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CONTENTS
LETTER TO INTERCESSORS
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But God...
GENERAL
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Vision, Subscriptions and Donations
E-mail version of Prayer Guide
IMPORTANTS EVENTS
2015 Year of Prayer for Libya
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27 April 2015: Youth Transformation Prayer Event
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14-24 May 2015: Special focus on the 10 Days of prayer 54
24 May 2015: Pentecost Sunday
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ARTICLES
Did you know?
What, where and when
What's online?
Monthly Prayer focuses: March 2015 - June 2015
Breakthrough: Brutal UK prostitution gang sentenced
Pray Scripture over your business / work place
Jelly Bean Prayer for children
Secrets your pastor’s wife wished you knew
Is there hope for the South African Police Service?
Hoax verification guidelines
Never say this to cancer patients!
Why Muslims are turning to Jesus
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DAY-TO-DAY PRAYER GUIDE
March: Government
April: Farm attacks / murders
May: Government, 10 Days of Prayer and Pentecost
June: Children at Risk and Ramadan
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How to use the Prayer Guide
The quarterly Jericho Walls Prayer Guide provides information to assist intercessors and other believers
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help you to pray with focus and in unity with people all over the world, regardless of whether you pray on
your own, with a friend, or as part of a prayer group. About 200 000 praying people make use of the preresearched prayer information presented as daily prayer pointers. Prayer topics range from issues in South
Africa to issues affecting other countries or people groups in the world.
The Prayer Guide is distributed across several different time zones. By making use of it, you form part of a
prayer army in God's Kingdom – 24 hours a day! The prayer points are presented in different formats. Some
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is presented as prayers written in the first person, as if spoken to the Lord in prayer. Prayers are often taken
from Scripture. The Prayer Guide will also keep you up-to-date with the latest prayer events, national and
international prayer initiatives, and other events that give one a broader picture of what is happening in the
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As we receive feedback from the Body of Christ, we also provide you with news of some of the breakthroughs
that have resulted from the persistent prayer of Christians.
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But God ...
Praying friends,
God is still relevant in 2015. There are many Christians that don't really see
God and the Bible as being relevant in 2015. Increasingly I hear people say,
'I read the Bible, but I am also looking for intellectual stimulation'. A few discussions on the Ten
Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 can provide us with more than
enough material for 'intellectual stimulation!' Ironically enough, when people come to the end of
their arguments and intellectual discussions, they find they arrive at the same answers as are
found in the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount!
So, too, is the throne of God relevant for believers: It is where each person finds the answer to
their problem, help for their need and where prayer influences and changes the lot of the poor and
the unsaved.
History belongs to the intercessors
Andrew Murray said: God governs/rules the world and the Church through the prayers of His
children.
It remains a mystery why God chose to make the expansion of His kingdom and world order
dependent upon the prayers of His children. However, it is a deep Scriptural truth and principle,
which the Church must take seriously. If the Church of God does not take this principle seriously
and assume her responsibility in prayer, she will not experience growth and victory. Neither
will there be order in the world; but rather increasing poverty, pain, wars and the destruction of
people's lives at every level of society.
Jesus said; Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into His harvest.
(Matthew 9:38).This is not a suggestion; it is a command! When Jesus said to His disciples;
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation (Mark 14:38), it is not just a good idea, and it
is also much more than a warning! When Jesus prays His High Priestly prayer in John 17, He
demonstrates the importance and indispensable nature of prayer. Jesus prayed to His Father
for unity in the Church and protection of His followers (and everything connected to this). His
example proves to us how important prayer is. It is an indispensable part of being a Christian and
being the Church.
When we read 1 Timothy 2:1-2, it is clear that Paul is not simply making a suggestion; rather, he
is commanding the Church. We see in his letters that he viewed prayer as being indispensable to
any type of spiritual ministry. There are not two Christian packages. Package 1: Being a Christian,
prayer optional; and Package 2: Being a Christian with an additional, bonus prayer module. No
sort of Christianity or spiritual ministry is described in the Bible without prayer being an essential
part thereof. Prayer is never a 'vitamin supplement' to being a Christian or exercising a ministry.
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Eugene Peterson's book, The Contemplative Pastor, describes prayer as …"a subversive activity"
[that] involves a more or less open act of defiance against any claim by the current regime. This
includes matters like anti-God, anti-Bible, anti-truth. Theologian, Karl Barth, also said; To clasp the
hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world. And, as we have
seen, Andrew Murray was of the firm belief that God rules the world through the prayers of His
saints… Prayer is the power that defeats Satan. It is through prayer that the Church on earth can
access the power in heavenly places. The problem arises when the Church does her work without
accessing the power available in the heavenly places.
It is important that the children of God not get caught up in political ideologies and reasoning.
Our responsibility is to approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we can receive mercy
and grace in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16). It is to come before God with boldness and pray for
the future of the Church, our country and the nations of the world. Paul gives a clear directive
to the Church in 1 Timothy 2:1-4: Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority,
that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and
acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the
knowledge of the truth.
What a powerful pronouncement! When we pray for the government, peace comes and people live
'quiet and peaceable' lives in 'all godliness and reverence' in total submission to God! This leads to
many being saved and coming to knowledge of the truth. Paul draws a connection here between
prayer for the government on the one hand; and peace, living a peaceful life, submission to God,
honesty, holiness and the salvation of people on the other hand. In light of this, theologian, Walter
Wink's, comment in his book, History Belongs to the Intercessors, makes sense: Intercession
visualizes an alternative future to the one apparently fated by the momentum of current forces.
Prayer infuses the air of a time yet to be into the suffocating atmosphere of the present. History
belongs to the intercessors who believe the future into being. Even a small number of people,
firmly committed to the new inevitability on which they have fixed their imaginations, can
decisively affect the shape the future takes. These shapers of the future are the intercessors, who
call out of the future the longed-for new present.
In Ezekiel 22:30-31 we read the following: So I sought for a man among them who would make a
wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found
no one. Therefore I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire
of My wrath; and I have recompensed their deeds on their own heads, says the Lord God. This
implies that had God found someone to stand before Him in intercession for the city, He would not
have destroyed it. But, He found no one to stand in the gap and act as intercessor to plead for His
mercy. The result was that He had no choice but to destroy the city.
In Isaiah 59:1-15 we read of the godlessness of Israel followed by the remarkable observation
in verse 16: [God] saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor;
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therefore His own arm brought salvation for Him; and His own righteousness, it sustained Him.
Notice that God sought someone to pray for Israel, and was surprised that He could find no one to
intercede.
Thus, when we pray, God answers, He relents from calamity, and He gives new life. When we
don't pray, His judgment comes upon us. Therefore, let us take up our most holy responsibility to
pray.
Ephesians 3:20
Bennie Mostert
Managing Director: Jericho Walls International Prayer Network
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God uses broken things: It takes broken soil to produce a crop, broken
clouds to give rain, broken grain to give bread, and broken bread to give
strength. It is the broken albaster box that gives forth perfume. It is Peter,
weeping bitterly, who returns to rgeater power than ever. - Vance Havner
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What, where and when
NATIONAL
8 - 12 April 2015: Passion Play Presentation
A passion play drama will take place at the Bellville Civic Centre in Cape Town from 8 - 12
April 2015. Pray for Christians to invite unbelievers to this play, and for many hearts to be
turned to Christ. Please also pray for the protection of the cast and crew for this week.
Kim Human, 084 769 7350, 072 190 0226, or [email protected]
27 April 2015: Youth Transformation Prayer Event
Youth Transformation Africa (YTA) is a non-denominational network for churches and
organisations that desire to see the youth transformed by Jesus Christ. YTA will be
hosting a citywide youth event at the Newlands Rugby Stadium on 27th April 2015.
During this event, focused prayer will be offered for the youth of the city, by the youth of
the city.
For more information email [email protected] or visit the website at www.yta.org.za
14 - 24 May 2015: 10 Days of Prayer
From 14 - 24 May, we focus again on the 10 Days of Prayer before Pentecost, with the
theme, Come, Holy Spirit. We would like to call the Church afresh to put aside a specific
time for prayer during the 10 days before Pentecost Sunday and to pray specifically for
spiritual revival in every church community in the country. Congregations that would
rather use their own theme are welcome to do so. Churches are encouraged to create
daily prayer opportunities for communal prayer in one accord. Consider, especially, a
'24-10': This is when individuals, Bible study groups, prayer groups, or youth groups etc.
take prayer slots for an hour or two to fill the 240 hours in the ten days before Pentecost.
Contact Jericho Walls for further prayer information or to register your church.
Send an email to Lizette at [email protected] or contact 021 919 7988 or 012 365 3213.
INTERNATIONAL
2 - 5 July 2015: Moving into Action-MIA 2015 Conference
Partake in this prayer initiative by joining in prayer and mobilizing for different African
countries for 52 weeks. Visit http://movingintoaction.co.za to view country profiles,
updated news links, outreaches, as well as events and resources related to each country
or email MIA at [email protected]
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What's online?
http://www.call2all.org/Groups/1000090200/call2all/TV/TV.aspx#.
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Call2All TV is a 30-minute news-magazine format programme focused on
highlighting what God is doing around the world with the global missions' movement.
Use these videos yourself or to show to churches or small groups.
http://www.marriagemissions.com
Marriage Missions International exists to inspire, encourage, and equip those who are married and
those who are preparing for marriage, by providing practical, Biblical resources through email, our
website, teaching and one-on-one opportunities, revealing the heart of Christ within marriage.
http://TheNations.US
TheNations.US is designed to help Christians in the US reach the unreached in their country. The
website includes an interactive map that displays data about where immigrants and internationals
live in the US, sorted by country of origin and religion. It also shows the location of mobilization
ministries, and lists over 500 Bible passages about God's heart for the nations.
http://freechristianmoviesonline.blogspot.com/
Watch the largest selection of Christian movies and family-friendly movies online.
http://ministry-to-children.com/thanksgiving-coloring-pages
Download free colouring pages for children.
www.creationevidence.org
The Creation Evidence Museum of Texas provides scientific evidence for creation to thousands of
people each year. Every year, new artefacts and documents are added to the museum's collection
through the generosity of individuals.
www.ehcprayer.org/live-prayer
Provide a creation science message opposing the evolutionary theory and educate children about
the scientific and Biblical principles of our earth, as opposed to the evolutionary theory that is
taught in the public school system.
www.divinerevelations.info/bible
Listen to or read of divine revelations of face-to-face encounters with Jesus Christ. Also
downloadable MP3, Audio Bibles and texts.
www.clf.co.za
Christian Literature Fund, situated in Cape Town, prints Christian literature for distribution.
There is nothing that transforms our hearts and satisfies us more than
when the Holy Spirit reveals Jesus to us. - Mike Bickle
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2015 Year of Prayer for Libya
The 2015 Year of Prayer is a unified response to God's call for prayer over Libya. Many
agencies, churches and individuals believe that this year is a time for "ground-breaking
earth-shattering prayer" in Libya.
Pray4Libya.net has launched the Year of Prayer to mobilize and facilitate others who are
called to pray for Libya. This is a critical moment in Libya's history, with major political
and spiritual changes inside and outside the country. Now is the time to unite in prayer
and seek God's purposes for Libya.
Ways to get involved
Sign up for weekly prayer updates via email
To facilitate a unified prayer focus, Pray4Libya.net provides weekly prayer updates. You
can sign up for these updates on the home page of the website. Updates contain brief
stories and a few prayer points to focus on important prayer needs. Through the updates,
we will also keep prayer partners informed about site updates, prayer resources, special
prayer events and times of corporate prayer, worship and fasting. Arise, shine, for your
light has come! And the glory of the LORD rises upon you. (Isaiah 60:1).
Communication on Facebook and Twitter
Updates and announcements may also be received through Facebook and Twitter.
Through these sites, we will update you with the latest prayer news. Facilitating a
community of prayer that wrestles through our intercession calling is at the centre of
Pray4Libya's passion and purpose.
www.pray4libya.net or [email protected]
Monthly prayer focuses: March 2015 – June 2015
This information is useful for prayer groups and 24-7 prayer watches.
We suggest that you print it and use it as a monthly prayer focus.
It is of great encouragement to many Christians to know that other
Christians are praying for the same thing at the same time as they are.
This information can be added to churches' prayer bulletins as well as
being used to focus individual prayer.
A Christ-less sermon is a waste of time.
- Spurgeon
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March 2015: The Government
We will be focusing very specifically on the government in the following three months.
The Church has a responsibility to pray for the government. (1 Timothy 2:1-4). Politicians
and government officials need prayer. When we pray for them, we are not simply praying
that they do not make bad decisions, but we are praying for the Holy Spirit to help them
make good decisions. Furthermore, we need to pray for the salvation of everyone in
government, and for them to live hard-working and holy lives, with integrity and an attitude
of servitude.
April 2015: Farm attacks / murders and interpersonal relationships on farms
Farm attacks/murders is a very emotive issue. This topic is a highly sensitive and
politicized one, fraught with conflict, racism, misunderstanding, accusation and
bitterness. It is often misused as a political ball to manipulate relationships between
farmers and farm labourers and draw political advantage. In the process, farmers and
their workers suffer. Much prayer is needed for this complicated situation.
May 2015: Government
We continue to pray for the government during May.
14 - 24 May: 10 Days of Prayer (Theme: Come, Holy Spirit). We would like to call the
Church afresh to put aside a specific time for prayer during the ten days before Pentecost
Sunday and to pray specifically for spiritual revival in every church community in the
country. Congregations that would rather use their own theme are welcome to do so.
Churches are encouraged to create daily prayer opportunities for communal prayer in
one accord. Consider, especially, a '24-10': This is when individuals, Bible study groups,
Ladies' groups, Prayer groups, or Youth groups etc. take prayer slots for an hour or two
to fill the 240 hours in the ten days before Pentecost. Contact Jericho Walls for further
prayer information or to register your church. Send an email to Lizette at cape@jwipn.
com or contact 021 919 7988 or 012 365 3213.
June 2015: Children at Risk & Ramadan
Children at Risk is an initiative whereby at risk child groups are prayed for, such as: child
soldiers, child trafficking, child illnesses, child abuse or violence of any form, and children
suffering from a lack of basic human needs. This prayer opportunity happens annually on
the first weekend in June. Please visit www.viva.org for more information.
The 30 Day Muslim Prayer Focus is an international initiative where Christians pray for
Muslims during the month of Ramadan, the 30 days when Muslims fast (18 June - 17
July 2015). Our prayer is that Muslims will see how much God the Father loves them.
Jesus Christ paid the price for their sin, and we pray also that He would wash them
of their sin and reconcile them to the Father. Obtain the 30 Day Muslim Prayer Focus
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booklets and distribute them in your church and to people in your community who will
pray. For the booklet contact us at [email protected] or 012 365 3213, or see Prayer Guide
below. To obtain the booklet in other languages, go to www.30days.net
MARCH
Sunday
1 March 2015
Praying the names of God: God of hope (Romans 15:13)
I worship You as the God of hope in my life, in our city and our nation. Please come and fill us
with all joy and peace as we trust in You. May we abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Fill us with goodness and knowledge so we may admonish one another in love. My hope is in
Your plan for my life knowing that Your purposes are good and for Your glory.
Listen to 'Die Gebedswag' on Radio Tygerberg every Sunday @ 16:00 on 104FM or on
the Internet on your mobile phone at http://tinyurl.com/nhdu962 and hear testimonies and
questions answered on prayer in congregations, the workplace and much more!
Monday
2 March 2015
Salvation focus: Piracy syndicates and pirates
The West Coast of Africa and the Horn of Africa are areas
renowned for piracy, especially the hijacking of large freighter
ships, which pirates use to extort ransom from shipping
authorities. Please lift up in prayer today those choosing piracy as
a career or because they fear the syndicates. Ask for the salvation
of pirates and especially of syndicate leaders. The light of the
wicked indeed goes out, and the flame of his fire does not shine.
(Job 18:5).
Pressure causes us to ask important questions about the purpose of our
life and the condition of our relationship to God. - Mike Bickle
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Tuesday
3 March 2015
Government focus: Economic stability
Our country is currently going through difficult economic times. The National Executive Committee
(NEC) underlined the damaging effects of workplace conflict, especially the long drawn-out strike
in the mining industry, which has contributed to the contraction of the economy. Many people in
government and the economic sector are living selfish lives, have given themselves to greed and
are making unpractical and unwise decisions. Pray for stability in the workplace, for the will to
work, and all demonic forces that drive people to destructive conduct to be bound in the name of
Jesus Christ. Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them,
triumphing over them in it. (Colossians 2:15).
http://www.anc.org.za/docs/anctoday/2014/at08.htm
The Yao people of Malawi
Malawi ranks 10th in the world for child marriage, with 50% of its children marrying before the age
of 18. Please pray for wisdom as Operation Mobilisation (OM) Malawi is working to bring HOPE to
the lives of orphans, vulnerable children and their guardians through Chiyembekezo 'Hope' School.
(Psalm 68:5). Only 2% of the Yao people have been reached with the gospel. Pray for God's favour
upon the OM Malawi discipleship training from 15 January to 15 April in the local language.
