Weekly Prayer (5/20)
Editor’s Words
Prayer Request
Please pray for the people who are involved in organizing and making this Global 40 Day Prayer And Fast movement possible. Particularly, please pray for the spiritual leaders, their co-workers, and their family members, the behind-the-scene editorial team and their spiritual coverings, and family members. Please ask God to:
- protect everyone involved in the global prayer and fast and their families. May God watch their coming and going and keep them healthy with prosperous spirits, souls, and bodies.
- bless the editorial team to be able to receive from God and translate it into words speedily and accurately.
Questions and Answers from Global 24/7 Prayer Wall Watch
Dear intercessor,
We are here to answer some questions asked by the intercessors recently.
- Question : Can the 247 prayer wall management group adjust the time of the claim form during daylight saving time? Answer : Unfortunately, due to technical data restrictions, it is impossible to adjust the time for you. We recommend that you adjust your own ” Personal Time Claims “.
- Question: What to do if one exceed the time period claimed? Answer: We recommend that you make the following adjustments:
- If time permits,you can continue to pray and complete the prayers.
- If you do not have enough time on that day, you can continue to pray the next day, or claim another day in the week to complete this week’s prayers.
- If you can only commit to the time period you claim in one week, please choose the important prayers to pray.
- Question: Do I have to follow the prayer points? Answer: We provided the prayers for the purpose of helping the beginners or people find it helpful, if you don’t need it, it is not necessarily for you to following the prayer points but please try to complete every prayer subject. We have provided a brief explanation before each subject to help you pray with the leading of the holy spirit.
- Question: Is the prayers effective by follow the written prayers? Answer: We believe the prayers of the righteous avail much. Because we are justified by faith, God considers us righteousness. When we believe in what we are saying, it has power. So even if you are just reading the prayers, you can still release power. Some intercessors shared that when they invite two or three intercessors to pray together during the same time, the fire of prayer was even stronger. You can give it a try!
PS, please remember to sign in and out online!
Cleansing And Covering Prayer
Cleansing Prayers
Dear Heavenly Father, I ________ (put your name in it) come to the throne of grace, through the blood of Jesus Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit, to receive Your abundant grace and mercy. Lord Jesus, ________ confess You are the Lord of my life. I ask the resurrected power of the Holy Spirit to fill and saturate every part of my being. I surrender all my spirit, soul and body completely to You. Now I ask You to reveal to me, remind me of any sin that I have committed known or unknown, so that I can confess and repent of them accordingly. (Recommendation: quiet yourself, so you can allow the Holy Spirit to reveal to you)
Cleanse me from all the defilement of the world, sanctify me and my family line of any unrighteousness with the blood of Jesus. Now by my own will, I choose to forgive everyone that has offended me or hurt me, I release them into the freedom of my forgiveness. I also release them from the debts they might owe me. I now cast all my burden to You . Your yoke is easy, Your burden is light. I now put on the armor of God that You have given me, gird myself with the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, the shield of faith, the sword of the Spirit, my feet fitted with the gospel of peace, so that I can pray and intercede in the Holy Spirit by Your mighty power, and after done all to stand firm.
Firewall Covering Prayer
Abba Father, I thank you for watching and blessing us coming in and going out, from now and forevermore.
Abba Father, help us to hide under the shadow of the Almighty, and cover us with Your wings. I now plead the blood of Jesus Christ of Nazareth on myself, my entire family _________
(speak names of your family, and name the people, things, items, that needs covering, such as : your work, ministries, and everyone that you minister to, your property, finances, friends, pets, vehicles, pastors and small group leaders / members and president )
Abba Father, send the host of angels and chariots of fire, to surround and protect us, I ask that You place the power of the Cross of Jesus Christ, in between everyone and the power of darkness that we might be facing today, to block all ungodly influences and keep us from all spiritual attacks, loss of property and any evil strategy of the enemies. We declare no weapon formed against us shall prosper. Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen!
Daily Prayer Declaration
Declaration over Children, Adolescents, and Young People Around the World
We declare in the name of Jesus,
- God, save the souls of children, adolescents, and young people around the world. Let them experience the power of God in a personal way and walk in the destiny of God.
- God, releases the children, adolescents, and young people in the world from the control of video games, drugs, pornography, and homosexuality.
- God, protects children, adolescents, and young people around the world from the danger of school bullying or sexual assault and harassment, not to fall into the trap of abduction and human trafficking, and displacement from wars.
- God, prepare the workers who has wisdom and the power of God to go into the school to serve them.
- Campuses all around the world is open to the teaching of biblical truth, and closed to the teaching of homosexual education.
- The fire of the Holy Spirit will rend the heaven and come down. Signs and wonders and miracles will happen in every campus. Establish Your throne on all campuses, to abolish the strongholds of homosexuality. Revive the campus to become a holy kingdom of God.
Save the Souls of the Members of Free Mason and Illuminati
- In the name of Jesus, the sovereignty of the Lord of Host will replace the control and manipulation from Freemason and Illuminati in politics, economy, and other areas.
- In the name of Jesus, the Lord of Host will send Michael the Archangel and the angelic host to destroy the dark power from Freemason and Illuminati in politics, economy, and other areas.
- In the name of Jesus, all members that belong to Freemason and Illuminati will return to You and be saved.
Save the Souls of Islamic Extremists
We know the danger that Islamic extremists bring to the world with their terror attacks and their prayers that often become the curses toward Israel and the rest of the world. Especially during Ramadan, the destructive power of Islamic extremists can increase enormously (for example, the deadly suicide bomb attacks in the Indonesian city of Surabaya this year and the Philippine City that was besieged by Islamic State-linked militants). Let us declare the following:
- In the name of Jesus, the blessings and the peace of God will replace all the curses from Islamic extremists.
- In the name of Jesus, all the terror attacks that Islamic extremists plan will fail and be interrupted before they can even start.
- In the name of Jesus, the salvation and grace of God will come into the lives of these Islamic extremists.
Save the souls of the LGBT group
In addition, the trend of LGBT is actively searching its way into the schools of every nation, pushing the legalization of homosexual education and same-sex marriage. Therefore, we need to pray and declare the following every day:
- In the name of Jesus, the promotion of LGBT ideology all over the world will fail, including the legalization of same-sex marriage and homosexual education.
- In the name of Jesus, the grace of God and salvation will come to the LGBT group.
- In the name of Jesus, one husband and one wife system will be restored all over the world.
- In the name of Jesus, young people will wake up and reject the ideology and value of same-sex marriage. They will embrace the truth and teaching of one husband and one wife system.
Keep All the Nations out of the War Crisis and into Peace
- In the name of the Lord, the whole world will enter into a season of reconciliation and peace, to break away from the enemy’s division and tricks to detonate wars. We especially ask you God to preserve China-US relationship, United States-Russia relationship, Taiwan-China relationship, and the relationships between Middle East Muslim countries and Israel.
- President Trump of the United State
- Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel President
- Putin of Russia
- Chairman Xi Jinping of China
Abba Father, we thank You for setting up these world leaders at this time. We ask you to fill them with Your Spirit daily, bless them and their families, watch their coming and going, keep them healthy, and give them wisdom to govern all the domestic and international affairs according to Your will. May they be graceful to God’s people and protect Christian religious freedom.
Pray for President Trump:
We declare in the name of Jesus:
- For President Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign
- God will continue to use President Trump to fulfill the destiny for the United States.
