Prayer Request GPN 01-07-2011

GPN 01-07-2011


“The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayer less studies, prayer less work, prayer less religion. He laughs at our toil, mocks our wisdom but trembles when we pray! “

Samuel Chadwick . So lets be convinced that when we are praying, something will change in the spiritual realm. May God bless you richly this coming weekend. Roberto Wijnhof.

Pray for Burmese villagers facing slaughter of the innocents by brutal soldiers, like Herod’s, to receive divine warning and protection.
Azerbaijan: Government moves closer to secularisation

Azerbaijan plans to increase minimum fines for illegal religious activity by 15 times as a matter of national security. Violations primarily include those who worship in an unregistered religious body.

Forced registration for all religious groups was introduced to Azerbaijan in 2009. Since then, however, only 510 religious communities have been officially recognized. Griffith says that evangelical Christians, in particular, are eager to follow the law but are continuously rejected in applying for registration.

New amendments could indeed make life far more difficult for Christians in Azerbaijan. Yet, there is good reason to believe that God will use whatever happens for His glory.

“Another thing that we’ve noticed for churches that are in difficult positions like this: it seems like the more that they tighten the screws, the more the Lord is glorified and the more opportunities open up for the Gospel.”

- Pray that the Gospel will indeed move forward.

- Pray for boldness for believers and evangelical churches, but also for protection.

- Pray that all turmoil would be avoided by a change of heart in the Azeri administration.

- Pray for international attention, but rejoice in knowing that the Gospel will not be stopped.

God has done great things on my airplane before, and I praise Him for that. Now there is another issue. Please pray for God's intervention and hand to be on the plane's engine, fuel system, frame structure and landing gears. We have had a few hard landings. We don't see any damage, but we ask for the Lord to touch it and heal it. After all, God did a miracle healing in me by removing a massive stomach ulcer in 2003. The doctors cannot explain how such a big ulcer disappeared. Also God did a miracle on my car that no one can explain on how the ventilation fans were fixed. He can also heal the mechanical parts in my plane. There is nothing impossible for Him. Thnx

Hi my brothers and sisters, asking special prayer for Gods strength and provision and that this truly would be my breakthrough year. God richly bless you brother Danny

Farmers are known for their love of the land. We think of them as those who know the meaning of the word "work" and admire them for their tenacity and strength in the face of adversity. Farmers all over the world are struggling today and farms that were doing well a few generations ago are "doing it tough" today. In Australia alone, five farmers leave their farms every day. Often these families are facing extreme hardship as stock losses, failed crops and feelings of isolation take their toll. Pray that farmers will continue to seek God for mercy on their land. Pray that farmers will seek help from God when they feel depressed or isolated. (Ps.42:5). Declare God’s Word over the land – You visit the earth and water it, You greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; You provide the grain, for so You have prepared it. You water its ridges abundantly, You settle its furrows; You make it soft with showers, You bless its growth. (Ps.65:9-10).

Could you pray with me for my marriage relationship, for my wife to be touched by the Lord and refreshed to serve Him. We need also a fresh vision to go ahead and see His kingdom come in France. Many blessings for this new year. F. and N.

Please pray for my mother, Sri Nuryati. She has been having Parkinson's disease for 3 years. She is unable to speak, use her hands, and walk. I believe that God can heal all disease, no exception. Thank you very much for your prayers. J.B.

The schools will be starting shortly. To several children their December holiday was a nightmare, Christmas an embarrassment, disappointing and painful. Many have to face a year without the security of a normal, healthy parental home. Ask the Holy Spirit to work hope in their hearts, for healing where there is pain and insight to meet all the challenges of the coming year. Pray that Christian teachers and lecturers will take the responsibility for more than just the academic side; that they will openly witness to the meaning of life and be able to perceive critical needs in time.

Loving Heavenly Father, we ask You to uphold the families of Colombian pastors who have been killed by armed groups or disappeared at their hands.

The referendum vote scheduled for 9 January 2011 is considered crucial to the future of Sudan. It will decide whether or not South Sudan (mostly Christian) secedes, becoming independent from the North (mostly Muslim). Tensions are rising as the election approaches and, as one new source notes, “no one seems certain about what will happen before, during or after the vote.” Prayer points for this country can also be read in the Global Prayer Alert of 22 December 2010. Pray for peace and safety for the people of Sudan in these last days leading up to the voting (Ps.9:9). Pray for a fair election, free from manipulation and corruption. Pray for the results to be recorded and reported with integrity, and received by the citizens without protest. (Prov.13:6). Pray for reconciliation between North and South. Pray for the Christian Believers in Sudan – who have been given the ministry of reconciliation – to be used of the Lord to forgive and facilitate healing. (2 Cor.5:18).

Celebrate the freedom from captivity of Christian prisoners of conscience in Cuba for whom CSW has campaigned. Pray that God would uphold those still in prison.