OM Mulumikiza, [email protected], or www.omafrica.org
Wednesday
4 March 2015
Government focus: Energy stability
Key priorities of the government are the implementation of an Energy Master Plan to unlock the
economic potential of the country. This pertains to the energy mix of electricity, gas and shale gas,
petroleum and nuclear energy. Pray for Christians in influential positions to execute righteousness
and justice with regard to these issues. Ask for them to have great favour to overcome every
kind of demonic force which seeks to harm and destroy the building of a stronger economy in
Jesus' Name. Because of the transgression of a land, many are its princes; but by a man of
understanding and knowledge right will be prolonged. (Proverbs 28:2).
http://www.anc.org.za/docs/anctoday/2014/at08.htm
Establishing 24-7 houses of prayer
The Overberg Prayer Network includes Hermanus, Caledon, Bredasdorp
and the smaller surrounding towns. Praise the Lord for uniting the
hearts of believers across denominational borders in this area. Ask God
for a fresh outpouring of His Spirit of prayer upon the Church in the
Overberg area, to unite even more hearts in prayer and pray for spiritual
breakthroughs that will result in the salvation of many souls. But the end
of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. (1 Peter 4:7).
Karin de Bruin, [email protected] or 084 305 2086.
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Thursday
5 March 2015
Government focus: Land reform
An external evaluation process has shown that the Western Cape Province enjoyed a 62%
success rate with the running of its 246 agricultural land reform projects. Of the 38% failed
projects, 24% were experiencing challenges, while 14% failed completely. Give thanks to the Lord
for land that has been successfully transferred to new owners. Please pray for greater accuracy
and planning in the handing over of farms to new owners, and that they will receive the necessary
support to establish successful farming businesses.
http://tinyurl.com/kfkwx4v
Testimony
JESUS VISITED MUSLIM MAN THREE TIMES
Before he became a believer, the apostle Paul dragged
Christians out of their houses to imprison or kill them. A
modern day Iranian, named Taher, was no better. He even
threatened to kill his own family because they became
Christians. Like Paul, he received a vision of the Lord that
turned his life upside down.
Taher was the last person anyone expected to convert to Christianity. He was well
respected as a Haji, a pilgrim who had made the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. His wife
was a Haji-eh, she had also made the pilgrimage. So, when his daughter came to Christ,
Taher was very angry. When his wife became a believer in Christ, he grew even angrier.
When even his son turned his back on Islam and accepted Christ, his anger turned to
rage.
He tried to force his family back into Islam in every way he could. He quoted the Koran;
he forbade them to visit the church; he beat them; and he threatened to inform the secret
police. At one point, he even threatened to kill them with his bare hands. His efforts were
to no avail. His family didn't leave Christ; instead, they left him and fled abroad.
After the initial anger over his family's flight subsided, Taher began to feel lonely. In his
growing despair, he memorized Koran verses and focused on Allah, whom he served so
passionately. "Please show me your face," he begged. The resounding silence made him
doubt. What if this god he was serving didn't exist after all and his family was right? He
didn't know if he should believe Allah or Jesus, the Bible or the Koran. In desperation, he
cried out, "I will believe in the God who reveals Himself to me."
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The living God answered his prayers through a dream. In his dream, a Man riding a
donkey came toward him. He had never seen the Man before, but the Man hugged him
and said, "I will clean you from all your sins; you are free. I will give you rest. Believe in
Me." Taher asked, "But what will happen if I sin again?" The Man on the donkey replied
with the same words, "I will clean all your sins." Then the Man on the donkey left, leaving
Taher dumbfounded. Another man approached him in his dream. "Do you know the man
on the donkey?" the man asked. "No, I don't", Taher replied. "He is Jesus Christ," the man
said. "He cleans your sins."
Taher woke up and mulled over the dream. When he went back to sleep, the same dream
played before him. Waking up a second time, he became afraid. He had served Allah
for 45 years. He was a Haji. How could he leave Islam? But, when he finally fell asleep
again, he had the same dream a third time. Waking up from this third dream, he could not
escape the conviction that Jesus Christ was the only true God. Taher now also follows
Jesus Christ.
www.opendoorsusa.org/pray/prayer-updates/2014/May/a-modern-day-paul-in-iran
Friday
6 March 2015
Women's World Day of Prayer
The Women's World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian
women to observe a day of prayer on the first Friday in March each year.
This year, women, men and children of more than 170 countries will gather
to pray with the theme; I was a stranger, and you welcomed Me. (Matthew
25:35). Give thanks to the Lord for gathering people to pray, and for Him
listening to their prayers. Pray, especially, for meetings that will take place
in schools, prisons, hospitals and old age homes.
www.wwdp.co.za, [email protected], or 011 975 4598.
Saturday
7 March 2015
Prison prayer: Pretoria Central Prison
Pretoria Central Prison (Kgosi Mampuru II Prison) is a large prison
in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. This prison was the official place
for capital punishment in South Africa before the death penalty was
abolished. Condemned prisoners were held in a section of the prison
called "The Pot". Pray today, for this prison, its inmates and all those
employed there. Pray for God's intervention in difficult situations,
reconciliation in the hearts and minds of inmates and for their
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salvation. You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your gentleness has made me
great. (2 Samuel 22:36).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretoria_Central_Prison
Sunday
8 March 2015
Pray the names of God: Man of sorrows (Isaiah 53:3)
I worship You for suffering all the sorrows of mankind on the Cross at Calvary. You faced all
possible grief, sicknesses, diseases, anxieties and afflictions, all possible evil and calamities.
There is really nothing left that can hinder me in a relationship with You that You Yourself did not
taste. I praise You for Your willingness to be known as the 'Man of sorrows'.
Nineteenth Global Day of Prayer for Myanmar (Burma)
Today, people from across the world will join in prayer for Myanmar. At least one million villagers
are fleeing before the Burmese army. Care for refugees is a great need. Please pray for God's
intervention in the situation in Myanmar: Ask for the distribution of food, for the health conditions
in refugee camps to improve and for the salvation of thousands who feel hopeless without God.
Download this year's free prayer guide for Myanmar (Burma) for more information.
www.prayforburma.org or [email protected]
Monday
9 March 2015
Salvation focus: Depression
Pray today, for individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety and other psychological illnesses.
Ask that they will recognize the voice of God in their lives and put their trust in Him for salvation
and healing. Pray for them to find purpose and hope in Jesus Christ. (Psalm 42:5).
Prison prayer: Westville Prison
Westville Prison is one of the largest prisons in South Africa and
the only prison located in the Durban area. Lift up today in prayer,
Westville prison. If you live in this area, ask the Lord how your
church can be involved by taking definite, regular times of prayer at
the prison praying for the specific needs and problems the personnel
in this prison face.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westville_Prison
Reconcile the relationship before resolving the problem. Then, energy
used on fixing the blame can be used to fix the problem. - Rick Warren
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7 Days on the Wall Report Back: Hope Explosion Youth Ministries
Photos of what God did in schools in our area during the week of prayer can be
viewed at https://www.facebook.com/HopeExplosionYouthMinistries. It was a
wonderful week! Children literally streamed into the prayer room! There was a
lot of hurt, pain and suffering that was touched by God. People had the opportunity to
write names of those people whom they forgave in a sand pit, and after prayer, they
would wipe out the name. Many tears of release flowed, and we trust the Lord shifted
many things in the spiritual atmosphere! Both primary school children and adults
spent much time making their lives right with the Lord.
[email protected] or 011 748 6500.
Register for a specific day or week when your congregation or ministry will pray
for revival in South Africa at: [email protected], 021 919 7988 (09:00-13:00) or
012 365 3213 (09:00-17:00).
For free resources visit www.globalprayerwatch.org/7days
Tuesday
10 March 2015
Government focus: Economic transformation processes
Pointers to 'radical economic transformation' (in the context of changing the structure of the
economy, increasing labour-absorption, ensuring that Black people become full and equal
participants at all levels of the economy and, absorbing as many young people as possible into
economic activity) are being identified in line with the implementation of plans to leverage State
Owned Entities and Development Finance Institutions in the expansion of the productive sector.
Pray for righteousness and justice to prevail over prejudice and for Biblical standards to prevail
over emotional, unwise and racist-driven decisions. Ask for openness to being corrected and for
change according to godly principles to be displayed by leaders. The one who breaks open will
come up before them; they will break out, pass through the gate, and go out by it; their king will
pass before them, with the LORD at their head. (Micah 2:13).
http://www.anc.org.za/docs/anctoday/2014/at08.htm
Prayer is your declaration of dependence. When you don't pray, it's your
declaration of independence. It's your way of saying: "I can do this without
God." - Unknown
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Breakthrough
BRUTAL UK PROSTITUTION GANG SENTENCED
An international trafficking network forced more than 120 Eastern
European women into prostitution using violence and intimidation
to operate brothels across London "on a commercial scale." Five
members of the gang were sentenced in July 2014 to between 3-12
years in prison for luring victims to Britain with false promises of
legitimate work. The organizer, a 35-year-old Indian national, Vishal Chaudhary, received
12 years. The women were forced to have sex with up to 20 men a day. The gang
managed the women from a makeshift call-centre using more than 40 mobile phones,
each phone containing a victim's name, brothel location, and fees. The gang confiscated
the victims' passports and threatened to tell their families they were prostitutes.
Some of the women believed they were coming to Britain to work as baby-sitters, or
administrative or cleaning jobs, after responding to online job postings. Most of the
women came from Hungary; others were from Poland and the Czech Republic. Praise
the Lord for answering prayers about human trafficking!
www.news24.com/World/News/Brutal-UK-prostitution-gang-sentenced-20140703
ISIS brainwashes children
"I'd like to join the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and kill with them because they kill
infidels and apostates!" This statement repeatedly uttered in loud chants came from the mouth
of a nine-year-old boy. Whenever stopped by a reporter, children routinely chanted the Islamic
"doctrine" drilled into them. Please pray about the indoctrination of children by ISIS. Specially,
lift up in prayer those nurseries who teach the Qur'an and Islam to very young children. Ask that
Jesus reveals Himself to the young boys, aged 9-15, who are sent to Sharia camps to be further
indoctrinated. Boys 16 or older are sent to military camps to be trained, either as jihadists or as
martyrs. (Matthew 19:14).
Wednesday
11 March 2015
Government focus: Educational stability
The Education and Health Commission Report focuses on improving the quality and efficiency
of the education system. It addressed the implementation of plans to increase the number of
learners who take Mathematics and Science & Technology as subjects, ways to improve scholar
transport, the procurement and delivery of books and learner material, and the redirecting of
the National School Nutrition Program to capacitate Cooperatives. Please pray that the donation
of goods to further these programmes will be approved, that nothing will be wasted, and that
donations will reach those in need. Resist in prayer every instance of bureaucracy, pride and/or
prejudice by governmental officials to the detriment of citizens. These projects are often abused
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by government officials as well as contractors. In too many cases, they lead to self-enrichment.
Pray that such schemes will be revealed and stopped. But Jesus knew their thoughts, and said
to them; 'Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house
divided against itself will not stand'. (Matthew 12:25).
http://www.anc.org.za/docs/anctoday/2014/at08.htm
Focus on the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Abu-Bakr al Baghdadi declared himself as the Caliph of the
Caliphate State of Syria and Iraq. His ambitions as Caliph are to
prosper the people who committed themselves to the establishing
of a Caliph. Earnestly pray for Abu-Bakr, his family and all his
generals to come to know the Lord Jesus, and for conviction about
the indoctrination of children. (Matthew 18:6). Pray for God's divine
intervention from this demonic threat and that God will supernaturally protect the minds of people
in the Arabic world as they are bombarded daily with hatred and false propaganda.
http://www.win10140.com or [email protected]
Thursday
12 March 2015
Government focus: Corruption clampdown
South Africa's Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has promised that immediate action will
be taken to demonstrate the ANC's resolve for zero tolerance of corruption, including asking
members of the movement to step down from public positions if they are found guilty of
wrongdoing as resolved at the 53rd National Conference. Resolute action shall also be taken
against private sector enterprises involved in corrupt activities such as bid-rigging, inflating prices
and collusion. There is, however, no evidence as yet of any definite plans having been put in place
to stop corruption. Pray for righteousness to arise as the foundation of God's throne in our nation.
Ask for demonic forces enforcing their rule and keeping criminals from coming to justice to be
broken in the name of Jesus. Now therefore, be wise, O kings; be instructed, you judges of the
earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and
you perish in the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their
trust in Him. (Psalm 2:10-12).
http://www.anc.org.za/docs/anctoday/2014/at08.htm
Friday
13 March 2015
Identification of child-headed households
The Social Development Minister has called on South Africans to help identify and locate childand youth-headed households in the country, to ensure that they receive the necessary support
from the government. Please pray for this process of compiling a child- and youth-headed
household register and the support of their specific needs. Please also pray for the thousands of
children who are their family's sole provider. (Job 5:15-16).
Department of Social Development, [email protected] or 082 786 4961.
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Persecution of Christians in Africa
Over an 18-month period, 2,073 Christians were martyred in Nigeria, 1,115 in the Democratic
Republic of Congo (DRC), 85 in Kenya, and 33 in the Sudan, and these are only the confirmed
numbers. The real number may be much higher. Please pray for Christians in these countries to
remain faithful in their testimony to Jesus Christ and fearlessly following Him. Pray for Christians
to minister to them with trauma counselling, food provision, First Aid, medicine, etc.
(To become involved: Open Doors, ABSA Bank Northcliff, Branch code: 632005, Savings account:
908 526 0545, reference nr: 218774/1407C).
Saturday
14 March 2015
Vulnerable children and orphans
The department of Social Development helps child- and youthheaded households through the Isibindi programme, which
deploys trained community-based child and youth care workers to
provide support and protection to vulnerable children and families.
Praise the Lord for this programme, which has already reached
nearly 90,000 orphaned and vulnerable children in the 2013/14
financial year. Please continue to pray for the administrators of the
programme and the youth care workers and social workers involved to come to know Jesus and
testify of His love to the children they minister to. (John 14:18).
http://tinyurl.com/osozq4m
Sunday
15 March 2015
Pray the names of God: Man of war (Exodus 15:3)
I worship You as a mighty man of war. You consume all Your enemies, they melt in Your presence
like wax. You established Your superiority and dominion over all Your enemies on Golgotha. Thank
You for making my life and soul Your eternal possession. Show Yourself strong in this city and
nation as the man of war, taking back souls from the camp of the enemy.
14-24 May: Ten Days of Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit
We are calling the Church to 10 days of prayer before Pentecost Sunday.
May this be a period of intensified (hopefully day-and-night) prayer for a
fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Church and every congregation. We
suggest that churches use "Come Holy Spirit" as the theme. Every church
community is free to use their own theme, however. We encourage people to
have a daily time of prayer, and we encourage churches to fill all 240 hours (in the ten-day period)
with non-stop prayer and to unite the whole congregation in prayer. Encourage individuals, Bible
Study groups, men's groups, cell groups, youth groups, prayer groups and women's groups to
participate and take 1-2 hour prayer slots. Consider registering your church! Send an email to
Lizette at [email protected] or call 021 919 7988 or 012 365 3213 for more information.
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Monday
16 March 2015
Salvation focus: People considering suicide
Van Stadens River Bridge in the Eastern Cape is associated with suicide. Pray today for people
who want to end their lives to have a revelation of Jesus' love for them personally and to be saved
from the hand of the devil. Pray for their salvation and give thanks to the Lord for those who
patiently counsel them. (2 Thessalonians 3:5).
Register for a specific day or week when your congregation or ministry will pray
for revival in South Africa at: [email protected], 021 919 7988 (09:00-13:00) or
012 365 3213 (09:00-17:00).
For free resources visit www.globalprayerwatch.org/7days
Tuesday
17 March 2015
Government focus: Upcoming work force
For the youth to realize its dream of economic stability, it must prioritize education. Pray for
young people to be free of ideologies that keep them from focussing on their studies. Pray also
that they will be committed to finishing the courses which they start and work diligently to obtain
good results. Pray for the developing and maturing of strong leaders who have Biblical values of
what is good and right and who will integrate these values in their work ethics unashamedly. The
king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.
(Proverbs 21:1).
http://www.anc.org.za/docs/anctoday/2014/at08.htm
South Sudan
The Foundation for Cross-Cultural Education (FCE) is involved in the South Sudan through a young
man from the Sudan who was trained as a teacher at the FCE University College in Zambia. He
has started a school and an orphanage in a rural area in the Sudan. Please pray for more helpers,
finances and the building of dormitories, basic bathroom facilities, a kitchen and a classroom at
the premises. Thank the Lord for this opportunity to serve Him. Also, pray for the safety of the
children in this war-torn country. (Jude 1:21).
www.fce.org.za or videos at https://vimeo.com/89139979 and https://vimeo.com/89139977
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Wednesday
18 March 2015
Government focus: Basic schooling
One of the biggest problems facing young children is the lack of a basic foundation in writing
and maths in the early school grades. Pray for teachers to be disciplined in preparing lessons
and to take responsibility for the work that has been entrusted to them. Too many teachers are
irresponsible and this affects disciplined teachers so that their workload is too heavy and they
struggle to cope with all that need to be done. Pray for children to have the desire to be educated
and for them to respect their teachers. Give us help from trouble, for the help of man is useless.
(Psalm 60:11).
http://www.anc.org.za/docs/anctoday/2014/at08.htm
Establishing 24-7 houses of prayer
Praise the Lord for many miracles during a past 7 Days of prayer on the
Wall, organised by the Stellenbosch Prayer Network! The lives of many
children have been touched, restored and encouraged. Some schools
will have permanent places where children can now come to pray.
