighty Provider, Sustainer, and Defender of this family. 3. Model Christ-like character. Psalm 101:2 declares, “I will ponder the way that is blameless…I will walk with integrity of heart within my house.” Our daughter will surely learn more from what we do than what we say. So, if I want her to trust God, I must trust God. If I want her to walk in purity, I must walk in purity. If I want her to be joyful and full of faith, I must abide in the joy of the Lord’s presence and live by faith. Integrity begins at home. My private life and public life must align. I want to be the same man in our Parisian apartment—wherever that will be—as I am on the stage at church, or in the pages of my writing, or in the presence of others. 4. Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 exhorts us to, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I have seen the impact of obeying God’s will by putting this passage into practice, both in my own life and in our marriage. So, I absolutely want to fill our home with rejoicing in the Lord, praying all the time, and giving God thanks no matter what is going on. I want to cover my wife and daughter in prayer day and night. The Lord is the Source of rest, wisdom, provision, protection, and all we need to raise our daughter. How could I not commit to seeking God’s best for our daughter through prayer? Prayer is foundational for faithfulness and communion with God. Without prayer, I am lost. With prayer, I partner with the God of the universe who hears, reveals, and answers. 5. Live out and teach the Word diligently. In Deuteronomy 6:6-7, God says, “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” I believe the Word of God must saturate our home. I want to teach our daughter about the Lord moment by moment—not as a religious obligation, but as a natural overflow of a life lived with God by faith. When we wake up, when we eat together, when we go for walks, when we play, when we lay her down to sleep—I want her to know that God is real, present, and worthy of all our worship, hearts, souls, minds, and lives—of all we are and have to give. 6. Lead with gentleness. Colossians 3:21 instructs, “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.” This verse has been stirring in my spirit because I’ve seen the overwhelmingly positive impact of responding with gentleness in our marriage, rather than reactively impulsively. My leadership as a dad in our home must be full of grace and truth, modeled after Jesus. It needs to be marked by patience, kindness, and encouragement. The last but not least fruit of the Holy Spirit mentioned is self-control, and that is a fruit that blesses relationships. Harsh words, anger, and clamoring for control are not helpful, effective, or beneficial for anyone involved. Instead, with the help of the Helper, my aim is to to build up our daughter in love, point her to Jesus daily, and culti

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  3. FEB 5

    DRAWING NEAR: An Introduction to A New Devotional Series on INTIMACY with GOD / 🇫🇷 S’Approcher de Dieu : Introduction à une Nouvelle Série de Méditations sur l’INTIMITÉ avec DIEU

    Hey friends - Thanks for joining us in this LIFE ON MISSION with Jesus! For all those following our lives on mission, you know we’re expecting our baby girl within the next two weeks! Hallelujah! I shared a lot about where we’re at in our last post, entitled, 38 WEEKS PREGNANT! Preparing for our BABY GIRL with JOY & PEACE Despite Unknowns: The PRESENCE & POWER of God Change Everything. This joyful testimony is linked here. I plan to share more on things related to our soon-to-arrive baby girl in coming posts, but we’ll come back to that glorious and amazing news in our next post. I am now seeking to follow the Lord’s leadership by introducing this series, and I’m so excited for what the Lord our God has in store for us as we go deeper. Let’s look at the life-changing reality presented in James 4:8, “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” There’s a question that has been stirring in my heart, and perhaps it has stirred in yours too: Why doesn’t every person draw near to God? It’s a simple question, but it opens up something profound. If God is as good as Scripture says He is—if He truly offers abundant life, peace that surpasses understanding, fullness of joy, eternal reward, and pleasures forevermore—why don’t more people pursue Him with everything they have? More personally: Why don’t we? If we’re honest, I think that many of us who call ourselves followers of Jesus can settle into a version of faith that feels more like religious routines than a vibrant relationship. We can agree with the right things. We can even do the right things (sometimes). We can show up on Sundays. We may pray before meals. We’re seemingly “good” people. But intimacy with God? That can feel... distant. It can feel elusive. Depending on where you’re at, it may seem unattainable in this season of life. We see it in Scripture—people like David who could say, “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God” (Psalm 42:1). Or Moses, who spoke with God “face to face, as one speaks to a friend” (Exodus 33:11). Or Paul, who counted everything as loss compared to knowing Christ (Philippians 3:8). And we wonder: Is that kind of intimacy even possible for people like us? The answer is a resounding yes. But I believe it requires something of us. And that’s what this series is about. The Heart Behind This Series Over the next few weeks, we’re looking to explore what it means to truly draw near to God and grow in intimacy with Him through Christ. This isn’t a series about doing more religious activities or checking off spiritual disciplines. This is about relationship—real, deep, life-transforming relationship with the living God. We’re going to be honest about what’s preventing or inhibiting our relational growth with the Lord. We’re going to expose the sources of spiritual stagnation that keep us stuck in shallow faith. And with God’s help, we’re going to discover practical, biblical pathways to the abundant life Jesus promised, as He said, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10). Life to the full. Not just existence. Not just survival. Not just “getting by” spiritually. But abundant, overflowing, satisfying life with God. This series is for those who are hungry for more. For those who know deep down that there’s something