Daily Prayer (2019/9/22)
Editor’s Words
Pray for Organizers, leaders and editorial team of this 40-day fast
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.
Daily Updated Prayers
Pursuing Intimacy With God: Gold Refined in the Fire
- Revelation 3:18 “I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich. …”
- Philippians 3:8 “What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ”
- Isaiah 4:3-4 “Those who are … recorded for life … will be called holy. The Lord will wash away the filth of the women of Zion …”
Dear Abba Father,
We want to thank You and praise You for loving us so much that You desire to teach us about “gold refined in the fire” during our time of prayer and fasting. We ask You to prepare our hearts to learn this important lesson. The Bible says: “I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich.” As we ponder what kind of gold would make us rich, You show us that only gold refined in the fire can produce attributes of God in us, just like those of Jesus, full of compassion, kindness, righteousness, justice and truth. Oh Father, how You love us and desire that when Jesus appears You will find us worthy of praise, glory and honor. Oh, give us grace that we would grasp the Word of God to be our strength during the refining. Help us be doers of the Word and not just hearers only, and help us discern which of our lives does not align with the ways and will of God. Also in the process of refining, we want to count everything as loss and rubbish so that we may gain Christ and to be like Him. Oh Abba Father, thank You for using the refining fire, the Spirit of righteousness, and the Spirit of burning to remove our filth in order that we become holy and glorify Your name!
In the name of Lord Jesus we pray, Amen!
Repentance Prayer: Repentance for the Country 06
- Matthew 24:9 Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me.
- Heb 11:35-38 Women received back their dead, raised to life again. There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection. Some faced jeers and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were put to death by stoning;they were sawed in two; they were killed by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, living in caves and in holes in the ground
- 1 Corinthians 12:26 Heb 13:3 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it; Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.
Abba Father! Today, millions of Christians everywhere is suffering from persecution for their faith. The pain and the price they pay, for following Jesus Christ Is great.
In the past, whether it is direct or indirect persecution of Christians, caused them to subjected to various forms of ill-treatment, torture, even martyrdom, loss of everything, or faced with various families, social exclusion, rejection, etc. Please forgive us for sins of doing evil, rebellious, and turn from You, forgive us for not paying the price of prayer for the body of Christ, neglected the spiritual warfare, and only paying attention to our comfort. Please cleanse minds, break the enemy’s hostility toward Christ, the power of hatred and violence.
Lord! Give us Your great love, spirit of supplication, so we can confess our sins and repent, pray with one heart, remember the brothers and sisters who are suffering for Christ everywhere. Pave the way for us to do our best to help them, and inspire us to help the suffering brothers and sisters in love, action, and financial resources. May the Lord save and protect, and give them grace and strength to hold on to the end, to strengthen their heart the hope of His glory, and know there is a crown for them, as they endure to the end.
May every drop of blood shed by the precious martyr of God, and our prayers, carry the power of the gospel, to turn the nations and people who are hostile to Christ, and bring spiritual breakthroughs and renewals.
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Daily Declaration: Declaration for Art, Entertainment And Media
Declaration For Art and Entertainment: In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,
- God’s salvation will come to the entertainers and artists! The light of truth will shine upon them, lead them to God, set them free from the bondage of sins, transform their lives to become the glory vessels that will lead many people to the Lord!
- God will rise up to holy,godly and God-loving Christian stars, bringing God’s love, healing, holy, honor, and greatness to the young people。 The young generation will be awakened and turn to the most high God like tides and waves!
Declaration For Media: In the name of Jesus,
- The Spirit of truth is released into the media mountain, the righteous voice will be sent forth to replace all lies, distortion and deception.
- God is raising up the media missionary army, making good use of the new media to preach and teach the gospel of the kingdom of God to this generation.
- God reigns over the media and all the channels in the airway; let all the sounds from the media be righteous sounds and let them align with the holiness and righteousness of God. Let the name of the Lord be exalted and all media proclaim the praise of God!
In the name of Jesus, we pray, Amen!
Nation / Global Critical Event: Pray for Brunei – Revive and Transform Brunei Into Destiny
【Background: Even though Brunei is a small country adjacent to Malaysia and Indonesia with a 400,000 population and a small land, it has become one of the world’s richest countries, due to the abundant crude oil and natural gas. Detailed Reading】
- 1 Peter 3:14-15But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened. But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
- Isaiah 9:2-3 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder.
【PRAYER】
- Pray for the Sultan of Brunei: Abba Father, we confess and repent for the sins of Sultan of Brunei, please forgive us of our ignorance, we not only do not know the supreme God, but misled the people to worship and lift up the name of idols, restrict, persecute and even tempt God’s children, which grieves Your heart, and deeply offended You, please forgive our sins. Heavenly Father, please save the soul of Brunei Sultan, to enlighten him with Your great light, open the eyes of his soul, to encounter You in his lifetime to know the precious salvation of Jesus Christ and forsake Islam and no longer promote the Islamicization of the country. Let the royal family and the people to receive the joy of salvation so that Brunei can become a nation whose God is the Lord and be blessed.