Please pray for God's protection over those in the prayer network, and
also the schools, to see further breakthroughs as a result of continuous
prayer. But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.
(1 Peter 4:7).
Godfrey Martin, [email protected] or 083 229 3849.
Thursday
19 March 2015
Government focus: Higher education goals
In Higher Education, 12% of our population now hold a post-graduate qualification (up from 7%
at the dawn of democracy). The National Students' Financial Scheme increased from R3.1 billion
in 2009 to R9.6 billion in 2014, there is a policy of non-payment by poor students in the Further
Education and Training (FET) sector, and no fees in more than 80% of schools. Pray today for
those who have the opportunity to study to make the best of it, to have a mind to study, to abstain
from destructive political events and to have the necessary funds to complete their studies. Pray
for godly order and peace on all campuses and for all demonic hindrances and destructive forces
to be destroyed and rendered powerless through the prayers of faithful students, as they cry out
to God for the salvation of others and the establishing of His will and order on campuses and
in the country. Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies.
(Psalm 60:12).
http://www.anc.org.za/docs/anctoday/2014/at08.htm
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Friday
20 March 2015
Association of Christian Media in South Africa
Christian Media in South Africa is under pressure. Please pray for existing radio stations to
have their licences renewed and to have the necessary funding to continue broadcasting and
proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.
www.acm.org.za or [email protected] and 072 244 2406 or 086 235 6700 (f).
Christ Bible Institute in Japan
Lift up in prayer the Christ Bible Institute, in Nagoya, Japan. The
Seminary has more than tripled in size over the past five years!
Praise the Lord for many young people who have joined investigative Bible studies and prayed to
receive Christ in the Heart & Soul Café, a safe space for young people on the premises. Pray now
for the next step, as preparations are made to send out young men to plant churches in the city
and in the almost entirely un-churched province of Toyama. Also, pray for the new generation of
missionaries from churches around the world that is starting to join the work in Japan. (Ephesians
1:17).
Theo & Marlène Badenhorst, [email protected] or 072 924 8424 and 086 205 3640 (f).
Saturday
21 March 2015
Equinox 2015
There are two equinoxes (Latin for 'equal night') each year occurring around March 21st and
September 21st. These times are special to spiritualists and Satanists across the world, as they
hold rituals in the hope of influencing the earth and her inhabitants according to their purposes.
Let us, therefore, be watchful and pray at this time that the heavens will declare the glory and
righteousness of the Lord and the firmament to show His handiwork. Pray for those involved in
these activities to encounter the Living God as day unto day utters speech, and night unto night
reveals knowledge. (Psalm 19:1-3).
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day (21 March) was officially declared a public holiday in 1994 following the
inauguration of former president Nelson Mandela. This national holiday is both a stark reminder
of the tragic Sharpeville massacre and a celebration of South Africa's unique constitution, which
gives equal rights to all. Please pray today that celebrations will be peaceful. Continue to pray for
the government that they will remember and honour the original intention of this day.
http://www.capetownmagazine.com/public-holiday-human-rights-day
Eyes that have wept over our own sin, will always be most ready to weep over
the sin of others. - Spurgeon
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Sunday
22 March 2015
Pray the names of God: Master (1 Timothy 2:5; Luke 10:25)
Jesus I worship You as my Master. I submit to Your supreme rule and dominion, Your
government, Your commandments and authority. Direct my life in Your ways. I no longer possess
my own time, programme or desires, I surrender all these to Your rule.
June: 30 Days of Prayer for the Muslims. From 18 June-17 July,
there is a global initiative called 30 Days of Prayer where Christians
worldwide will pray for Muslims. This will take place during the
month of Ramadan when Muslims will fast for 30 days. Pray for a
revelation of the love of God the Father for Muslims. We pray that
they will realize that Jesus Christ shed His blood for them also so
that they can be cleansed from sin and be sure that God will accept
them as His children and be reconciled with Him. Please get the 30 Days booklet in time and
mobilize as many Christians as possible to participate in this prayer initiative. Contact us at info@
jwipn.com or 012 365 3213. To obtain this information in other languages, visit www.30days.net
World Water Day 2015: Water and food security
The United Nations (UN) has designated March 22nd as World Water
Day. The focus is on raising awareness regarding the amount of
water necessary to produce food. Each product "consumes" water
to grow and by providing knowledge regarding water consumption,
we will be aware of how much water is used for our food in each
meal we eat and will learn which food products have a lower hydric
input. Continue to pray for the availability of fresh, clean water and, at the very least, basic food
products worldwide. Ask the Lord for multiplication of the harvests of the world and for rain in
season everywhere.
www.worldwaterday.unwater.org
Listen to 'Die Gebedswag' on Radio Tygerberg every Sunday @ 16:00 on 104FM or on
the Internet on your mobile phone at http://tinyurl.com/nhdu962 and hear testimonies and
questions answered on prayer in congregations, the workplace and much more!
Prayer is the safest method of replying to words of hatred.
- Spurgeon
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Monday
23 March 2015
Lonely people
The high divorce rate, strife in families and stress at work leads to many people feeling lost,
unloved and hopeless. Pray today for those struggling with a deep longing to be loved and
cared for to find satisfaction in the love of Jesus and His salvation. Pray for reconciliation in
relationships everywhere. (John 14:1).
Tuesday
24 March 2015
Government focus: Unemployment
Government launched the 1st phase of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in 2004
and the 2nd phase in 2009 to address the country's unemployment. Between April 2009 and
September 2013, 3.7 million work opportunities were created. The EPWP targets women and the
youth. Over 50% of women and young people have benefited from the programme effectively.
However, many jobs continue to be lost due to the economic strain of strikes. Pray today for a
will to work among the people and for them to not steal or destroy company property. Pray for
relationships to stabilize between workers and employers. Pray also for pride, racism and all
demonic influences to be crushed in the workplace in Jesus' name. Trust in Him at all times, you
people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah. Surely men of low degree
are a vapour, men of high degree are a lie; if they are weighed on the scales, they are altogether
lighter than vapour. (Psalm 62:8-9).
http://www.anc.org.za/docs/anctoday/2014/at08.htm
Focus on World Tuberculosis Day
World Tuberculosis Day is a worldwide event held on March 24th
each year. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious bacterial disease caused
by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which usually affects a person's
lungs. It is transmitted via droplets from the throat and lungs of
infected people. The World Health Organization (WHO) Global tuberculosis report 2014 cites
312 380 cases of new and relapsed TB incidence in South Africa. Continue to pray for
breakthroughs in finding a more effective treatment for TB. Pray specifically for Christians to be
involved in ministering, helping and caring for TB patients.
http://tinyurl.com/ojsa37b
A sermon without Christ is like a loaf of bread without any flour in it.
- Spurgeon
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Wednesday
25 March 2015
Government focus: Public works projects
Public Works schemes promise to create work for at least 4 million young people, but this is a
very ambitious goal. Please pray that God will position faithful believers to ensure such projects
are established successfully to meet the needs of those without income. Pray specially for
openness and thankfulness amongst those who receive the opportunity to develop their skills to
aid subsequent employment. Pray for unemployed youths to seek job opportunities diligently,
even if it is menial work. Pray for those who are employed to be faithful employees who do not
waste time or resources and who will become excellent at their jobs. Ask for worker unrest to
settle in South Africa in the name of Jesus. Do not trust in oppression, nor vainly hope in robbery;
if riches increase, do not set your heart on them. (Psalm 62:10). My soul, wait silently for God
alone, for my expectation is from Him. (Psalm 62:5).
http://www.anc.org.za/docs/anctoday/2014/at08.htm
Thursday
26 March 2015
Government focus: Water security
With water scarcity being a growing concern, it is heartening that the President has committed
himself to the continuation of the construction of the Mzimvubu Dam in the Eastern Cape and also
the raising of the wall of Clanwilliam Dam in the Western Cape. The ANC is further committed to
completing the bulk of the construction work on Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
during the next five years. Please pray for contractors to be faithful in doing their work, to use the
best equipment and materials, and to complete the job on time. Ask that no deaths will occur at
these and other building sites in our country in the name of Jesus. God has spoken once, twice I
have heard this: that power belongs to God. Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy; for You render
to each one according to his work. (Psalm 62:11-12).
http://tinyurl.com/pt9neht
Friday
27 March 2015
Expanded antiretroviral (ARV) drugs coverage in 2015
South Africa started treating HIV-positive patients at an earlier stage of their sickness this year.
Every pregnant HIV-positive woman may now be on lifelong treatment, regardless of their stage
status. Give thanks to the Lord for this development! Pray for this revised ARV drug treatment
to be coupled effectively with prevention programmes, including an increase in medical
circumcisions for men and HIV testing campaigns. Please always pray for people's salvation and
for the unmarried to live abstinent lives. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the
LORD weighs the spirits. (Proverbs 16:2).
http://tinyurl.com/namtwbr
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Pray Scripture over your business / work place
Running a small business is a spiritual journey as much as it is a
road trip to business success. Along the road, you will be tested,
stretched and stressed and these words from the Bible will give you
much needed encouragement. Many of us who run businesses feel like a one-armed
wallpaper hanger at times and it's easy to become too busy or too tired to pray. The
following verses can help keep you grounded and focused in praying for God's purposes
to prevail in your life and that of your business or work place.
PRAY
1. Jeremiah 29:11-13: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the
LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then
you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will
seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. In order to have
successful businesses, we must trust in the Lord. God's will is what is best for us.
There will be times when we do not understand why things are happening in our
businesses, but God is always trying to teach us and protect us.
2. Romans 8:18: For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not
worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. We would not
know good days, if it were not for bad days! So, we need to thank God for the bad
days too! Often in business, when we don't close a sale or get a contract that we
invested a lot of time in, we take it personally. Start thinking about things in your
business differently. When you don't get a contract, ask the Lord why, but do not
become angry. It may be that it wasn't meant for you. In some cases, God does it to
protect you.
3. Exodus 35:35: He has filled them with skill to do all manner of work of the engraver
and the designer and the tapestry maker, in blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and
fine linen, and of the weaver—those who do every work and those who design
artistic works. God has given all of us talents that we can sell, but that doesn't
mean we should all start businesses! First, make yourself a student of business.
Develop your business and leadership skills so that you can turn your talent into a
real business.
4. Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of
your heart. Always remember who you are in Christ and who Christ is in you! We
are not defined by our bank accounts or the framed accomplishments on the wall.
Never hesitate to share your testimony with others about what the Lord has done for
you in business. God wants us to be fine examples of His light and love.
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5. Joshua 1:8: This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall
meditate in it day and night that you may observe to do according to all that is
written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have
good success. The most important thing you can do for yourself, your family and
your business is to pray daily. Start each day in meditation and prayer, and you will
stay calm as the day's struggles come upon you. Read the Bible to stay encouraged
and balanced.
6. Proverbs 16:3: Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be
established. Whenever you have doubt, go to the Lord in prayer, and wait on God
to give you the answer. Do not move before you know God's will and have received
His directions. Share your thoughts with your spouse or a prayer partner and have
them pray with you. Remember that sometimes He may speak to us through visions
and dreams, but make sure you test your dreams and visions: it must be in line
with Scripture and ask friends what they sense it may mean. Sometimes God will
send people to you with a message. It is of utmost importance that you always test
everything, irrespective of the revelation or who brings the message.
7. Isaiah 45:3: I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret
places, that you may know that I, the LORD, who call you by your name, am the
God of Israel. There is no such thing as luck; only blessings sent from God.
8. Titus 3:14: And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent
needs, that they may not be unfruitful. It is important to be a co-worker with what
God is doing. If you do nothing, nothing will happen. Focus your activities each
day by hearing God's voice and asking Him to help you accomplish 5 things before
11a.m. daily. You will feel less stressed and get a lot more done each day!
9. Psalm 37:5-6: Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He shall
bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your
justice as the noonday. There will be times when others will think that you are not
taking the right direction in your business. Make sure in these times your pursuit
is from His heart. Then boldly continue with what He showed you clearly. Always
consider counsel, and always ask counsel of the Lord as well. Stay faithful and
focused. When you think you have no more to give, give some more and you will be
rewarded.
10. Isaiah 54:2-3: Enlarge the place of your tent, and let them stretch out the curtains
of your dwellings; do not spare; lengthen your cords, and strengthen your stakes.
You cannot wait until you are rich and successful before helping others. If you do
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not help others now, you will most probably be too busy to help others when you
are successful. Do not be afraid to enlarge your tent to partner with "so called"
competitors. There really is enough business for everyone.
11. Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor
principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor
depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of
God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. If you have done something wrong, or made
a mistake, admit it to the Lord. Do not hide anything from Him or try to fix a mistake
yourself. Repent and He will forgive you. If you come to Him with your whole heart,
He will help you. Be quick to forgive and pray for others.
12. 2 Corinthians 2:14: Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in
Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.
Be thankful that you know God for all of His goodness. God wants us to be fine
examples of His light and love. Testify to others of His goodness. Take special effort
to honour His name and testify of Him.
(Notes taken from www.succeedasyourownboss.com. Prayer thoughts added).
OM Lake Tanganyika prayer requests
Please pray for the fishermen living in villages on the shores of
Lake Tanganyika and the missionaries reaching out to them. Pray
that the fishermen will see the love and truth of Christ through
the missionaries and that the fishermen will be set free from their
bondage to witchcraft, fear and poverty. Also, please pray for more
African missionaries to join the Lake Tanganyika OM team to reach
the lost in all 4 countries bordering the lake: Zambia, DRC, Tanzania,
Burundi. Ask for the right connections with the right people to develop and for God's guidance in
their work.
www.om.org or [email protected] or http://www.goodnews2ministry.org/ and
[email protected]
Saturday
28 March 2015
Crime focus: SMS tip-off initiative
The Crime Line initiative started in June 2007 aimed at getting criminals off the streets can be
used to send anonymous tip-offs. Any information will be acted upon. Give thanks to the Lord
for initiatives like these in answer to much prayer over the years! Pray that more people become
aware of Crime Line and that many criminals will be brought to trial. Pray also for the salvation
of criminals and that innocent people will not be accused falsely. To send an anonymous tip-off
relating to any crime or suspicious activity, SMS 32211 or visit www.crimeline.co.za
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Sunday
29 March 2015
Pray the names of God: Mediator of a better covenant (Job 9:33; Hebrews 8:6; Hebrews
12:24)
Jesus I worship You as the Mediator of a better covenant. You stood in the gap between man
and God, Your Father. You gave Yourself to justify, sanctify, deliver men before God and reconcile
them with God Your Father. You are the One who will judge all on the last day.
Monday
30 March 2015
Compulsive liars
We are all challenged daily to be truthful in the way we share stories or
report matters. Relating a story in such a way as to favour you at the cost
of the truth is lying. Pray for people to experience the Holy Spirit's conviction
and bridle their tongues to speak only what is true. Ask that we all would
amend our ways and submit our lives wholly to Jesus, especially those who
are backslidden. (James 1:26).
Register for a specific day or week when your congregation or ministry will pray
for revival in South Africa at: [email protected], 021 919 7988 (09:00-13:00) or
012 365 3213 (09:00-17:00).
For free resources visit www.globalprayerwatch.org/7days
Tuesday
31 March 2015
Government focus: Tourism in South Africa
South Africa's tourism sector has continued to show positive growth. Pray that the country will
continue to be seen as a good holiday destination, which will create more jobs and income for the
nation. Pray especially for townships and informal businesses to benefit from increasing tourism.
Also, pray for initiatives to increase tourism to be executed in righteousness and justice, and for
the income generated to go to those who have done the work. Ask that no funds be wasted or
stolen. But the king shall rejoice in God; everyone who swears by Him shall glory; but the mouth
of those who speak lies shall be stopped. (Psalm 63:11).
http://tinyurl.com/pt9neht
Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, many churches have been trying for several years, in order to function, to get
registered with the government and are making no progress. Pray for Christians to have favour
with the government. Also, lift up in prayer Christian NGO's, set up to aid the people of Azerbaijan,
which are suffering resistance from the government. Once again, pray for favour for these NGO's.
Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak
Your word. (Acts 4:29). www.capn.info or [email protected]
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APRIL
Wednesday
1 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
Farm murders are often in the news. Many farmers and their families, as well as farm workers,
have lost their lives in the last 20 years. It is a definite trend that more violence is involved with
farm murders than with other murders. Pray for the protection of all farmers, their families and
their workers. Pray for government action that will help ensure farmers' protection. Pray also for
healing for those who have experienced the trauma of witnessing a farm attack or murder. Ask
God to give them the ability to forgive and for people not to take vengeance. Pray for the physical
and emotional healing of those who have survived such attacks and for the families who have
been affected by the attack.
Establishing 24-7 houses of prayer
The Tyger Valley Prayer Network consists of churches across
denominational borders in the Tyger Valley area. During their 7 Days of
Prayer on the Wall in 2014, they exchanged pulpits, visited a corporate
prayer room and celebrated the D4J (Durbanville for Jesus) project, in
which all the congregations partook! Praise the Lord for the awesome
testimonies of believers coming together across denominational
borders. Pray for the protection of all those involved in this organizing team and for a fresh
revelation of the heart of God for this area for 2015. But the end of all things is at hand; therefore
be serious and watchful in your prayers. (1 Peter 4:7).
Oswald Opperman, [email protected] or 079 108 9697 and Marina du Toit, marina.dutoit1@
gmail.com or 071 421 3475.
