One can almost imagine the fear in Satan as he thinks of the Church's unmeasured potentials. "Let the Church sleep! If she wakes up, she will SHAKE the world!" so the saying goes. Is not the Church the sleeping giant of today? There is more evidence of religious sensation before our eyes than evidence of spiritual regeneration and supernatural phenomenon! Not many Christians today can forget the fact that the devil goes about as a roaring lion, but we seem to have lost sight of the fact that the Lion of the tribe of Judah has defeated the "roaring lion" and therefore, every anointed Samson or Gideon or church can have victory over the "lion of hell". Though wicked men are doing wicked things, God's promise to us is that "the people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits" (Daniel 11:32). (Leonard Ravenhill)
Reflection: Isa 52:1-12. Seek God to remove every 'cobweb', dust that has dulled your spirit. Shake loose every self denial, delusion and deception. Ask Him to cleanse and awaken your spirit man.
Prayer Points
■ Implore Him to awaken the Body of Christ to her true spiritual state with deep conviction and repentance to come forth. Renounce and repent of our complacency, self sufficiency, self indulgence, compromise, carnality, etc.
■ Restoring passion and hunger to spend time with Him and His Word in the Body of Christ. Believers to be enlightened to His hope and calling to be His salt and light.
■ Prayer Cells springing forth in all realms of influence, reaching out and establishing strong discipleship in schools, colleges, housing estates, marketplace, etc.
■ Decree an open highway and ask God to raise up His standard over our Church and nation to thwart the plans of the evil one so that His GIANTS will ARISE and SHINE in the days of His power! Declare our GOD REIGNS over Malaysia
Showing posts with label uniting generations. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Day 31 (Tuesday 7 September) - 4/14 Window
There's an urgent global appeal to consider the strategic importance and potential of the 1.2 billion children and youths in the 4/14 Window (children aged from 4 years to 14 years). As a national church, we need to open our hearts and minds to the idea of reaching and raising up a new generation from within this vast group - a generation that can experience personal transformation and can be mobilised as agents for transformation throughout the world. The vision and hope is to maximise their transformational impact while they are young, and to mobilise them for continuous impact for the rest of their lives. It is imperative that we see children and young people as a crucial, strategic force, capable of transforming the nation and the world. May our hearts be opened to embrace this 4/14 Window and release this generation into the full potential God has for them. (Luis Bush)
Reflection: Lam 2:19, Matt 18:14. Urgently ask the Lord to move our hearts to see this generation through His eyes and pray for them. Ask the Lord how else you can avail yourself to build this group?
Prayer Points
■ Ask God to release a revelation of His heart upon His church, to shake us, break us, and change us with what He sees, feels and hears in regards to children.
■ Raising workers, Sunday School teachers who understand the needs, nature and potential of this emerging generation to disciple and equip them to transform their schools, community and nation.
■ Thank the Lord for the national children prayer movement. Pray that in each local church, God will raise up prayer leaders who are equipped to teach and empower children and youths to pray.
■ God to protect and preserve this generation and their destiny, to mould them to be His prophetic generation with radical commitment and excellence in character to be His future leaders to shape the destiny of nations
Reflection: Lam 2:19, Matt 18:14. Urgently ask the Lord to move our hearts to see this generation through His eyes and pray for them. Ask the Lord how else you can avail yourself to build this group?
Prayer Points
■ Ask God to release a revelation of His heart upon His church, to shake us, break us, and change us with what He sees, feels and hears in regards to children.
■ Raising workers, Sunday School teachers who understand the needs, nature and potential of this emerging generation to disciple and equip them to transform their schools, community and nation.
■ Thank the Lord for the national children prayer movement. Pray that in each local church, God will raise up prayer leaders who are equipped to teach and empower children and youths to pray.
■ God to protect and preserve this generation and their destiny, to mould them to be His prophetic generation with radical commitment and excellence in character to be His future leaders to shape the destiny of nations
Monday, September 6, 2010
Day 30 (Monday 6 September) - Unity and Diversity
They would meet for Bible study once a week, studying the Word of God and singing hymns, united through the Holy Spirit in one faith and under one Lord. When they came across difficult passages in their studies that divide their respective denominations, they would maintain love, patience and care for one another. Yet come Sunday, their differences will be marked in their Catholic, charismatic, Brethren, Anglican, Methodist churches. Some raise hands and speak in tongues, while others sing hymns and ladies cover their heads in reverence. Nevertheless these brothers and sisters believe that "There is one body and one Spirit – just as you were called – one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." (Eph 4:5). Seeking unity in the things that unite them, they concentrate on the Word, prayer and in evangelism, the transformation of the nation believing in the promise that one day "the Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name." Zech 14 : 9
Reflection: Eph 4:3-5, Ps 133. Thank the Lord for the unique calling and strength in all denominations. How awesome when different parts of the body with all generations come together in unity! The enemy shudders!