- God will give President Trump word of wisdom and vigorous energy in every campaign trail.
- President Trump’s safety:
- God keeps Trump and his family safe and blessed coming in and going out, no witchcraft spells or curses released from the Dark forces be fulfilled.
- God will watch over and protect President Trump from any assassination plan, including attacks on health, disease, traffic accidents, murder and death.
- President Trump’s administration:
- President Trump will acknowledge You in all his way, to pray and seek You, and not rely on his own understanding.
- You will direct his strategies for the nation of United States or international issues, give him wisdom in his language, and spirit of counsel, so his words will be sharp like the two edged sword, with power and authority.
- God, strengthen President Trump to walk in righteousness, justice, and do what is right in Your eyes. Everything that he does according to Your will can be accomplished.
- The construction of the border wall will be completed on schedule.
- President Trump’s Cabinet:
- God rule and reign the relationship between President Trump and his cabinet, all the aides have a righteous spirit.
- The message report to Trump is accurate and no work of the enemy will be allowed.
- God prepares the necessary cabinet for President Trump, strengthens their hearts, and work closely with President Trump in one heart, to accomplish God’s will.
- President Trump is honored and respected:
- The Almighty God of the universe is behind President Trump.
- All those who resist him will see that President Trump is the anointed one of God, to honor and submit to him.
- All spirit of lies, accusations and distortion, and personal attacks through the media and from leaders of the world and all sector be completely stopped and diminished.
- Bless President Trump:
- God will bless President Trump and his family with abundance.
- Protect President Trump’s entire family be prosper and be in health as their soul prosper, and harmony in their marriage.
In the name of Jesus, we pray, Amen!
Pray for Chairman Xi Jinping
Oh Lord ! Paul urge us，first of all, that petitions, prayer, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered on behalf of all men. especially for kings and all those in authority.
In the name of Jesus we declare:
- Father God, softene the heart of Xi Jinping, so he can know You.
- Father God blesse President Xi Jinping and all the officials of China and give them godly wisdom to govern China.
- Father God give President Xi Jinping and government officials heart of righteousness, compassion, and humility to walk with God.
- God raised up Christian to be aides by President Xi Jinping’s side and be of great help to him, so that he will make godly decision in everything to bring world peace. In particular, the relationship between Taiwan and China, so that China and Taiwan will be blessed as well as nations.
- In the daily busy schedule and routine, Father God, give President enough energy and physical strength, and also gives him courage and wisdom to deal with cases of corrupt officials.
- Father God, gave him gentleness, patience, peace and stability to face the issue of Sino-US trade. Because he values the relationship between the two countries above everything, God will be merciful to China, bless China, and reverse the situation. Amen!
Pray for Prime Minister Netanyahu:
In the name of Jesus we declare:
- Father God, anoint Prime Minister Natanyahu in his position as the Prime Minister of Israel. You are his shield and keeps his heart and mind pure and clear, full of heavenly understanding and insight.
- Father God cause Prime Minister Nathanyahu to diligently seek Your face, humbly seek help from You to face all the challenges of Israel.
- Reveal to him the salvation of Jesus and gave him a heart that hunger and thirst and long for God, like David, who earnestly sought the face of God and made God his content.
- Prime Minister Nathanyahu will fully support the Aliyah of Jewish Messianic believers.
Pray for President Putin
In the name of Jesus we declare:
- God reign in President Putin’s heart and minds that he will surrender to the Almost High God and following His will. God will keep him from the manipulation of the evil power.
- Father God, President Putin will deeply know and experience You and diligently seek Your face.
- The presence of God becomes his covering again, give him the heart that desires to read the Scriptures. Help him find answers and solutions to ways to govern the country from the Bible.
- Father God raise up Christians with loyalty, good deeds, spiritual life and wisdom in the decision-making group of President Putin, place them in high positions like Joseph, Daniel to support him, and to govern the country according to God’s will. .
- Father God move President Putin’s heart, to embrace the Russian church with God’s love, and gave the church full freedom to evangelize and support missionary work.
- Bless the relationship between President Putin and President Trump to fulfill God’s will! Amen!
Pray For United States
Pray for United States: Tylenol – Effects on Pain and Emotion
【Event:‘Tylenol, a highly effective pain killer, not only kills pain, but human empathy by adding soul-deadening properties to its well known list of serious side effects. … Click to read more】
- Matthew 9:12 ‘But when Jesus heard it, He said, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.’
- Proverbs 16:24 ‘Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.’
- Proverbs 17:22 ‘A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit spas a person’s strength.’
- Mark 8:36 ‘For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world but forfeit his soul?’
【PRAYER】
- Give Our Bodies to the Healing God: Father, Your Word has spoken, ‘to give our bodies to God because of all You have done for us. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice that You will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship You – not to conform to this world but transform by renewing of our mind. Then we will learn to know Your Will for us, which is good and pleasing and perfect.’ Romans 12:1-2. Lord, here we humbly offer our bodies as a holy sacrifice and ask for the healing of our mind.
- Pray for Drug Addicts to be Healed: Father, we pray for healing many patients from drug co-dependency and addictions, according to Your powerful Word: ‘You forgive all my sins and heals all my diseases. You redeem me from death and crown me with love and tender mercies.’ Psa. 103-3-4. ‘O Lord, if You heal me, I will be truly healed; if You save me, I will be truly saved, My praises are for You alone!’ Jere. 17:14
- Pray for Pharmaceuticals to Follow God’s Will: Father, please lead the pharmaceutical industry to committed, safe and ethical practices for positive health care. May they find divine breakthrough from Your creative intervention. (Mark 8:36)
- Proclaim the Faith of God: Lord, may they all come to receive the same blessing You’ve spoken: ‘Daughter, your faith has made you well, go in peace!’ Luke 8:48. In Jesus Name, Amen.
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Pray for the United States: Mental Health Crisis of the Young Generation
【Event: Recent studies have pointed out that since 2005, the mental health of young people and young people in the United States has deteriorated sharply. .… Click to read more】
- Proverbs 2:6 “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
- Ephesians 1:10 “to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.”
- Psalm 3:3 “But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.”
- Ephesians 2:4-5 “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.”
- Malachi 4:2 “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.”
- Matthew 11:29-30 “ Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light .”
- Isaiah 49:25 “Yes, captives will be taken from warriors, and plunder retrieved from the fierce; I will contend with those who contend with you, and your children I will save .”
【PRAYER】
- Salvation comes to the younger generation : Heavenly Father, we pray for the young generation, they desperately need to know You and Lord Jesus Christ who died for them. We believe that the power and mercy of the Lord will enable them to be saved and be set free.
- Turn the social media around: Heavenly Father, please forgive the social media and network for being used by the enemy to control the young generation. We declare cleansing fire of God will cleanse the social media, burn away the devil’s plans and actions, and re-establish the righteous, clean, and good digital media.
- God’s Divine healing come : Father God, may Your healing power come upon them ( Psalm 32 : 8 ), to heal their broken hearts, remove all deception and oppression, to restore wholeness in body, soul and spirit, we declare ” healing power of wings “ ( Mal 4 : 2 ) to enter into their souls and minds, breaking the dark forces of depression, hopelessness, withdrawal, suicide, pain, addiction, mental illness ( Psalm 3 : 3 ). We declare that they will break away from the indulging of smartphones, the Internet, social media, and so on. The precious blood of the Lord Jesus covers and keep their hearts and minds and soul, and not subject to the control of the enemy. In the mighty name of Jesus, release the healing anointing to make them whole!