Thursday
2 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
Worker unrest on farms is nothing new, it has been happening for decades. Many accusations
are slung in both directions. Please pray for God's intervention so that farmers and their workers
would understand one another and differences would be disputed in a sensible manner. Usually
both parties feel that they are right and this complicates talks. Pray that people would discuss
their bitterness and grievances with one another sensibly. Ask for God's intervention to grant both
parties the ability to forgive and to trust one another again.
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Friday
3 April 2015
Good Friday: Commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus
Passover, or Good Friday, always falls on the Friday before Passover
Sunday. Most Christians in the Western world commemorate Good
Friday today. Please pray for God to touch the hearts and minds of
millions of people in South Africa and give them a renewed realization
of the awesome gift of Life that they have received. Ask that many
would have an understanding of God's grace. Pray for many eyes to
be opened and thousands to turn from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God, so
that they may receive forgiveness for sin and an inheritance amongst those sanctified by faith in
Christ. (Acts 26:18).
Social Justice: Learn to Earn Project
Learn to Earn is a skills development and job creation organization, that seeks to develop
especially unemployed people socially, economically, emotionally and spiritually. Skills
development and training centres are based in Khayelitsha and Hermanus. Pray for such projects
that endeavour to eradicate unemployment. Praise the Lord for the more than 9,500 unemployed
people who have been trained since 1989 and who are now equipped with market-related skills.
Pray for graduates who have become economically active to continue to grow their businesses.
http://tinyurl.com/ly5nlzy
Passover Jelly Bean prayer for children
by Yvon Prehn, 30 March, 2011
A bag full of Jelly Beans is nice to eat, but it is also a picture that
helps us remember Jesus' complete work on the Cross, which
gives us hope beyond any earthly sweet. By using the colours
of Jelly Beans, this prayer is a visual way to share the gospel
message with children (and to the adults accompanying the
children!). Sweets aren't nearly as intimidating as a sermon, and at Passover, it is a good
idea to put some in a goodie bag to use as an illustration during a lesson or children's
sermon. Consider printing each colour and accompanying verse on coloured paper for
the children to hold when praying about each colour. This can also be done with your
family at home. Why not put it on the fridge for all to observe during the whole Passover
weekend? Below is the text for the Jelly Bean Prayer that you can use to create materials
for Passover for children.
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Jelly Bean Prayer
Red is for the blood He shed on the cross. (John 19:17).
Green is for the grass he made, His mercies are new every morning. (Isaiah 63:7).
Yellow is for the sun so bright, He is the Sun of righteousness. (Malachi 4:2).
Orange is for the edge of night, He is there even when we are in distress. (Psalm 118:5).
Black is for all the sins we commit. (Psalm 69:5).
White is for the grace he gave when He cleanses us from sin. (John 1:17).
Purple is for his hour of sorrow when He suffered for all sin and all men. (1 Peter 3:18).
Pink is for our new life in Him through the cross. (John 3:16).
http://tinyurl.com/m5a6jry
Saturday
4 April 2015
10-12 April 2015: #Imagine
#Imagine is a youth movement that started in March 2014 after an event which took place in
the Western Cape and Gauteng when 7,000 teens gathered to worship God. This year the same
event will take place from 10-12 April. Please pray for preperations to expand towards the Eastern
Cape, the Free State and the Northern Cape. Ask for God to provide financialy, for the Holy Spirit
to prepare the hearts of teens and draw them into a deeper, more intimate relationship with Jesus.
Those who seek Him will praise the LORD. Let your heart live forever! (Psalm 22:26b).
Lindie Pienaar: www.imgainemovement.co.za of [email protected]
Sunday
5 April 2015
Passover Sunday
Most Christians in the Western world commemorate Passover Sunday
today. The first Passover was in Egypt. The Israelites' faith in God
exempted them from His wrath and judgment when He passed over the
land of Egypt to kill the firstborn of every family. God said, …and when
I see the blood, I will pass over you. (Exodus 12:13). Now, 2000 years
later, we know that Jesus was killed as the final sacrifice for the sin of
all people. Pray that Christians will give thanks to God for giving us Jesus Christ as a sacrifice.
Ask for the unsaved to embrace Him as the gift of Eternal Life. Today, we celebrate Jesus Christ
as the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To
Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and
priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. (Revelation
1:5-6).
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Monday
6 April 2015
Resurrection Day
Give thanks to the Lord, O you people, for it is good to give thanks
and sing praises to His name, O Most High. (Psalm 92:1). Oh, give
thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; make known His deeds
among the peoples! (Psalm 105:1). Praise the LORD! Oh, give thanks
to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. (Psalm 106:1). Thank you, Father, for
giving us Your Son, for adopting us as Your own in and through the blood of His Cross.
7 Days on the Wall Report Back: Somerset-West Primary Schools
(Western Cape)
The delivery of a small Wendy house came just in time for our prayer week
and now serves as a permanent prayer room. At the Danie Ackermann Primary
School, a classroom was prepared as a space for children to pray during break times.
At Somerset-West Primary, the principal allowed mothers to set up a prayer room, and
about 15-30 children came to pray during first break. Tears flowed over difficult home
circumstances and many children returned again and again to 'fetch a hug' and a
stamp on their hand stating 'PAID.' We explained to them that Jesus had paid for their
sin on the Cross. Elsewhere, there were sandpits where children could write down the
name of a person whom they needed to forgive. After a prayer of forgiveness, they
would wipe away the name. There is so much power and healing released when we
pray! We praise God for an amazing week of prayer.
Janette van der Walt, [email protected] or 072 614 5690.
Register for a specific day or week when your congregation or ministry will pray
for revival in South Africa at: [email protected], 021 919 7988 (09:00-13:00) or
012 365 3213 (09:00-17:00).
For free resources visit www.globalprayerwatch.org/7days
Tuesday
7 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
There is often an unrealistically high expectation on the part of farm workers of high salaries. On
the other hand, sometimes farmers reap a large profit, and the workers feel that they ought to
share in this profit, at least in the form of a bonus. Pray for both parties to have insight and to be
able to see the situation realistically. Profit and loss in the Agricultural sector is a complex issue
and must be handled with great circumspection. Pray especially for workers to understand this,
and for farmers to be gracious towards their workers.
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Ghana: "One Kid, One Bible"
Praise the Lord for The International Needs (IN) mission, which has launched a "One Kid, One
Bible" campaign to poor children in Ghana (offering a Bible in conjunction with the education they
provide for underprivileged children). IN now supports 10 schools in the Volta Region of Ghana
giving 6,000 children a Christian education in an area where girls are sometimes given as slaves
to pay off family debts. Pray with IN for God's provision of a Bible for every child and teacher and
for Bible clubs to be set up to teach students and teachers how to read the Bible.
http://news.om.org/newsbytes-article/r42521#5 or [email protected]
Wednesday
8 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
Pray for Christian farmers to be free of any form of stinginess and to reward their workers fairly
- a reasonable return for reasonable work. Many farmers operate on the basis of a minimum
wage and this is not always the most prudent path to follow. Pray for generosity that can benefit
everyone on the farm and for workers to fulfil their duty to work effectively and responsibly. Pray
for the salvation of both farmers and workers, as well as mutual love and respect.
(Matthew 6:33).
SECRETS YOUR PASTOR'S WIFE WISHED YOU KNEW
She's always there, in the background, sometimes with a welcoming smile up front,
sometimes noticed and appreciated, sometimes being silently judged.
Have you ever considered asking her to share some of her burdens
candidly, honestly, even anonymously? Asking her; "If you could tell
the church a few things about your role as a pastor's wife, what would
you say?" This is also relevant for any other leader's wife. Ask the
Lord to show you how you can perhaps reach out to Christian leaders'
wives in your congregation. Here are a few pointers to pray for them.
I wish people knew that we struggle to have family time. This was one common
response received from every pastor's wife when interviewed. Over and over again, they
shared numerous occasions where planned vacations had been cut short because of
urgent matters. Family evenings often have to be rearranged due to a church member
who is in crisis, and often there are middle-of-the-night emergencies and regular
interruptions. A true day off is rare. Even on scheduled days off, their husbands are on
call 24-7. Pray for your spiritual leaders and their families today. Pray for God's hand
to be upon their family time and marriages, and for them to be able to attend their
children's school and other events, as normal families do. Ask for them to have peace
that surpasses all understanding. (Philippians 4:7).
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I'm afraid of making mistakes. Our spiritual leaders' wives battle the same issues that
every woman battles: marriage issues, extended family difficulties, sickness, finance,
children who make poor choices, fear and insecurity. Some seasons of life are obviously
harder than others. Therefore, watch out for such seasons in your leaders' wives' lives.
Pray for the wives to have enough time to spend with the Lord. Ask for them to have
inner strength and mercy, and for church members to be sensitive to their emotional
needs and extend them grace. Pray for them to have wisdom and revelation regarding
how to handle difficult situations. (Ephesians 1:17).
Being a pastor's wife is the loneliest experience! The difficulty of finding friendships
that are safe tops this list. Often you are seen as the one who must reach out to others.
People often assume the pastor's wife is always invited. In reality, for whatever reason,
many ladies fear befriending leaders' wives or do not think to include them for an event,
or an occasional ladies night out. One woman shared, "Invite us to something just to
get to know us. We like being known." Ask the Lord to help you to reach out to leader's
wives in your church in a genuine and simple way. Pray for those reaching out to them
not to share their secrets with others, to cover them and not expose their personal
secrets shared for prayer.
I welcome having conversations that are about things that do not pertain to church,
or even Jesus. Believe it or not, many pastor's wives went to college and had full-time
careers before becoming "Mrs. Pastor's/Leader's wife." They have interests, dreams,
hobbies, likes and dislikes, and though they often serve beside their husband, they are
individuals with their own unique gifts. Do not assume she has the same personality as
her husband. Pray for the Lord to raise up true, loyal friends for leaders' wives in your
church. Ask for leader's wives to be open and responsive to those wanting to bless them
with their friendship, prayers and perhaps even physical blessings.
Sundays are sometimes my least favourite day. One lady said, "Sundays are hard,
and long, and there is no rest." To a pastor's wife, Sunday means an early morning of
rushing around to have the family ready in their "Sunday Best." Although you may not
see your pastor's wife on the platform, Sunday's are equally tiring for the whole family.
Set a reminder on your mobile phone every Sunday morning to pray for peace in the
homes of your leaders, for them to be strengthened for the day ahead and to enjoy their
responsibilities.
It's hard not to resent or lash out at members who openly criticize the ministry. "The
hardest thing to face is church criticism: It's hurtful, offensive, and very hard not to take
it personally. You feel guilty, responsible and angry for not being able to have prevented
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certain things. Emotional emails, social media or gossip are like fiery darts". Please pray
for the protection of leaders and their families. Ask for grace in the hearts of church
members, and for them to take criticism to the Lord in prayer, instead of just dumping
emotional non-factual (or factual) weight upon their leaders. Ask for God to heal past
wounds and hurts in the hearts and lives of your spiritual leaders.
Please don't look down on me or assume I don't support my husband just because
you don't see me every time the church's doors are open. They are wives and/or
mothers and are often responsible for running the whole household in the absence of
their spouse due to his leadership responsibilities at church. Please pray for churches to
consider remunerating leader's wives in instances where they give lots of their time at
church. Also, pray for critics in your church to be filled with God's compassion for their
leader's family and to pray for them on a regular basis. Ask for leaders' wives to do what
they feel called to do in church and not only what has to be done.
I wish people knew that we taught our children to make good choices, but sometimes
they don't. Jokes about pastor's kids should be avoided at all costs. The risk of rebellion
in a "preacher's kid" is no secret. They aren't perfect, and never will be, as are our own
children also are not perfect. Pray for critics in church to realize the reality of their
spiritual leader's children being merely normal and to pray for them as they do for their
own children. Ask that leaders' children learn to walk in their faith, and just like other
children, they need your encouragement and love to do so.
Remember that every kind deed you show towards leaders' wives is really appreciated
by them most of the time, when it is done in a sincere way. Give thanks to the Lord for
leaders' wives who are loyal to the responsibilities they have at church, their husbands
and their families. Pray for them to hear God's voice regarding His desire and call on their
lives, which is much more than just being the wife of a leader.
(Reprinted, with permission, from Shattered Magazine. Christina Stolaas.
https://shatteredmagazine.net/nine-secrets-your-pastors-wife-wishes-you-knew
Passion Play Ministries International presents "He's Alive"
A dramatic re-enactment of Jesus' crucifixion, death and resurrection
will be presented at the Bellville Civic Centre in Cape Town from 8-12th
April 2015. Please pray for many souls to surrender to Jesus Christ and
for the cast and audience to be touched by the performance. (Matthew
28:7). Please also pray for the protection of the cast and crew during
this week.
Kim Human, 084 769 7350, or 072 190 0226 or [email protected]
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Thursday
9 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
Without forgiveness, a peaceful co-existence is not possible. Both farmers and workers
must learn to forgive. The problem is that people do not usually like to admit their own guilt.
Sometimes, guilt is acknowledged but the other party is also immediately fingered. The Bible asks
believers to forgive unconditionally. It is important not to use the other party's guilt as a reason
why you don't forgive. For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also
forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your
trespasses. (Matthew 6:14-15).
Friday
10 April 2015
10-12 April 2015: #Imagine
The #Imagine youth event will take place in different venues across the country from today until
Sunday. Please pray for the safety of everyone gathering for this weekend's events across the
country. Ask for a divine intervention of the Holy Spirit in the hearts and minds of thousands of
young people, dedicating and re-dedicating their lives to Jesus Christ. Pray for every event and
for unity amongst presentation teams. Please keep these events in prayer the entire weekend. But
God raised Him from the dead. (Acts 13:30).
Lindie Pienaar: www.imgainemovement.co.za of [email protected]
Audio Scripture Ministries in Mozambique
Audio Scripture Ministries recently visited the village of Tique-Tique in Mozambique to distribute
audio Bibles. Please pray for the New Testament to be made available in the Ndau language of
central Mozambique, as has been requested by the people, as well as for more audio Bibles to be
distributed. A new studio was built last year and the team are now busy assembling and recording
audio Scripture material for one of the first pain-management programs in central Mozambique.
Praise the Lord for the work in the south of the country, which is taking off! Pray that many lives
will be transformed by God's Word.
http://tinyurl.com/n6ocz7w
Saturday
11 April 2015
"Just Pray NO!" to drugs
From 11-12 April, Christians around the world will unite in intercessory prayer on behalf of those
who are addicted to drugs, as well as for their families. Substance abuse has been directly linked
to violence and sexual immorality and is a major source of income for organized crime and
terrorist activities. Pray that the Holy Spirit would bring conviction of sin, righteousness, and of
judgment of sin leading to repentence. (John 16:8-11). Pray for them to seek God with all of their
heart, soul, mind and strength (Deuteronomy 4:29), and place their trust in Jesus Christ as their
Saviour and Lord.
http://justprayno.org
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More audio Bibles become available
In the village of Matcheleni in southern Mozambique, Audio Scripture
Ministries (ASM) teams reported a successful audio Bible distribution.
Praise the Lord for another 28 audio Bibles that have been distributed here!
You may wonder if 28 audio Bibles are enough, but often, listening groups
form around the "preaching point" - the person who received the audio
Bible. During the last distribution, 3 women testified of how they became
believers of Jesus after listening to a borrowed audio Bible. They now have
their own audio Bibles and plan to use them to share Jesus with their family
and neighbours. Pray for the ASM team to be able to keep up with requests for audio Bibles, and
for the Lord to use His Word to transform the nation. All the kings of the earth shall praise You, O
LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth. (Psalm 138:4).
http://tinyurl.com/n6ocz7w
Sunday
12 April 2015
Pray the names of God: Precious cornerstone (1 Peter 2:6; Isaiah 28:16)
Jesus, You are the precious cornerstone, the whole Church rests in and on You. In You, all things
are held together. Not only are you a firm foundation, You also are so valuable - our Greatest
Treasure - through You alone we become rich towards God.
14-24 May: Ten Days of Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit
We are calling the Church to 10 days of prayer before Pentecost Sunday.
May this be a period of intensified (hopefully day-and-night) prayer for a
fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Church and every congregation. We
suggest that churches use "Come Holy Spirit" as the theme. Every church
community is free to use their own theme, however. We encourage people
to have a '24-10' - a daily time of prayer, and we encourage churches to fill all 240 hours (in the
ten-day period) with non-stop prayer and to unite the whole congregation in prayer. Encourage
individuals, Bible Study groups, men's groups, cell groups, youth groups, prayer groups and
women's groups to participate and take 1-2 hour prayer slots. Consider registering your church!
Send an email to Lizette at [email protected] or call 021 919 7988 or 012 365 3213 for more
information.
13 April 2015
Monday
Salvation focus: Harbouring secret sin
Pray for God to speak to Christians about secret sins (sin nobody knows about) and pet sins
(things Christians do that are wrong but which they enjoy and do not want to give up) in their
lives. Ask for a conviction of sin and a clear discernment of right and wrong, as well as for a
willingness to return to God's ways wholeheartedly. (Acts 13:22). Pray for many lives to be
restored completely to honour God.
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Tuesday
14 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
A variety of reasons motivates farm murders. Many are as a result of avarice or are racially
motivated. Unfortunately, racism still exists on many farms and workers are sometimes treated
with great disrespect. On the other hand, workers also foster racism in their hearts, along
with deep-seated feelings of humiliation and inferiority. The risk of misunderstanding, conflict,
judgement and racism exists in every place where people of different races live and work together.