Prayer Points
■ Ask the Lord to forgive us of our pride and arrogance; to seek to celebrate each other's giftings and doctrinal distinctives.
■ Churches will promote activities, conferences that will unite the various denominations in prayer, worship, the Word, evangelism among all the generations, young and old. A spirit of unity and cooperation in sharing and releasing resources with common vision towards transformation of society, community and nation.
■ One united VOICE, with clear purpose to face the authorities on issues that are affecting the Body of Christ.
■ Bless all denomination heads and pray for one united prayer movement to come forth
Reflection: Eph 4:3-5, Ps 133. Thank the Lord for the unique calling and strength in all denominations. How awesome when different parts of the body with all generations come together in unity! The enemy shudders!
Prayer Points
■ Ask the Lord to forgive us of our pride and arrogance; to seek to celebrate each other's giftings and doctrinal distinctives.
■ Churches will promote activities, conferences that will unite the various denominations in prayer, worship, the Word, evangelism among all the generations, young and old. A spirit of unity and cooperation in sharing and releasing resources with common vision towards transformation of society, community and nation.
■ One united VOICE, with clear purpose to face the authorities on issues that are affecting the Body of Christ.
■ Bless all denomination heads and pray for one united prayer movement to come forth
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Day 29 (Sunday 5 September) - Youths in Sabah & Sarawak
The authorities have made great concerted effort to actively target the younger generation in Islamising the native people, the 'Bumiputeras' of East Malaysia. The Islamic religious authorities have focused their activities on longhouses by for example, setting up hostels or "asrama" where the warden and staff are Muslims who deliberately influence the students living there towards Islamic values and way of life.
This has caused deep concern as the majority of the Christian population in Malaysia are from Sabah and Sarawak. The urgency is to bring awareness of the strategies used against our younger generation and to educate our youths on the basic foundation of their faith so that they are steadfast and always abounding in the ways of the Lord.
Reflection: Col 2:6-12. To 'continue to live in Him' – what does this mean to you? Is this the reality in your walk with the Lord?
Prayer Points
■ Thank the Lord for preserving Sabah and Sarawak. Continue to ask the Lord to protect our youths in these states from all schemes to influence and indoctrinate them with wrong values.
■ Indigenous pastors and leaders in the rural areas to be empowered, awakened and alerted on the schemes of the enemy. They will be vigilant to warn, disciple and strengthen the youths. For strong discipleship and mentoring in the interior churches.
■ Releasing of finances and resources to establish Bible schools, training centres, Christian schools and kindergartens so that the younger generation's faith will be preserved and strengthened.
■ Raising up more pastors and leaders to empower churches in the interior. More youths will heed the call of God to be church planters; evangelists, pastors and teachers.
■ Greater partnership and united effort between the Peninsular and East Malaysian churches to formulate mission strategies that will reach the lost
This has caused deep concern as the majority of the Christian population in Malaysia are from Sabah and Sarawak. The urgency is to bring awareness of the strategies used against our younger generation and to educate our youths on the basic foundation of their faith so that they are steadfast and always abounding in the ways of the Lord.
Reflection: Col 2:6-12. To 'continue to live in Him' – what does this mean to you? Is this the reality in your walk with the Lord?
Prayer Points
■ Thank the Lord for preserving Sabah and Sarawak. Continue to ask the Lord to protect our youths in these states from all schemes to influence and indoctrinate them with wrong values.
■ Indigenous pastors and leaders in the rural areas to be empowered, awakened and alerted on the schemes of the enemy. They will be vigilant to warn, disciple and strengthen the youths. For strong discipleship and mentoring in the interior churches.
■ Releasing of finances and resources to establish Bible schools, training centres, Christian schools and kindergartens so that the younger generation's faith will be preserved and strengthened.
■ Raising up more pastors and leaders to empower churches in the interior. More youths will heed the call of God to be church planters; evangelists, pastors and teachers.
■ Greater partnership and united effort between the Peninsular and East Malaysian churches to formulate mission strategies that will reach the lost
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Day 28 (Saturday 4 September) - Patriotic Generation!
