“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8

Dear Lord, as I travel abroad in foreign countries, let me be a good representative of my country and, most importantly, a good witness for Christ. On the long plane ride, when I might be tired and become grumpy, let me still be kind and courteous to the flight attendants and those sitting near me on the plane. Don’t let me become impatient or demanding, and please give me patience when things aren’t going my way.

When I’m in other countries, whose ways are different from what I’m used to, let me enjoy their culture and be understanding of language differences. Don’t let me shy away from greeting someone with my normal “God bless you” or “Have a blessed day.” Let me show that I’m a Christian with no need to say that I am. Let my actions and words show love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, and thankfulness. 

Give me tolerance when lines are long or I don’t understand foreign road signs, language, or cultural traditions. Keep a smile on my face even when I’m weary and may become impatient. As I pray before my meals, remind me to ask others around me if they, too, would like to pray with me. No matter where I go, especially abroad, I am Your representative, and I pray that others would see You clearly in me. You are the Father of all races, creeds, and nationalities. Let me not become judgmental or critical of things I don’t understand in other countries, but be respectful of our differences that shouldn’t divide us. You are universal wherever I go. Praise God! Amen.

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