- Restore the essence of this generation : Heavenly Father, restore the life of this young generation, exudes Your qualities, purity, zeal, godliness, spiritual, discernment, gentleness, goodness, hope, honor, and faith and love. In the name of Jesus Christ, we declare they will enter into Your calling, to change the world, and passionately pursue God like never before. ( Psalm 84 : 2 ) They will commit wholeheartedly to You and follow You in one heart and one mind all the days of their lives ( Ephesians 2 : 4-5 )
- Re-establish the relationship between God and man : Heavenly Father, please give love and wisdom to their families, parents, brothers and sisters, friends, servants of God, to care for them and to establish relationship with them, and with You. Please fill them with the power of the Holy Spirit, and release the ministering angels to help them, to keep evil and temptation away from them, add strength to them, to overcome the daily battles, to bear the burden of the Lord that light and the yoke that is easy ( Matthew 11 : 29-30 ), to accomplish the mission entrusted by God. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
- Become the mighty army of God : Heavenly Father, we declare that these young people will faithfully serve God and be victorious. They are the mighty army that God has prepared for His name’s sake, You will lead them to turn to You quickly, ( Prov 2 : 6 ) to release the anointing of victory to them, and they will take up the shield of faith, to receive the blessing of their destiny, in the battlefield to bring the great harvest of the last days! ( Ephesians 1:10)
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Pray For Israel
Pray for Israel: “This is the Deed to Our Land!” Israel’s UN Ambassador Takes Out Bible to Prove Jewish People’s Claim to Israel
【Current Event:Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon used the Bible to defend the Jewish people’s claim to the land of Israel during a special session at the United Nations Security Council on Monday..… Click to read more】
- Leviticus 25:23 “‘The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is mine and you reside in my land as foreigners and strangers.”
- Genesis 17:7-8 “I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. The whole land of Canaan, where you now reside as a foreigner, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God.”
Abba Father, You stretched out the heavens and laid the foundation of the earth; the earth belongs to You and all people are foreigners and strangers in the land. Yet You have established with Abraham and his descendants an everlasting covenant, and You gave them the whole land of Canaan as an everlasting possession. Oh Father, You are the everlasting God of Israel, and the land You have given them forever belongs to them.
- Amos 9:13-15 “‘The days are coming,‘ declares the Lord, ‘when the reaper will be overtaken by the plowman and the planter by the one treading grapes. New wine will drip from the mountains and flow from all the hills, and I will bring my people Israel back from exile. They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. I will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land I have given them,’ says the Lord your God.”
Abba Father, You have promised that You will bring Your people back from exile. They will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. You will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land You have given them. Oh Father, Your promise will surely be fulfilled according to Your word.
- Zechariah 12:1-3 “The Lord, who stretches out the heavens, who lays the foundation of the earth, and who forms the human spirit within a person, declares: ‘I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that sends all the surrounding peoples reeling. Judah will be besieged as well as Jerusalem. On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves.’”
Abba Father, You said when nations are gathered against Israel, You will make Jerusalem an immovable rock, and all who try to move it will injure themselves. Oh Father, have mercy upon the nations and help them to be mindful and know that You are the only true God of the whole earth!
May Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven! We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.
We pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
Global Critical Event
Pray for the Democratic Republic of the Congo – Ebola Outbreak Again
【Current affairs : he past few weeks, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become an international problem. According to official statistics of the Ministry of Health of the Congo on May 4, there are currently 1,019 deaths. … detailed reading】
- 2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
- Psalm 91:1-3 . Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence
【PRAYER】
- God’s salvation comes to the people : Heavenly Father, may Your mercy come to this place, forgive the government and the opponents ignored the safety of the people because of the conflict of interests, causing the epidemic to spread again, and caused the loss of many innocent lives. May You send forth the spirit of repentance, for the government and opposition groups to confess and repent of their sins thoroughly, and stop the fighting, and to work together to extinguish this plague, help the leaders to humble themselves and pray and seek You face, and turn from their wicked ways, so You can save them, and heal the sick, for the Democratic Republic of the Congo to come out of the poison of the Ebola Plague ( Psalm 91:3) !
- Raise up godly people in high places, to stop the violent competitions : Heavenly Father, may You rise up godly people in the high places of the Congo Democratic Republic, give them faith and wisdom, and bring peace to the hearts of the people so that the people will not fall into rumors and violent confrontation.
- Rebuild the trust between residents and epidemic prevention personnel : Heavenly Father, help the residents of the affected areas and the epidemic prevention personnel to re-establish a friendly and trusting relationship, bless the medical team, to have wisdom, grace and strategies from God to help the people in building a good Public health knowledge and the environment.
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen!
Pray for Ramadan – 15th Day (5/20) – 21th Day (5/26)
【Background: Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar during which Muslims fast and pray to get closer to Allah. Muslims believe that the first revelations of the Quran were made to Muhammad during Ramadan. This year, Ramadan is from 5/6 to 6/5. … detailed reading 】
【Editor’s note: From this week, until June 3, for five consecutive weeks, we will post the 7 daily prayers from the “Ramadan 2019 Prayer Guide“. In 2006, the Lord promised us: “Every time you pray, there will be a Muslim family saved.” We encourage the intercessors to pray for Muslims daily with the global intercessors during Ramadan. 】
Day 15 – Increase of radicalism 20 May
【Background: There are clear indications of an increase in animosity towards Christianity in several nations, such as Indonesia, Pakistan, Somalia, Algeria and Egypt. … detailed reading 】
【PRAYER】
- Pray that laws will be implemented and enforced to give Christians more freedom to worship and live in peace.
- Pray that Muslims will analyse their faith critically, as Christians react in love and continue to present the gospel to them.
- Pray for the protection of Christians, and that persecution will not silence their witness for Jesus.
Day 16 – TMinistry leaders under attack 21 May
【Background: Leaders of foreign missionary organisations and Christian NGO workers in the Muslim world are under constant physical, emotional and demonic attacks. Islamists make it difficult for Christians to work, and they seize every opportunity to harm them and their families. … detailed reading 】
- Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
【PRAYER】
- Let us build a hedge with our prayer around spiritual leaders, missionaries and spiritual workers in Muslim countries.
- Pray for wisdom and divine guidance as they go about their daily work.
- Pray for discernment when people with evil intentions come to their homes or offices pretending to seek the Lord.
Day 17 – Pray for The Ansari in India 22 May
【Background: According to legend, the Ansari were inhabitants of Medina, and ‘Ansari’ is the title of honour given to those who sheltered and helped the prophet Mohammad in his war against Mecca. … detailed reading 】
Matthew 25:40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me’.
【PRAYER】
- Pray that international opportunities to market beautiful Ansari handwork will provide the context for the Ansari to encounter loving believers who will share the gospel with them and their families.
- There are few followers of Jesus among the Ansari. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead and empower these Ansari believers in living and applying God’s Word within their families and communities, to fuel a gospel movement, multiplying God’s blessing among Ansari households.
- Pray that as Ansari families read the Qur’an, they will have dreams and visions of Jesus the Messiah (Isa al Masih in the Qur’an), be increasingly drawn to Him, and study the Bible to learn more about Him. Pray for a gospel movement among the Ansari to spread to many other people groups in India.