Each year, many youths attend the National Service Training programme in selected locations all over the county. Among the stated objectives for the programme are:
* Developing the younger generation who are patriotic and with love and devotion for their country;
* Enhancing unity among the multi-racial communities in the country by instilling a spirit of caring and volunteerism among society; and
* Developing a positive characteristic among the younger generation through good values.
One of the ways to achieve these objectives is through 'Kelas Kerohanian' (religious classes conducted by volunteer teachers). Classes are held on Thursday and/or Friday nights from 8.00 to 10.30. More than 120,000 youths are trained each year. Currently, over 40 out of 82 campsites have Christian trainers going in regularly to conduct Bible studies. This therefore provides Christians with great opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of our youths and to foster a right spirit and attitude for nation building.
Reflection: Psalm 18:30-40. Pray that God's agenda for our next generation and the good objectives of the NS will be achieved. Not only raising physical army but also a spiritual army.
Prayer Points
■ For excellent, efficient, creative, qualified, and disciplined officers, trainers, counsellors and jungle guides. Protection as they travel to remote campsites.
■ For good maintenance of facilities and equipment; security and cleanliness in living conditions and protection on trainees' health.
■ For enough committed Christian teachers to be trained and sent to ALL 82 camps in 2010. Churches to adopt and pray for the camps and the yearly three batches of trainees in their localities in 2010.
■ For spiritual awakening in all camps and Christian youths to be His light and salt to encourage and stand with those trainees in their times of need. Maturing of our next generation for the Kingdom of God
* Developing the younger generation who are patriotic and with love and devotion for their country;
* Enhancing unity among the multi-racial communities in the country by instilling a spirit of caring and volunteerism among society; and
* Developing a positive characteristic among the younger generation through good values.
One of the ways to achieve these objectives is through 'Kelas Kerohanian' (religious classes conducted by volunteer teachers). Classes are held on Thursday and/or Friday nights from 8.00 to 10.30. More than 120,000 youths are trained each year. Currently, over 40 out of 82 campsites have Christian trainers going in regularly to conduct Bible studies. This therefore provides Christians with great opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of our youths and to foster a right spirit and attitude for nation building.
Reflection: Psalm 18:30-40. Pray that God's agenda for our next generation and the good objectives of the NS will be achieved. Not only raising physical army but also a spiritual army.
Prayer Points
■ For excellent, efficient, creative, qualified, and disciplined officers, trainers, counsellors and jungle guides. Protection as they travel to remote campsites.
■ For good maintenance of facilities and equipment; security and cleanliness in living conditions and protection on trainees' health.
■ For enough committed Christian teachers to be trained and sent to ALL 82 camps in 2010. Churches to adopt and pray for the camps and the yearly three batches of trainees in their localities in 2010.
■ For spiritual awakening in all camps and Christian youths to be His light and salt to encourage and stand with those trainees in their times of need. Maturing of our next generation for the Kingdom of God
Friday, September 3, 2010
Day 27 (Friday 3 September) - Substance Abuse
Alex had always been ambitious and wanted to study in the US but all came unstuck when he failed in his exams and his girlfriend broke off their relationship. Life crumbled into complete darkness. Unable to cope he began to hang out in pubs and soon got involved with the wrong kind of "friends". Soon, he was drawn into their 'club drugs'. This is just one case of thousands of young people who have been targeted and lured into drugs. Some just want to 'try out' out of curiosity; some want to escape reality while others join the crowd because of peer pressure. Many came from dysfunctional homes, and broken relationships. Today there are 1.2 million drug addicts and many have failed in their attempt to kick the habit. For those who have been set free, they are finding difficulty in social acceptance. Disillusioned, they soon fall back to old habits. As a church, we have a social responsibility towards these people. Let us cry out to God for mercy to help us accept them.
Reflection: Psalm 107:10-16. Is there any trace of prejudice against this group of drug abusers? Do you regard them as a social menace? Confess and renounce every prejudice, religiosity and hypocrisy. Ask Him to fill us with love and compassion.
Prayer Points
■ Take authority over the spirit of rebellion, hopelessness and drug addiction that seek to destroy our youths. Teachers and law enforcers to be vigilant against syndicates working through schools and colleges to trap and recruit students.
■ The Body of Christ will reach out and be their source of comfort, encouragement, direction to young people who are facing rejection and feeling lonely. Effective youth ministries to reach out in love.