- Pray for Christians And Churches : Abba Father, please strengthen the faith of Brunei Christians so they can stand strong and not be tempted by economic rewards and convert to Islam. May they be willing to stay in Brunei for Your name sake to advance the Kingdom of God. Give them wisdom and courage to be the messengers of the gospel even under the constraints and threats of Islam’s law and lead many Muslims to return to You. Ignite the fire of the Holy Spirit in Brunei church to stand in the gap and pray zealously for Brunei, establish a united prayer altar to worship and pray day and night before You, bring down the revival to transform the whole country and lead Brunei enter her destiny!
- Pray for The Muslim That Came Into Faith of Jesus Christ : Abba Father, thank You for touching the hearts of these Brunei Muslims, risking their lives and accepting the salvation of Jesus. Please protect and keep them from the snare of the informants that they can continue to grow and deeply rooted in Your love and truth.
In Jesus’ mighty Name, Amen.
10/40福音視窗禱告區
Pray for Libya – An Opportunity In War
【Current Events: Libya in northern Africa is the “Gulina” mentioned in many places in the Bible. The Simon that carried the cross for the Lord Jesus is from Gulina, back in the early church, the gospel was quite prosperous in Libya. But after the 7th century, Arabs entered Libya, the church that was already fragile crumbled and most of the people became Sunni Muslims. … Detailed Reading】
- Psalm 10:1,4 For the director of music. A psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
- Mathew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
- John 10:27-28 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
【PRAY】
- Pray for The Government: Heavenly Father, Your voice spread all over the world, and Your words reach to the ends of the earth. May You send Your words to speak to the Libyan government, for them to miraculously receive the wisdom and strategy from heaven, seize the opportunity, and transform The national system to become the kingdom of Jesus Christ, so the government and leaders can developed a heart that fear God, govern with integrity, love the people, and to walk with God to serve in righteousness, compassion, and humilty. (Psalm 19:1, 4)
- Gospel Harvest: Heavenly Father, we earnestly pray for Libya, for God to let more people follow the path of the Lord Jesus, lead the Libyan people to life and truth, so the people can see Jesus is the only redemption and hope. May the good news of the gospel continue to be transmitted from the air channel, wake them up to find the ancient wells, seek, and they will find, knock, the door will be open to them. (Matthew 7:7) Libya entered destiny and stand with God. No persecution, no sword can separate them from the love of God, and no one can take them away from God’s hand. (John 10:27-28)
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen!
Weekly Updated Prayers
Pray For USA: From California Legislative Center: Radical Democrat Bills
【Alert : Bills recently passed that opposed people and their values. With three-quarters of the 2019 California State Legislature controlled by Democrats, it’s a ‘free ride’ for a raft of radically bad bills. To protect families of the worst anti-family bills authorized by Democrat state legislators, and sponsored by Planned Parenthood abortionists, Big Pharma, Big Unions, and homosexual-transsexual activists. … Detailed Reading】
【PRAYER】
- Repentance for Governor Newsom, Court of Justice, Mayors, Senates, Assembly, Corruption, Abortion, Sanctuary state, Gender subjective, lawlessness … : Father, we stand for California to cry aloud and spare not that forgiveness is still within our reach for Your mercy and deliverance in Your Word…’Now, therefore,’ said the Lord, ‘Turn to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning. So, rend your heart, California, and not your garments; return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness; and He relents from doing harm. Who knows if He will turn and relent, and leave a blessing behind Him..’ (Joel 2:12-14a)
- People who are suffering : Father, we see the multitude of lost, sick, oppressed, homeless, cursed, outcast, confused minds, captives…’But when Jesus saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep without shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore, pray for the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His Harvest.’ (Mat. 9:36)
- Deliverance, victory, signs and wonders : Father, we pray for surpassing power of the Holy Spirit to come in delivering the State of California, Governor Newsom, all the leaders, churches, families, young generation, medical professions, the sanctity of life, businesses, educators, entertainment and sport enterprise, agriculture, human traffickers and its victims, homeless, shelters,….’Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed. And there was great joy in that city.’ Acts 8:5
- Against Socialism, lawless legislatures, Idol worship in California : Father, Socialism is a curse and destruction to nations, we repent for California that has given themselves over to it and atheism, we ask for forgiveness and deliverance of the Lord. We declare Socialism system, lawless legislatures to be burned up in ashes and died in California and across America. All witchcraft and idol worshiping and spare not its altars be taken down by the fire. We pray for God’s Power overtakes and revive California to godliness in Jesus Name. Amen.
Pray for Israel: Pray for Israel: The General Election on 9/17
【Background: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave an interview with KAN Radio Thursday morning in which he said his Likud Party’s internal polling indicated that he is headed for defeat in next weeks Knesset elections due to a low level of motivation to vote among his supporters. In the interview he also lamented statements and actions taken by some of his senior advisors which he felt had not been helpful in the political campaign as well as blaming Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit for preventing him from annexing the Jordan Valley, which he said he’d rather do before the election. 】(source: ICEJ news) 】
- Micah6:8 The Lord has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
- Daniel 5:21 … the Most High God rules the kingdom of mankind and sets over it whom he will.