richer, deeper, and more real than what they’re currently experiencing. For those who are tired of going through the motions and ready to truly know God Himself—not just know about Him. What We’ll Discover Together Throughout this seven-part journey, we’ll explore questions like: Have you truly tasted and seen that God is good? Not just heard about His goodness secondhand, but experienced it personally? (Inspired by Psalm 34:8) Are you seeking God’s kingdom first, or are you trying to squeeze Him into the margins of an already-full life? (Inspired by Matthew 6:33) Have you counted the cost of following Jesus—and maybe even more importantly, have you counted the gain of following Him? (Inspired by Luke 14:28-33) What distractions need to be cut off so you can cling to God? What’s crowding Him out of your life? (Inspired by Hebrews 12:1-2) Are you willing to take the time to build a real relationship with God, or are you expecting intimacy without investment? (Inspired by Jeremiah 29:13) Do you know the voice of your Good Shepherd, or are you following other voices—your own, the world’s, the enemy’s? (Inspired by John 10:27) Are you ready to receive Jesus and all that comes with Him—His Kingdom, eternal life, joy, peace, and the pleasure of knowing Him forever? (Inspired by John 17:3) These aren’t just theoretical questions. They’re heart-checks. They’re meant to make us pause, reflect, and honestly examine where we are in our walk with God. And here’s what I believe: Many of us do desire a closer relationship with God. We’re not content with shallow faith. We genuinely want to know Him more deeply. But we don’t know how to cultivate this closer relationship with God. We’re surrounded by distractions. We’re overwhelmed by busyness. We have competing priorities pulling us in a dozen directions. We’re battling spiritual footholds and strongholds of darkness. We’re swimming against the strong current of sin, the world, and the deceiver. And somewhere in the chaos, intimacy with God gets lost. The Good News Here’s some beautiful truth that we’re going to anchor ourselves in throughout this series: God is not the problem. In love, He is ready and willing to meet with us, far more committed to us than we can possibly fathom. “The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.” (Lamentations 3:25). The Lord is standing at the door and knocking (see Revelation 3:20). He’s drawing near to all who draw near to Him (see James 4:8). He’s calling out, inviting, pursuing. The barrier isn’t on God’s end. It’s on ours. But, here is some powerful news: those barriers can be removed. These obstacles can be overcome. These distractions can be cut off. The busyness can be reordered. The spiritual strongholds can be torn down in the name of Jesus. Not by our own strength, but through Christ who gives us strength (see Philippians 4:13). This series is going to be both reflective and invitational. We’re going to pause and welcome God to examine our hearts. We’re going to invite God to search us and know our hearts and all that is hidden within them (see Psalm 139:23-24). And we’re going to respond to His invitation to come closer by the power of the Spirit of God. There will most likely be moments that feel gently confrontational—in a set apart, Spirit-led way, because sometimes love confronts us. Oftentimes the truth challenges us. In love, the Spirit of Truth convicts so He can transform us. Through this series, I believe that you’ll notice the clear, underlying hope and joy in every one of these posts. Why? Because intimacy with God isn’t a burden to bear; it’s a gift to receive. Drawing near to the Lord isn’t about religious striving; it’s about responding to His grace, motivated by love. And the end result—the prize we’re pressing toward—is knowing the only true God. Really knowing Him. The way you know your closest friend, but infinitely deeper. The way you know someone you’ve spent quality time with, opened your heart to, listened to, followed, and trusted. I believe that knowing God will absolutely and powerfully impact our love for God and the love we share with others in response to receiving from God’s unending wellspring of love. What This Will Require Well, we love transparency, so, I’ll state it plainly now, from the start: This journey of drawing nearer to God will require something of you. It will require honesty: with God, with yourself, about where you really are spiritually. It will require time: not just to read these posts or listen to these podcasts, but to sit with the questions, to pray through the reflections, to actually make space for God. It will require surrender: letting go of control, releasing your grip on your own life, and submitting to Jesus as Lord, not only Savior. It will require sacrifice: cutting off distractions, saying no to seemingly good things so that you can say yes to the best thing, and reordering your priorities around God’s kingdom. It will require perseverance: showing up day after day, even when you don’t feel like it, even when it’s hard, even when progress feels slow. But here’s what you’ll receive in return: Jesus and all that comes with Him. By God’s grace and through faith in Jesus Christ, we are co-heirs with Christ Himself, welcomed into and receiving His everlasting Kingdom, eternal life, joy that isn’t based on circumstances, peace that surpasses comprehension, eternal reward, and pleasures forevermore. And most importantly, we are welcomed into and receive: a real, intimate, satisfying relationship with the one, true, living God. This is not a transactional relationship but one to be cherished, prioritized, and stewarded with intentionality, love, and genuine care. “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13). That’s not a maybe. That’s a promise. Seek the Lord with all your heart, and you will find Him. An Invitation Here’s my invitation to you: Join me on this journey with Jesus. For the next few weeks, commit to showing up. Read or listen to each post prayerfully. Sit with the questions. Be honest with God. Let the Spirit search your heart. Take action on what He reveals. Don’t just consume content. Engage with God through it. Let the Lord change, convict, and inspire you. Here’s what I believe will happen: You’ll discover that abundant life with God isn’t out of reach. Intimacy with God isn’t reserved for spiritual giants or pastors or missionaries. It’s avai