■ Expose drug traffickers in our nation and local processing labs in remote places. Expose and remove all corrupt officials in authority who are protecting these syndicates.
■ Strong support groups to uphold and strengthen those who have been delivered from drugs. They will find love and acceptance and able to integrate back into society successfully.
Reflection: Psalm 107:10-16. Is there any trace of prejudice against this group of drug abusers? Do you regard them as a social menace? Confess and renounce every prejudice, religiosity and hypocrisy. Ask Him to fill us with love and compassion.
Prayer Points
■ Take authority over the spirit of rebellion, hopelessness and drug addiction that seek to destroy our youths. Teachers and law enforcers to be vigilant against syndicates working through schools and colleges to trap and recruit students.
■ The Body of Christ will reach out and be their source of comfort, encouragement, direction to young people who are facing rejection and feeling lonely. Effective youth ministries to reach out in love.
■ Expose drug traffickers in our nation and local processing labs in remote places. Expose and remove all corrupt officials in authority who are protecting these syndicates.
■ Strong support groups to uphold and strengthen those who have been delivered from drugs. They will find love and acceptance and able to integrate back into society successfully.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Day 26 (Thursday 2 September) - Redeeming the Generation
When others sleep, the Mat Rempits begin their day. Mat eagerly looks forward to these daily gatherings. His friends in the gang are his life. With them he feels brave, the drugs make him feel alive, far from the aimlessness at home, loiterings in the shopping malls and being called 'hopeless' and 'useless'. His life is like a motorcycle, always on the move and picking up speed. When in speed, he cannot slow down and think. Whatever the group fancies, he will follow. Some days they prey on young women, even pregnant ones; other times, they smash car windows, steal bags and laptops, destroy property and perform dangerous stunts on their bikes.
These youths and others like them must be reconciled to their parents, authorities and God. Parents, authorities and the government must likewise do the same and find ways not to alienate but to restore them
Reflection: Malachi 2:1-8. Ask God for forgiveness where as a nation we have failed in our priestly covenant duty according to Mal 2: 5 to bring "life and peace", compassion and "true instruction" to the lost youths.
Prayer Points
■ Ask God to forgive parents who have lost their priestly duty to give "true instruction" to their children who are lost in the cycle of entertainment, leisure, lust of the eyes, casual sex, computer games, late night parties.
■ God's deliverance to come upon the Mat Rempits, bringing radical deliverance and revelational encounters.
■ Pray for creative ways to reach out to them. Church to be relevant in building bridges and help the young generation in their community.
■ Government to have wisdom and compassion to address, engage and educate the youths with love and understanding. To engage them in nation building and community life that transcend culture and race. To initiate community programs that nurture wholeness, love for nation and religion
These youths and others like them must be reconciled to their parents, authorities and God. Parents, authorities and the government must likewise do the same and find ways not to alienate but to restore them
Reflection: Malachi 2:1-8. Ask God for forgiveness where as a nation we have failed in our priestly covenant duty according to Mal 2: 5 to bring "life and peace", compassion and "true instruction" to the lost youths.
Prayer Points
■ Ask God to forgive parents who have lost their priestly duty to give "true instruction" to their children who are lost in the cycle of entertainment, leisure, lust of the eyes, casual sex, computer games, late night parties.
■ God's deliverance to come upon the Mat Rempits, bringing radical deliverance and revelational encounters.
■ Pray for creative ways to reach out to them. Church to be relevant in building bridges and help the young generation in their community.
■ Government to have wisdom and compassion to address, engage and educate the youths with love and understanding. To engage them in nation building and community life that transcend culture and race. To initiate community programs that nurture wholeness, love for nation and religion
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Day 25 (Wednesday 1 September) - Weak & Helpless
Davin didn't like it when mum's boyfriend stayed in the house. When mum wasn't around, he would become moody and violent. Grabbing Davin's neck, he would stub his cigarette on his arm, legs and private parts laughing as Davin screamed in pain. Davin feared telling his mum as he was threatened with further punishment and beatings. Everyday we hear cases of children sodomised, brutalized, raped in shrubs, under the bridges, ponds, lakes. Those that survive live shattered and broken lives full of fear and hate. In 2007, reports said 8 Malaysians were raped daily, not including the countless unreported cases of children and those living in physical abuse. In most of these cases, the children trusted and knew their attacker who preyed on them because they were weak and helpless.
Reflection: Matt 19:14, Psalm 127:3-4. Seek God's forgiveness for forgetting that children are a gift from Him and they are our pride, joy and reward from Him. Ask Him to forgive us for hindering them from coming to Jesus and help us to treasure, protect, guide, teach and love each and every one of them irrespective of race and religion.