【PRAYER】
- Raise Up a Godly Israeli Government: Heavenly Father, the 9/17 election will produce the next Israeli prime minister and impact the future direction of this nation. Although the outcome is still uncertain, we cry out and proclaim that you are in charge of this election. Raise up a man according to your will, to rule your people and the land of Israel with righteousness, justice, mercy and humility. Grant the prime minister to be the ability to form a cabinet according to your will. Lord, you rule the kingdom of mankind, place your will in the hearts of this people, and move them to vote accordingly. May your will be done in this election.
- Rid of the Prejudice toward Messianic Believers: Heavenly Father, in this key moment, we call upon the global body of Christ to pray for Israel. May your kingdom come, your will be done in Israel as it is in heaven. We bless the new government to: open the door and welcome more Jews to return to the land; willing to honer and allow talented local messianic believers to enter into government service; reduce the sidelining, the prejudice and even persecution of local Messianic body; abolish the laws that deny the jewish identity of Messianic believers and block them from making Aliyah. May the new Israeli cabinet is one to prepare the way for the Glorious King.
Pray for The First Nation : Sequel to “120 Drums” Ministry
【Background: In July of this year, we introduced the vision and ministry of the “120 Drums” of the Grand Chief, Lynda Prince. (Click HERE for details) This week’s Sequel to “120 Drums” was shared by the first nation leader, Brian LaBounty. On September 7th, he went to Oregon State to participate in the “Conquest 2019” Gathering. This is his praise report about that gathering: … Detailed Reading 】
- Psalm 19:1-4 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no word; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”
- Psalm 24:7 “Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.”
- Genesis 1:3 “Let there be light, and there was light.”
【PRAYER】
- Rise up the First Nations to release the ancient sound: Heavenly Father, You created everything by your voice and words as described in the first chapter of Genesis, “Let there be light, and there was light”.You reveal to us: ” Release the ancient sound!” “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no word; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” (Psalm 19:1-4) We believe that now is the time to restore everything as You have created! Thank You for revealing to us that the First Nations are the hosts of the land and are the keys to the revival. When the First Nations worship God, there will be an open heaven and great breakthroughs will be released. Heavenly Father, may You release the unique ancient sounds of the First Nations whom you have created from the very beginning. Restore their languages, songs and dances! Release and restore them to worship you in their own ways, especially the drumming of the First Nations, just like the heartbeat of the Father, is calling every lost soul to come home. Heavenly Father, may You rise up first nation people to worship you, releasing the ancient sound, to open the ancient gates and lead the nations to welcome the King of Glory (Psalm 24:7) ,so that the kingdom of God will come to the earth!
- All Ethinic Groups Align with Your Will and Plan for First Nations: Heavenly Father, continue to work through various channels to awaken the First Nations and all other ethnic groups, to align with Your plan and will for the First Nations and understand the explosive spiritual power God has given them for the End-time harvest of souls. We declare that the identity and destiny as the eldest son of the land of the First Nations in North America will be restored . They will take the authority over the land and break the disintegration of the land and all the dark curses. Let more First Nations be willing to walk together and lead the non-native people to enter into an unprecedented revival!
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen!
Pray For Hong Kong: Pray for Young People in Hong Kong
【Current Affairs: The “Anti-Extradition Bill” protest movement in Hong Kong has exceeded 100 days. Despite the fact that Hong Kong Prime Minister Lin Zhengyue finally announced the withdrawal of the regulations, the movement has long evolved into a universal movement for democracy and freedom. Its long duration, and the large number of participants, the negative consequences of Hong Kong’s political economy and society have caused global concern. … Detailed Reading】
- 2 Chronicle 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.
- Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you.
【PRAYER】
- Pray for The Younger Generation in Hong Kong: Heavenly Father, You love these young people who are willing to sacrifice their lives! Help them to make the right choice. Shower upon them the power of The Holy Spirit, draw them to You in this turbulent moment, to receive heavenly peace and freedom, and to overcome the pain and obstacles, forgive and bless the executive chief and the government! In the name of Jesus Christ we declare, the young people of Hong Kong are set apart holy unto the Lord, covered, protected and led by God. Fill their hearts with God’s love and peace and not to fight for democracy in their flesh, and to believe there is a God in this universe who loves Hong Kong and can protect Hong Kong and save Hong Kong. Heavenly Father, we believe You still rule and reign as King over Hong Kong in the midst of the flood !
- The Church Unites And Pray In One Heart And One Mind : Heavenly Father, help the Hong Kong Church to understand God’s end time plan for the Chinese and the role of Hong Kong. For each to stand in the their position and pray for Hong Kong, and come out of the church to serve the people of Hong Kong. Sharing the gospel, releasing God’s love and hope, bring God’s salvation and peace, compassion and healing, righteousness and justice to Hong Kong, and rebuilding Hong Kong into a city of righteousness!
