Children in Thailand
May 5, 2010 by Jacquie
Filed under Asia, Child Exploitation, Compassion International, Human Trafficking, Justice, Thailand, The Church, The Poor, Under-30
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
Human Trafficking in Malaysia
March 24, 2010 by Jacquie
Filed under Asia, Cultural Spheres, Economics, Government, Human Trafficking, Justice, 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