Day 18 – Mauritania 23 May
【Background: A new law was passed on 27 April 2018 by the Mauritanian National Assembly saying that there will no longer be any mercy shown towards anyone convicted of apostasy. … detailed reading 】
【PRAYER】
- A Christian’s biggest needs are for fellowship with other believers, to be discipled, to have the comfort of their familiy and to be able to express their beliefs.
- Pray for Christian material, like the JESUS Film (available in different formats and languages) and Bibles to be taken into the country.
- For Mauritanian Christians to discover Internet resources that are available to help them.
Day 19 -Child soldiers 24 May
【Background:Tens of thousands child soldiers are used by rebel groups. They are normally taken from their families forcefully and against their will. … detailed reading 】
- Matthew 19:14 Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish. (Matthew 18:14). But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of heaven”.
【PRAYER】
- For ways for children to escape these horrible situations.
- For the Holy Spirit to awaken their consciences, and that they will stop participating in these atrocities.
- That they will meet with Christians who can help them work through the trauma of their past lives.
Day 20 – The Arain in Pakistan 25 May
【Background:The Arain are Muslims of Arab origin, who migrated to the subcontinent with Muhammad Bin Qasim and then did not return due to fear of persecution by the rulers in Damascus. .. detailed reading 】
- Acts 11:18 When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life”.
【PRAYER】
- Pray for the widespread use of smartphones and social media to provide gateways for the gospel to bypass the barriers of shame and lead to family discussions. Pray for Arain clans to experience God’s blessing through a gospel movement of family Bible studies.
- There are no known believers within the large Arain community. Pray for labourers to have wisdom in applying the pattern Jesus gave in Matthew 10 and Luke 10 for blessing Arain households.
- Pray for Arain families to be drawn to Jesus the Messiah (called Isal al Masih in the Qur’an), to have dreams and visions about Him, and to study the Bible to find out more about Him. Pray for a gospel movement of Arain families experiencing God’s blessing to overflow and bless many neighbouring people groups.
Day 21 – Halaal tax 26 May
【Background: South Africa has become a world leader in producing and exporting Halaal products. To produce Halaal products, businesses must pay Halaal tax to do business with Muslims. Millions of dollars are earned this way and are used to further the cause of Islam. Large amounts end up in the hands of Muslims with connections to the more radical militant side of Islam.】
【PRAYER】
- Pray that what these funds are used for will be exposed, and that funding for Islamization of nations will cease.
- Pray that Christian farmers and people that handle food in any form (even food franchises) will understand the danger of trading with Muslims and refuse to pay the Halaal tax.
- Pray for laws that will prohibit the addition of Halaal tax to food products.
Pray for Slovakia – 40 Weeks of Prayer for the Revival and Transformation of Europe
【Background : Slovakia is a inland country in Central Europe. It is the country with the largest number of castles in the world, with many historical and cultural attractions and rich tourism resources. The population is 5.4 million. Once part of the Czechoslovak Federation, but separated from the Czech Republic in 1993 and is currently a multi-party republic. The first female president was elected in March 2019 and will be sworn in in June. … detailed reading 】
- Eph 1:17-18 ask the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, to reward you with the Spirit that gives wisdom and revelation, so that you truly know Him, and illuminate the eyes of your heart, and let you know his grace. What is the hope of the call, and what a rich glory he has in the inheritance of the saints;
- Rom 10:13-15 “Those who ask for the name of the Lord will be saved. But how can anyone ask him if he has never believed in him? How can he believe him if he has not heard of him? How can he hear without preaching? How can we preach when we are sent? As the Scripture says: “How good is their footsteps to those who report good news to the gospel!”
- Isaiah 11:11-12 “On that day, the Lord will reach out twice to save the rest of his people, that is, in Assyria, Egypt, Bartholomes, Cush, Ibn, Shena, Hama. The rest of the cemetery island. He will erect a banner to the nations, and recruit those who have been scattered in Israel, and gather the scattered Jews from the four sides of the land.”
【PRAYER】
- Pray for the Slovak people : Heavenly Father, thank You for keeping Slovakia in their Christian tradition, please give Slovak people spirits of wisdom and revelation, to really know You ( Eph. 1-17-18 ). Release the living water of hunger and thirst for righteousness, to draw the people to You, lead them to find the meaning of life and hope in Christ, break the pessimistic and hopeless view of fate, from the bondage of materialism, out of depression and the shadow of death, to have liberty in the truth. May You help the people of Slovakia to receive Your love, so they can love what You love, especially the minorities or immigrants, to truly become a Christ-centered country, and be zealous for the spreading of the gospel!
- Pray for Slovak Christians : Heavenly Father, pour out Your Holy Spirit on the churches, enabling Slovak Christians to experience the transformation power of the Holy Spirit, to renew their spirits. Raise up church leaders with visions, passion, and the life of Christ, to launch youth and family fellowship movements, to systematically train and raise up younger generations, for them to passionately teach the truth of Christ, and to live out the beautiful life of Jesus, to testify the power of the gospel. May You send down the fire of prayer in the churches, to build a unified prayer alter, to cry out to God day and night, to bring about the transformation of the society and the country, for the churches to receive the vision of Israel, to connect with local churches, to become a member of God’s mighty army, to walk in the will of God!
- Pray for the Slovak government : Heavenly Father, raise up godly, righteous leaders that fear God, to remove corruption in the governments at all levels in Slovakia, to make decisions for the benefit of the people, and demonstrate Your glory. Lead Slovakia into all the riches in Jesus Christ.
- Pray for the Slovak Jews : Heavenly Father, send believers from home and abroad to go and serve in the local Jewish community, so they can accept the good news of Jesus as the Messiah and the Christian Church in the Jewish community but still conserve their own culture. To be good testimony. May You stir the hearts of the Slovak Jews and bring them to return to Israel quickly according to Your will. ( Isaiah 11:11-12 )
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen!
Pray for Taiwan – Taiwan Legislative Branch, Against the Will of the People, Forcifully Pass the Same Sex Marriage Bill
【Current event: Taiwan’s ruling party took advantage of the majority of the legislators, to pass the same-sex marriage law on May 17th, allowing the same-sex couple to register for marriage at the household administration, and to approve them to adopt children, effective the 24th of this month, making Taiwan the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in Asia … Click to read more】
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18b Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thank in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
- Micah 6: 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
- Psalm 37: 34 Hope in the Lord and keep his way, He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.
- Psalm 46:5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
【PRAYER】
- Identification repentant prayer for the legalization of same-sex marriage in Taiwan : Heavenly Father, please be merciful, and forgive our government for committing the same sins like Sodom and Gomorrah, by passing same-sex marriage and approval of them to adopt children, this is abomination in Your eyes. Be merciful, and forgive us for the sin of trickeries, bullying the innocent, and did not respect the dignity and holiness of life, we plead the blood of Jesus to cleanse our sins, and wash us clean with the living water of the Holy Spirit. Please protect our next generation every day, from the snares of the enemy, and to enter into Your plan and destiny.
