Children in Thailand

Key Scripture: Amos 5:24 (NIV)

²⁴But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never failing stream.

General Prayer Focus: Children in Thailand

Specific Prayer Focus: Protection from exploitation

Tidbit of Information: “Pray for the protection of innocent children in Thailand who are at risk of being sold into prostitution and the drug industry. Pray for the church in Thailand to be a strong force of justice on behalf of all the children who are affected by poverty and exploitation.” (Compassion International Prayer of the Day Email for May 1, 2010)

Prayer: Father, I thank You that You are leading Your church to be an expression of Your justice in the earth!  Today I pray for Your church in Thailand as they seek to bring justice on behalf of the impoverished children and that You would equip them to protect these precious ones from being exploited and oppressed.  Father, I ask that You would cause Your justice to roll on like a river, that these innocent children would be kept safe from the evil one who would seek to steal their innocence.  I pray that You would set Your angels around these ones and hold them safe in Your hands, that they would not fall into the hands of the wicked, but that they would be rescued by Your church and brought into Your Kingdom of love.  I pray that You would empower Your church to bring aid to these children and their families, that they would not have to live in fear, and that they could rise out of the pit of poverty.  I pray that You would provide for their every need so that these children would not fall victim to the prostitution and drug industry.  I pray that You would lead parents to the Compassion projects and programs so that their children can receive an education, food, and the love of God, in Jesus’ Name.  Amen!

Links: Compassion Canada

Israel Undivided

Key Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3 (NIV)

The Glory of Zion

 ¹ “Arise, shine, for your light has come,
       and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. 
 ² See, darkness covers the earth
       and thick darkness is over the peoples,
       but the LORD rises upon you
       and his glory appears over you.
 ³ Nations will come to your light,
       and kings to the brightness of your dawn.”

General Prayer Focus: Israel

Specific Prayer Focus: For Israel to remain undivided

Tidbit of Information: “The central problem is the White House and State Department are trying to force Israel to divide Jerusalem and divide Judea & Samaria, commonly known as the West Bank. This is a mistake for numerous reasons, particularly because of Joel 3:1 in which the Lord says in the last days He will ‘enter into judgment’ with ‘all the nations’ because they have terribly mistreated the Jewish people ‘and they have divided up My land.’

Prophetically, I believe Israel will eventually be isolated from all countries in the world, especially as we approach the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38 & 39. Eventually, the Lord will wean Israel off of every nation – including the U.S. – so that the Jewish people only have Him to turn to and depend upon. That said, however, the Scriptures are clear in Genesis 12:1-3 and elsewhere that those who bless Israel, He will bless, and those who curse Israel, He will curse. We want our countries to be blessed by God, to experience repentance and revival and to be blessings to the rest of the world. Now, therefore, is the most critical time for true followers of Jesus Christ to show unconditional love and unwavering support to Israelis and to their Palestinian neighbors. We need to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. We need to show the love of Jesus to every Jew and Gentile in the Holy Land. And we need to strengthen the Church in the epicenter, encourage pastors and ministry leaders, and help them fulfill Isaiah 60:1-4.” (Source)

Prayer: Father, I pray that You would give all of us a greater revelation of the intense love and passion that is in Your heart towards Israel and Your chosen people.  I thank You for the hundreds of prophetic promises in Your Word where You declare the restoration of Israel and her people and how Your Son Jesus will one day rule as King from Jerusalem!  But until that day, there is much strife and contention over that land and nations seeking to divide it for their own purposes.  Lord, we ask that You would bring to the attention of world leaders the necessity of blessing Israel and standing with her in these end days, that they may be blessed and not cursed.  Lord, would You reveal to the world leaders Your will and Your purposes for this land and may they turn to You for wisdom on how to resolve the current conflicts.  We realize that as the end draws near, that all nations will turn against Your people and that there can never truly be peace until Jesus returns, but until then, we still pray for the peace of Jerusalem and ask that Your glory would rise upon her.  May her land remain undivided and consecrated unto the Lord, in Jesus’ Name.  Amen!

