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
Justice for the Orphan
Key Scripture: Psalm 10:14, 17-18 (NIV)
14 But you, O God, do see trouble and grief;
you consider it to take it in hand.
The victim commits himself to you;
you are the helper of the fatherless…
17 You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted;
you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,
18 defending the fatherless and the oppressed,
in order that man, who is of the earth, may terrify no more.
General Prayer Focus: Under-30 Generation
Specific Prayer Focus: Justice for the Orphan
Prayer: Father, I thank You that You are the helper of the fatherless and that You hear the desire of the afflicted. The very God of the universe, the Maker of the heavens, the LORD Almighty, the great God, King and Judge of the earth – You care about the plight of the orphan and are moved with compassion on their behalf. You are not so high that You will not stoop down to the lowest and the weakest and the least of these little children to encourage them and pour Your love upon them. Lord, You listen to their cry and You defend the cause of the fatherless, so I ask that You would hear their desire for love and that You would set the lonely in families. Father, would You reveal Yourself to them as their heavenly Father, but if possible, also give them the gift of an earthly father and mother who will love and embrace and care for them. I pray that You would bring justice on their behalf and protect and defend them from the wicked who would seek to exploit, oppress, afflict, and take advantage of them. Jesus, would You rescue these dear children and avenge them, that the wicked of the earth may terrify no more! Do not leave them as orphans, but adopt them into Your family and give to them the Spirit of adoption, that they could call You, “Abba, Father”. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Children in Haiti
March 10, 2010 by Jacquie
Filed under Child Exploitation, Compassion International, Featured, Haiti, Justice, North America, Under-30
Key Scripture: Psalm 27:5 (NIV)
5 For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.
General Prayer Focus: Children in Haiti
Specific Prayer Focus: Protection from exploitation
Tidbit of Information: “We thank the Lord for his promise of protection and help and ask for this protection for children in Haiti who are at a greater risk for exposure to violence and exploitation due to the recent earthquake in their country.” (Compassion International Prayer of the Day Email for March 10, 2010)
Prayer: Father, I thank You that You love the children in Haiti and that You care deeply for this nation in its time of great need. For the children who are truly experiencing a day of trouble, I ask that You would keep them safe and hide them in Your shelter. I pray that they would find refuge in You and that they would turn to You to be their safe place, their rock of strength that they can depend on. I ask that You would keep them from the evil one and protect them from those who would seek to exploit them and take advantage of them in their weakness. Lord, would You provide for their every need in the aftermath of this earthquake and draw them into Your loving arms, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Links: Compassion Canada