Prayer Points
■ Children's ministries in every church that they be lighthouses to the children in their community and outreach areas. Christian children will be raised up, ground in His Word to reach out and comfort their friends in need.
■ Vigilance and security in schools, kindergartens, tuition centres, shopping malls,.etc. Law enforcers to be watchful and alert to protect children in public places when they are not accompanied by adults.
■ Exposing all child abusers, syndicates or individuals who prey on children with evil intentions. Ask God to heal and deliver children from all afflictions: physical, emotional and spiritual abuses.
■ Church in all states to have concerted and united effort for community/social projects to help, rescue and provide loving care to the helpless and fatherless children
Reflection: Matt 19:14, Psalm 127:3-4. Seek God's forgiveness for forgetting that children are a gift from Him and they are our pride, joy and reward from Him. Ask Him to forgive us for hindering them from coming to Jesus and help us to treasure, protect, guide, teach and love each and every one of them irrespective of race and religion.
Prayer Points
■ Children's ministries in every church that they be lighthouses to the children in their community and outreach areas. Christian children will be raised up, ground in His Word to reach out and comfort their friends in need.
■ Vigilance and security in schools, kindergartens, tuition centres, shopping malls,.etc. Law enforcers to be watchful and alert to protect children in public places when they are not accompanied by adults.
■ Exposing all child abusers, syndicates or individuals who prey on children with evil intentions. Ask God to heal and deliver children from all afflictions: physical, emotional and spiritual abuses.
■ Church in all states to have concerted and united effort for community/social projects to help, rescue and provide loving care to the helpless and fatherless children
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Day 24 (Tuesday 31 August) - Merdeka! Merdeka!
Through the years, we have enjoyed much peace, stability, growth and prosperity despite the many upheavals at different times and seasons. The Lord has preserved us as a nation...as the Body of Christ rise up in prayer. Truly we thank God for raising up His people to stand in the gap to intercede like never before. Over the last two decades, we have seen the prayer movement gaining great speed. This is just the beginning. God desires to shape this nation to display His glory and splendor to all people groups and the nations beyond. Let us continue with fervency to intercede and proclaim "MERDEKA" in all realms!
PROCLAIM:
■ MERDEKA over our nation and Government! Declare Isa 60: 1-3 over the nation, liberating her from all spiritual darkness. Ask our Father of Light to shine His everlasting light over our nation and to all people groups.
■ MERDEKA over the Church, liberating her from all contaminations of the world that she will set herself apart. Call forth an army of united generations to come forth to be His witnesses in all realms.
■ MERDEKA over financial institutions! Declare Isaiah 60:5-7, liberating this realm from greed, materialism and hoarding. Call forth abundance of wealth to be released to fund national and global evangelisation.
■ MERDEKA over the Education Realm, liberating our nation from all false ideologies and humanistic world view. Call forth a generation of young people who will distinguish herself in leadership with wisdom, knowledge and character to serve His calling.
■ MERDEKA over IT and Communication, liberating her from all onslaught of the evil one who seeks to sow confusion, corruption, distortion and perversion of truth! Call forth a new wave of young generation of believers to dominate this realm with creative ideas to reach the unreached with the gospel.
■ MERDEKA over Media and Arts, liberating this realm from all wrong values and virtues from being sown. Raise godly Christian men and women to take this gate to influence viewers with godly values and principles.
■ MERDEKA over the majority group in our nation! Freedom to accept Christ without restrictions
PROCLAIM:
■ MERDEKA over our nation and Government! Declare Isa 60: 1-3 over the nation, liberating her from all spiritual darkness. Ask our Father of Light to shine His everlasting light over our nation and to all people groups.
■ MERDEKA over the Church, liberating her from all contaminations of the world that she will set herself apart. Call forth an army of united generations to come forth to be His witnesses in all realms.
■ MERDEKA over financial institutions! Declare Isaiah 60:5-7, liberating this realm from greed, materialism and hoarding. Call forth abundance of wealth to be released to fund national and global evangelisation.
■ MERDEKA over the Education Realm, liberating our nation from all false ideologies and humanistic world view. Call forth a generation of young people who will distinguish herself in leadership with wisdom, knowledge and character to serve His calling.
