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A blog for world-changers who will take a few minutes a day to pray for something beyond their typical concerns.
Friday, April 28, 2017
Prayer for Chibok girls three years into their captivity
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Prayer against modern-day slavery in Brazil
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The bedroom of a family trapped in ranch work. http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/26/americas/brazil-amazon-slavery-freedom-project/index.html |
Lord, today we pray against slavery in Brazil. We
are so thankful that the Brazilian government has rescued 50,000 people from
slave-like conditions over the past 20 years, but we grieve when we hear of the
uphill battle: more than 25,000 more people are lured into these “jobs” each
year. Lord, in this type of situation we choose to pray for the big things
today. Lord, first, work in the hearts of those with the power to hire. Prick
their consciences whenever they are tempted to offer inappropriate wages and
conditions. May they be drawn to Jesus and the way he lived among us. We also
pray for the nation’s leaders. We pray they will not be swayed by lobbyists to
divert funds from the mobile units that conduct rescues, and that they will
continue to publish the “dirty list” that exposes bad businesses and their
wicked practices. We pray for non-governmental activists, like Xavier Plassat, the French Dominican friar who has
dedicated his life to fighting what he calls modern-day slavery in the region.
Bless their efforts. Protect them from harm and corruption. And, Lord, we pray
for the poor people of Brazil who are desperate enough to be lured into these situations.
Give them courage to resist, ingenuity in recognizing better options, and
support from those around them. Lord, we want to see slavery end in Brazil.
Magnify yourself in this battle. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
To my faithful prayer partners: I apologize for the period of silence. I have been gone more than home during the month of April. I hoped to post anyway, but it did not work out.
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Prayer for believers in Bangladesh
Lord, today our thoughts and prayers turn toward the nation of Bangladesh. Lord, we are thankful that this majority-Muslim nation allows freedom of religion, but we are concerned about the rapid increase in terrorist attacks on Christians. We are sad to hear of people being killed and living in fear, and of churches being forced to close. But we are thankful that you are never terrorized nor are you bound. We know that, despite persecution (and often as a result of it), your Church continues to grow. We pray for more Muslims to turn to Jesus every day in Bangladesh. We pray for protection for Christians, so they may continue to serve you and be lights for you. We also pray for the equipping of Christians in Bangladesh. We know that brand-new Christians often face the greatest persecution in Bangladesh. Stand by and sustain these new believers, and send brothers and sisters in Christ to encourage and equip them. In Jesus' powerful name we pray, amen.
Monday, April 10, 2017
Prayer for special needs students in churches
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http://kingdompursuits.com/calvarys-special-needs-ministry/ |
Friday, April 7, 2017
Prayer for national Christian camping conference in Romania
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Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Prayer about St. Petersburg subway bombing
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Monday, April 3, 2017
Prayer for Somali herders in the midst of drought
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http://www.voanews.com/a/somalia-drought-crushes-herders-lives/3762935.html Photo: AP |
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