Pray for every broken heart on farms. Racism is fanned into flame by pressure groups and
political pronouncements. This often leads to revenge and counter-revenge. Pray that the Holy
Spirit would reveal to everyone on farms every form of racism, bitterness, humiliation, injustice
and fear and ways to deal with it. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably
with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written,
"VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord. Therefore "IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY,
FEED HIM; IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP COALS OF
FIRE ON HIS HEAD." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:1821).
Kazakhstan
Please pray earnestly for Christians to remain steadfast amidst a wave
of government persecution that is seeking to close churches and arrest
pastors using fabricated charges. Pray for small churches which have
not been able to re-register with the government and which are now
meeting illegally. Pray for efforts by Islamic extremists to seek recruits
from Kazakhstan to fail. Cry out to the Lord to pour out a new wave of revival and to bring in a
great harvest, similar or even more powerful than what happened in the early 1990's! O LORD, I
have heard Your speech and was afraid; O LORD, revive Your work in the midst of the years! In the
midst of the years make it known; in wrath remember mercy. (Habakkuk 3:2).
www.capn.info or [email protected]
Wednesday
15 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
Unfortunately, covetousness in various forms occurs in both farmers and workers. This easily
leads to the exploitation of workers, which in turn further builds feelings of injustice in them. The
accumulator believes he is entitled to possess much. Where covetousness occurs, little respect
is shown for the needs of the other person. Unchecked, such injustice may lead a person to feel
that he is owed something and he may go so far as to damage or destroy the miser's property in
vengeance. A covetousness person is never contented. 1 Timothy 6:6-11: Now godliness with
contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry
nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire
to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown
men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which
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some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many
sorrows. But you, o man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith,
love, patience, gentleness. Read it carefully and pray this for farmers as well as farm workers.
Establishing 24-7 houses of prayer
The Tygerberg Inter-church Prayer Watch operates across
denominational borders in Bothasig. Give thanks to the Lord for many
open hearts crying out to the Lord for revival in this region. Pray for
many new congregations across racial boundaries to add their cry to
the Body of Christ in this region also and for new relationships to be
established, trust to be given and friendships to be formed. But the end of all things is at hand;
therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. (1 Peter 4:7).
Paul van der Merwe, [email protected] or 083 469 6414.
Thursday
16 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
Many farmers live in fear for their lives and put measures in place to protect themselves. Pray that
farmers would also put their trust in God to protect them. Many farm workers also live in fear for
their lives and intimidation often occurs amongst workers themselves, which places well-meaning
workers in a difficult position as they could lose their lives in the process. Pray for relationships
between farmers and workers to be such as to protect one another's interests and lives. Praise the
Lord for wonderful testimonies of where farmers and workers have stood in the gap for each other
during farm unrest in the Boland area last year!
Friday
17 April 2015
HIV prevalence
In 2014, an estimated 10.2% of the total South African population was HIV-positive. For women
in the reproductive age group (15-49), this proportion was approximately 18.5%. Please continue
to pray for an effective cure to be found for HIV/AIDS. Ask the Lord to show you how you can get
involved in ministering the love of Jesus to your HIV-positive neighbours.
www.eighty20.co.za and [email protected]
Char Dham Yatra-Hindu pilgrimage
Every summer, hundreds of thousands of devout Hindus make the
Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage to 4 temple towns in North India's
Uttarakhand and return before monsoon rains begin in July. They
consider this the most sacred of all the pilgrimages. They believe that undertaking a journey to
these places not only washes away their sins but ensures their release from the cycle of birth
and death. Remember to pray at this time, as often as the Holy Spirit reminds you, for Hindus
undertaking this pilgrimage. Ask that they will meet Christians who will tell them about Jesus who
truly washes away sin and gives eternal life. Proclaim the names of God found in Psalm 18:1-3
over them. http://tinyurl.com/2aefx7
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Saturday
18 April 2015
South Africa's first 'green' taxi rank
The City of Cape Town has unveiled its first 'green' transport facility in South Africa which
generates its own electricity, enabling it to operate off the electricity grid. Furthermore, all
the water used at this facility (besides drinking water) is provided through rooftop rainwater
harvesting and recycling. The Wallacedene taxi rank is the first public transport facility in the
country to be regarded as a 'green' building from its foundation to its rooftop. Give thanks for
answers to prayers like this that improve and sustain the environment. Pray for the estimated
5,000 commuters who use this taxi rank on a daily basis to encounter the love of the Lord Jesus
on a personal level.
http://tinyurl.com/kmnnwfj
Sunday
19 April 2015
Pray the names of God: My high tower (Psalm 144:2)
I worship You as my high tower, You are a fortress, You are lofty, You are invincible against the
plans of the enemy, and You are a true refuge and defence. I put my trust for my life, for this city
and our country in Your hands, and the enemy will not prevail against You.
Monday
20 April 2015
Salvation focus: People ensnared by pornography
Today, pray for people who are ensnared by pornography and have engaged in immoral deeds.
Ask the Holy Spirit to draw them out of darkness into the Light. Pray for their deliverance from evil,
and for them to be freed and delivered from every desire opposing the will and purpose of God in
their lives. (Galatians 5:19-21).
Tuesday
21 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
It can happen easily that farmers or workers hold each other in contempt or feel malice towards
one another due to previous behaviour, but the Word teaches us to esteem others better than
ourselves. This is not an easy Scripture, but we must pray that Christians (farmers and workers)
would subject themselves to this command from God and live it out. Pray for mutual respect and
esteem and for grace for one another. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit,
but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. (Philippians 2:3).
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Kyrgyzstan
Give thanks to the Lord for moderate freedom of religion in this
country. Continue to pray for villages where believers often suffer
persecution from their Muslim relatives and neighbours. Ask for a
new unity amongst churches and for true forgiveness and healing
to take place in relationships. Pray for young leaders to rise up
with a fresh passion and vision for what God has purposed to do in
Kyrgyzstan. The LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, "Surely, as I have
thought, so it shall come to pass, and as I have purposed, so it shall stand: This is the purpose
that is purposed against the whole earth, and this is the hand that is stretched out over all the
nations. For the LORD of hosts has purposed, and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out,
and who will turn it back?" (Isaiah 14:24, 26-27).
www.capn.info or [email protected]
Wednesday
22 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
There are often accusations of police negligence at farm murders, which results in it being
impossible for criminals to be caught. Pray for fast and effective action by the police so that
farm attackers would be arrested and given fair punishment. Pray for police to work more
circumspectly and with more empathy towards the victims. Pray that such conduct would unite
farmers and workers to look out for one another.
June: 30 Days of Prayer for the Muslims. From 18 June-17 July,
there is a global initiative called 30 Days of Prayer where Christians
worldwide will pray for Muslims. This will take place during the
month of Ramadan when Muslims will fast for 30 days. Pray for a
revelation of the love of God the Father for Muslims. We pray that
they will realize that Jesus Christ shed His blood for them also so
that they can be cleansed from sin and be sure that God will accept them as His children and be
reconciled with Him. Please get the 30 Days booklet in time and mobilize as many Christians as
possible to participate in this prayer initiative.
Contact us at [email protected] or 012 365 3213. To obtain this information in other languages,
visit www.30days.net
Thursday
23 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
Pray for proper research into farm attacks/murders, as well as into the impact and cause of farm
attacks, also that such information will help stop farm attacks. The government is sluggish to get
involved. Without effective support from the state, it will be difficult to curb farm attacks. Pray for
meaningful involvement from the state and the police to address this matter effectively.
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Friday
24 April 2015
Every Home for Christ (EHCSA)
Every Home for Christ, South Africa (EHCSA) is involved with home-to-home, prison, hospital
and school outreaches. EHCSA distributes the 2-in-1 gospel booklet; "The Way to God/Help from
Above." They also train and equip churches in strategic outreach efforts, prayer, evangelism and
effective follow-up. Pray with us that Christians will become involved in winning souls and that
they will be prepared to reach out to the needy, destitute, afflicted and lost.
EHCSA, P.O. Box 7256, Centurion 0046; 012 663 4587; www.ehcsa.org.za or ehcsa@telkomsa.
net
Saturday
25 April 2015
World Malaria Day
World Malaria Day is commemorated every year on 25 April. Globally, 3.3
billion people in 106 countries are at risk of malaria. In 2009 alone, an
estimated 781,000 people died from malaria, mainly women and children in
Africa. Please pray for those living in widespread malaria areas in tropical
and subtropical regions, including much of Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the
Americas. Continue to pray for an inexpensive, effective cure for malaria and for Christians to heal
in the name of Jesus more openly by laying hands and praying for sick people. (Mark 16:18).
http://tinyurl.com/pukcta6
Testimony
Following Christ as a Muslim
I live in the Middle East, born as a Muslim, and at the age
of 18, I became a member of one of the Islamic groups
and received training in using guns and making explosives.
I wasn't very comfortable with what I was doing - hurting
people for God's sake. I thought that either I or the group had misunderstood the teachings
of God and started to study the Qur'an and the Hadith all over again.
I met a Christian who didn't know much Christian theology, but who was full of love for
others. Our group decided he must be killed, because he was Christian and didn't pay
"Jiziah" (a tax levied on Christians and Jews living in an Islamic state, according to the
Qur'an). I asked him if I could have a copy of the Bible and started reading it. I found a
great disparity between what is actually written in the Bible and what I had heard people
(Muslims and even nominal Christians) say about it. After almost a year of hard internal
struggling, I decided I wanted to follow God as He shows Himself in Christ.
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I prayed to Him, and for the first time in my life, I felt that God was there! I have been
following Him since then. He changed all my life! I went off drugs and became a whole
new person. My father delivered me to the Security Forces who arrested and imprisoned
me for converting to Christianity. They tortured me with electric shocks, beatings, and
hanging me by my wrists all night to try and force me to return to Islam. After few weeks
of torture, I was put in solitary confinement for almost 1 year, but I couldn't deny the One
who had given me life. Now, I am out of jail but have left my home country, as I am still
wanted for apostasy. I still walk with Jesus, and I love Him because He loved me first and
put Himself on the Cross for me. (Acts 18:9-10).
http://answering-islam.org/Testimonies/bassam.html
http://beyond.org/woman-raised-dead-whole-village-comes-christ
Sunday
26 April 2015
Pray the names of God: Jealous God (Exodus 34:14)
God, please reveal to me any idols that I have erected in my life. Show me anything that I love
more than You, anything that I have made a higher priority than You. I pray that Your Holy Spirit
would convict me deeply and powerfully concerning the idols in my life. Enable me to deal with
them, for I worship and adore You as a pure, holy and jealous God.
Focus on Internet Evangelism Day (IE Day)
The focus of IE Day is to communicate the outreach potential of the Internet to the worldwide
Church by explaining the strategies needed to use the web for evangelism, along with showcase
examples, and to demonstrate the many ways people can become involved. Pray that individuals
coming to the Lord via the Internet will soon be able to link up and meet with other believers in
their vicinity and that they will grow and become strong and established in the knowledge of the
Word of God.
http://missionmanual.org/w/index.php?title=Internet_Evangelism_Day
Monday
27 April 2015
Salvation focus: People suffering racism
Racism takes many forms and people of all different people groups suffer from it in one form or
another. Please pray for God's grace upon the hearts and minds of those at the receiving end of
racist behaviour. Ask that they will be able to forgive quickly and not keep any offense in their
hearts. Ask for Christians not to give in to feelings of uncertainty, bitterness or inferiority. Pray for
the salvation of victims of racism and for their forgiveness of the offender to lead to reconciliation
in many relationships. (Matthew 18:35).
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Register for a specific day or week when your congregation or ministry will pray
for revival in South Africa at: [email protected], 021 919 7988 (09:00-13:00) or
012 365 3213 (09:00-17:00).
For free resources visit www.globalprayerwatch.org/7days
Tuesday
28 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
Farm attacks/murders and farm unrest displace farmers from their farms and this will eventually
lead to a food shortage in the country. This, in turn, will lead to economic instability, which
without exception leads to political violence. Farm stability is of utmost importance because the
agricultural community provides food without which we cannot survive. Food scarcity pushes
prices up and negatively affects everyone in the country, especially the poor. Pray for the
government to take the necessary measures to ensure sustainable food security.
Tajikistan
Today, please lift Tajikistan up in prayer. Pray specifically for the poor
economic situation that has forced many men to leave their families
to seek employment in other countries. This poverty breeds human
trafficking. Earnestly intercede for breakthroughs in attempts to rescue
women from the sex trade and for trafficking syndicates and brothels to
be exposed and shut down completely. Ask for spiritual growth for new
believers, new leaders to be raised up and for the Gospel to reach the
remote and unreached areas of this country. (John 4:42).
www.capn.info or [email protected]
Wednesday
29 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
One of the main reasons for farm attacks is political pronouncements and empty promises made
to farm workers. These promises lead to aggression and workers believe that they are entitled to
things that do not belong to them. These pronouncements cause friction and create unrealistic
expectation in people. It creates explosive situations. Pray that politicians would not make
pronouncements merely to gain votes from the masses and pronouncement that stir up violence.
We say our prayers, but have we ever prayed? - Martyn Lloyd Jones
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The Globeflight Pink Loerie Mardi Gras & Arts Festival - Knysna 2015
The Globeflight Pink Loerie Mardi Gras & Arts Festival is an annual celebration of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) culture and identity and takes place in the picturesque
town of Knysna. The Festival will take place from Wednesday, 29 April to Sunday, 3 May 2015.
Mr Gay World™ revealed that South Africa has been chosen to host 2015's annual international
contest to find a global gay role model. Please pray for the salvation of every person who is
partaking in this year's festival. Ask for these visitors to see Jesus alone as the Way Truth and
Life. Ask for those attending to find their identity and sexuality in the truth of God's Word and in
Christ. Take time to pray the names of God found in Psalm 18:1-3 over the lives of these people
so desperately in need of Jesus' salvation.
http://tinyurl.com/pfbd5ps
Thursday
30 April 2015
Interpersonal relationships on farms
Much spiritual work has been done on farms in the last 10 years amongst farm workers.
Hundreds of workers have come to salvation. Many farmers have begun to look after their
workers with great love and compassion, and on many farms, circumstances have greatly
improved. On some farms, farmers and workers pray together regularly for the farm, the harvest
and for one another's needs. Let us also say thank you for this change that God has wrought
through His Holy Spirit in the country and pray that it will ripple out across the whole country,
even in the most problematic areas.
Establishing 24-7 houses of prayer
Lift up in prayer the Northern Corridor Prayer Network in Bellville. Give
thanks to the Lord for His confirmation of promises to send spiritual
breakthroughs in this residential area plagued with gang violence
and shoot-outs. Continue to pray for more Christians to take up their
responsibility to pray in this area regularly for their community and the
nation. But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and
watchful in your prayers. (1 Peter 4:7). Richard Verreyne, [email protected] or
083 261 1027.
Christ did not come into the world to help us save ourselves.
He came to save us.
- Spurgeon
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MAY
Friday
1 May 2015
Prayer focus on Satanism: Witchcraft Sabbath
May 1st is usually the peak of Beltane, a witchcraft Sabbath. The expectation in satanic circles at
this time is that the sorcery evoked during satanic gyrations will come to fruition at full moon. Let
us pray with great confidence in the name of Jesus to avert this evil expectation and expose the
unfruitful works of darkness. (Ephesians 5:11). Ask God to reveal Himself to those captured in
Satanism so that they realize that Jesus is the King of kings and turn their lives over to Him.
www.kanaanministries.org or [email protected]
Labour focus: Worker's Day
Many countries around the world commemorate the contribution workers made to society on
May Day, although some countries refrain due to the communist origin of the day. May Day has
traditionally been a day of protest against low wages and poor working conditions. Please pray
today for God's grace upon our nation. Cry out to Him for a revelation of His holiness. Pray that
many would realize their need for God and that He alone is the One who can help. Pray without
ceasing for peace in our country and for no lives to be lost at the May Day celebrations today.
South Africa is wracked with labour unrest and tension; therefore, let us pray to God for new
avenues of communication between workers and employers to be opened which will result in
economic growth. (Matthew 5:9).
http://africanhistory.about.com/library/bl/blsaholidays.htm
Saturday
2 May 2015
Cape Town's ARV clubs change lives
Since 2011, a number of antiretroviral (ARV) clubs have been rolled out at treatment facilities
across the Cape Metropole. By the end of June 2014, there were 44 ARV clubs providing ARV
treatment to almost 28,000 patients. Praise the Lord for answers to prayer like this! Continue to
pray for this and other projects assisting HIV and AIDS patients. (Psalm 41:3).
www.wdccapetown2014.com or http://tinyurl.com/l6dzwhf
Focus on Prayer: Jericho Walls International Prayer Network
Please pray today for each person working at the different offices of Jericho Walls
Prayer Network across the country: Staff working on the website or database;
with finance; or writing, translating, editing and proofreading material; as well as
those conducting seminars; answering letters, emails and telephone calls, and
those participating in prayer journeys. Pray that God would protect them in body,
soul and spirit. (2 Thessalonians 5:23). Pray for the development of new prayer
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material and its translation and for the printing and distribution process of the next Jericho Walls
Prayer Guide that will be posted on 13 May.
www.jwipn.com or [email protected] and 012 365 3213 or 086 594 0565.