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  4. FEB 2

    38 WEEKS PREGNANT! Preparing for our BABY GIRL with JOY & PEACE Despite Unknowns: The PRESENCE & POWER of God Change Everything

    Hey friends - Thanks for joining us in this LIFE ON MISSION with Jesus! I hope you are enjoying the peace and joy of the Lord today, like we are. I am going to present a wild scenario that you can imagine with us. Don’t freak out. Do not let fear creep in…there’s a truly joyful ending. Ok? Ok, good, now… Imagine this scenario. You or your wife are 37 weeks pregnant, living as missionaries in a foreign country, with a foreign language, far from home, far from family and friends there, and far from the familiarity, norms, and systems you’ve come to know. You’ve been in this foreign country for nearly a year and you have moved four times. You were told it would take around 6 weeks to get a residence permit. You applied for a residence permit over 8 months ago and still haven’t received it. You were told you would get a temporary social security number after 2 or 3 weeks, so you could get access to health insurance coverage shortly after. Likewise, you applied for health insurance and coverage over 8 months ago and still haven’t received it. You pay full price for every check up and appointment with the midwife out of pocket, getting receipts for each expense in hopes that one day, once you have local health insurance, they just might reimburse a portion of these expenses. You were told you could get private health insurance to cover what the public health insurance will not, but you’ve been prevented from getting that because you cannot get private health insurance until you first have public health insurance. Here you are, 37 weeks in, baby nearly ready to pop out, and you learn that the apartment you’re staying in just sold. You now have 8 weeks to leave the building, find a new home, move out, and move in with a month-old baby in hand. Where will you go? You have some funds saved but nowhere near enough income to meet the requirements to buy or rent a new place. You’re foreigners, with foreign funds, needing a place in a highly competitive real estate market, a place where locals with seemingly perfect financial situations and great jobs are getting their offers turned down, left and right. In other words, you need a miracle…and fast. Oh, did I mention, your sweet mother-in-law plans to visit for about a month after your baby is born. You plan to welcome her into your 25m2 or 270 sq. ft. studio. There’s a half wall giving the bed area partial privacy and your loving mother-in-law is planning to sleep on the air mattress you just bought, because you don’t have a room for her to stay in. But you need to move out of that studio and into another place by March 20th, right in the middle of your mother-in-law’s visit. Now, you’re over 38 weeks pregnant, the baby’s birth is as close as ever, and you now have 6.5 weeks to find a new home, move out, and move in—baby-in-hand. Now, pause. Breathe. What do you feel? Stressed? Scared? Completely overwhelmed? Understandable, but I hope not. I am sharing all of this so that we can praise God and share our joy and peace from God with you, not inspire fear or anxiety. I just shared our current situation. Through your imagination, you have stepped into our shoes for a couple minutes. It seems at least a bit chaotic, right? So many unknowns. Seemingly unfortunate timing. Reasons for worry, fear, stress, confusion, and some freaking out. But, God! Here’s the reality...here’s what I didn’t share. Here’s some good news. Thanks to God’s presence and power, Madison Rose and I are filled with JOY and PEACE—joy that comes from God’s presence and peace that surpasses understanding—both of which are independent of our circumstances. The pregnancy has been a grace-filled journey, full of God’s goodness and intentional care and countless answered prayers. Navigating the unknowns has been a challenge in many ways, no doubt. Living on mission, pregnancy, moving from place to place, the foreign government and systems that operate very differently from what we’re accustomed to—all in a foreign language. We’ve felt all kinds of things over this past year. But, these challenges have drawn us closer to God, not deeper into fear. Thanks, God! We have been in this nation for nearly a year and have moved four times, but we learned to love every place God provided. Four months in a 10m2 or 110 sq. ft. studio with a private toilet room down the public hallway. That’s enough to drive any couple at least a little bit crazy. But, we learned to love it. The tiny space was tough at times, but the neighborhood and nearby park were so sweet. The Lord’s nearness and goodness regularly brought us to our knees. As a couple, we grew in love, in grace, and in friendship. We also spent about two months house-sitting at friends’ homes, including a dog sit. Both came with challenges but we got to enjoy abundant space! Praise be to God for space. We prayed for months before we needed to find a new place to live. But, each time we looked, the Lord gently convinced us that He would provide, but He would do so His way. That included convincing us that He would bring the place to us, that He would provide through community in faith, and that we wouldn’t find it through our own searching. Sure enough, the Lord provided a place for us exactly as He said. On a Sunday, while at a prayer and worship gathering, I remember hearing the words, “Next week” as the Lord reminded me that He would be faithful to provide. I remember telling Madison, “Hey, let’s keep our hearts, minds, eyes, and ears open this week, God is up to something good!” Two days later, on Tuesday, a friend and brother-in-Christ messaged me saying he thought he had some good news to share and wanted to call me. That afternoon, we talked, and he told me that he was putting his studio on the market to be sold, and knowing it would take at least two months for the sale to go through, once it was agreed upon, he prayed and sensed God bring Madison Rose and I to mind. He continued to pray and sensed the Lord not only lead him to offer the place to us while it was on the market, but also, that we could stay there rent-free. He told us that when praying about what to charge us, the Lord “forbid” him from charging us rent. Not only that, the studio was located in the center of Paris, in a beautiful neighborhood in the 6th arrondissement. Not only that, his studio was available for us just one day after we needed to be out of our tiny 10m2 studio. Not wanting to walk in presumption like Saul in 1 Samuel 15, Madison Rose and I took this opportunity to the Lord in prayer. And by His sweet grace, God confirmed to us that this was His provision for us, for the near-term. So, newly pregnant Madison Rose and I moved all our things from the tiny studio to our housesit, and then to our friend’s studio in the 6th, in the center of Paris. We thought we’d be in the studio for 2 or 3 months until God provided a more permanent place, but we’ve been here for around seven months, minus the time we spent on mission trips and with family in the US over the Thanksgiving holiday. The greatness and provision of our God is unmatched. Yes, we were told it would take around 6 weeks to get a residence permit, and over 8 months later, we still haven’t received it. Yes, we were told we would get a temporary social security number after 2 or 3 weeks, so we could get access to health insurance coverage shortly after, and over 8 months later, we still haven’t received it. Nevertheless, God has remained our refuge and our strength. He has helped us navigate all the governmental complexity and confusing back-and-forth procedures in French. We love France and regularly cover this nation and government in prayer. We want God’s best for this nation and the government. We have paid full price for every check up and appointment with two midwives out of pocket, getting receipts for each expense in hopes that one day, once we will have local health insurance, they just might reimburse a portion of these expenses. We were told we could get private health insurance to cover what the public health insurance will not, but we have been prevented from getting it because we cannot get private health insurance until we first have public health insurance. True. And that’s ok, because God has provided us enough money to pay for these expenses. We’re not in debt. We’re not living with a scarcity mindset. We don’t fear lack, because our God is a good Father. He knows how to care for His kids and He does. God is our Provider. Our Father is the Giver of every good and every perfect gift (see James 1:17). That remains true whether we have a nice income or not. Our Father remains faithful. We’ve seen His faithfulness proven again and again. Why would we fear? It is impossible for God to be faithless for He cannot deny Himself (see 2 Timothy 2:11–13). The Lord is faithful to provide for us to be faithful to Him. Period. He is the Source and Sustainer of all our lives, whether we embrace that fact or not. His character and nature are steadfast and unchanging. How good is that news, considering our ever-changing world and cultures. There we were, 37 weeks in, our baby girl nearly ready to pop out, and we learned that the apartment we’ve come to love, the apartment we’ve been staying in, just sold. We had 8 weeks to leave the building, find a new home, move out, and move in with a month-old baby in hand. Here we are now, over 38 weeks in, our baby girl is even closer to popping out, and we have ~6.5 weeks to leave the building, find a new home, move out, and move in with a month-old baby in hand. Where will we go? How will this happen? What should we do? We had those questions, and we submitted our thoughts and requests to God our Savior. Can you guess what we felt when we heard that the studio sold? Unexplainable JOY and PEACE—joy that comes from God’s presence and peace that surpasses understanding

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  5. JAN 30

    11. GRENADA 🇬🇩 Praying for the 11 “ZOAR” NATIONS, Seeking GOD’S BEST for the 11 Smallest Nations in the World / 🇫🇷 PRIONS pour les 11 nations « ZOAR », en recherchant le MEILLEUR de DIEU