- God rule and reign in Taiwan : ” Say among the nations: The Lord reigns.! The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equality, (Psalm 96:10) Heavenly Father, we continue to trust in Your grace and Faithfulness, I believe You are still sitting on the throne as King. We put Taiwan and the churches in Your hand, You will manifest Your mighty and glorious power in the election of the president and legislators in January next year, to raise up a government that walk humbly with God . Help us to keep Your commandments, “ rejoice always, praying without ceasing, and giving thanks in all things.” You will lift us up, cut off the wicked, and let us inherit the earth! (Psalm 37: 34) We declare that we stand with God. God is among us, we “ will not fall; God will help at the break of day ” (Psalm 46:5 ) .
- Declare the prophecies of the destiny of Taiwan:
- Taiwan is a model of the Lord’s powerful army of unity.
- Taiwan’s praise and worship is full of explosive power, and other nations will follow her.
- The Taiwan Apostolic Church has been established, to release the prophetic words to Asian countries, activating the prophetic, to turn the Asian countries around.
- Taiwan has become a fiery crown out of the sea, and it has been set on fire by the One and only true God in heaven.
- The roar of God will arise from Taiwan, and nations will converge in Taiwan.
- God is shaking Taiwan, overthrow the altars and idols of sin, destroy the temples of idolatry and the temples of the dragons, and collapse the temples, and completely paralyze the dragon.
- God will raise up a mighty church in Taiwan that will not withdraw or back down.
- God will rise up the people of Taiwan, like Esther, for such a time as this.
- Taiwan will touch the Far East, affecting China and Malaysia and country that was blockaded. Now is the time Taiwan is activated.
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen!
Pray For First Nations
Pray for the First Nations in Turtle Island –Nine Reservation Prayer Tour of the Sioux Nation
【 Background : The “Prayer Tour of Nine Sioux Reservations” will be held in South Dakota, USA . This was initiated by Joe Donnell, a young First Nation leader in North America, in response to the prophecy of Prophet Chuck Pierce at the Passover meeting this year. ... Click to read more 】
Editor’s Note: Turtle Island refers to North America by first nation people.
- John 17:11 Holy Father ah , Thy because of Thee are given to me in the name of conservatism them , called them to be one , as we are the same .
- Ephesians 3:20 God can do everything according to the strength that runs in our hearts, more than what we ask and think.
【PRAYER】
- Awaken the intercessors of Sioux tribes : Father God, awake the intercessors of the various tribes of the Sioux that You have already prepared, so that they can understand Your plans for the Sioux and other First Nations, to obey willingly, to align with Your heart, and willing to stand in the gap, to pray for the Sioux revival. Please touch the hearts of these intercessors to eagerly take part in this “ Nine Reservation Prayer Tour “ , to worship and praise with the body of Christ, to pray and travail, and bring the spiritual breakthroughs!
- The unprecedented unity of the Sioux tribes : Heavenly Father, we thank You for the leaders of the tribes of the Sioux, who have received Your heart, and are seeking You in unity. We praise and thank You. May You release more love among them, so they can be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace( Eph. 4:2-3 ), to love each other and draw more Sioux tribes to walk together eagerly, and the brethren live together in unity, for the Lord to bestow His blessing and even life forevermore! ( Psalm 133:1-3 )
- Destroy all the power of the witchcraft in Sioux: Heavenly Father, please reveal to the Christians in Sioux, so that they no longer engage in cultural activities that yield to the power of witchcraft, such as worshiping the sun god, and no longer believe in the myth of the medicine men, to clearly understand the truth, to have spiritual discernment, forsake and cut off any ungodly vows and soul ties, to completely break the power of witchcraft，to be free of the control of religious spirits, to be released from the oppression and blindness of the enemy, and be able to worship and praise God freely in the Holy Spirit!
- Calling the participants and Supply the needs for the tour : Heavenly Father, You are Jehovah Jireh! We believe that You have already prepared vessels for this prayer journey to accomplish Your will. We ask You to give peace to those You have called and that you will supply abundant resources to meet the need for the journey ( Eph. 3:20 ), so everyone can overcome any obstacle to stand with the Sioux family and to accomplish Your mission. Please also bless those who can’t join in person but give financial and prayer supports!
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen!
Pray For Church
Pray For Church:Pray for Church to Become the Home of God
- Ephesians 1:17,18 “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people.”
- 1 John 4:7 “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
- 1 Timothy 3:15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God,the pillar and foundation of the truth.”
【PRAYER】
- The lives of the believers be renewed to live out the love of God : Dear Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in His holy people. May You build and renew the church, so our lives become mature, to the status of Christ. May the love of the Lord and the Holy Spirit poured out greatly, so every believer in the church will be nourished, and filled with the love of God, and live it out.
- The church becomes the family of God : May the love of the Father for Lord Jesus, and the love of Lord Jesus for the Father, become substance in the church, so our love is rooted and ground in that love, so love between brothers and sisters, and the love for others, can grow and increase. We are no longer strangers or sojourner, but a part of the kingdom with the saint of God, a part of the family of God. We love each other and live together in harmony. In Christ the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. The houses are connected by the Lord and gradually become the temple of the Lord. So the family of God will become the resting place that God desire to dwell in.
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen!
Pray for Participating Churches and Pastors on Regional 24/7 Prayer Walls
【Editor’s Note: The 24/7 prayer walls listed here are especially for local churches and pastors. If you are committed to watch on the regional walls, simply click on the link listed below to connect to the local prayer wall. 】
- East Coast 24/7 Prayer Wall – Prayers for Local Churches & Leaders
- Bread Of Life Christian Church in ShiLin
Related Events and Prayer Background
Pray for United States:Tylenol – Effects on Pain and Emotion
【Event:‘Tylenol, a highly effective pain killer, not only kills pain, but human empathy by adding soul-deadening properties to its well known list of serious side effects.
In 2015, a groundbreaking study found that Tylenol (known by the chemical names acetaminophen and paracetamol) not only blunts pain, but also has potent psychotropic side effects highly relevant to human social connection and behavior: such as blunting both positive and negative emotional stimuli, also known as ‘affect flattening’ in psychiatric terminology.
A brand new study published last month by the journal of Frontiers of Psychology, titled ‘A Social Analgesic. Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Reduces Positive Empathy’. It further confirms that this extremely popular drug (billions of doses taken annually) directly interferes with the experience of human emphatic connection; specifically, reducing empathy for other people’s suffering (an impaired affective process).’ (Mat. 9:12)
One hour after administration, their responses were evaluated with the aim of determining their ability to empathize. (Prov. 16:24)
Researchers elaborated on the implications of their findings in the study conclusion as follows:
‘Our findings have important practical implications.
Overall, the present research shows that acetaminophen reduces empathy for the pleasurable experiences of other people. These findings not only constitute an important step forward in our understanding of the affective mechanisms from the experience of positive empathy but also raise concern about the societal impact of excessive acetaminophen consumption.’
Could Tylenol be contributing to anti-social behavior in exposed populations? We believed a research like this indicates that this is absolutely a factor in society at large. Like psychiatric medications, with well known association with violence against self and others, drugs designed to blunt on a merely symptomatic physical or psychological, instead of addressing the root causes of the suffering, can lead to behaviors that demonstrate a lack of compassion and consideration for others?
Synthetic, patented chemicals have profound unintended, adverse health effects which take decades to be recognized, long after exposed populations have suffered profoundly. The risks of these pharmaceuticals are sometimes several orders of magnitude higher than their natural alternatives. Over-the-counter painkillers have become classical examples of this, with so-called ‘low-dose’ Aspirin is no longer considered safe enough to use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke, Ibuprofen causing tens of thousands of deaths each year due to its recently discovered cardio-toxicity. Tylenol’s adverse effects on the psycho-spiritual constitution of humanity is only just beginning to surface on top of its already well-established extreme toxicity to the liver.