Sunday
3 May 2015
Praying the names of God: God my Saviour (Luke 1:47)
I worship You, God, three in one. Father, You sent Your only Son to save us, and You dwell in
us through Your Holy Spirit. Indeed, You are my God, my Saviour. You have loved me with an
everlasting love. Jesus, I worship You as the One who came down from heaven to earth, who
paid the price, who died and rose again, and who is seated at the right hand of the Father. There
is only one name through which man can be saved, Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
Monday
4 May 2015
Salvation focus: Verbal abusers
It is challenging to work or live with a person who has an abusive character. Ask the Lord to touch
the person's heart with His loving-kindness and pray for his/her salvation and deliverance of
destructive behaviour and words. Pray for him/her to experience the love of Jesus personally and
to surrender his/her life to Him. (Proverbs 15:1).
Focus on Buddhism during the Vesak festival
The Vesak festival (or 'Buddha Day') will take place tomorrow. This
festival celebrates three major events in the life of Buddha: His
birth, enlightenment, and passing away (on the full moon of the 6th
lunar month-May). It is the most important festival in the Buddhist
calendar. Buddhist festivals are a time for joy giving Buddhists the
opportunity to meet together to take the Three Refuges and learn more about Buddha's teachings.
Families bring food, candles and flowers to the monks in the monasteries. In return, monks chant
the scriptures, lead a period of meditation and give teachings on the themes of the festival. Today,
please lift up in prayer all Buddhists and ask the Father to reveal the true living Lord Jesus Christ
to them through the powerful working of the Holy Spirit so that many of them turn their lives over
to Christ. Take time to proclaim this Scripture over Buddhists: The LORD is my strength and song,
and He has become my salvation. (Psalm 118:14).
http://tinyurl.com/obhqxue
O Lord, I have heard Your speech, and was afraid: O Lord, revive Your
work in the midst of the years! In the midst of the years make it known; in
wrath remember mercy. - Habakkuk 3:2
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Tuesday
5 May 2015
Government focus: Agriculture
Government's target for the agricultural sector is to create 1 million new jobs by 2030.
Government has promised to provide comprehensive support to smallholder farmers by speeding
up land reform and providing technical, infrastructural and financial support. Support will also
be provided to communities as well, to engage in food production and subsistence farming to
promote food security. Much wisdom is needed because land reform and several issues linked
to farming are highly emotive and politicized. Pray for God's intervention in this sector of our
economy and resist the forces of evil that desire to destroy good relationships, goodwill and the
kind-heartedness shown by many. Pray for breakthroughs in the agricultural sector and for an
increase in the produce in our country. Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose
hope is the LORD. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by
the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in
the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit. (Jeremiah 17:7-8).
http://tinyurl.com/pt9neht
Is there hope for the South African Police Service (SAPS)?
Adopt-a-Cop South Africa is a city-by-city prayer protection program for the South
African Police Service. The vision of Adopt-a-Cop SA is to provide the opportunity for all
police officers and chaplains in South Africa to be prayed for on a daily basis. Adopta-Cop's desire is to have dedicated prayer-warriors that will pray for the South African
Police Service on a daily basis, and to assign individual officers to a family/individual
ultimately, who will pray for their specific needs.
How can you and others get involved?
Join the Adopt-a-Cop family by making your own public commitment to start praying
for the South African Police every day. If there is not an Adopt-a-Cop coordinator in your
city, please pray about becoming a coordinator. Visit www.adoptacopsa.co.za or info@
adoptacopsa.co.za
What to pray for the police
• Physical safety: Personal safety is a daily challenge in a society that is filled with
violence, greed and hate. Ask that they will be alert to and able to handle dangerous
situations.
• Emotional safety: The mental, physical and emotional aspects of a police person
are always on high alert. There is a combination of stress and anxiety always at
work, which can impact the mind in many ways. Pray for them to be able to relax
and focus on normal life situations.
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Their families: The families of law enforcement personnel are affected by the
pressures their loved ones face on a daily basis. Divorce and forms of escapism
(which are counterproductive to the mind, body, spirit and soul) may result. Pray for
spouses to be understanding and for children to show love and appreciation for the
career their parent chose.
Wisdom at crime scenes: Policemen and -women must learn to make quick
decisions in the situations that arise throughout the day. Pray for them to have
wisdom, knowledge, a quick intellect, comprehension, and to execute their duties
efficiently.
Insight in situations: Situations faced by the police are sometimes very
complex, especially when dealing with human nature. Understanding is "an exact
comprehension by the human mind regarding the state of things, situations, or
words that have been spoken." Pray for the police to have insight regarding what will
best serve each person involved in the situation.
Compassion for those they serve: It is easy to become bitter and unforgiving when
they daily encounter negative circumstances. Pray for them to have a heart like
Jesus Christ's and to be able to feel what an individual may be going through at the
time and respond accordingly. Ask that their hearts never become hardened.
Salvation: This is the greatest need of all, as salvation is the pathway to resolve
all individual problems that may arise. Above all, always cry out for hearts to be
receptive to the gospel.
Their finances: We all face financial pressures. Our police personnel also have
financial pressure. Pray for them in this area of need, asking that they not become
involved in irregular practices or take bribes.
Their health: The job stress in law enforcement can result in physiological changes
in the body, which can, in turn, affect the physical health of the body. Pray for
physical, psychological and emotional health.
Integrity, honesty and dedication: A virtuous individual is to be highly regarded
and respected. Temptation may present itself in any situation so that a person may
fail at any time. Pray that they may have spiritual fortitude and strength to be honest
and dedicated individuals with integrity.
Prayer is the breath, the watchword, the comfort, the strength, the honour of a
Christian. - Spurgeon
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Testimony
Younathan's story
I grew up in the Arabian Gulf and was raised and loved by a Muslim family. Growing up,
I studied the Qur'an in school every day. In my most difficult times, I wondered why God
was so harsh and distant. As a Muslim, I believed (like other
Muslims) that I had one angel on each of my shoulders,
one that recorded my good deeds and one my bad deeds.
As I started thinking about my life and the Qur'an, I realized
that all Muslims, even the prophet Muhammad, would go to
hell for sins they have committed. Wow! I knew that some
of the biggest sins were unforgivable by God (according to
the Qur'an), and unfortunately, I was doing them, so, I thought to myself, "Why is God so
unfair? He created me from the beginning to punish me. He knew I was weak, but is going
to punish me for my sins. He knows we have a sinful nature, but then punishes us for
that!" The wall between God and me became greater and greater. I decided I may as well
sin with abandon and enjoy it, since I was going to hell anyway.
One morning an American Christian that I had met invited me for breakfast to discuss
questions that I had. I asked him if he wanted to become Muslim, and he replied wisely.
He said, 'You know, if Islam gave me what I have in Christianity, I would become Muslim.'
And he told me that he had read the Qur'an. I felt like he really respected me and my Arab
culture. A week after that, I again went to church with my friend and I'll never forget what
happened: The pastor gave communion at the front of the church. I went forward and he
said, 'Younathan, this is the blood of Jesus that was shed for you.' I was so touched that
he knew my name (it is a big church). I gave my life to Christ. I have been waiting for the
right time to go back to the Arab world to teach and reach out to Muslims there, and the
time has now come.
http://answering-islam.org/Testimonies/younathan.html
The world's extremely poor
According to a World Bank Report on global poverty, 64% of the world's extremely poor
population lives in just 5 countries: India, China, Nigeria, Bangladesh and the Democratic Republic
of Congo (DRC). However, when population figures are also considered, the report makes it clear
that the overall situation is much worse in India and Nigeria than it is in China. China accounts for
19% of the world's population but "only" 13% of the world's poor population. Conversely, India has
18% of the world's total population but 33% of the world's poorest population live in India. Today,
please lift up in prayer the poor and needy of our world. (Proverbs 19:17). Pray for the Lord Jesus
to reveal Himself to thousands of people at a time, all of them coming to salvation. Also, pray for
breakthroughs in the felt needs of (especially) children in these countries.
http://tinyurl.com/oryo68w
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Wednesday
6 May 2015
Government focus: Local municipalities
Performance of municipalities remains of concern nationwide. Pray for municipal employees to
be faithful in their work, to have a good work ethic and not to do anything that favour themselves
with regard to work projects. Please pray for operations to be performed within legislative
processes and for new projects to be rolled out and capacity constraints addressed. Pray for
municipal workers to have wisdom when responding to service delivery protests. Remind them to
be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no
one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. (Titus 3:1-2).
http://tinyurl.com/pt9neht
Thursday
7 May 2015
Government focus: Rapid urbanisation
A key focus area in local government in the next 5 years will be how South Africans respond to
the reality of rapid urbanisation. South Africa is becoming an urban country. By 2011, almost
63% of our population were residing in towns and cities and this trend is expected to continue
over the coming decade. Pray that the Urban Development Framework will set out an efficient
policy framework on how the urban system in South Africa can be reorganised so that cities and
towns can be resource efficient and places where people can live meaningful lives for the next
20-30 years. Ask for God's rule and reign in these projects and for corruption to be rooted out
completely and for permanent solutions to be found for poverty stricken citizens. Where there is
no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. (Proverbs 11:14).
http://tinyurl.com/pt9neht
Friday
8 May 2015
Government focus: Breakthrough in pension case
Transnet Pensioners who are contending for their pensions have been granted approval to
continue with their case. Transnet has been accused of using pension fund money to buy MTNshares. Should Transnet be found guilty of this, their credit rating will take a heavy knock, which
may even impact the credibility of the country in the eyes of investors. Please pray that cases,
such as Transnet's, will result in greater business integrity. Pray for righteousness to prevail and
corrective measures to be implemented effectively. (Psalm 89:14).
www.ditsem.net or [email protected]
Turkmenistan
Please pray for breakthroughs as legal registration of churches in
Turkmenistan remains a challenge. Pray for the gospel to spread, despite
pressure from the government and persecution of Christians. Pray for
Christians to remain hopeful, encouraged and strong in their witness.
(Colossians 4:3-4). www.capn.info or [email protected]
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Saturday
9 May 2015
Grant recipients in South Africa
There are currently 16.2 million people in South Africa who receive grants from the government.
Treasury expects the number of grant recipients to rise to 16.6 million by 2016/17, which will cost
the government R137 billion in grant expenditure. Give thanks to the Lord for those who benefit
from grants honestly. Please pray for all illegal payments and misuse of grant money by both
governmental officials and beneficiaries to be exposed and dealt with effectively. (Psalm 33:5).
http://www.eighty20.co.za or [email protected]
Sunday
10 May 2015
Praying the Names of God: Morning star (2 Peter 1:19)
Jesus, You are the One who shines. Before the new day breaks, You show Yourself. You are the
only One who shines out of the darkness. I worship You as the morning star of my life, of this city
and this country. Shine in our darkness and turn our night into day.
Listen to 'Die Gebedswag' on Radio Tygerberg every Sunday @ 16:00 on 104FM or on
the Internet on your mobile phone at http://tinyurl.com/nhdu962 and hear testimonies and
questions answered on prayer in congregations, the workplace and much more!
Monday
11 May 2015
Salvation focus: Physically abusive people
Pray today especially for families suffering from physical abuse by either a parent or an
aggressive child (abusing parents). Pray for the Holy Spirit to deliver families that often also suffer
from attacks of evil spirits. Ask for believers to pray for the salvation of these individuals without
ceasing, even fasting for breakthroughs. (Matthew 17:21).
Revival is torrents of living water flowing out of the individual believer.
- James A. Stewart
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Tuesday
12 May 2015
Government focus: Serious crime
Some progress has been made over the past 5 years in reducing the levels of serious crime, such
as murders, aggravated robberies, crimes against women, children and other vulnerable groups,
but they remain unacceptably high. The Special Investigating Unit, the Anti-Corruption Task Team,
the Asset Forfeiture Unit and the Hawks, have made progress in their quest to combat corruption
in society broadly and in the public sector. Pray for criminals to be caught and for there to be
enough evidence gathered against them for their prosecution and that the process will happen
speedily. Ask specifically for robbers to be caught red-handed and not escape arrest and that no
lives will be lost in crossfire. Pray for professionals with experience to be employed to shut down
syndicates. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who
resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers is not a terror to good works, but to evil.
Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the
same. (Romans 13:2-3).
http://tinyurl.com/pt9neht
Farming God's Way Projects in Malawi
Pray for Farming God's Way projects that have started up in several
villages around the Lake Tanganyika shore. Ask for lives and
communities to be transformed as missionaries and their disciples
practise Biblical life principles through farming and sustain their
families in a healthy way. Pray also for more people to join the OM
Lake Tanganyika team to work in areas of administration which supports the work being done
around the lake. Finally, pray especially for wisdom and maturity to cross cultural challenges.
www.om.org, [email protected], http://www.goodnews2ministry.org and
[email protected]
Wednesday
13 May 2015
Government focus: End of HIV/AIDS
The country's National Development Plan (NDP) aims to bring an end to HIV/AIDS by 2030,
defined as follows: '"90% of people know their status; 90% of those that are HIV positive are on
treatment; 90% of those on treatment are virally suppressed.” This means testing most, if not all,
of the population annually, initiating everyone who is positive on treatment regardless of CD-4
count and supporting all those that are on treatment. As of January 2015, HIV-positive patients
started receiving free antiretroviral treatment once their CD4 count fell below 500, instead of the
previous threshold of less than 350. Pray for meaningful decisions. However, the NDP is reactive
(helping those already infected), and the focus also needs to be on prevention, as more than
90% of all new cases of HIV/AIDS is due to sexual transmission. Although many will deny it, the
reason for the increase in the number of HIV/AIDS infections, in the largest number of instances,
is because of immoral behaviour. Pray for God's intervention in the spreading of HIV/AIDS in
(especially) poor and uneducated communities. Ask that people would be convicted of sexually
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immoral behaviour. Pray for Christians to hear and accept the call to minister in these areas, also
bringing the gospel to them. How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed?
And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without
a preacher? (Romans 10:14).
http://tinyurl.com/pau8oxp
Establishing 24-7 houses of prayer
Brackenfell Prayer Network has been running for almost 2 years.
Give thanks to the Lord for the hundreds of believers who have been
involved during this time, and for the awesome testimonies of what
God has done! Pray for the protection of the organizing team. Ask for
them to have favour with even more church leaders in the area and
across cultural divides, so the cries of God's children are heard in every
suburb. But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.
(1 Peter 4:7). Anton Roux, [email protected] or 083 504 2613 and Jackie de Klerk,
[email protected] or 084 681 6798.
SPECIAL FOCUS:
10 DAYS OF PENTECOST
Thursday
14 May 2015
Day 1: 14-24 May: Come Holy Spirit!
"Come, Holy Spirit!" is a renewed call to local churches to set apart the 10 days before Pentecost
Sunday as a focused time of prayer for revival. Churches are encouraged to have daily gatherings
and to consider a '24-10' whereby individuals and church groups fill 1-2 hour prayer slots for the
240 hour period in the 10 days before Pentecost. To receive more prayer information or to register
your group, please send an email to Lizette at [email protected]
Pray today for a deep desire to live in a closer relationship with God. Pray for a spiritual hunger
and thirst in your whole congregation. Do not pray with a heart full of judgement. Pray if for
yourself in the first place.
(Taken from When God Comes by Bennie Mostert).
Revival in the Southern and Western Cape
The first stirrings of the 1860 revival in the Southern and Western Cape, started in Montagu.
James Cameron, the Methodist minister in Montagu, wrote a report to the Wesleyan Methodist
Magazine in 1860: "Oh sir, what can I write? The Lord is doing wonders here … the Spirit is
among us … prayer meetings every day and every night of the week … people who never prayed
publicly are opening the mouth widely. Last Sunday I asked those who were exercised (seeking
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God) to come early to the church for prayer meetings … they came in large numbers, very early
… three o'clock in the morning. On Thursday, a poor farm girl began to pray. The words were of
the Spirit, we all cried, 'God is here,' and young and old began crying for mercy … keeping on
until about twelve noon … the Dutch Reformed people came out of their prayer meetings and
joined us … the place was so crowded that a number had to pray outside."
For many weeks, the awakening at Montagu was marked by intense conviction of sin, strong
men crying out in anguish and repentance. Montagu underwent a complete transformation. The
transformed lives of new believers caused unbelievers to ask the way to salvation. A community
noted for its indifference was suddenly a community committed to serious religion. Cottage
meetings with whole families of all races were held to pray and praise the Lord. All races, even
on remote farms, experienced conversions. On one farm, a farmer heard loud crying one morning
and found his wife's servant in agony of prayer for the forgiveness of her sins. Soon similar
conversions occurred under similar circumstances. Six prayer meetings started. People were
crying out, pleading that God would not pass them by. Hard-hearted men cried out to God in
anguish.
(Taken from When God Comes by Bennie Mostert).
Friday
15 May 2015
Day 2: 14-24 May: Come Holy Spirit!
As you read through this historical account, ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you and to lead you
in what to pray. Pray in the first place for yourself, your own church, the church in general and
especially for the church in Muslim-majority nations.
HOAX VERIFICATION GUIDELINES
It is human nature to respond spontaneously to sensationalist
stories, particularly when related to human injustice and
suffering. There is something appealing about being 'woken
up' from our daily existence, and we respond instinctively
feeling the need to 'do something' or 'get the word out' about
an emergency or a tragedy. But, there is a danger of forwarding
false information, or information which is misleading or incorrect. People's attention is
then focused on this whilst there are genuine needs elsewhere that require our prayers.