- Pray For The Hong Kong Police : Heavenly Father, may Your salvation comes to the police officers, give them wisdom and strategy, to act impartially, treat the arrested demonstrators with kindness, give the people and the police, supernatural grace for reconciliation and miraculously reach great resolution and rebuild the mutual trust of the city.
- Declare Hong Kong’s Destiny : We declare in the name of Jesus Christ:
- God’s destiny for Hong Kong will be fulfilled!
- In this chaotic moment, You establish Your throne in Hong Kong to rule as King!
- The Kingdom of God is rising up in the people of God in Hong Kong!
- The heart cries of Hong Kong church for God to give peace and love are being heard by God, and will bring great breakthroughs.
- The new glory river will break through many gates, and Hong Kong will receive favor and grace!
Pray for China: Pray for Sino-US Trade Negotiations
【Current Events: In the early 1990s, trade and investment between the United States and China developed quite rapidly. Leaders on both sides began to pay close attention and take action to avoid conflicts and safeguard common interests. Since July 6 last year, the US government has started to impose tariffs on Chinese goods since the beginning of the 301-term investigation. … Detailed Reading 】
- Psalm 33:5 The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.
- Psalm 67:4 May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth.
- Deut. 28:14 Do not turn aside from any of the commands I give you today, to the right or to the left, following other gods and serving them.
【PRAYER】
- The Two Countries Are Be led By Justice And Peace : Heavenly Father, You love righteousness and justice, and Your hand is moving on the land of the United States and China, and fill the land with Your love. Thank You for rising up the United States to be the most powerful country in the world, to bless many nations in the area of economy and the gospel, and helped China that had gone through so much hardship and suffering to receive great benefits. Now we see the wave of God’s revival coming to China. The power of the gospel transforms China into a soul harvest, and also blesses China’s rapid economic rise, and abundantly prosperous, be the head and not the tail, above and not beneath. Lord, during this occasion of easing of Sino-US trade wars, we look to You loving kindness and truthfulness, may Your hand of righteousness and justice continue to intervene, to lead the follow-up talks and movements between China and the United States, so that Your wonderful will can be done in China and the United States.
- Raising Up Intercessors To Watch And Pray: Heavenly Father, in this trade war, call more of Your children to rise up and stand in the gap for the ruling party and representatives of both China and the United States, to earnestly cry out and watch and pray, so their hearts will be in the hands of the Lord and be turned by God. In the name of the Lord, we rebuked the spirit of pride, greed, control, manipulation, and selfishness; bind the spirit of competition, unrighteousness, division, and disturbance, and may the spirit of God move in the meeting and consultations afterwards, so that China and the United States will follow God’s principle, treating each other with justice and righteousness, and govern the country with the fear of God, and people will be prospered and blessed.
Pray for Taiwan – Raise Up Godly Political Leaders
【Current Events:Taiwan is also known as Formosa, which means a land full of the beauty and glory of God. Taiwan is the heart of Asia . God wants to use Taiwan as a pioneer in Asia to prepare the way to send the gospel back to Jerusalem. However, in recent years, the Taiwan government has reformed various ungodly laws and policies to forcefully promote same sex marriage and to enforce gender sexual orientation education to primary and secondary schools which is evil in the eyes of the Lord. … Detailed Reading 】
- Isaiah 25:7-9 On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”
- 2 Chronicle 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.
- Psalms 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you
【PRAYER】
- Pray for the Church In Taiwan: Father God, continue to set the fire of prayer ablaze and establish the 24/7 prayer walls and the prayer watch towers. Let the church in Taiwan hold on to the promise of 2 Chronicles 7:14, to stand in the gap with one heart and intercede for Taiwan, so the Taiwan church can enter a new spiritual realm and have a spiritual breakthrough. In the name of Jesus, we release the anointing of God’s victory, demolish all the works of the enemy, transform the church in Taiwan to be the seed of revival for the kingdom of God, align with God, bring the revival to the whole earth, and glorify the holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Manifest God’s Glory In The 2020 Presidential Election: Heavenly Father, You reign over the president and legislators election next year, Your will for the presidential and legislators of Taiwan is better and stronger than all man-made manipulation and control, and Taiwan’s entire election will enter into the supernatural order of the Holy Spirit, and be conducted under justice and righteousness. ( Psalm 89:14) In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the chosen candidates of the Lord will win, turn over the laws of same sex marriage and the policies of Muslims and LGBTQ. Let the integrity and justice replace the corruption of today’s government and lead Taiwan into destiny.
- Saints of God Will Arise And Shine: Heavenly Father, the prayers of the saints are like incenses displayed before You. May You release Your mighty power to turn Taiwan over, cleanse the land, turn the heart back to the true God, and may God’s will be done in Taiwan as it is in heaven. (Revelation 8:3-5) We declare in the name of Jesus Christ:
- God will shake Taiwan, to tear down the sinful altars of idols, destroy the temples of idols and dragons, eradicate the rule of dark power, and restore the holy beauty of Taiwan God created her for!
