Prayer Calendar

Prayer and the Word release potential in Mexico

By Lula Vieyra, National Coordinator for Mexico

Women are fundamental pillars in the construction of Mexican society. Many have worked hard to secure advances in women’s rights and opportunities, yet women here still face challenges and barriers that limit their full development.

Education is a fundamental tool for the personal and professional development of women. Although there has been significant progress in female school enrollment, school dropout rates are a challenge, especially in rural and indigenous communities. We pray that God would give vision, strength and perseverance to equip and train each woman with the purpose of putting her talents into practice to serve and reach more women in their communities.

We have seen the power of God in women’s health. Through TWR Women of Hope, we desire to speak hope to women and remind them that God is interested in every aspect of their lives – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual – regardless of their geographic location or socioeconomic status. Because the Lord cares for and values every part of us, he desires that we partner with him in being good stewards of our bodies.

Gender violence remains a serious problem in Mexico. According to government statistical data, a large proportion of women will have experienced some type of violence during their lifetime. We praise God that he is the one who dignifies, protects and brings freedom to women. And through the Holy Spirit, God’s Word and the body of Christ, women’s broken lives damaged by trauma and sinful behaviors can find healing and restoration.

The work that women do as homemakers, providing family care and taking care of the many necessary domestic tasks each day, is critically important to the well-being of society. Sadly, these activities are rarely recognized as legitimate work. Moreover, in the workplace, women face additional challenges regarding pay and advancement opportunities. We pray for cultural and mindset changes in all of these areas.

With the launching of TWR Women of Hope in Mexico, we seek to help women establish a growing and vibrant relationship with God as we bring prayer and the teaching of God’s Word to them. May these bring freedom in women’s lives and help enact cultural change so they can live up to the full potential that God originally planned for them.