Furthermore, false information can lead to fear and confusion.
Below are seven ways that might help the Christian community to test information before
passing it on:
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1. USE YOUR COMMON SENSE
This might sound obvious, but very often the topic is something close to our hearts, so
we may believe the story before weighing up the facts. Remember, if it is too good (or
too bad) to be true, it probably is. If the message reveals extremely important information
that nobody else from reputable media sources is discussing be very suspicious.
Another application of common sense is simply to look at the content of the email. If the
aim of the email seems to be more about persuading than about informing the reader be
suspicious. Hoaxers are more interested in pushing people's emotional buttons than in
communicating accurate information.
Read carefully and think critically about what the message says. Look for logical
inconsistencies, violations of common sense and blatantly false claims. Then start your
research...
2. CLICK ON ANY AVAILABLE LINKS
If there is a link somewhere in the email or text message, follow it to the website and
see which other articles are published and whether the source looks like something that
reports credible news.
3. DO A GOOGLE SEARCH
Type in key words for the 'story', for example, "missionaries kidnapped in Afghanistan."
If it is a genuine news story, it will be reported somewhere on mainstream media. If it
is a hoax, the Google search will most likely call up some of the following websites (or
similar ones) that deal with hoaxes:
- http://www.snopes.com/
- http://www.hoax-slayer.com/
- http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/Internet/a/current_netlore.htm
4. ANALYSE THE SOURCE CRITICALLY
If the story doesn't register on mainstream media or on any hoax pages, take a closer
look at the kinds of web pages on which the story is appearing:
Facebook and Twitter are full of 'shared' items that bounce from person to person but
have no legitimacy.
Blogs are not always reliable sources, as they are completely open to opinion and blogwriters are not accountable to any media bodies in the way that news reporters are.
Christian websites are not always trustworthy - have a look to see what else is featured
on the site. Also, search other Christian websites on the same subject before posting
anything.
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5. LOOK OUT FOR SATIRE
Many of the stories that have very high emotional impact actually turn out to be satire
- which means that they draw on, or are based on, some genuine fact but include other
completely ridiculous claims (i.e. a little truth and a whole lot of noise). These are either
intended as a joke, or are written in anger to make a point about a genuine injustice or
tragic issue, but they can cause a major disturbance when they are taken as serious
news. All satire websites are required to state somewhere that their reports are satirical,
so look for a link on the website that says "ABOUT" or "ABOUT US."
6. LOOK OUT FOR 'CHAIN LETTER' FORMATS
Chain letters generally include some emotional manipulation (e.g. "If you don't have the
time to pass this on, don't be surprised if God doesn't have time for you") or incentive
(e.g. "Forward this to 10 people and God will bless you"). Generally, the content in these
kinds of emails is untrustworthy!
7. ASK SOME JOURNALISTIC QUESTIONS
Look for the oldest postings of the story that you can find, and ask some questions:
• Was the first 'reporter' someone who would have been in the location of the
reported event at the time it supposedly occurred, or does the first 'report' look like
it could be second-hand information?
• Is the image of the reported event genuine, or is it an image from an entirely
different event? Do a search for images on the Internet (using a site like TinEyehttps://www.tineye.com/). With a bit of sifting and scanning through the results,
you should be able to see whether the image appears on any reputable mainstream
media sources and whether the report connected with that image is on the same
event that the image was attributed to in the message you received. Jeffrey's Exif
Viewer (http://regex.info/exif.cgi) is another good site for investigating images and
where they may have originated.
If you still have any doubts, rather don't pass the email or text message on!
http://www.incontextministries.org/index.php/investigate/hoaxology/2uncategorised/554-hoax-verification-guidelines
The world is waiting to see whether professed Christians are serious
about their relationship to the living God. - Edward E. Hindson
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Where does the 10 Days of Pentecost in the Dutch Reformed Church originate?
In Paarl, Rev. Van der Linde and his congregation had a deep desire for revival. From the beginning
of 1861, there were some stirrings of the Holy Spirit in the congregation. More and more people
started attending the prayer meetings. Then, before Pentecost Sunday 1861, Rev. Van der Linde
called his congregation to 10 days of prayer, as the early Church had prayed for the outpouring
of the Holy Spirit. Many people attended the prayer meetings during those ten days. On Pentecost
Sunday there was great expectancy, there was a realization that something was about to happen.
During the afternoon service, while Rev. Van der Linde was praying, the Spirit of God came in
power and a remarkable revival followed in the months to come. In 1867, the Dutch Reformed
Church Synod decided to encourage every church to observe 10 days of prayer every year before
Pentecost Sunday. This practice led to much blessing and spiritual fruit over the next 150 years in
the Dutch Reformed Church.
(Taken from When God Comes by Bennie Mostert).
Saturday
16 May 2015
Day 3: 14-24 May: Come Holy Spirit!
As you read through this historical account, ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you and to lead you
in what to pray. Pray in the first place for yourself, your own church, the church in general and
especially for the church in Muslim-majority nations.
When things 'turn for the better' in society
The lifestyle of people, not only of new believers, changed. People started to live holy lives. Family
relationships were restored. Husbands and fathers took their roles seriously and the biblical
order in families was restored. There were many testimonies of reconciliation in families. Stories
abounded of long-standing quarrels being settled, people living with hatred and an inability to
forgive being reconciled to their neighbours, families and people in the business community.
People from different races were reconciled, worshiped and prayed together and accepted one
another in love. Businessmen stopped unlawful practices and were doing business in honesty and
sincerity. Working conditions and the quality of work changed for the better. Juvenile crime and
sexual immorality stopped. Drinking and cursing stopped. Slowly the prisons emptied. Criminals
were converted. Old debts were paid. In Stellenbosch, a church bulletin read, "The whole of
society has been changed, yes, turned literally upside down!" The power of Liberalism that
undermined the authority of the Scriptures, and questioned and contested the basic doctrine of the
Word, was broken to a great extent.
(Taken from When God Comes by Bennie Mostert).
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Sunday
17 May 2015
Day 4: 14-24 May: Come Holy Spirit!
The following Scripture references from the book of Acts give us an idea of the growth of the
Church in the first number of years after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. As you read these
Scriptures, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in prayer.
This is a true recount of Biblical revival
• When Peter preached on the day of Pentecost, 3,000 responded to that first appeal. (Acts
2:41).
• They went from house-to-house and people were saved daily. (Acts 2:42-47).
• Many who heard the message believed and the number of men grew to about 5,000. (Acts
4:4).
• The number of believers increased immensely and they joined the apostles, multitudes of
both men and women. (Acts 5:14).
• God's message continued to spread. The number of believers greatly increased in Jerusalem,
and many of the Jewish priests were converted as well. (Acts 6:7).
• The apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had accepted God's message.
(Acts 8:14).
• Many of them who heard the Word believed and turned to the Lord. (Acts 11:21).
• A great many people were added to the Church. (Acts 11:24).
• All who were chosen for eternal life became believers. (Acts 13:48).
• The churches were strengthened in the faith and daily increased in number. (Acts 16:5).
• Some believed, of the devout Greeks a great multitude. (Acts 17:4).
(Taken from When God Comes by Bennie Mostert).
Monday
18 May 2015
Day 5: 14-24 May: Come Holy Spirit!
As you read through this historical account, ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you and to lead you
in what to pray. Pray in the first place for yourself, your own church, the church in general and
especially for the church in Muslim-majority nations.
Revival in KwaZulu Natal
A revival among the Zulus in South Africa started in 1967 and this shows how God can break
through the darkest circumstances and reach any group of people, at any time. Before the revival,
it was mainly Zulu women who attended church services. But, when the revival started, men
came to Christ just as readily as women. Erlo Stegen started as an evangelist in 1954. He would
go to a region, put up a tent and hundreds would come to Christ, but after a year, only a handful
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of people would still be in the church and considerably less after 2 years. In the long campaigns
of 5-6 weeks, people would come in large numbers in the beginning, but the numbers dwindled.
One day, a Zulu woman came to him and asked him to heal her daughter. The girl was possessed
by a demon.
A team prayed day and night for 3 weeks, but nothing changed. His question to God was, "Where
is the power the Bible speaks of?" He came to the point where he was ready to give up. He felt
that if this was the result of his hard work, it was not worthwhile continuing. Then, he decided to
study the book of Acts with some 30 converts and co-workers. They saw that their lives did not
measure up to Scripture and they realized that there was no power in their lives. Slowly, the Holy
Spirit began to show them their sin of pride. They used to have their meetings in a cowshed that
they had cleaned, but moved them to a tennis court. One day, the people of the town came to
play tennis. Erlo was so embarrassed that he closed the window so that the tennis players would
not hear the cries of the people. But he heard God telling him that if he closed the window, God
would remain outside. God started to show them their hearts. Confession and repentance of sin
followed.
The prayer times increased in intensity and more sins were confessed. Some hardly slept or ate.
In one meeting, a woman stood up and said, "I cannot stand this state of powerlessness anymore!
Can I pray now?" One day, a few weeks after this prayer, the Spirit of God was suddenly poured
out on them. They felt a clear movement of wind and heard a sound they could not explain. This
changed everything. Suddenly, they had power to proclaim the gospel. A revival followed that
continued strongly for at least 2 decades.
(Taken from When God Comes by Bennie Mostert).
Tuesday
19 May 2015
Day 6: 14-24 May: Come Holy Spirit!
As you read through this historical account, ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you and to lead you
in what to pray. Pray in the first place for yourself, your own church, the church in general and
especially for the church in Muslim-majority nations.
Revival encounters starting in Port Elizabeth
Nicholas Bengu, a Zulu, called the "Black Billy Graham" by Time magazine, was the son of a
Lutheran pastor, but joined the Communist Party as a young man. After his conversion in a
Pentecostal church, he went to Bible School in Dumisa, Natal in 1936. One night, he had a dream
in which he heard the words: "Africa must turn back to God." Out of this was born his "Back to
God Crusade." For 40 years (1940-1980), his crusades worked systematically all over South
Africa. His first big crusade was in 1945 in Port Elizabeth, with 1,000 converts in 6 weeks. He
started work in East London and declared war on sin and crime.
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Thousands were converted, among them thieves, gangsters and murderers. He preached to
crowds numbering up to 7,000 people. It was like the book of Acts repeating itself. Often the sick
were healed. At one place, a crippled man suddenly jumped up, threw away his crutches, started
to walk and then run. There was uproar in the crowd! It happened while nobody was even praying
for him. Sometimes, people were under the power of God so strongly that they could not walk.
Many of them were prostrate and lay like dead people. Bengu sent for buses to pick them up to
take them home. But, as soon as the drivers and conductors tried to pick them up, they also came
under the power of the Holy Spirit. In this way many of the bus drivers and conductors were also
converted. After a few days, the police asked the people not to bring any more stolen goods to
the police station because there was not enough space to store them! Gang leaders brought their
knives and other weapons.
The Daily Dispatch newspaper carried an article that gave some detail of the goods being
returned: 80 sheets of linen, 25 blankets, 24 jackets, 30 shirts, 25 dresses and much more. This
happened before the police requested that they relinquish no more stolen goods. Sometimes,
gangsters were so angry that they planned to kill Bengu, but God protected him.
(Taken from When God Comes by Bennie Mostert).
Wednesday
20 May 2015
Day 7: 14-24 May: Come Holy Spirit!
As you read through this historical account, ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you and to lead you
in what to pray. Pray in the first place for yourself, your own church, the church in general and
especially for the church in Muslim-majority nations.
An immoral English society turned to Jesus
In 1776, England was in such a shocking state that some historians say people were more savage
than could be imagined since the creation of the world. Some men sold their wives on auction in
the cattle market. Immorality was so rampant that most birth registers were filled with illegitimate
births. Drunkenness was so common that even 5 year-olds could be seen lying drunk in the
gutters. Public houses advertised: "Guaranteed drunk for a penny, dead-drunk for tuppence (two
pennies)."
Vulgar demonstrations were the order of the day. Sex shows, with immorality blatantly displayed,
could be seen on the streets. High society had low morals also: From the throne to the House
of Lords and the House of Commons; many of men kept mistresses openly and had children
with them. Gambling was common among both rich and poor. Women were so scantily dressed
that one historian remarked at a ball with the king present, "She was as naked as a Greek sex
goddess." Incidentally, the king enjoyed this open public flouting of convention through the display
of women's bodies. The country was crippled by depression with tens of thousands unemployed.
Sometimes, church services were disrupted by cursing, profanity and spitting; colleges were
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burned down and it seemed as if there was no hope for society. In one of the districts of London,
506 of the 2,000 houses ran a "gin shop" (a place where alcohol was sold). According to the
law of the land, there were 100 crimes that carried the death sentence. People were hanged for
the most minor crimes, like spitting over the wall of a nobleman, but for the atrocities described
above, there was no condemnation.
King George III literally went mad. Children as young as 8 were hanged. The nation was morally,
financially and spiritually bankrupt. But, Christians in England began to pray on Monday evenings
for revival in England and the world. In 1780, churches started having concerts of prayer and
prayed together in unity. After about 7 years of organized, dedicated and desperate prayer, revival
broke out in the late 1780's in local congregations, communities and towns.
(Taken from When God Comes by Bennie Mostert).
Thursday
21 May 2015
Day 8: 14-24 May: Come Holy Spirit!
As you read through this historical account, ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you and to lead you
in what to pray. Pray in the first place for yourself, your own church, the church in general and
especially for the church in Muslim-majority nations.
When Cape Town was the "Paris of the South"
In 1809, Britain sent two regiments of soldiers to Cape Town. For 4 years, John Kendrick, a
soldier and lay-preacher, and George Middlemiss, also a soldier, looked for a prayer meeting that
they could attend. Kendrick said that he could not find one Christian among more than a 1,000
men in those 4 years. At the time, Cape Town was overrun with wickedness and immorality and
was known as the "Paris of the South." Devout Christians were persecuted and mocked.
In October 1809, an earthquake struck Cape Town and continued for 8 days. Rocks were
dislodged from Table Mountain and houses destroyed, but nobody was injured. People fled to the
Cape Flats in fear and trembling and watched in horror as the city was shaken furiously, as if by
a giant hand. John Kendrick later reported, "It was the greatest thing that could have happened
in Cape Town, as it brought a seriousness and fear of God upon the people in such a way that
many began to thirst after revival. The spark of grace soon began to move from person to person.
Prayer meetings commenced and a most wonderful cry for God's mercy followed. The places
of worship frequently became so crowded that many were unable to approach the door. Soldiers
sought the Lord with cries and tears. Notorious sinners were pleading pardon. The number of
evangelicals in the Cape grew by hundreds."
(Taken from When God Comes by Bennie Mostert).
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Friday
22 May 2015
Day 9: 14-24 May: Come Holy Spirit!
As you read through this historical account, ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you and to lead you
in what to pray. Pray in the first place for yourself, your own church, the church in general and
especially for the church in Muslim-majority nations.
Three awakenings in South Africa
The revival which began in Cape Town in 1809 reached the Eastern Cape in 1822. Reverend
William Shaw arrived with settlers from England and travelled inland to preach the gospel to the
Dutch and English on the frontiers, as well as the Xhosa. In 1822, a revival shook Grahamstown,
with a second revival 9 years later in 1831. The whole district was set alight, even in the midst of
the infamous border wars between the Xhosa and Settlers and Dutch farmers.
A third awakening occurred in 1837. Night after night, churches were crowded for prayer. The
Methodist church alone doubled its membership. From Grahamstown, the awakening spread to
the Transkei. One missionary wrote, "Here in Butterworth, the cries of the people under distress
of soul become so general, that the people cannot hear my voice or the voices of those who pray
for them; their cry is for God to have mercy on them. When we are compelled to break up the
meeting, many go away from the chapel, sobbing."
(Taken from When God Comes by Bennie Mostert).
June: 30 Days of Prayer for the Muslims. From 18 June-17 July, there is a global initiative called
30 Days of Prayer where Christians worldwide will pray for Muslims.
This will take place during the month of Ramadan when Muslims will
fast for 30 days. Pray for a revelation of the love of God the Father
for Muslims. We pray that they will realize that Jesus Christ shed
His blood for them also so that they can be cleansed from sin and
be sure that God will accept them as His children and be reconciled
with Him. Please get the 30 Days booklet in time and mobilize as
many Christians as possible to participate in this prayer initiative.
Contact us at [email protected] or 012 365 3213. To obtain this information in other languages,
visit www.30days.net
Saturday
23 May 2015
Day 10: 14-24 May: Come Holy Spirit!
As you read through this historical account, ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you and to lead you
in what to pray. Pray in the first place for yourself, your own church, the church in general and
especially for the church in Muslim-majority nations.
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Revival in the Boer concentration camps on islands
During the second Anglo-Boer war in South Africa (1899-1902), many South African soldiers
were sent to concentration camps. James Edwin Orr's research on the "decade of revival" (19001910) proves that the worldwide revival was set in motion by the revival in the Boer concentration
camps on the islands of Bermuda, St. Helena and Ceylon. Strangely enough, this revival broke out
simultaneously in the different concentration camps, tens of thousands of miles apart, without
any contact between the different camps.