- God will rise up the people of Taiwan, like Esther, for such a time as this!
- God will raise up the church in Taiwan, to be bold and courageous and not back down, and became a mighty and powerful instrument of the Kingdom of God!
- The roar of God will rise from Taiwan, and raise up king Cyrus of Taiwan. Who is righteous, compassionate, and humble, and walked with God!
- God will raise Taiwan up like the crown of fire in the Pacific Ocean, burning for the one and only true God!
Revival Testimony:Tidal Wave of Revival in India – Praying Hyde
The revival of Shandong and the revivals around China between 1927 and 1937 were collectively referred to as the great revival of the Chinese church. Today in our cry for revival in the church globally, let us take a good look at the great revival of Shandong, it can be an inspiration and motivation for the global church to pursue a revival…. Detailed Reading
Related Events and Prayer Background
Nation / Global Critical Event: Pray for Brunei – Revive and Transform Brunei Into Destiny
【Current Events: Even though Brunei is a small country adjacent to Malaysia and Indonesia with a 400,000 population and a small land, it has become one of the world’s richest countries, due to the abundant crude oil and natural gas.
The Sudan Is In Control: Brunei is one of the few monarchy in the world, and the power is in the hands of the Sudan, who is highly respected by the Brunei people. He considered himself as a defender and guardian of the Malay nation and Islam, and implemented a system of mixed Malay and Islamic cultural values called the Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB) to rule Brunei. In 2014, the first phase of the Shariah-based Criminal Code came into force – conversion from Islam to other religions can be death penalty or up to 30 years of prison and corporal punishment. In 2018, the authorities began drafting the second phase of the Code, but it has not been completed yet.
Muslim Becomes More Conservative: Although Brunei’s Muslims are not interested in joining the Islamic State, but like their neighbors, Brunei is becoming more and more conservative, giving non-Muslims less space to live on. The authorities banned the establishment or restoration of non-Muslim worship sites and did not allow public Christian activities, including the celebration of Christmas. All students must learn the principles of the Malay Islamic monarchy, and some Christian students are more familiar with this principle than the Ten Commandments. Evangelize to anyone (including non-Muslims) is prohibited in Brunei, and violators may be sentenced to prison or a large fine. On the other hand, Brunei is actively pursuing Islamic missionary programs. The converter can get the national economic reward, and success in the conversion to Islam, will also be used as focus of the news.
Spies In The Church: Muslim came into faith in Jesus Christ always face strong pressure to return to Islam. Christian Parents are in a dilemma: to raise children in the faith, but risk children accidentally expose family Christianity. Muslim family members and neighbors also regularly report the Christian Muslim and churches to the authorities. The church (especially the Malay-speaking church) is constantly being monitored, and some congregations even have spies. Many young Christians have left Brunei or are considering going abroad because the hostility towards them is growing stronger and the prospects for the country’s economy are dim.
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Pray for Libya – An Opportunity In War
【Background: Libya in northern Africa is the “Gulina” mentioned in many places in the Bible. The Simon that carried the cross for the Lord Jesus is from Gulina, back in the early church, the gospel was quite prosperous in Libya. But after the 7th century, Arabs entered Libya, the church that was already fragile crumbled and most of the people became Sunni Muslims.
Long-Term Wars: The Arab Spring Movement of 2011 caused Libya’s authoritarian dictator Gaddafi to be killed. Libya has since fallen into a civil war situation in which radical organizations have been contending for hegemony. Now, the new government has been established, but the domestic armed forces and the government forces have been in constant conflict with the armed forces.
Spiritual Conditions: Today Libya Arabs are one of the most unreached groups in the world. It is estimated that 28 out of 40 ethnic groups have not heard of the gospel. Sharing the gospel with Muslims is extremely difficult and dangerous under the supervision of the former Libyan government’s secret police. Now that the country is in turmoil, it has brought about a wonderfully opportunity. People’s attitude towards Christianity is changing, showing more openness and more curiosity.
Christians Are Being Persecuted: there are 37,000 Christians in Libya, but they have been living in persecution, killing, and trampling, forcing them to hide their identity. Presently, Libya has become the top five most persecuted Christians in the world. But Libya is one of the fastest growing Christian countries in the world. The gospel message transmitted by the Internet satellite is attracting a large number of people. In addition, long-term wars have caused many Libyans to leave the country, and some have the opportunity to hear the gospel abroad.
】 (partial source: open door)
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Pray For USA: From California Legislative Center: Radical Democrat Bills
- 2 Peter 3:3 ‘Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts.’
- 1 Samuel 15:23 ‘For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the Word of the Lord, He has rejected you as king.’
【Alert:
Bills recently passed that opposed people and their values. With three-quarters of the 2019 California State Legislature controlled by Democrats, it’s a ‘free ride’ for a raft of radically bad bills. (2 Pe. 3:3) To protect families of the worst anti-family bills authorized by Democrat state legislators, and sponsored by Planned Parenthood abortionists, Big Pharma, Big Unions, and homosexual-transsexual activists.