This also direct our focus on the rising medicated culture, regardless of age, gender and health conditions. (Prov. 17:22) Alarming Opioid abuses, addictions and death, to the traditional over-the-counter low-dosage pain medicines’ consequences should not be neglected.】
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Pray For United States: Mental Health Crisis of the Young Generation
【Event:Recent studies have pointed out that since 2005, the mental health of young people in the United States has deteriorated sharply. The study found that between 2009 and 2017, the rate of depression among children aged 14 to 17 in the United States increased by 60%. The population of 12 to 13 years old (47%) and 18 to 21 years old (46%) also has a similar rate of increase. The incidence of depression in the 20 to 21 year old population even doubles. The study also found that in 2017 (the year in which the federal data was recently updated), Americans between the ages of 12 and 25 had severe depression.
The researchers also found the same trend when analyzing data on suicide, attempted suicide, and “serious psychological distress, which is used to describe subjects with high levels of sadness, nervousness, and despair in related measurements.” . Between 2008 and 2017, the rate of suicidal thoughts, plans, and attempted suicide among young people increased dramatically, and in some cases even more than doubled. (1)
What is it that makes young people today so painful?
Some experts have not been able to prove the exact cause. But one variable affects young people more than older people, is the increased use of smartphones and digital media (such as social media, messaging, games, etc.). Numerous studies have found associations between youth and young people in the use of science and technology and poor mental health. Many parents, teachers, counseling counselors, and others who will get along with young people also say that heavy use of social media and technology is a big problem. The way young people communicate and spend their free time has changed radically. They spend less and less time with friends and sleep, but more time spent in digital media.
However, other experts believe that the current evidence is not enough to confirm that social media or technology products are the culprit. Although the use of social media itself does carry some stressors, there are other sources of stress in life, such as the increasing competition for university entrance examinations, and the “ parents” hovering” over the children, are all potential factors. It may not be just because of one thing, but the cumulative effect of many things.
Youth suicide rate reached peak
The peak of youth suicide in the early 1990s caught a lot of attention. According to the latest data, the current youth suicide rate is even more serious than the peak of the 1990s. The report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that the suicide rate of young people jumped 56% from 2007 to 2016 after a decrease in the number of suicides between 1999 and 2007.
Adolescents and youth in the United States are suffering from a mental health crisis.
】 (Source: Journal of Abnormal Psychology)
Note 1: The data for more than 600,000 people in the study came from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted annually by the US Department of Health and Human Services. .
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Pray for Israel: The Gaza Terrorists Onslaught of Rockets in Israel
【Current Event: Last weekend (5/4-5/5), Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) in Gaza had a bloody conflict with Israel. Different armed groups in Palestine fired more than 600 rockets into Israeli towns. Israel also launched as many as 300 air strikes against Gaza. Both sides have already agreed to a temporary ceasefire. Hamas needed a cease-fire in place before the start of Ramadan, and that was the catalyst for an agreement.
This conflict was the worst it has been since Israel’s war with Gaza in 2014, killing four Israelis and injuring hundreds more. Israel responded to the rocket attacks by conducting air strikes on Hamas targets and assassinating a Hamas leader. The IDF said the Hamas leader was in charge of receiving terror funding from Iran and giving it to terrorists in Gaza.
Gaza health ministry said 29 Palestinians were killed by Israel’s air strikes. At least 11 of those deaths were terrorists. Eight of them were from Islamic Jihad. PIJ Secretary-General Ziad al-Nakhaleh said Tuesday during an interview, “the last escalation was only a live fire drill in preparation for the major campaign that is coming.” The Gaza-based terror group also says the recent onslaught is just the beginning and vows more bloodshed.
Israel is on high alert as the nation is just days away from hosting Eurovision, a European song contest, in Tel Aviv that is expected to attract thousands of tourists and millions of viewers. 】（Source: CBN News，5/8/2019; Bridges for Peace, Analysis, 5/72019）】
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Pray for the Democratic Republic of the Congo – Ebola Outbreak Again
【Current affairs : he past few weeks, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become an international problem. According to official statistics of the Ministry of Health of the Congo on May 4, there are currently 1,019 deaths.
This epidemic was the second most serious in the past years, second only to the outbreak in West Africa in 2014, when more than 10,000 people died in Guinea, Liberia and Lion Rock. Since the outbreak of the epidemic in August 2018, dozens of cases have been discovered. The authorities confirmed that more than 110,000 people are receiving treatment, but the mortality rate is still as high as 65.9%. The Congolese government says it will take at least 6-9 months to control the epidemic, and the World Health Organization added that there is currently a risk of continuous concentrated spreading of the plague.
Medical center is under attack
As the Congo’s civil war continued, armed groups often harassed and attacked humanitarian relief organizations that provided medical assistance, and the local community also resisted the placement and treatment of health personnel, which led to the outbreak of the epidemic. Only one-third of the residents living in the outbreak area believe that humanitarian aid organizations can help them, but more than a quarter of the residents don’t believe there is Ebola virus at all. The lack of clear information from government authorities does not help to reduce the uncertainty and distrust of the majority, especially in rural areas. At least 119 medical centers have been attacked.
In order to prevent the spread of the epidemic, the first large-scale vaccination has been carried out in the local area. More than 95,000 people have been vaccinated against the Ebola virus rVSV-Zebov vaccine from Merck, Germany. The Ministry of Health says vaccination can save thousands of lives.
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Pray for Ramadan – 15th Day (5/20) – 21th Day (5/26)
【Editor’s note: From this week, until June 3, for five consecutive weeks, we will post the 7 daily prayers from the “Ramadan 2019 Prayer Guide“. In 2006, the Lord promised us: “Every time you pray, there will be a Muslim family saved.” We encourage the intercessors to pray for Muslims daily with the global intercessors during Ramadan. 】
Day 15 – Increase of radicalism 20 May
【Background: There are clear indications of an increase in animosity towards Christianity in several nations, such as Indonesia, Pakistan, Somalia, Algeria and Egypt. … detailed reading 】 Christian businesses, churches and homes are being burned down, believers are being beaten, and women (and especially young girls) are being forced into marriages with Muslim men. As Christian suffering increases, believers are forced to operate deeper underground. However, due to the violence and death caused by radical Islam, more Muslims and radicals are walking away from Islam because they are disillusioned with it. 】
Day 16 – TMinistry leaders under attack 21 May
【Background: Leaders of foreign missionary organisations and Christian NGO workers in the Muslim world are under constant physical, emotional and demonic attacks. Islamists make it difficult for Christians to work, and they seize every opportunity to harm them and their families.Many ministry leaders and Christian workers are physically, psychologically and spiritually exhausted, and they are not coping well under such numerous attacks and intense resistance. The same is happening to imams, sheikhs, jihadists and other Muslims that have accepted Christ and who are suffering heavy persecution. 】
Day 17 – Pray for The Ansari in India 22 May
【Background: According to legend, the Ansari were inhabitants of Medina, and ‘Ansari’ is the title of honour given to those who sheltered and helped the prophet Mohammad in his war against Mecca. In recent years, the Tableeghi Jamat has renewed fervour for Islam among the Ansari. Ansari literacy is low, and girls discontinue their studies due to social pressure. The Ansari are honoured for their beautiful tapestries and other artistic products.
