Prayer for northeastern Australia in the midst of record-breaking flooding

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/03/australia/townsville-queensland-flooding-intl/index.html

Heavenly Father, we pray for northeastern Australia as thousands of Townsville residents have been forced from their homes by record-breaking flooding –with more rain still on the way. First, we rejoice that no deaths have been reported, despite the floodwaters forcing some people to take shelter on the roofs of their homes. With the additional threat of power outages, as well crocodiles and snakes being washed into residential streets, we ask protection for rescue workers and those trying to flee. We pray for people to proceed with wisdom and caution as they deal with intense flash flooding and treacherous, sometimes deceptive, water flows. We also pray that the Ross River Dam holds strong, despite being stretched well past its capacity. We pray for medical needs to be met, despite traveling obstacles and power outages. Finally, we pray for your peace to descend upon the Townsville area during this time of trial. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.

Prayer about February Gospel outreaches to Venezuelans

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Lord God, we pray about the large outreach happening in Venezuela, beginning Sunday. We are so concerned about Venezuela, experiencing possibly the world’s worst current economic crisis. Hyperinflation, food and medicine shortages, inconsistent electricity, rioting, political instability, sporadic school attendance… so many huge issues! So, Lord, we continue to bring these concerns before you. We ask for your intervention. We pray for the root issues to be resolved. But we also pray for this very specific outreach of Bible distribution and Gospel meetings. In the midst of the hopelessness and despair, may the 45,000 Bibles reaching Venezuela February 3 provide encouragement for those who receive them. May they bring light and truth into lives. May Franklin Graham’s Gospel festival happening in the border town of Cúcuta, Colombia, bless both Colombians and the displaced Venezuelans now living there. May these distributions of Hope do a great work in Venezuela, along with the medical care and shelter Samaritan’s Purse is also providing, which we ask you to continue to bless. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.

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Prayer about mysterious illness striking Canadian diplomats in Cuba

https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/30/americas/canada-cuba-diplomat-ill/index.html

Lord God, today we pray about the mystery surrounding Canadian diplomats growing suspiciously ill in Cuba. There are so many concerns: the diplomatic staff representation at the Canadian embassy in Cuba being halved, the possibility of foul play, the possibility that this is simply illness and making Cuba look unnecessarily bad, relations between the two nations, how other nations might be impacted, the effect on travel to Cuba, etc. We are thankful you see all of these concerns and are sovereign over them. We lay these concerns before you, trusting you to take care of them in whatever ways seem best. We do pray for these diplomats who have grown so ill in recent months. We pray for doctors to discern the cause of these troublesome symptoms and for these diplomats to receive the care they need. We pray that they will find other jobs that will provide for them and their families, and for them to readjust to life back in Canada or wherever else they end up after this season in Cuba. Bring truth to light in your perfect timing. Draw people closer to you through this trial. In Jesus' name we pray, amen. 

Prayer against children being killed for witchcraft in Tanzania

https://www.foxnews.com/world/ten-children-in-tanzania-kidnapped-and-killed-for-their-body-parts-authorities-say

Heavenly Father, we are horrified by the witchcraft practices in Tanzania that are leading to the abduction and dismemberment  of children. This is directly from the evil one. For any "religious" practitioners to inspire people to kidnap, maim, torture and kill children for the purpose of supposedly attracting luck and wealth is astounding--as is the fact that anyone would believe them. Heavenly Father, we pray for the scales to fall from eyes and for truth to be revealed to those who are influenced by these dark practices. We pray for educators to creatively, determinedly and successfully reach those who practice witchcraft in Tanzania. We pray for parents to watch their children carefully, options for impoverished families whose children are often unattended, and for children to successfully flee when someone who would harm them approaches. Lord, we fervently pray against this practice. Please show us if there is a way we can help, and certainly remind us to regularly pray. In Jesus' name, amen. 

Prayer about Brazil mining dam burst

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-vale-sa-disaster/nine-bodies-found-after-brazil-mining-dam-burst-count-seen-climbing-idUSKCN1PK07L

Heavenly Father, we pray for the rescue operation happening in Brumadinho, Brazil, after a tailings dam burst at an iron ore mine, burying people and buildings nearby. We pray for rescuers as they focus on four points where people are likely to still be alive, including a cafeteria that was buried in sludge at lunchtime. We pray for the survivors in that building to hold onto life, help each other, and be resourceful. We pray for the rescue operation to go as efficiently as possible, and for many people to still be found alive. We rejoice in the 200 people who have been rescued since the catastrophe, and we hope for that number to increase. We join those who await news of loved ones in prayer and hopefulness. At the same time, we pray with those who grieve, knowing that nine bodies have already been found, with that number expected to increase in the days ahead. Again, we pray for the rescuers. Grant them success. And, in your perfect timing, may the facts about why this accident happened come out. Amen.

Prayer for missing Emiliano Sala and David Ibbotson

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/uk/search-for-missing-emiliano-sala-and-david-ibbotson-called-off-1.3769152

Heavenly Father, we pray right now for Emiliano Sala and David Ibbotson, who disappeared after their small plane most likely crashed into the English Channel. With search efforts called off after 24 hours of searching and hopes of their survival very dim, we pray for some sort of success. If they are still out there alive, may they cling to life and be rescued by boaters or aircrafts going about life as usual in the area. If they have passed from this life, may their plane be discovered, so their families can have closure. Please be with all who grieve, including Sala’s Cardiff football teammates. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.

Praise that Japanese convenience stores are eliminating porn prior to Tokyo 2020

https://video.foxnews.com/v/5992480126001/

Lord, today we are encouraged by the good news that convenience stores in Japan plan to stop offering pornography by the time the 2020 Olympic Games begin in Tokyo. We pray that other outlets will also follow suit, and that these businesses will actually benefit from no longer offering such a detrimental product. Heavenly Father, we pray that Japan’s government, businesses and community groups will take additional measures to keep the Olympics an edifying experience. We particularly pray that the nation will be proactive in keeping sex trafficking away from the events as much as possible. May this global event move away from vice and toward its purpose of unifying the world and educating youth through healthy competition. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.