Saturday, November 13, 2010

PRAY FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH

IDOP 2010
This Sunday is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Persecution Blog


The Voice of the Martyrs ~ prayer updates ~ is the sponsor of this yearly event, but they encourage us to pray daily for our persecuted brothers and sisters, not merely this one day a year. For RESOURCES

"How to PRAY FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH" CCCI

"Since Jesus laid down His life, 43 million Christians have become martyrs.
Right now 200 million people face persecution for believing in Jesus and 60% of those people are children, according to Christians in Crisis International Ministry, a prayer advocacy ministry for persecuted believers." (go here to read more from Campus Crusade for Christ International)

“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. ...
"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."

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Peggy said...

Dear God,

Your Word gives us so much enlightenment and precious promises that we may trust and cling to.

In John 12:26 "Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me." I come to You now and lift up my brothers and sisters in Christ who are so faithful to follow You in countries where they are persecuted for doing so. You have promised to honor them for believing in You and standing in faith. I pray that You will meet their every need. I pray for peace beyond understanding; for good health; for basic life needs of food, clothing, and shelter; for fellowship with other Christians; for protection from harm and evil; for opportunities to share the Gospel and witness Your love in action; for the opportunity to read Your Word; for happiness; for strength for the weak; for healing for the wounded; for a special touch upon their lives as their very lives are often in danger because they are Christians.

God I love these precious people and my heart aches over the things they have suffered and face daily. Please carry them in the shelter of Your power, Your love, Your protection. May the blood of Jesus cover them, cover us all, and keep us for that wonderful day of redemption to which we look forward. May YOUR church live and prosper in every land. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.

November 14, 2010 at 5:00 PM

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PRAYER for Our Nation

This was shared in an email from the Presidential Prayer Team:

Declaration of Independence Signer

Samuel Chase
George Washington (1732-1799), 1st President of the United States

"Almighty God: We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy Holy protection; and Thou wilt incline the hearts of the Citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to Government; and to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow Citizens of the United States at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served in the Field. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that Charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the Characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed Religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." --

This prayer of George Washington appears in St. Paul's Chapel in New York City.

To read MORE go here with Presidential Prayer Team