- SB276, SB714 – Eliminates rights of pediatricians to provide vaccination exemptions for children at risk; the State will decide. Gov. Newsom caves in (2 Sam 15:23), sells out vaccine-injured children. He has agreed to force all California children (except homeschoolers, who are exempt) to be eventually vaccinated. This means even if a child has previously suffered vaccine-related injury, the child and their siblings will be eventually forced to have a whole slew of objectionable vaccinations. Status: Signed into law by Gov. Newsom.
- AB624 – Mandates an abortionist’s phone number on student ID cards for grades 7-12, for public schools and charter schools. The hotline is the code for Planned Parenthood abortionists. Status: Passed by Senate and Assembly
- SB24 – College Abortion Pills. Forces UC and CSU to offer abortion pills without medical supervision. Status: Now on Assembly floor for vote.
- AB175 – ‘LGBTQ’ Bills. Forces foster parents to use girls’ names, ‘she’, and ‘her’ for sexually-confused biological boys, and vice versa for sexually-confused biological girls. Status: Bill sent to Gov. Newsom
- AB493 – Sexually brainwashes government-school teachers to further brainwash schoolchildren. Status: on senate floor
- ACR99 – Blaming churches and pro-family organizations for homosexuals’ and transsexuals’ inner depression. Status: Passed the State Senate floor. Final Approved by the Legislature (resolutions do not go to the Governor).
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Pray for The First Nation : Sequel to “120 Drums” Ministry
【Background: In July of this year, we introduced the vision and ministry of the “120 Drums” of the Grand Chief, Lynda Prince. (Click HERE for details) This week’s Sequel to “120 Drums” was shared by the first nation leader, Brian LaBounty. On September 7th, he went to Oregon State to participate in the “Conquest 2019” Gathering. This is his praise report about that gathering:
“Conquest 2019” was the largest Multi Cultural gathering ever orchestrated in the NorthWest perhaps in the U.S.
It was birthed from a vision of the Lord given the Pastor Victor Alvarizares senior pastor of Fathers House International in Portland Oregon for 20 years. 1 year he had the vision, having never put together a gathering of this magnitude and knowing that finances were a concern prayed and asked the Lord if this gathering was indeed His will that He would show Victor how to proceed and to begin to bring forth funding. He shared his vision with the church leaders during the meeting about 30,000$ was raised and Victor’s conformation of 25,000 was superceded.
This began the journey to gather the Nations. Somewhere along the line he was put in contact with Lynda Prince. Lynda explained the role First Nations have in this end times push and how they have the spiritual authority on the land. She explained the importance of recognizing the host people and honoring them. After the conversation Victor understood the position of First Nations have. With this understanding the vision of the 120 drums was explained. Pastor Victor saw clearly and asked Lynda to come with the 120 drums.
First Nations of North America opened the conference with honoring and protocol of the host tribes of the region thereby opening up the portholes of heaven.
Later on mid morning Lynda introduced the 120 drums and the invitation for the people to participate in releasing the sound. The people were deeply moved by playing the drums. Many reports are still coming in. Later that afternoon another invitation was given for the people to participate, We lined the hallway inside the convention center and played the drums as others went to the streets of Portland to invite people to the evening session (Mathew 22: 9). In between the afternoon and evening sessions there was a wedding reception upstairs and I witnessed the bride enter the building with her beautiful gown and bridesmaids.
Sunday afternoon there was a report of a highly unusual tornado touch down outside of Portland. We went to Washington for worship Sunday evening and there were reports of over 1250 lightning strikes within 3 hours around the Seattle area. (Click HERE for the news report.)
Praise Father God YHWH for letting me participate in His End time reconciliation and restoration of all things preparing for His return. Glory to God in the Highest.
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Pray For Hong Kong: Pray for Young People in Hong Kong
【Current Affairs: The “Anti-Extradition Bill” protest movement in Hong Kong has exceeded 100 days. Despite the fact that Hong Kong Prime Minister Lin Zhengyue finally announced the withdrawal of the regulations, the movement has long evolved into a universal movement for democracy and freedom. Its long duration, and the large number of participants, the negative consequences of Hong Kong’s political economy and society have caused global concern.
It has been reported that students and people of Hong Kong are even ready to die for Hong Kong. Some have already done it. They firmly believe that only by death can the way to freedom be open. This is the greatest sacrifice that can be made to the native land. We must not forget them. Many students face enormous family pressure, and some of them are even forced to leave their homes, but they insist on fighting at the front line, carrying their own “written will”, they have made up their minds, they understand freedom, and always willing to pay the price , and they choose to take this only way to bring resolution.
Please pray that God will intervene and the glory of God will fall. Only God’s love can save Hong Kong, transform Hong Kong, resolve hatred, give peace, and build a harmonious society. Pray that God will help these young people as they make this fearless sacrifice.