    LIFE ON MISSION with TANNER KLEIN is a reader-supported publishing ministry. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Hey friends - Thanks for joining us in this LIFE ON MISSION with Jesus! Today, we will turn our hearts to the Lord our God on behalf of the last but not least of the Zoar nations featured in this series, Grenada 🇬🇩, a small, vibrant Caribbean nation, full of potential, cherished by the Lord and in need of His Kingdom coming and His will to be done across the land as it is in heaven. What an awesome opportunity we have: We get to intercede together, to stand in the gap on behalf of these tiny and often forgotten nations and peoples, trusting that God hears and responds to these prayers we’re praying in faith and in unity. What a faithful God. Welcome to the grande finale, Part 12 in our 12-part prayer journey for the Zoar nations—the 11 smallest nations on Earth by land area. If you’re looking for the context for this unique series, we shared the heart behind it in our Introduction post. It’s linked here. So far, we have featured and interceded for the ten smallest nations in the world, 1. VATICAN CITY🇻🇦, 2. MONACO 🇲🇨, 3. NAURU 🇳🇷, 4. TUVALU 🇹🇻, 5. SAN MARINO 🇸🇲, 6. LIECHTENSTEIN 🇱🇮, 7. THE MARSHALL ISLANDS 🇲🇭, 8. SAINT KITTS & NEVIS 🇰🇳, 9. MALDIVES 🇲🇻, and 10. MALTA 🇲🇹. All these podcast-posts are linked here. Check them out and join us in some faith-filled prayer and intercession as we seek God’s best for these nations and peoples. Now, before we get to pray for the nation and people of Grenada 🇬🇩, with hearts fueled by God’s love, it’s helpful to know who it is that we’re praying for. So, per usual, we are going to learn just a bit about this nation and seek to see Grenada more from the Lord’s perspective. We will start with an introduction and some context on this nation that will help us to pray in faith and in unity! Where it is & who makes up this little Caribbean island nation * The Location: Eastern Caribbean, part of the Lesser Antilles * The Size: At ~344 km² or 133 sq mi, it’s a whole country you could comfortably tour in a weekend, made up of one main island & small surrounding islands * It’s about the size of Detroit and smaller than most European metropolitan areas * The Population: ~113,000 eternal souls * The People groups: * Predominantly Afro-Caribbean, alongside * Small minorities of European, Indian, and other descent * The Languages: English (the official), while Grenadian Creole English widely spoken Just a few things that set Grenada apart * It’s known as the “Spice Isle” for its production of nutmeg, mace, and cinnamon. * Beautiful beaches, rainforests, and volcanic landscapes make it a natural paradise. * It has a rich cultural heritage, including music, dance, and festivals rooted in its history and community. * There’s a strong sense of national identity and pride, despite challenges with poverty and natural disasters. Grenada shines with natural beauty and cultural richness, although spiritual life and vibrancy are needed to bring renewal and blessing to its people, not only now, but for generations to come. A Spiritual Overview (Informed by the Joshua Project) * The majority of the population identifies as Christian, primarily Protestant (typically Pentecostal, Anglican, Methodist) * The Evangelical presence: Moderate, with room for deep discipleship and growth * Some key spiritual challenges: * Nominal faith in parts of society * Economic pressures and youth unemployment affecting spiritual priorities * Need for strong families, godly leadership, and vibrant Church witness I believe that the Lord is preparing Grenada for spiritual depth, fruitfulness, renewal, and Kingdom impact. How we can pray for Grenada 🇬🇩 With Christ-centered, Kingdom-oriented intercession 1. Pray for spiritual awakening and revived hearts 2. Pray for strong families and children to grow in Christ. 3. Pray for the government and leaders to lead with wisdom, integrity, and compassion. 4. Pray for transformation, from social challenges like crime and poverty to societal strengths like community care and good stewardship 5. Pray for the Church to be a light and Spirit-filled force for good, locally and regionally 6. Pray for multiplication in the work and impact of God’s Kingdom across and beyond these islands. Now, I believe we are ready to intercede together in unity and in faith. Join Us in Praying for Grenada 🇬🇩 — For Awakening, Renewal, and Kingdom Impact Father, God, Lord of heaven and earth, King of kings and Lord of lords,Source of renewal, transformation, and grace,Giver of Life and new beginnings, We come before Your throne of grace with gratitude, humility, and faith, with confidence, believing Your Word and so trusting You are the Source of mercy and help in our times of need. Gracious God, we stand in the gap and uplift the nation and people of Grenada to You. Father, thank You for forming, sustaining, and loving the Spice Isle and its inhabitants. You are the God who revives hearts, restores families, renews communities, and raises up peoples for Your glory. In full faith, we declare that Your will is perfect and Your purposes for Grenada are good and way better than we can even imagine,filled with hope, abundant life, righteousness, and lasting impact in and through Jesus Christ. Lord of the harvest, awaken sleepers, raise up true disciples of Jesus, and revive Your Church. Lord, we ask not merely for belief in God, but for true disciples of Jesus—men and women who abide in Christ, remain in Your love, and seek You first in daily life, keenly aware of Your nearness and engaging with You through the Word and prayer, through their work and even in their rest. Father, we pray in unity, turn hearts fully toward Jesus. May faith move beyond appearance, habit, or traditions into surrendered, joyful obedience to Christ’s leadership and lordship. Raise up faithful ambassadors of Christ and Your Kingdom: bold, joyful, Spirit-filled witnesses of Jesus across every sphere of Grenadian society—in homes, workplaces, schools, government, and beyond. May Grenada’s churches be houses of prayer, praise, gratitude, fellowship, and discipleship—places of healing and renewal for those who know their need for You,not clubs for the self-sufficient, but sanctuaries for the humble. Raise up men and women full of grace and truth, like Jesus, equipping others for lifelong discipleship and making a lasting impact throughout this beautiful nation. Loving Father, strengthen families and nurture children in Christ. We pray for strong, united marriages—marked by grace-filled communication, humility, and self-giving love. May children be raised in faith, love, and the truth of the Gospel. Inspire families read Your Word together, pray together, and worship together. Surround young people with faithful examples of real, living faith—adults and friends who love You first and love others humbly and sincerely, in their word and their actions. Lord our Helper, raise up joyful, Christlike, God-fearing men and women who are ready to invest in the next generation—discipling young hearts toward Jesus. Lord, You are our Refuge and our Defender.Protect families from poverty, neglect, and breakdown. In the name of Jesus, we pray: May the schemes of darkness against families be cut off. Victorious Savior, we acknowledge that You are for families, and that the defeated enemy is against families. So, mighty King, may it be evident that families of faith belong to You and walk in the Spirit, as beloved sons and daughters, set free from hidden sins and darkness, as Your Word says, if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Hallelujah! Let Your light shine in homes, Lord. May moms and dads be uncompromised in faith, resisting the defeated enemy in the name of Jesus, knowing he will flee. May parents and kids alike be fearless in Christ, as You didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but the Holy Spirit, Your Spirit who gives us power, and love, and self-control. May young people know that You give their lives so much purpose and meaning. May these young ones walk humbly before You, God, and boldly in faith among others. Teach and empower them to live secure in their identity in Christ. Good Shepherd, guide and empower servant-leaders with wisdom, integrity, and compassion. Lord, we lift up political, business, cultural, and community leaders to You. Shape and soften their hearts to seek wisdom and to walk in integrity, humility, and fear of the Lord—hating evil, bribes, and pride. Grant them the grace to lead with wisdom, integrity, humility, and fear of the Lord. May they govern justly, care for the vulnerable, honor those who should be honored, correct what is twisted, and seek Your guidance in every decision. Raise up leaders who pray: who understand they have been placed in their roles for such a time as this, and who seek the welfare of the nation, trusting that in its welfare, they too will flourish. Bless them to be a blessing, Lord. Let leaders be shaped by Your love, not driven by self-interest, pride, or power. Just and Righteous Judge, exalt the humble, and humble the proud, for Your glory and the good of the people. Lord our Redeemer, bring transformation to communities and culture. Father, we pray against substance abuse, crime, and cycles of poverty and fear of lack. God of shalom, bring healing, restoration, and hope to communities affected by these hardships and others. Raise up servant-leaders and faithful neighbors who step up in courage and faith, seeking Your wisdom and taking action for the good of their communities. Lord our God, You are the One who does extraordinary things through ordinary people. By the power of Your Spirit, may ordinary people do extraord