Sources/Links: Joel Rosenberg’s Blog

Human Trafficking in Malaysia

Key Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 (NIV)

¹ The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
       because the LORD has anointed me
       to preach good news to the poor.
       He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
       to proclaim freedom for the captives
       and release from darkness for the prisoners,  
² to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor
       and the day of vengeance of our God,
       to comfort all who mourn,
³ and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
       to bestow on them a crown of beauty
       instead of ashes,
       the oil of gladness
       instead of mourning,
       and a garment of praise
       instead of a spirit of despair.
       They will be called oaks of righteousness,
       a planting of the LORD
       for the display of his splendor.

General Prayer Focus: Malaysia

Specific Prayer Focus: Ending of human trafficking

Tidbit of Information: “While a few of the human trafficking victims in Malaysia (mostly of Chinese ethnicity) are exported to other countries, most victims are of Malaysian descent or imported into Malaysia from Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar (Burma), Mongolia and China…Often these immigrants are victimized by their employers, employment agents, or traffickers that supply migrant laborers and victims of sex trafficking.” (Source)

Prayer: Father, I thank You that You anointed Your Son Jesus with Your Spirit to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners!  Today I pray for those caught in human trafficking in the nation of Malaysia and that You would bring an end to this modern form of slavery.  I pray that You would bring justice on behalf of the oppressed men, women and children who have been forced or tricked into slavery and that You would rescue and deliver them from their oppressors.  God, would You proclaim freedom for these captives and comfort all who mourn.  I pray that You would encounter the government and traffickers with the fear of the Lord, that they would be convicted of their sin and be compelled to take action to end this terrible crime.  Lord, would You demonstrate Your power and Your mercy by rescuing these prisoners from darkness and replacing all of their pain and sorrow with Your beauty and healing.  I pray for Christ-based organizations in Malaysia to grow in number and in strength and that You would equip them with everything they need to be a haven for victims that can bring restoration and the love of Jesus.  Amen!

Sources/Links: Exodus Cry

New Houses of Prayer

Key Scripture: Isaiah 56:6-7 (NIV)

 ⁶ “And foreigners who bind themselves to the LORD
       to serve him,
       to love the name of the LORD,
       and to worship him,
       all who keep the Sabbath without desecrating it
       and who hold fast to my covenant-  
⁷ these I will bring to my holy mountain
       and give them joy in my house of prayer.
       Their burnt offerings and sacrifices
       will be accepted on my altar;
       for my house will be called
       a house of prayer for all nations.”  

General Prayer Focus: The Prayer Movement

Specific Prayer Focus: New Houses of Prayer being started

Tidbit of Information: The leaders of a house of prayer in Jerusalem, Succat Hallel, are currently helping start up new houses of prayer in Brussels, Belgium, eastern Turkey, and Dubai.  They will be ministering at prayer summits and teaching seminars on birthing a house of prayer.  They are also helping with houses of prayer in Israel, Afghanistan, and Egypt.  In their recent email newsletter, they asked for prayer for great grace, laborers, joy, provision and protection in areas where there is persecution against Christians.  (March 10, 2010 email)

Prayer: Father, I praise You for the work You are doing in the nations of the earth and how You are building Your house of prayer!  I thank You for the leadership at Succat Hallel and for their ministry to the nations and their passion for furthering the prayer movement.  Today I ask that You would truly give them joy in Your house of prayer and that You would pour out every drop of grace and provision that they need!  I pray that You would bring them laborers to join in this effort – leaders, musicians, singers, intercessors, administrators – and that these people would be ones who have bound themselves to You in servanthood, love and worship.  I pray for protection upon them as they travel and minister and that You would keep them safe from the schemes of the enemy.  I ask that Your Holy Spirit would come on them in great power and anointing for the raising up of many houses of prayer throughout the earth, in Jesus’ name. Amen!

Links: Succat Hallel