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Pray for China: Pray for Sino-US Trade Negotiations
【Current Events: In the early 1990s, trade and investment between the United States and China developed quite rapidly. Leaders on both sides began to pay close attention and take action to avoid conflicts and safeguard common interests. Since July 6 last year, the US government has started to impose tariffs on Chinese goods since the beginning of the 301-term investigation. Since the trade war has been going on for more than a year, there have been more than 10 rounds of face-to-face meetings. High-level trade talks have failed to ease trade disputes between the two sides. Faced with the upcoming Sino-US high-level trade negotiations in early October, the two sides have actively created an atmosphere of reconciliation.
China Show Actions of Goodwill: According to reports, China purchased at least 600,000 tons of US soybeans on Thursday (September 12), and the number needed to be shipped by 10 ships, the largest purchase since June this year. Recently, the Chinese side proposed that if the United States postpones tariffs on Chinese goods and relaxes trading restrictions on Chinese telecom equipment manufacturer Huawei, China will increase her purchase of US agricultural products.
The United States Responded By “Delaying Tariff Increases”: After China continued to show its “moderate” stance, Trump also said in 9/13 that “a temporary trade agreement with China is also within our consideration”, showing a more flexible posture. The Beijing leadership welcomed Trump’s delay in raising tariffs and signaled a willingness to ease tension. Therefore, this week’s practical consultations between China and the United States can push China and the United States to reach a draft of a temporary agreement, which has attracted much attention. People are counting on the next China-US trade conference in Washington in early October.
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Pray for Taiwan – Raise Up Godly Political Leaders
【Current Events: Taiwan is also known as Formosa, which means a land full of the beauty and glory of God. Taiwan is the heart of Asia . God wants to use Taiwan as a pioneer in Asia to prepare the way to send the gospel back to Jerusalem. However, in recent years, the Taiwan government has reformed various ungodly laws and policies to forcefully promote same sex marriage and to enforce gender sexual orientation education to primary and secondary schools which is evil in the eyes of the Lord. On May 17 this year, the Taiwan Legislative Branch forced the legalization of same-sex marriage and made Taiwan to be the first country in Asia legalized same sex marriage, which not only violated public opinion, but also deviated from the laws of God.
Raise Up The Church To Go Into The Political Mountain: “Love Family Alliance” that promoted the anti-same-sex marriage law, joined with the church and formed a “Stability Of Power” party , to participate in the presidential and legislative elections on January 11 next year, hoping to reverse the same-sex marriage and other ungodly policies, and to transform society.
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Revival Testimony:Great Revival of Shandong
The revival of Shandong and the revivals around China between 1927 and 1937 were collectively referred to as the great revival of the Chinese church. Today in our cry for revival in the church globally, let us take a good look at the great revival of Shandong, it can be an inspiration and motivation for the global church to pursue a revival.
Pastor Charles L. Culpepper born in Texas, USA, (1895-1965) and missionary from Norway Marie Monsen (1878-1962) are two of the main Western missionaries who witnessed the revival of Shandong. This great revival brought about a wonderful impact, it greatly helped the pastor Culpepper in his ministries. For example, the number of students in the seminary has increased from 4 to more than 150; more than 600 middle school girls have made their decision for Christ, and 900 of the 1,000 male students also made the same decision: one church that had only 20 some people, In the ten-day evangelistic meeting had about 100 people gave their lives to the Lord; In another church, there were 203 people who received baptism. In addition, there were many signs and wonders and miracles in the entire revival movement.
The beginning of the Revival: The prelude to this great revival was, the wife of Pastor Culpepper suffered from serious eye problems, and missionary Monsen offered to pray for his wife’s sickness. Pastor Culpepper was very concerned about this because the Baptist Church was not used to praying for the sick. As a result, the next morning, about twenty people went to his house to pray together, and the people present felt as if the electric waves were circulating throughout the body, and everyone that felt a sense of electricity went through their body, in the spirit they felt such a closeness as if they were partaking the Lord’s supper. Suddenly, the wife of Pastor Culpepper was able to remove her glasses and continue to kneel and prayed with everyone. During this time, God seem to have entered the room personally. Everyone prayed and felt that heaven had come to earth. The glory of God filled their souls and spirit. After this prayer, the eye disease of Pastor Culpepper’s wife was completely healed, and no longer recurred. God truly heard their prayers.
Spread of revival
- Repentance of the broken and contrite heart: The special feature of this great revival was as people got close to God, they naturally and sternly confessed their sins. Some people experienced a fierce spiritual struggle even for the 25 cents that they stole in their childhood, and finally they took action to overcome the struggle. Another teacher, who confessed more than 60 sins to the Lord, and led 18 students to pray for the whole school, they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and was later elected as the head of the mission. Someone because his neighbors refused to pay back a debt, took it upon herself to kill and eat the neighbor’s chicken for pay back, but the Holy Spirit moved her to admit her fault of presumptuous sins, and eventually led the neighbor to believe in the Lord. Whenever people humbled themselves and admitted their unworthiness, God started to move in the meeting, and people begin to acknowledge their sins and repent to one another.