Ministry obstacles : The Ansari see Jesus the Messiah (Isa al Masih in the Qur’an) as only the Saviour of the Christians. Furthermore, Islamic tradition contradicts the Qur’an by teaching that the Bible has been corrupted.】
Day 18 – Mauritania 23 May
【Background: A new law was passed on 27 April 2018 by the Mauritanian National Assembly saying that there will no longer be any mercy shown towards anyone convicted of apostasy. Previously, a Mauritanian who committed blasphemy or left the Muslim faith had three days to repent before they were punished. Penalties included prison time or even a death sentence. With the new law, the three days to repent disappears; everyone is to be punished! Even if one does repent, he will still be punished. In addition, in the case of blasphemous remarks or sacrilegious acts, the death penalty is now mandatory. The Minister of Defence said, “What we had before was actually contradicting official Sharia code, the official Sharia law. We want to be as close to the real Sharia law as possible, so we needed to eliminate that discrepancy between the two”. Mauritania is a Muslim nation and, while no Christian has been given a death sentence yet, the new law seems to be targeted mainly at Christian converts. A death sentence for apostasy would cause someone considering following Jesus to think twice before making this decision. Although the CIA World Factbook reports that Mauritania is officially 100% Muslim, there is an underground Church presence. The Holy Spirit is not hindered by laws and borders, and Mauritanian believers are living out their faith in secret. 】
Day 19 -Child soldiers 24 May
【Background:Tens of thousands child soldiers are used by rebel groups. They are normally taken from their families forcefully and against their will. Through severe indoctrination and physical abuse, they are brainwashed and forced to be soldiers. These young boys have no respect for life, and they are used for all kinds of violence: Rape, killing, torture and terror. They become deadly and extremely ruthless soldiers. 】
Day 20 – The Arain in Pakistan 25 May
【Background:The Arain are Muslims of Arab origin, who migrated to the subcontinent with Muhammad Bin Qasim and then did not return due to fear of persecution by the rulers in Damascus. When the British wanted land developed in the Punjab after its annexation, the Arain were brought in to cultivate the land around the cities. The Arain are honoured for their hard work, frugality and sense of discipline.
Ministry obstacles : Pakistan, meaning ‘Land of the pure’, sees itself as a Muslim country, so Arain families are shamed in their communities when family members become believers. 】
What is Ramadan？
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar during which Muslims fast and pray to get closer to Allah. Muslims believe that the first revelations of the Quran were made to Muhammad during Ramadan. This year, Ramadan is from 5/6 to 6/5.
What does “Islam” mean?
“Islam” means “obedience” and “peace” in Arabic, and followers of Islam are collectively referred to as “Muslim”, meaning “one who surrenders”. The believers must obey the will of Allah and practice the Five Pillars of Islam: trust and understand the Muslim profession of faith, pray five times a day, fast in the month of Ramadan, give money to charity, and pay pilgrimage to Mecca. The Quran is the holy book of Islam which was written by Muhammad, who is regarded as “the perfect person” and the last prophet. The Quran says that there is only one true god, that is, Allah.
What do Muslims believe about Jesus?
While Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God, Muslims believe Allah has no son. Jesus appears 25 times in the Quran and is given special status, but He is only ever referred to as a prophet. The Quran states that Jesus never died on the cross but agrees that He will return to earth to usher in the end time.
Converted Muslims Face Persecution
When Muslims convert to Christianity, they face intense persecution; however, the number of believers from a Muslim background is growing. Islam has the most severe penalty for apostasy in the world. It is clearly stated in their laws that Muslims must not give up their Islamic beliefs, otherwise they are “apostates”, which is an insult to Islam; as a result, such people must be punished. Muhammad said: “Whoever changes his religion, execute him.“
According to《Open Doors》, the yearly published World Watch List shows that among the top ten countries which are most dangerous for Christians, half of them are Muslim countries. In addition, 40 out of the top 50 most dangerous countries have Muslim majority in their population.
Further, the terrorist attacks launched by Islamic extremist organizations are now the world’s number one killers of Christians. The converted Muslims are turned against by their own people with knives and guns. Local Christians are often enslaved, abused, sold, raped and even killed for refusing to convert to Islam.
Christian Response to Ramadan
Over 1.8 billion people around the world identify themselves as Muslims. During Ramadan, Muslims earnestly seek to get closer to Allah. In Matthew 5:44, Christ commands us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. Let us pray that the 1.8 billion Muslims will find the one true God. 】 (Source: Open Doors)
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Pray for Slovakia – 40 Weeks of Prayers for the Revival and Transformation of Europe
【 Background :
Slovakia is a inland country in Central Europe. It is the country with the largest number of castles in the world. It has many historical and cultural attractions and rich tourism resources. The population is 5.4 million. Once part of the Czechoslovak Federation, she separated from the Czech Republic in 1993 and is currently a multi-party republic. The first female president was elected in March 2019 and will be sworn in in June.
Slovakia successfully transferred from a planned economy to a free market economy. In 2006, it was listed by the World Bank as a developed country , and it is a country with a strong EU economy.
The main ethnic groups are Slovaks and Hungarians, others have Gypsies (they have the fastest population growth), and Czechs.
Although Slovakia has undergone economic reforms and joined the EU to solve certain problems, materialism has led to the pursuit of pleasure and indulgence of selfish desires, and the proportion of depression and suicide is one of the highest in Europe.
Slovaks expect religion and family to give them some meaning in life. Because the feeling of pessimism and helplessness permeates all generations, the Slovaks believe that no matter what they do, they will not get better. More and more people have a strong nationalist view and hatred of ethnic minorities and foreigners.
Christian faith foundation
Slovakia has a profound Christian tradition and is a country with a strong religious atmosphere. The religious consciousness of the residents is strong, 69% of the citizens believe in Catholicism and 9% believe in Protestantism. The national constitution guarantees the freedom of religious belief of residents. Students in state-owned primary schools are obliged to choose courses between ethics and religion. Religious courses are taught by teachers sent by church leaders or religious organizations.
Slovakia passed a law that made it impossible for Islam to become a nationally recognized religious community. Former Prime Minister Fico reiterated that Islam has no place in Slovakia. This Eastern European country, which firmly resists the EU’s apportionment of receiving Muslim immigrants, is now taking steps to protect its Christian tradition.
Despite this, many Catholic, Lutheran and Reformed church has extreme low church attendance..
The situation of Jews in Slovakia
In the past, Slovakia was the country with the highest proportion of Jewish people in Central Europe. There is only 2,300 Jews left from the 120,000 before the war. Although the Slovak Constitution allows religious freedom, but as the older generation of Jews passed on, the culture, customs and language in the Jewish community, gradually diminished, and more and more young people knew very little about their Jewish identity. They do not feel the need for religion. They do not embrace the Jewish culture in their heart like their elders.
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】 (Source: Revival Europe, Intercession Handbook)
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Pray for Taiwan –Taiwan Legislative Branch, Against the Will of the People, Forcifully Pass the Same Sex Marriage Bill
【Current event:Taiwan’s ruling party took advantage of the majority of the legislators, to pass the same-sex marriage law on May 17th, allowing the same-sex couple to apply for registration for marriage registration from the household administration, and approve them to adopt children, effective the 24th of this month, making Taiwan the first country to legalize same-sex marriage in Asia.
