36 When he saw the crowds, he felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. 38 Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:36- 38 (CSB) also see Luke 10:2
19 Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.
Ephesians 6:19 CSB