- Accompanied by signs and wonders: There were many miraculous signs and wonders that people can’t help but marveled by the works of God. The wife of a brethren was paralyzed for 18 years was healed by God. As a result, he resigned from the position of teacher and began to preach the gospel diligently: In addition, a dead woman who was already dressed in her shroud and prepared for her funeral, a new woman believer prayed for her, and the woman who was dead was resurrected. As a result, her whole family and the large group of people in the village all came into their salvation.
- Breaking the scheme of the enemy: At that time, many people infiltrated into the school and was very organized in their work in the school. One time, a student was laying under the bench of the classroom in great pain, he asked Pastor Culpepper to see him and explained how he was opposing Christianity and how he was resisting God’s salvation in the meeting. But when he began to stand up and prepare to disrupt the meeting, he was suddenly knocked down by a power, he knew that it was from God, and realized and understand that Christianity is true. Also another young person was confessing his sins in great pain, because he had a hatred in his heart, he wanted to kill the Christian students and pastor Culpepper. After he confessed his sin, he completely collapsed and finally accepted Jesus Christ and was born again. After experiencing these things, Pastor Culpepper discovered that “the spies that lurked in the school, including the two that were mentioned, were about eight to ten people, about half of them were saved during the meeting, and the other half left the school, the spy network was completely destroyed, so it is evident to see when confronted with the attack of the enemy, the power and the authority of God will defeat them one by one
- The manifestation of the Holy Spirit: At that time, the leaders of the Presbyterian Church felt the church’s revival movement “sometimes some of the expression were too excessive, but the whole movement showed the wonderful power of the Holy Spirit.” Some nurses were saved in the hospital, and even the women genitors were filled with the Holy Spirit, they were working and singing and praising the Lord, and every day the sick were saved. Some believers testified in the church, and the congregation mourns and confessed their sins, and seek the infilling of the Holy Spirit. The great revival spreads like fire to all the villages.
The climax of the Shandong Great Revival: (1936-1937): It was initiated by a group of women confessing their sins of abortion. It was also the era that Pastor Culpepper and missionary Monsen had experienced together.
- The situation at home and abroad: In 1936, President Roosevelt proposed a new policy to promote a rapid economic recovery. In 1936, the German dictator Hitler reorganized his armament, and 99% of the German people also participated in the referendum under the supervision of the secret police. As a result, the rise of the totalitarian Germany was created. In 1936, China’s Xi’an Incident occurred on December 12 at the end of the year. In the second year of 1937, the Japanese army launched the 77 Incident on July 7 and launched a comprehensive war against China. .
- Pagan women confessed their sins: Missionary Monsen came to China from 1907 after Boxer Rebellion, and in 1927 China began to experience revival. She prayed for revival for twenty years. She found that the Chinese church was desolate, with no spiritual life, and realized that it must begin with the reading of God’s Word, and the truth must become practical in life. She and other female missionaries received from Psalm 68:11: ” The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.” So they began to watch and pray for women believers and hold Bible study classes to teach women believers. One time when “killing the baby” was talked about, suddenly a woman said with amazement: “aren’t we be able to treat our children as we will?” at that time all of the women confessed their sins except for two. For the first time in more than 20 years, missionary Monsen heard the women admitting killing baby is a crime. This was also the first time she saw the Holy Spirit dealing with a group of people.
- The Great Revival broke out: The experience of that time caused the missionary Monsen not able to fall asleep, and the situation among the students was the same. One sister asked the missionary Monsen why she couldn’t sleep, they not only couldn’t sleep, and they were crying all night! Because God reminded them of many wrong things they had done, they kept on crying and crying out for God’s help. Thank God, the Holy Spirit convict people of their sins, no one can do it! On the last day of the Bible study, missionary Monsen invited the pagan women, and told them that they could come and talk to her in her room if necessary, and everyone arrived together. One of them stood by the door and held the doorknob and said, “I should be the first, because I am too painful, I can’t no longer wait.” One knelt next to the door, with her head to the ground and continuously repenting. After confessing her sins, the woman’s eyes shine with the eternal light, and the tired and aging face now exudes peace from God. Under the light of the Holy Spirit, she was completely saved. She said, “I was like a big robber that was taken to the judge by the police. When I pleaded guilty, the judge not only did not sentenced her to die, but let her in peace.” How wonderful! A woman who originally believed in paganism with the revelation of the Holy Spirit immediately realized the meaning of the “gospel”; a great and quiet peace filled him instantly, and missionary Monsen. During the revival, the village chapel that had been gathering by only more than 30 people and in about 10 day almost 100 people came to know the Lord. After that, the missionary Monsen’s area helped more than 3,000 people to come to know the Lord.
Since 1908, the revival of North China and Northeast China has continued and the revival spread like wide fire, until the Sino-Japanese War of 1936-1937.
We hope that through the history of the great revival of Shandong, can become the inspiration for us individually and for the church today, so that we can regain our strength and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to diligently work hard to build God’s church and welcome the return of the Lord!