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  6. JAN 28

    10. MALTA 🇲🇹 Praying for the 11 “ZOAR” NATIONS, Seeking GOD’S BEST for the 11 Smallest Nations in the World / 🇫🇷 PRIONS pour les 11 nations « ZOAR », en recherchant le MEILLEUR de DIEU

    LIFE ON MISSION with TANNER KLEIN is a reader-supported publishing ministry. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Hey friends - Thanks for joining us in this LIFE ON MISSION with Jesus! Today, we will turn our hearts to the Lord our God on behalf of Malta 🇲🇹, a Mediterranean nation that’s rich in Christian heritage, small in size, and in need of God’s Spirit renewing and awakening souls to the resurrection life we have in Christ. I think it’s so special that we get to do this. We get to intercede together, to stand in the gap on behalf of these tiny and often forgotten nations and peoples, trusting that God hears these prayers we’re praying in faith and in unity. I think that is beautiful. Welcome to Part 11 in our 12-part prayer journey for the Zoar nations—the 11 smallest nations on Earth by land area. If you’re looking for the context for this unique series, we shared the heart behind it in our Introduction post. It’s linked here. So far, we have featured and interceded for the nine smallest nations in the world, 1. VATICAN CITY🇻🇦, 2. MONACO 🇲🇨, 3. NAURU 🇳🇷, 4. TUVALU 🇹🇻, 5. SAN MARINO 🇸🇲, 6. LIECHTENSTEIN 🇱🇮, 7. THE MARSHALL ISLANDS 🇲🇭, 8. SAINT KITTS & NEVIS 🇰🇳, and 9. MALDIVES 🇲🇻. These podcast-posts are linked here. Check them out and join us in some faith-filled prayer and intercession as we seek God’s best for these nations and peoples. In the coming post, we plan to intercede for the last but not the least Zoar nation, 11. Grenada 🇬🇩. Now, before we get to pray for the nation and people of Malta 🇲🇹, with hearts motivated by God’s love, it’s helpful to know who it is that we’re praying for. So, per usual, we are going to learn just a bit about this nation and seek to see Malta more from the Lord’s perspective. We will start with an introduction and some context on this nation that will help us to pray in faith and in unity! Where it is & who makes up this Mediterranean island nation * The Location: Southern Europe, in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of Italy * The Size: At ~316 km² or 122 sq mi, it’s a full European country that’s smaller than major cities like London and Rome * It’s about twice the size of Washington, D.C. * You can cross the country in under an hour by car * The Population: ~515,000 eternal souls * The People groups: * Predominantly Maltese (A people of Semitic/Italian heritage) alongside * Small communities of expats from Europe and North Africa * The Languages: Maltese and English (the official languages), Italian widely understood Just a few things that set Malta apart * Malta has over 7,000 years of recorded history, including temples older than the pyramids. * It’s known for beautiful Mediterranean landscapes, fortresses, and vibrant culture. * Christianity has been present since AD 60, when the Apostle Paul was shipwrecked on the islands. * The nation is proud of its Catholic heritage, with churches visible in every town and village. Malta is full of Christian history, but deep faith is not always lived daily. As we know, cultural religion can overshadow a personal, Spirit-led relationship with Jesus. A Spiritual Overview (Informed by the Joshua Project) * The majority of the population identifies as Christian, overwhelmingly as Roman Catholic * The Evangelical presence: Very small; most churches focus on tradition rather than discipleship * Some key spiritual challenges: * Faith often nominal or cultural * Young people drifting from the church * Real need for Spirit-led renewal and mission vision Malta’s historic faith is notable, but it needs new life, awakening, and obedience to Jesus to impact the next generation and the world. Some Ways We Can Pray for Malta With Christ-centered, Renewal-catalyzing, Spirit-filled intercession 1. Pray for hearts fully alive in Christ 2. Pray for the Church to rise in boldness and unity 3. Pray for families and youth 4. Pray for leaders with godly wisdom 5. Pray for lives on mission, motivated by God’s love and responding to His Great Commission. 6. Pray for spiritual refreshment Now, we are better prepared to intercede in faith and in unity for this small and historic nation in need of renewal through Jesus. Let’s Pray for Malta 🇲🇹 — For Awakening, Renewal, and Radiant Witness of Christ Heavenly Father,Lord of the nations and Shepherd of souls,Gracious and mighty God, We come before You with gratitude, reverence, and faith,uplifting to You the beautiful island nation of Malta. We intercede for Malta knowing this nation’s people are already known by You, loved by You, and held firmly in Your sovereign hands. You know the number of hairs on every head. Your thoughts for these souls outnumber the grains of sand on the seashores. Steadfast Creator, Your love is wide and long and deep and high, far greater than we can possibly fathom. You are the God who brings life where there is dryness,beauty where there were ashes, and living faith where religious activities have left souls wanting something real, something more. You are the loving One who designed us for relationship with You. Wonderful Counselor, by faith, we declare with confidence that Your purposes for Malta are good and great, intentional and redemptive, overflowing with renewal, fruitfulness, and joy in Jesus Christ. Living God, awaken hearts to be fully alive in Christ. Father, we pray that Malta would move beyond inherited or cultural religion, into a personal, transforming relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Awaken hearts—young and old—to trust in Jesus as Savior and Lord. May Jesus be central in every relationship, pursuit, and life. Be exalted on the throne of our hearts, King of kings. Lord our Redeemer, pour Your love into hearts by the Holy Spirit,that love would overflow toward others in visible and self-giving ways. Let hearts be filled with self-giving love for You and for their neighbors. May Your love truly motivate action-in-faith, mercy, generosity, and cultural renewal. May Your sons and daughters in Malta live Spirit-filled lives that reflect the beauty, humility, and power of Jesus Christ. Triune Creator, strengthen the Church in boldness and unity. Lord our God, we pray for pastors, servant-leaders, churches, and every son and daughter of the King across Malta. Teach Your people to abide in Jesus, to remain in Your love, and to produce much lasting fruit. Awaken the Church to know You deeply and joyfully make You known. Lord of the harvest, raise up Christlike disciples who are rooted in truth, who proclaim the Gospel with love and clarity,and who work together across denominational and man-made lines. May the Body of Christ in Malta shine brightly as a radiant light to the Mediterranean, to Europe, and to the nations beyond. Merciful Father in heaven, bless families and ignite faith in the next generation. Father, we pray that homes across Malta would be places of engagement with God, full of prayer, Bible reading, unity, peace, and Christlike examples. Raise up parents who are rooted in Christ, read the Word together, pray throughout the day, communicate with love and clarity, and abound in grace, receiving from You and overflowing toward each other. May the genuine, humble, faithful example of parents inspire Christlike children. God our Protector, guard children and teenagers from drifting away. Give them real hunger for Your Word and joy-filled delight in knowing You, ever-present Lord. We pray that cultural distractions, materialism, and spiritual apathy would lose their grip on adults and children alike. God our consuming fire, Raise up young people with zeal for the Lord of hosts: Young people passionate about the name and fame of Jesus, Rooted in their identity as beloved sons and daughters of God, Full of hope, vision, and courage to live set apart lives with Christ. May they set an example for all believers in speech, conduct, love, purity, and faith as Your Word says. Perfect Leader and Lord of all, guide leaders with godly wisdom and humility. Lord, we lift up political, cultural, community, business, and family leaders.May they know You truly, love You sincerely, and love their neighbors as themselves. Grant them wisdom from above, genuine trust in Your lordship and leadership, and soft hearts, that they would serve others with integrity, justice, and grace. Strengthen Malta’s identity through Christ-centered leadership,so the people are blessed and the culture is redeemed and renewed to shine the light of Christ in ways that only Malta can. All-pursuing Savior, raise up ordinary souls living their lives on mission, motivated by Your love and responding to Your Great Commission. Father, may the Gospel flow freely across Malta and from Malta to the nations beyond. Raise up Spirit-filled disciples, faithful Gospel workers, ambassadors of Christ and Your Kingdom. Equip sons and daughters who are willing to go, to send, and to intercede for the lost. Lord God, thank You for Your beautiful design to share the Good News of Your Kingdom through ordinary, imperfect people like Your disciples, like us. Thank You for equipping those You call, not just calling the supposedly equipped. And thank You for the history of faith that exists in Malta. Awaken this nation to its own Christian heritage and to the ongoing work of Christ here and now. Ignite hearts full of faith and love to participate in Your Kingdom expansion work, bearing fruit across the land and far beyond these island shores. Spirit of the living God, pour out spiritual refreshment and bring renewal. Father, wake us up from our sleep. Wake up self-proclaimed Christians to the fact that You abide in us through Your Holy Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Awaken hearts, homes, and gatherings of believers. Renew worship, prayer

