Prayer Request GPN 02-25-2011

GPN 02-25-2011


“God and prayer go together; to neglect one is to neglect the other.” 1 Sam. 12:23 and 1 Thess. 5:17. Have a pleasant weekend, Roberto Wijnhof

I am experiencing digestive problems and pain and discomfort all over my body, please pray for healing for me. Please pray for guidance and protection for my son. Thanks. Sandra

Bahrain: Sunni and Shia Muslims have joined forces to call for democracy in Bahrain, but security forces are using live ammunition to crack down on demonstrations. Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa promised "a national dialogue" once the protests ended. Libya: More than 15 people were killed in Libya as thousands marched in the streets of Benghazi. CNN released an unverified report that 200 were injured. Those rallying are calling for greater freedoms, government reforms, and democracy. Yemen: In the eighth day of pro-democracy/anti-government protests in Yemen, a hand grenade was thrown into the crowd, killing at least one person and injuring several others. Demonstrators were engaging in a nationwide "Friday of rage," calling for President Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down from office. Pray for: the Lord's plans to be fulfilled in North Africa and the Middle East during this time of unrest. Pray for Him to use the protests and turmoil in each nation to turn hearts away from Islam and draw them into relationship with Jesus Christ. (Col.1:13); an end to corruption in the governments. Pray for the salvation of key leaders in Bahrain, Libya and Yemen. (1 Tim.2:1-4); intercessors around the world to be watchful and diligent in prayer for Bahrain, Libya and Yemen.

Hi my brothers and sisters, asking special prayer for GODS strength and provision and many unspoken requests unspoken because I just do not have the strength to write them. GOD richly bless you, brother Danny

Please pray that today & continually daily from now on New permanent Leaflet Distribution Clients will phone and book in for Leaflet Distribution. Also pray all leaflet clients will get continual results & pay their accounts within 7 days. Please pray that the number of paying clients will increase by one every new day continually from now on and will immediately increase to 10 permanent paying clients a week.

Please pray that today & continually daily from now on New Senior Music Students & Music Students of all ages that will learn long term will phone and book in for lessons to start immediately.

Permanent paying clients will increase by one every new day continually from now on & will be at least 30 students paying for lessons every week.

Please pray that both businesses will produce $600 more weekly to cover weekly expenses.

Two pastors were attacked recently in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. In early January, a pastor and his family discovered an intruder in their home in Galle district. The man shouted threats at the pastor and began to assault him. After hearing the screaming, the pastor’s elderly landlord arrived to help. The intruder then attacked the landlord before running away. Later, the pastor and his landlord lodged a complaint against the attacker with local police. The attacker was arrested, but he was later released with a severe warning after apologizing to the pastor and his landlord. On Jan. 23 in the city of Middeniya, Hambantota district, assailants broke the windows of an Assemblies of God church while the pastor and his family were inside. The pastor and his family were previously targeted in July 2008, when assailants set their house ablaze after threatening the pastor and his church. Pray that the witness of pastors and their families in Sri Lanka will draw unbelievers to Christ. Pray that these pastors will look forward to their crown of life in heaven as they persevere in these trials.

The World Bank President reported global food prices hitting all-time dangerous high levels. Globally, high food prices could contribute to political instability and push millions into poverty. Extremely strange weather patterns the world over destroyed many crops and has hit the supply of food available to a higher demand for food. People in the developing nations have been hit the hardest because they have to spend as much as half their income on food. Pray for people in your community who are struggling financially. Ask God to provide in every need that they have. Ask God for ideas on how you can provide for the hungry in your community.

A 50-year-old Christian widow was evicted from her son’s house recently because she refused to renounce her faith in Christ. The woman and her teenage daughter had lived with her son and his family in a mountain village for many years. The woman’s son is not a Christian, and he told his mother to renounce her faith in Jesus or he would kick her out of the house. When the woman refused, her son forced her and her daughter to leave. They had no possessions and nowhere to go, so they took cover from the chilly weather in the jungle at the edge of their village. Local Christians who learned of the women’s predicament came together to build them a small bamboo hut, but they still lack basic necessities. Thank the Lord for this woman’s faith. Pray that her faith will remain strong while she and her daughter endure this trial. Ask God to provide for her needs and to soften her son’s heart toward the Lord.

Surprising unity arises out of protests throughout the Middle East

Libya's anti-government protests have spread to the capital city. The Libyan government is restricting the flow of information and has shut down access to the Internet and mobile phone systems.

However, news reports that have been verified indicate that in some places, security forces have taken up the cause of the protesters. The fact that the tumult is reportedly spreading also points to a common cause, which unexpectedly brought an effect not seen since the late 1920s.

Nine of the countries caught up in the freedom revolution share one thing in common: they are all in the top 50 nations listed on the Open Doors World Watch List. The list represents countries where the persecution of believers is the worst. That begs the question: Will the new freedoms include the Christians?

Security issues prevent Johnson from sharing the details, but they've already been working to create Scripture access creatively in many of these areas in the Middle East and North Africa. "Working in the Middle East really forces any ministry, including Biblica, to be very creative about the way we operate, because again, regardless of which way the political change blows, we know that there will always be religious resistance in that part of the world."

Johnson adds that prayer will continue to encourage the remnant church. "Pray that these new governments will be more receptive to religious freedom and to the spread of the Gospel. Number two, pray for the people that are involved in the spread of the Gospel that are trying to bring spiritual freedom along with the cry for political freedom. These people often risk their lives by doing what they do."

South Africa legalised gay marriage on November 30th, 2006. No other African country permits gay marriage. In the USA, only 6 of the 50 American states permit it. Pray that the order of God concerning marriage will be restored in this nation. Pray that those who are struggling with gender identification issues will find comfort and healing in the presence of God. Ask that God would give the Church in South Africa wisdom concerning this matter.

When CSW was asked to spearhead prayer for Egyptian Christians, and started planning our Egypt campaign last autumn, we never imagined just how timely it would be. As we followed God’s leading to speak up for and stand with Egypt’s Christians in 2011, we had no idea what would unfold this year.

As CSW’s Campaigns Manager, watching the situation develop over the past few weeks, I’ve been inspired and amazed at the way God moved CSW into position to support Egyptian Christians at a time when they need it most. So, what next for Egypt?

The military has been in power since President Mubarak’s resignation and has embarked on a constitutional review. Please pray for this process, for the stability of the nation, for a smooth transition to a new government, and for future constitutional reforms..

In the midst of concerns about how constitutional issues will be resolved, now is the time to pray for a just government for Egypt that will respect the rule of law. We know that our prayers are mighty and we urge you to use the No Way Out prayer news to usher in a cohesive, stable and peaceful society which prospers its people.

Pastors and Christian leaders in Cuba are reporting a shift in how the government treats Christians. The government appears to have moved away from higher profile forms of oppression, such as threatening to shut down or destroy churches, and is now focusing pressure on church leaders. Church leaders both within and outside of the Cuban Council of Churches (CCC) report receiving frequent visits from state security agents and Cuban Communist Party (CCP) officials. The CCC is an umbrella organization representing Protestant churches. These visits and meetings seem to have the intent of intimidating church leaders and making them aware that they are under close surveillance. Pray that church members will not be intimidated by government informants in their meetings. Pray that those under pressure will not yield to fear and that they will trust the Lord.