However, one inland concentration camp, at Fort Amednagar in India, received 1,000 prisoners
from South Africa. A South African Reverend started a series of meetings in the camp. Initially
there was little interest, but suddenly hundreds of young men were converted. It was a real and
forceful revival which also resulted in many of the men being trained as missionaries after the
war. The same type of revival happened in the camps at Bhimtal and Shahjanhapur (India) and
Ceylon. Of the 2,000 prisoners in Shahjanhapur, two prisoners had a bitter quarrel. One night,
they got together and decided to reconcile. They started to pray for the camp and the salvation of
prisoners. In a very short time, about 1,000 came to the prayer meetings every evening and large
numbers were converted. Revival accounts from St. Helena and Bermuda told the same story:
ministers who accompanied the prisoners started to preach the Word very powerfully, prayer
groups started, and large numbers of men were converted, many of whom became missionaries
after the war.
The Diatalawa concentration camp in Ceylon held 5,000 prisoners. Suddenly, thousands of
prisoners started to gather for prayer, which led to the salvation of many, with 200 prisoners being
trained as missionaries after the war, some even returning to Ceylon after the war.
(Taken from When God Comes by Bennie Mostert).
Remember to prepare for the World Weekend of Prayer for Children at Risk
from 6-7 June 2015
Download free resources at www.viva.org/wwp to mobilize your prayer group or church to
pray for children at risk this weekend.
Sunday
24 May 2015
Pentecost Sunday 2015: "Come Holy Spirit"
Lord, will you please do it again!
Two thousand years ago, on Pentecost Sunday, the Holy Spirit was poured out on the Church.
Many times, however, the Church became stagnant and resisted the work of the Holy Spirit.
But God, in His mercy, poured out His Spirit anew on the Church. We find evidence of some of
these fresh outpourings of the Spirit in Acts 4:29-31, Acts 10:44-47 and Acts 11:15. Martyn
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Lloyd-Jones, a Welsh Protestant minister, preacher and medical doctor, influential in the British
evangelical movement of the 20th Century, said that when we read these Scriptures, the book
of Galatians and the portion of Scripture found in 1 Corinthians 12-14, it becomes clear that the
Church often experienced an extra-ordinary work of the Holy Spirit in her midst.
(Taken from When God Comes by Bennie Mostert).
Over centuries past, spiritual stagnation repeatedly left the Church powerless and lacking spiritual
fruit. Again and again, the Holy Spirit was poured out afresh on the Church with remarkable
results. Let us pray today, as over the past 10 days, for an extra-ordinary work of the Spirit of God
in the Church, without which she will be rendered powerless and not witness the salvation of the
unsaved or reach nations and those in need of hope with the gospel. We need God's divine power
to do His work.
Monday
25 May 2015
Salvation focus: Bullies
Pray for children and adults whom you know who display bullying behaviour. Pray for them
to have a personal experience of the gentleness and love of Jesus for them personally in their
particular circumstance. Most bullies are hungry for love and kindness. Ask the Lord how you can
help to soften and nurture such a person.
Tuesday
26 May 2015
Focus on the government: Labour force
About 24% of employed adults in South Africa are members of a trade union, Mines and Quarries
being the most unionised industries, with 82% membership. Please pray for stability in our
country over the next 3 months (strikes are most common during the 3-month period JuneAugust). Cry out to the Lord for the salvation of trade union leaders country-wide. Pray that they
will not violate the workers' trust by destabilising the economy.
www.eighty20.co.za and [email protected]
United Kingdom paedophile challenge
'Dark net' is the term which refers to parts of the Internet that are hidden and hard to access
without special software. These sites cannot be found using Google or other regular search
engines. The threat posed by these kinds of sites has been recognized by governments around
the world. According to BBC News, paedophiles are using the dark net to trade images of sexual
abuse. Please pray for IT experts to create software to identify these users. Also, pray for the
police forces from several countries that are working together to eradicate online child exploitation
worldwide.
http://tinyurl.com/q8f8uyz
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Wednesday
27 May 2015
Government focus: Salvation of members of parliament
There can be many protests and legislation passed, but unless a person's heart has come to the
personal saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, no true transformation can take place. Today,
lift up in prayer to the Lord the members of parliament in your province. Pray for each one by
name by visiting the site below. Ask that they and their families come to know Jesus personally,
that their salvation will be true and that they forsake worship of any other gods. Do you see a
man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before unknown men.
(Proverbs 22:29).
http://www.parliament.gov.za/live/content.php?Category_ID=29
Establishing 24-7 houses of prayer
Dove's Peak Prayer Network operates in the inner city of Cape Town.
Give thanks to the Lord for the organizing team who have persevered
to mobilize prayer in the city despite many difficulties. Ask the Lord to
strengthen them physically and to add intercessors to their number, who will cry out for the many
diverse people groups from many countries who live in this area. Ask for many breakthroughs in
leading people to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ashley Cloete, [email protected] or 073 817 5888 and Tess Seymore,
[email protected] or 072 344 0568.
28 May 2015
Thursday
Government focus: Strikes, uprisings and marches
The violence, anger, destruction and disrespect that go hand-in-hand with which strikes,
demonstrations, uprisings and marches is abnormal. Pray today from Ephesians 6:10-16,
declaring the armour of God over the hearts and minds of every person in our country. Pray that
every citizen will come to have the mind of Christ and their intentions will turn from evil to good.
Ask for every form of demonic influence to dissolve completely through the declaration of the
Word of the Lord into the spiritual atmosphere. Pray for government to keep its promises, do its
work properly and for officials not to embezzle money. Always pray for the true salvation of all
people in our country in Jesus' name. …every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has
come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was
coming, and is now already in the world. (1 John 4:3).
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NEVER SAY THIS TO CANCER PATIENTS…
Floyd McClung writes: "My wife, Sally, has cancer. Actually, I should say, she is
overcoming cancer, and doing a great job of it too. She is finding joy on her cancer
journey. She looks for joy. She chooses joy. And she gives joy to others. She has bad
days and is honest about them when they come, but, her focus is on the good things
that God does for her in the midst of her journey. She and I both pray for a miracle but
we also keep our focus on the goodness of God. Friends, family and co-workers have
made the emotional load of cancer much lighter to carry. I have learned that there is an
emotional weight for both the cancer survivor, and the spouse or caregiver. Some people
understand that weight, and help lighten the load, while others say or do dumb things to
make the load a little heavier. I thought you would enjoy these all too real faux pas."
What not to say…
• "My___ (sister, nephew, auntie, etc.) has cancer." Having someone else in your
life with cancer doesn't help to comfort this person nor does it help you connect
emotionally with them, especially if your person didn't survive! My advice: Don't
mention others you know who have cancer.
• "I had cancer and I found this amazing herbal remedy that helped so much. I think it
cured me! It only cost $150/R1,500 a bottle a month." Vitamins, supplements and
proven helps are a blessing if they are a gift. But, ask if you can give them. Don't
promote or propose weird solutions or remedies that you or somebody else you
know used. My advice: Don't give medical advice.
• "Did you know that cancer is caused by a root of bitterness? Is there anybody you
need to forgive? Forgiveness releases healing from cancer." At this point, it would be
hard not to feel bitterness toward you! My advice: Ask them to leave!
• "God will heal you if you have more faith." Enough said. My advice: Ask them to
leave.
• "Wow, you lost your hair." If someone says something awkward about losing your
hair, they normally accompany the statement with rude staring. My advice: Be
gracious and change the subject.
• "Did you know cancer is caused by eating processed foods?" My response: "Then
bring me a steak from free-range beef."
• "I brought you a gift. I just love jigsaw puzzles. I think you will love this 5,000 piece
puzzle of a herd of 500 zebras! I think it will be so relaxing for you and take your
mind off…well, just enjoy it." My advice: Don't give gifts you are not sure will be
helpful or wanted. Especially Zebra puzzles!
• "God told me you don't have cancer!" My advice: Don't say that. Pray for that, but
don't say it.
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•
"Drink five glasses a day of wild-grass smoothies mixed with Mongolian
mushrooms. Tastes great and it works wonders. It does give you gas and bad
constipation and stomach cramps, but it works." My response: "Wild what?!!!"
Good to know
Don't hug a person on chemo or allow anyone to visit them who has a cold, flu, etc.,
or who has been in contact with someone who is sick. Chemo treatment weakens the
immune system and makes a person more vulnerable. A cold or flu can throw off the
chemo treatment schedule and put a person at greater risk for the chemo not to have its
intended impact of killing off cancer cells.
What to say…
Below are some things our friends have said or done for us that are a huge blessing.
Here are a few suggestions…
1. Tell the person you care for them and you love them. It nourishes one's heart.
2. Say you are praying - if you are. It always encourages us to hear that.
3. Ask how they are doing. They have stories to tell!
4. If the person has lost their hair, compliment them on how cute they look, and move
on to another topic.
5. Listen a lot.
6. Talk about life. Laugh. Catch up on family, and be yourself. Talk about movies you've
seen, books you have read, people you know in common. Talk about everyday life.
7. Bring a meal - but ask what kind of food they like ahead of time.
8. Write encouraging notes, SMS messages, and send uplifting scriptures.
9. Give them flowers. They fill a bedroom or house with beauty.
What to read when you or a friend has cancer
If you want to know more, here are three books that have been very helpful to us:
1. The Chemotherapy Survival Guide, by Judith McKay and Tamara Schacher. This
book was written by two oncology nurses and was immensely helpful and medically
very informative. It describes what chemotherapy is, preparing for treatment,
preventing and coping with side effects, eating right for recovery, getting the support
you need, relieving stress, preparing for and managing care, and living life after
cancer treatment.
2. Caring for a Loved One with Cancer, by June Hunt. Fifty very practical, 1-2 page
chapters filled with ideas about how to care for a friend or family member with
cancer.
3. Healed: Strength for Care Givers and Cancer Fighters, by Angela Peterson. It speaks
more from the faith angle but without condemnation. Uplifting.
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Jericho Walls International Prayer Network
Please pray today for all Jericho Walls Prayer Network staff members (and their
families), specifically for their physical health, safety and protection from spiritual
oppression. Pray that God would open new doors to promote prayer as a lifestyle
in different spheres of life. Continue to pray with us that prayer material will reach
its destination (especially the Jericho Walls Daily Prayer Guide). Pray for the
necessary funding and for financial provision for the personnel.
www.jwipn.com or [email protected] and 012 365 3213 or 086 594 0565.
Friday
29 May 2015
Unemployment in South Africa
There are 7.58 million adults in South Africa who are either unemployed or who are discouraged
job seekers. About 50% are under the age of 30. Recent proposals for changes in the agricultural
sector have led to even more people losing their jobs or no longer being employed. Please pray
for the government to have wisdom and to consider their decisions carefully before implementing
them. Pray for governmental decisions not to be politically driven, but focussed on the needs of
people.
www.eighty20.co.za or [email protected]
Uzbekistan
Today, please lift the region of Karakalpakstan up in prayer. Persecution
of Christians is the most severe in this region and the economic situation
is very bad. Ask for believers to be strengthened, for churches to grow
despite persecution and for a new spiritual harvest. (2 Thessalonians 3:1-3).
www.capn.info or [email protected]
Saturday
30 May 2015
Local government accelerates the provision of services
In 2013, municipalities increased the supply of sewerage and sanitation services by 6.2%, raising
the number of consumer units with access to sanitation facilities from 9.4 million in 2012 to
almost 10 million 2013. The number of consumer units receiving other services also increased:
Access to water services rose by 3.3% (from 11.4 to 11.8 million consumer units); electricity by
2.3% (from 9.7 million to 10 million); and solid waste management by 5.1% (8.0 million to 8.4
million). Give thanks to the Lord for answering the continued prayers of believers! Let us continue
to pray for the 278 municipalities in our country that supply basic services across the country.
http://beta2.statssa.gov.za/?p=3136
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Remember to prepare for the World Weekend of Prayer for Children at Risk
from 6-7 June 2015
Download free resources at www.viva.org/wwp to mobilize your prayer group or
congregation to pray for children at risk this weekend.
Sunday
31 May 2015
Praying the names of God: El-Roi (The LORD who sees) (Genesis 16:13 14; Job 7:8)
Father, I worship You as the One who knows everything about me, my city and my nation. Nothing
is hidden from Your eyes, You are watching over all of us at all times. I pray that You be El-Roi
to the people of this city and nation. Show them that Your eyes are upon them to lead and guide
them in Your ways.
JUNE
Monday
1 June 2015
Salvation focus: Delivery drivers
It can be very stressful to deliver parcels to the right place on time. Please pray for delivery drivers
to experience God's love in their work schedule. Pray for Christians to bless and pray for them and
to lead many of them to Jesus. Also, pray for God to restore work to those who are unemployed in
the delivery industry.
7 Days on the Wall Report Back: Tsitsikamma
We saw God do miracles during our week of prayer not only in the prayer room
but also on the streets. God healed a car guard's toothache that had extended
to his ear. The swelling came down! We also encouraged him in the Lord and
could also see his countenance change! We also prayed with his friend about a
family matter, who then called his sister who also wanted prayer for her sin. She was
overwhelmed and accepted Jesus!
André Coertzen, [email protected] or 042 296 2189 or 082 859 4716.
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Tuesday
2 June 2015
South Sudan: Child soldiers still being recruited
There are 7.58 million adults in South Sudan who are either unemployed or who are discouraged
Children in South Sudan, the world's youngest country, are being forced to fight on both sides of
an ongoing civil war. The United Nations (UN) estimates that there are 11,000 child soldiers in
South Sudan's rebel and government armies. This is a conflict which has made few headlines but
has cost many lives including those of the youngest and most vulnerable. Pray for children that
are serving with rebel groups, including the notorious White Army, known for sending thousands
of children into battle. Intercede for the safety of schools, as rebel fighters are known for taking
whole classrooms custody. Ask for learners and teachers to be able to escape safely and for rebel
bases to be found and destroyed. (Psalm 46:1). Pray for the end of the war. (Psalm 46:9).
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-29762263
WHY MUSLIMS ARE TURNING TO JESUS?
In the late 1960s, there was a major turning to Christ among the Javanese in Indonesia
following conflict between Muslims and communists. We have seen similar movements
in North Africa and South Asia, along with smaller ones elsewhere.
In fact, and perhaps counter-intuitively, the number of new Christians each year outstrips
the number of new Muslims, even though the annual growth rate is higher for Muslims
(1.81%) than for Christians (1.23%). Over the last century, the number of Christians has
grown at a slower rate than Muslims (with Muslims increasing from 12% to 21% of the
global population during that time), but this is hardly surprising. Christianity has more
total followers than Islam. More people need to become Christians annually simply to
remain at roughly a third of the world population. Muslims are increasing in sub-Saharan
Africa, but elsewhere the growth is mostly by birth or immigration. The major growth for
Protestants, especially evangelicals and Pentecostals, has been by conversion.
So what attracts Muslims to follow Jesus?
• Seeing a faith lived out: First, we can look at the experiences that most influence
Muslims. Respondents ranked the Christian lifestyle as the most important influence
in their decision to follow Christ.
• Answered prayer: The next most important influence is the power of God in
answering prayer and healing people. Like most of the factors that former Muslims
list, experiences of God's supernatural intervention often increase after Muslims
decide to follow Christ.
• Closely related was the finding that some noted deliverance from demonic power
as another reason they were attracted to Jesus.
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Dissatisfaction with Islam: The third biggest influence listed by respondents
was dissatisfaction with the type of Islam they had experienced. They expressed
unhappiness with the Qur'an, which they perceive as emphasizing God's punishment
more than His love (although the Qur'an says he loves those who love him [3:31]).
• Visions and dreams: As with Paul and Cornelius in Acts, visions and dreams played
a role in the conversion of many. More than one in four respondents (27%) noted
dreams and visions before their decision for Christ, 40% at the time of conversion,
and 45% afterward. Many Muslims view dreams as a link between the seen and
unseen worlds, and pre-conversion visions and dreams often lead Muslims to
consult a Christian or the Bible. Frequently, a person in the vision, understood to be
Jesus, radiates light or wears white.
• The message: The Gospel message, especially its assurance of salvation and
forgiveness, is also a significant attraction to Muslims.
• The Bible: Next in attraction for Muslims are the spiritual truths in the Bible. The
Qur'an attests that the Torah, the Psalms, and the Gospel (commonly understood
as the New Testament) are from God. Even though Muslims are generally taught
that these writings became corrupted, they often find them compelling reading and
discover truth that they conclude must be from God.
• The love of Christ: Particularly attractive to Muslims is the love expressed through
the life and teachings of Jesus. When Christ's love transforms committed Christians
into a loving community, many Muslims cited a desire to join such a fellowship as
next in importance.
• Subconscious influences: For the most part, respondents did not say that political
or economic circumstances influenced their decisions, but it's hard not to notice
that Iranians, Pakistanis, Afghans, Bangladeshis, and Algerians became more
responsive after enduring Muslim political turmoil or attempts to impose Islamic
law.
(Written by J. Dudley Woodberry. Article shortened).
Bible translation in Benin
The local Church in Benin has requested a translation of the Bible into the local language. Benin
has over 2.2 million Bible-less people. There are 54 living languages spoken in Benin, which
places it among the top 15 countries in the world who are in need of Bible translation. Praise the
Lord for favour as Wycliffe Associates have been invited into the country! Ask the Lord for favour
to construct a small translation centre here, which will provide training facilities and housing for
mother-tongue translators.
https://www.mnnonline.org/news/benin-bible-translation-you
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