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  7. JAN 26

    9. MALDIVES 🇲🇻 Praying for the 11 “ZOAR” NATIONS, Seeking GOD’S BEST for the 11 Smallest Nations in the World / 🇫🇷 PRIONS pour les 11 nations « ZOAR », en recherchant le MEILLEUR de DIEU

    LIFE ON MISSION with TANNER KLEIN is a reader-supported publishing ministry. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Hey friends - Thanks for joining us in this LIFE ON MISSION with Jesus! Today, we will turn our hearts to the Lord our God on behalf of the Maldives 🇲🇻, a gorgeous island chain that’s almost entirely unreached by the Good News of Jesus and deeply in need of God’s grace and resurrection life through Christ. Welcome to Part 10 in our 12-part prayer journey for the Zoar nations—the 11 smallest nations on Earth by land area. If you’re looking for the context for this unique series, we shared the heart behind it in our Introduction post. It’s linked here. So far, we have featured and interceded for the eight smallest nations in the world, 1. VATICAN CITY🇻🇦, 2. MONACO 🇲🇨, 3. NAURU 🇳🇷, 4. TUVALU 🇹🇻, 5. SAN MARINO 🇸🇲, 6. LIECHTENSTEIN 🇱🇮, 7. THE MARSHALL ISLANDS 🇲🇭, and 8. SAINT KITTS & NEVIS 🇰🇳. These podcast-posts are linked here. Check them out and join us in some faith-filled prayer and intercession as we seek God’s best for these nations and peoples. In the coming posts, we plan to intercede for 10. Malta 🇲🇹 and 11. Grenada 🇬🇩. Now, before we get to pray for the nation and people of the Maldives 🇲🇻, with hearts motivated by God’s love, it’s helpful to know who it is that we’re praying for. So, we are going to learn just a bit about this nation and seek to see Maldives more from the Lord’s perspective. We’ll start with an introduction and some context on this nation that will help us to take action in unity as we pray in faith together! Where it is & who makes up this South Asian nation * The Location: In the midst of the Indian Ocean, southwest of India and Sri Lanka * The Size: At ~298 km² or 116 sq mi (scattered across ~1,200 coral islands; ~200 of which are inhabited), it’s about the size of Las Vegas and smaller than the city of MunichThe Population: ~550,000 eternal souls * The People groups: * Predominantly Dhivehi (Maldivian), alongside * Small expat communities of South Asian and Western decent * The Languages: Dhivehi (the official language), English widely used Just a few things that set the Maldives apart * The islands are known for their turquoise waters, coral reefs, and white sandy beaches, which make it a popular choice for vacations. * It is the lowest-lying nation in the world, making it extremely vulnerable to rising waters. * It’s culturally distinct, and centuries-old Islamic traditions shape daily life. * The nation has the highest divorce rate in the world, sadly. * It’s a small, seemingly calm country, but it remains one of the most restricted nations to faith in Jesus, where any Christian faith is largely underground and out of sight. Though the photos of these islands look idyllic, God truly sees the hearts crying for truth, hope, and freedom. A Spiritual Overview (Informed by the Joshua Project and Voice of the Martyrs) * The Official religion: Islam (Sunni, 100% of population mandated to be Muslim by law) * Gospel access: Extremely limited and public practice of Christianity is illegal * The Evangelical/Christian presence: Almost entirely hidden or among expats * Some of the key spiritual needs: * Spiritual breakthrough where the Gospel is restricted * Wisdom and courage for believers and seekers * A movement of God that touches hearts and families despite legal and cultural barriers According to Voice of the Martyrs (VOM), the Maldives is “one of the most restricted nations in the world, with fewer than 30 known indigenous believers. Any Maldivian who follows Christ faces imprisonment or expulsion from the country. The Maldivian government seeks to eliminate or greatly minimize outside influences that could affect its citizens’ cultural identity, which includes complete commitment to Islam.” “The government is the main persecutor, and Maldivian society is aligned with the country’s commitment to ensuring that every Maldivian remains a Muslim. In addition to government persecution, seekers and converts receive tremendous pressure from their families and communities.” “Translation of the Bible into Dhivehi, the main language of the Maldives, is ongoing, but the work has been difficult and slow because of the small number of Christian converts who are able and willing to help with translation.” As you can see, the Maldives is really strategically important to cover in prayer. As a reminder, our faith-filled intercession carries eternal weight as our eternal God is in the work of redeeming eternal souls. Some Ways We Can Pray for the Maldives With Faith-filled, bold, & Christ-centered intercession 1. Pray for hearts open to Jesus 2. Pray for spiritual breakthrough 3. Pray for believers and the underground Church 4. Pray for leaders and decision-makers 5. Pray for families and the next generation 6. Pray for souls living on mission, partnering with Christ Now, it’s time to turn our hearts to the Lord of lords on behalf of the Maldives—this small island nation, full of stunning beauty, yet profoundly unreached by the Good News of Jesus and deeply in need of God’s grace and resurrection life through Christ. Let’s Pray for the Maldives — For Christ’s Light to Shine Where It Seems Hidden Lord God Almighty, Creator of every island, every heart, every soul.Worthy One who sits enthroned in heaven.Ruler of the nations, King of heaven and earth,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, Mighty God, Wonderful Counselor.It’s a joy and an awesome privilege to come before Your throne of grace with confidence. Thank You for making a way into Your holy presence through Jesus Christ. Thank You for the gift of Your Holy Spirit, uniting us to You, Lord. We come before You with faith, and hopeful expectancy on behalf of the Maldives, this nation that so clearly needs to taste and see that You are good. May this nation know that Your steadfast love endures forever. May this nation known for its breathtaking beauty come to give praise to You, the Creator, for making all things beautiful in time. May the people of the Maldives truly know and believe that You see fully, know completely, and pursue us relentlessly in love. May this nation know there is salvation in one name alone, in the mighty and beautiful name of Jesus. You are not limited by borders, laws, fear, or darkness. You are the God who seeks and saves,and we declare with confidence that Your purposes for the Maldives are redemptive and good, overflowing with grace and truth, with freedom and resurrection life in Jesus Christ. Shaper of hearts, prepare, soften, and open hearts to encounter Jesus. Father, we ask that Maldivians would encounter Jesus Christ, in dreams and visions, in prayers and conversations, in Scripture and online. Stir spiritual hunger and holy curiosity, even though governmental restrictions seek to silence the spread of Gospel truth. Strengthen seekers and followers of Jesus—encourage them, protect them, and build them up in love. Raise them up in the faith to become faithful, deeply rooted, and resilient disciples of Jesus, discipled by Your Spirit and shaped Your Word, equipped to lovingly make other disciples in truth, wisdom, humility, and courage in the face of fear. Way Maker, bring spiritual breakthrough. Lord our God, move supernaturally across this nation. We pray against spiritual blindness and deception,and declare with full faith that no fear, no law, no barrier can stop the work of the Spirit of God. May every wall erected against the Gospel crumble under the weighty power of Jesus’ name. Make a way for Your Word to go forth freely—including the full translation of the Bible into Dhivehi, so that hearts may hear truth in their own language and believe in the Good News of Jesus Christ. We declare that what seems impossible to man is absolutely possible with You, God. Lord our Strength and our Shield, strengthen believers and the underground Church. Father, we lift up the small number of indigenous, local believers:those who risk imprisonment, exile, and serious loss because they follow Christ. We trust You to protect them, encourage them, and fill them with boldness, wisdom, and peace. Grant them the grace to navigate following You amid serious restrictions and hostility, wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Strengthen those imprisoned for their faith to remain steadfast in Christ, knowing wholeheartedly that they are never alone. God we ask the same for the family members of those who are imprisoned for their faith in Christ. Strengthen to remain steadfast in Jesus, knowing wholeheartedly that they are never alone. Provide for them as only You can. Gracious Father, bless hidden discipleship networks and secret gatherings. May the Gospel advance creatively and faithfully, and bless the underground Church to grow, deeply rooted in love, in truth, and abiding in the Vine, in Jesus, and producing so much good fruit. Loving Leader and Lord of all, move powerfully among and through leaders and decision-makers. Lord, You hold every heart and life in Your hands. As Your Word commands, we pray for leaders and authorities in this nation. In Your grace, soften hearts, bring wisdom, justice, and mercy. May leaders meet Christ, humble themselves, repent, and turn from their ways to follow You, Good Shepherd. Ransom souls from darkness, sin, and spiritual death. Raise up faithful servant-leaders, submitted to Your lordship, God, and seeking Your best for the Maldives. Inspire souls with influence to steward their influence and power to make the Maldives more accommodating and safe for followers of Jesus. In places where Your name cannot be spoken openly, bring transformation, change, and true freedom to worship You freely, Worthy One. Let truth prevail, and may Your grace quietly

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    8. SAINT KITTS & NEVIS 🇰🇳 Praying for the 11 “ZOAR” NATIONS, Seeking GOD’S BEST for the 11 Smallest Nations in the World / 🇫🇷 PRIONS pour les 11 nations «ZOAR», en recherchant le MEILLEUR de DIEU