Zeng Xianying, Chairman of the Happiness Alliance of the Next Generation, and Xinyi, the commissioner of the Citizen Action, after mourning in silence for one minute then criticize the bullying act of the government against the 7.65 million citizens vote of referendums. He said that President Tsai Ing-wen’s intention was to please the people for the purpose of winning the re-election, she ignored the result of the referendum, he appealed that this is not the end, they will continue to pursue the result of the referendum which is “Marriage is for one man and one woman” and ” gay education will not be implemented in the elementary and middle school.”
Responses from the Church
- Cry out to God, God still reign in Taiwan “I will remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentation 3:20-23
- Pastor Nathaniel of the global apostolic network of Bread of Life said although it appears to be dim and hopeless now, but we still have hope and “trust” in God, we continue to win this spiritual battle that we have already overcome by trusting in the Lord, we believe all the prayers will not be in vain, encouraging Christians to “rejoice in the Lord, and give thanks in all things; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16- 18
- Exercise our authority as citizens
- Even though the same-sex marriage law is passed, we will appeal to the supreme court judge to give an explanation to the law.
- Re-examine the same-sex marriage law passed by the Legislative Branch by the decision of the people, so the true democratic public opinion can be implemented.
- Through the 2020 elections next year, justice will be manifested, by electing godly president and legislators.
- Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6: 8
Pastor Yang Ningya, chairman of the Taiwan Foundation, said that the church has the responsibility to act justly, to let the country and the land understand what justice is, he stressed that not every homosexual desire to be married. The deepest desire of their hearts is “true love.” The church should express action of true love with compassion, not anger or accusation, even toward those who support same-sex marriage.
Pastor Yang said that the real victim of the same-sex marriage law is our next generation. Because they live in a bullying environment, which blurred the true gender identity of themselves or the people around them, which caused them pain and confusion. It is difficult for the parents, the church should take the initiative to care for the victim and the weak, to walk humbly with God. The real problem of the country lies in the “family “. The church must repent humbly, to manage the marriage and family diligently, to establish good parent-child relationship, so happiness flow out of their life naturally, bearing testimonies, to influence the society with love.
Pastor Liu Qunmao believes that God is in control of everything, He is calling the Christians to earnestly pray and move forward. The mighty work of God is beyond our understanding, just like Jesus died on the cross and buried in the grave for three days and resurrected gloriously three days later. The great example is The Alabama State Assembly passed a bill against abortion on May 16, 30 years after US legalized abortion. Who would have thought of such huge turnaround. Praise God and Glory to God.
Praise and worship God :
- Praise God, since 2013, through the leading of God, the physique of the church has improved, to help the public understand the importance of the family. The referendum last year, was an impossible challenges, Yet God has accomplished great thing.
- Praise God, the National Taiwanese Church and the various sectarian churches are united. The entire Taiwanese church prayed together simultaneously. There were three 40 days of fasting and praying last year, and still continue to watch and pray even now. This is unprecedented.
- Praise God, we believe that God is in power for the future of Taiwan, continue to lead and elevate the status of the church , to experience the mighty wondrous works of God, You are good in everything You do.
- Praise God, we believe the passing of this bill is temporal. There is nothing too hard for God. Because You have not changed Your calling, choice and destiny of Taiwan, Taiwan is the gateway to Asia and blessings to nations.
- Praise God, “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who have been called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28) We believe that you will work this together for our good, we love You and are called by Your name!
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Pray for the First Nations in Turtle Island – Nine Reservation Prayer Tour of the Sioux Nation
【 Background : The “Prayer Tour of Nine Sioux Reservations” will be held in South Dakota, USA . This was initiated by Joe Donnell, a young First Nation leader in North America, in response to the prophecy of Prophet Chuck Pierce at the Passover meeting this year:
“ We will see the rebirth and restoration of nine First Nation reservations this year. The nine reservations will gather together and worship in each reservation… but there is no breath. They cannot get from the air. Get what you need, do what they should do. Predict the loss of function! Prophecy against the wind! We predict that the wind of Dakota will be stirred up. “
Sioux is a nation of North American Indians. Sioux originally lived in the area to the east of the Great Lakes in North America. Corn is a their major agriculture. Sioux has pictorial texts and worships sun. Since the oppression and massacres of the colonists and whites of the 19th century , some of them moved westward to the prairie. Later, some were forced to move again, and finally gathered in several small Indian reservations in South Dakota, North Dakota and other states, there are only about 45,000 people in America and about 2,000 people in Canada.
The following is the introduction from the Chinese leader on the East Coast of the United States, to call on the various members of the Christian community to respond to this “ Nine-Reservation Prayer Tour “:
A few years ago, we received that First Nation people are the key to revival and that God called the Chinese to be midwives for this time, to help the First Nations to enter into their destiny. They stand in the position of the elder son to connect with the body of Christ in the kingdom of God, to bring about the revival to the whole earth.
Three years ago we met Joe Donnell, the young leader of Native Americans during Chuck Pierce’s meeting. Although he was very young but we were led to get to know him better. We invited him to Homecoming in Malaysia and to visit First Nation people in Taiwan. In our contact with him in the past two years, we have a deeper understanding of him. We know he has the burden to see the First Nation healed and be released, to live out their lives in their identity as the gatekeepers God has called them to be.
In the reservation, there are many problems, such as drugs, drunkenness, fornication, incest and suicides. Jesus is the only hope. But the First Nation church is not open to the Holy Spirit, the local church is bound by the spirit of religion, and the young people are unwilling to go to church. The church taught them to reject drumming and dancing in their cultures. Another issue is some believers are still influenced by the sun god worship and the medicine man (the wizard), and lack ability to discern. But we are convinced that “the gospel is the power of God to save every believer. “ And greater the darkness, the brighter the light of God.
Joe Donnell felt deeply that the First Nation’s hope is in unity. So he sought out several mature First Nation leaders, who are willing to laid down their own plans and ideas, to seek the Lord together, to submit to God’s leadership, let go of the past hurts, and forgive one another, including the historical oppression of the government and white people. After prayer and seeking the Lord, we had decided to visit the nine reservations in South Dakota of the Sioux tribe. In the past, there is no harmony among them. Joe Donnell believes that by us visiting them, to worship and praise God together, we can begin to shift the spiritual atmosphere, to release them from the oppression and blindness of the enemy, to worship and praise God freely in the spirit and receive the heart of the Father, to break from the orphan spirit, together with the body of Christ to become the house of God and His glorious dwelling place. We believe the breakthrough of the Sioux will bring about breakthroughs in other First Nation tribes!
We are inviting the Taiwan First Nation worship team to join us. In recent years, God has raised the First Nations of Taiwan. When they worship under the leading of the Holy Spirit, the spiritual atmosphere is changed. We have personally witnessed the transformation in the lives of Taiwan’s First Nation. God also began to send Taiwan’s First Nation to other countries to minister to other First Nation Tribes. We look forward to participation of Taiwan First Nation team, to unlock the hearts of the Sioux First Nations, and to use their experiences to help, encourage and inspire the Sioux First Nation to enter into their calling.
Current itinerary, starting from June 23 to June 30, the Nine Reservations Prayer Tour of the Sioux Nation will be held. Click here for details . Please pray for this journey. If you are interested in participating or contributing, please contact the Kingdom Alive at email: kingdom.alive.general@gmail.com.