    LIFE ON MISSION with TANNER KLEIN is a reader-supported publishing ministry. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Hey friends - Thanks for joining us in this LIFE ON MISSION with Jesus! Today, we will turn our hearts to the Lord our God on behalf of Saint Kitts & Nevis 🇰🇳—a small, hospitable, and beautiful island nation that I believe is as ready as ever to receive the renewal and wholeness that come through Jesus Christ. Welcome to Part 9 in our 12-part prayer journey for the Zoar nations—the 11 smallest nations on Earth by land area. If you’re looking for the context for this unique series, we shared the heart behind it in our Introduction post. It’s linked here. So far, we have featured and interceded for the seven smallest nations in the world, 1. VATICAN CITY🇻🇦, 2. MONACO 🇲🇨, 3. NAURU 🇳🇷, 4. TUVALU 🇹🇻 and 5. SAN MARINO 🇸🇲, 6. LIECHTENSTEIN 🇱🇮, and 7. THE MARSHALL ISLANDS 🇲🇭. These podcast-posts are linked here. Check them out and join us in some faith-filled prayer and intercession as we seek God’s best for these nations and peoples. In the coming posts, we plan to intercede for 9. Maldives 🇲🇻 10. Malta 🇲🇹 & 11. Grenada 🇬🇩. Now, before we get to pray for the nation and people of Saint Kitts & Nevis 🇰🇳, with hearts motivated by God’s love, it’s helpful to know who it is that we’re praying for. So, we are going to learn just a bit about this nation and seek to see Saint Kitts & Nevis more from the Lord’s perspective. We’ll start with an introduction and some context on this nation that will help us to pray in faith and in unity! Where it is & who makes up the smallest Caribbean island nation * The Location: The eastern Caribbean Sea, part of the Lesser Antilles * The Size: At ~261 km² or 101 sq mi (with Saint Kitts making up about ~2/3 of the land area and Nevis making up ~1/3), it’s the 8th smallest nation in the world * It’s about the size of Washington, D.C. + the surrounding suburbs or about 2.5x the size of Paris * You can drive around Saint Kitts island in under 2 hours * The Population: ~53,000 eternal souls * The People groups: * Predominantly Afro-Caribbean peoples, alongside * Small minorities of European, Indian, and Middle Eastern descent * The Languages: English (the official), with local Creole widely spoken Just a few things that set Saint Kitts & Nevis apart * It’s the smallest sovereign nation in the Western Hemisphere. * It’s known for its lush volcanic and tropical landscapes, rainforests, and pristine beaches. * Its history is deeply shaped by colonialism, slavery, violence, and sugar plantations. * It’s known for its strong community ties, music, friendly people, and hospitality. Saint Kitts & Nevis shines with natural beauty—but beneath the surface are wounds God longs to heal. A Spiritual Overview (Informed by the Joshua Project) * The majority of people identify as Christian, with a strong Protestant influence * Churches are widespread and visible * Some key spiritual challenges: * Nominal Christianity and divided discipleship * Struggles with violence, substance abuse, and family breakdown * Faith sometimes disconnected from daily life and social transformation There is Christian language and presence—but a deep need for renewal, unity, and real fruitfulness that comes from abiding in Christ. Some Ways We Can Pray for Saint Kitts & Nevis With Hopeful and Spirit-led intercession 1. Pray for restorative healing from past pain and identity secured in Christ 2. Pray for authentic discipleship and multiplication 3. Pray for families and communities 4. Pray for youth and the next generation 5. Pray for leaders with integrity and vision from the Lord 6. Pray for Kingdom impact across and beyond the islands Now, we get turn to our gracious God on behalf of Saint Kitts & Nevis—a Zoar island nation rich in beauty and history, deeply loved by God and ripe for renewal. Let’s Pray for Saint Kitts & Nevis — For Restoration, Renewed Identity in Christ, and Fruitfulness from Abiding Father God,Lord of history, Redeemer of hearts, and Healer of nations. We come before You with gratitude and faith,lifting up the island nation of Saint Kitts & Nevis. Thank You for these two beautiful islands, for knowing every heart and soul and for sending Your Son Jesus to redeem every one. You are the God who redeems what was broken,who heals what was wounded,who restores what seemed lost,who delivers us from darkness into Your Kingdom of Light.Unchanging God, we declare with confidence that Your purposes for this nation are good, filled with hope, freedom, healing, and abundant life in Jesus Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Lord our Healer, bring restorative healing and secure souls in their identity in Christ. Prince of Peace, we ask for Your shalom, for complete healing and wholeness to fill hearts and spread across Saint Kitts & Nevis. May Your salvation be like a salve, healing any lingering pain from the legacy of injustice and exploitation of people on these islands and the wounds passed down through the generations.May every place of bitterness and unforgiveness be replaced with the forgiveness of Christ and peace.May every place of grief be replaced with resurrection hope and life. By faith, we pray that identity will no longer be rooted in past pain,but anchored in Jesus Christ and in the unshakable truth that all who repent and trust in Him for salvation are sons and daughters of God—chosen, redeemed, and restored through Jesus. O Lord, draw more and more longing hearts to find their hope and identity in You. Our hearts are restless until they find their rest in You, Lord Jesus. Lord of the harvest, raise up authentic disciples and multiplying faith. Father, may faith move beyond church attendance and expand into daily, joyful obedience and deep, relational closeness with You. Raise up true disciples of Jesus—men and women who love You with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength;who love others deeply and sacrificially;who walk in holiness and humility; andwho abide in Christ and overflow with the fruit of the Spirit. Equip and send out faith-filled, Christ-centered, God-fearing sons and daughters who are willing to invest in the eternally significant and beautiful Gospel work of disciple-making and formation in Christ. May families, workplaces, schools, and communities be filled with people who reflect Jesus clearly and courageously . May faith-filled disciples make faithful disciples, and may the work of the Gospel spread, multiply, and impact the entire nation and beyond. Lord our Bridegroom, strengthen families and restore communities. Loving God, Source of love, we pray for strong marriages and restored families, rooted in Christ and overflowing with Your love. Empower fathers and mothers to walk in their God-given callings and roles with grace, truth, and steadfast faith. Strengthen grandparents, elders, parents, and siblings alike to sharpen one another in faith, invest in young people, and remain deeply rooted in Your Word and led by Your Spirit. We pray against cycles of violence, addiction, abandonment, and despair. In the name of Jesus, we pray that these fear-motivated actions would be displaced by Your perfect love that casts out fear. May communities be marked by peace, mutual care, self-giving love, accountability, and wise stewardship. Living God, awaken, protect, and equip the next generation. Father, we uplift the youth of Saint Kitts & Nevis to You. Thank You for Your love for them. May the young ones of Saint Kitts & Nevis encounter Jesus personally and transformationally. We thank You for Your Word in Romans 11:29 declaring that “the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” May these young people find purpose and hope beyond quick money or escape. May they develop and use the gifts You have given them according to Your calling for their lives.Lord, awaken their hearts to Your invitation to consecrate their lives to You—ready and willing to serve You wherever You lead, Good Shepherd—across every sphere of society. In the name of Jesus, we pray for Your divine protection from gangs, drugs, and despair. Raise up a generation of Christlike servant-leaders, walking not in fear, but in the Spirit as sons and daughters, as Your Word says: walking in power, love, and self-control. Heavenly Father, anoint leaders with integrity and vision. Lord, we pray for government, church, community, and family leaders.Grant them wisdom, courage, humility, and love-fueled compassion. May leadership in this nation be marked by justice and righteousness, serving the people rather than seeking personal gain, working for the long-term good of the people and nation rather than chasing short-term gratification. May these leaders model their lives after Jesus Christ,the King who came to serve and give His life as a ransom for many.Guide them to make God-honoring decisionsthat lead to flourishing for generations to come. Empower them to surrender and respond joyfully to Your leadership and lordship, King Jesus. God in glory, enable Your sons and daughters to make a lasting Kingdom impact across and beyond these islands. Father, may Your sons and daughters across Saint Kitts & Nevis know they are sent, not forgotten—that they are designed and set apart to play a significant and unique role in Your beautiful plan of redemption. Raise up missionaries, intercessors, and servants across these islands to carry the Gospel throughout their communities, to the Caribbean, and beyond. Equip teachers, accountants, parents, employees, artists, government workers, business people, and others across the marketplace to live on mission right where they are: loving God and loving others, filled with the Spirit, full of grace and truth like Jesus, and representing Christ well in

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