■ MERDEKA over IT and Communication, liberating her from all onslaught of the evil one who seeks to sow confusion, corruption, distortion and perversion of truth! Call forth a new wave of young generation of believers to dominate this realm with creative ideas to reach the unreached with the gospel.
■ MERDEKA over Media and Arts, liberating this realm from all wrong values and virtues from being sown. Raise godly Christian men and women to take this gate to influence viewers with godly values and principles.
■ MERDEKA over the majority group in our nation! Freedom to accept Christ without restrictions
Monday, August 30, 2010
Day 23 (Monday 30 August) - Silent Cry!
by NECF Malaysia 40-Day Fast & Prayer
War has been declared since the beginning of time when the 'serpent' sought to crush the seed of the woman - her posterity. Today, within nations globally, hundreds of millions of innocent lives have been snuffed out before they could see the light. Bruising the woman's seed bruises the heart of God as each human life is of great worth and value in His sight. EVERY life is precious and matters to God! The Church must therefore be His voice for the helpless and VOICELESS generation! May their silent cry be our cry today...
Reflection: Gen 1:26-27, Psalm 139:13-18. Pause a while to consider the things that break God's heart. Thank the Lord for His love for you and all people groups because we are beautifully and wonderfully made in His image.
Prayer Points
■ Stand in identification repentance on behalf of people in our nation who have shed innocent blood and seek His forgiveness and mercy on behalf of those who have committed this grievous sin.
■ Ask God for deeper understanding of the sanctity and dignity of all human life. Church to rise up to be the voice for the voiceless!
■ Uphold programs by Christian organisations that focus on youths, that more teenagers will resolve to make a stand against premarital sex. Godly values and purity to be restored in teenagers.
■ Exposing and closing down all clinics that illegally practice abortions in our nation
War has been declared since the beginning of time when the 'serpent' sought to crush the seed of the woman - her posterity. Today, within nations globally, hundreds of millions of innocent lives have been snuffed out before they could see the light. Bruising the woman's seed bruises the heart of God as each human life is of great worth and value in His sight. EVERY life is precious and matters to God! The Church must therefore be His voice for the helpless and VOICELESS generation! May their silent cry be our cry today...
Reflection: Gen 1:26-27, Psalm 139:13-18. Pause a while to consider the things that break God's heart. Thank the Lord for His love for you and all people groups because we are beautifully and wonderfully made in His image.
Prayer Points
■ Stand in identification repentance on behalf of people in our nation who have shed innocent blood and seek His forgiveness and mercy on behalf of those who have committed this grievous sin.
■ Ask God for deeper understanding of the sanctity and dignity of all human life. Church to rise up to be the voice for the voiceless!
■ Uphold programs by Christian organisations that focus on youths, that more teenagers will resolve to make a stand against premarital sex. Godly values and purity to be restored in teenagers.
■ Exposing and closing down all clinics that illegally practice abortions in our nation
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Day 22 (Sunday 29 August) - Caring for the Elderly
by NECF Malaysia 40-Day Fast & Prayer
Manjeet had served faithfully as a clerk in the Government all his working life. He longed to see the day of retirement but when it came and the days turned to months and then years, he became restless and anxious as his EPF savings started dwindling and his children contemplated putting him in a home. Today, like Manjeet, many senior citizens face a grim reality. A survey of 65-year-old retirees found that many had exhausted their savings (70% of EPF savings were spent within 10 years ) and were dependent on their children who in turn are shirking their responsibilities. Many idle away their time worrying and gossiping in coffee shops, food courts, stock markets, courting China women. Some like Manjeet have begun to cry out to the Lord, "Now that I am old and grey, do not abandon me" Ps 71:18.
Reflection: Psalm 71:9, 16-18. Ask the Lord to forgive us if we have shirked our responsibilities towards our elderly parents, if we have not understood their needs and have been impatient with them.
Prayer Points
■ Ask the Lord to strengthen family ties, commitment and responsibility and that children will care for their elderly parents.
■ Bless all senior citizens in the Body of Christ that they will use their remaining years to serve Him faithfully, impart, nurture and give godly advice to the younger generation.
■ Church to equip and integrate senior citizens into the various church ministries and that there will be avenues for them to reach out to other retirees caught in worry, doubt, fear, aimlessness and loneliness.
■ Effective government policies to be implemented for the well being of elderly, disabled persons. To subsidise the rising cost of healthcare, food, housing for senior citizens, establish well-run homes and to find ways to utilise them in nationbuilding efforts
Manjeet had served faithfully as a clerk in the Government all his working life. He longed to see the day of retirement but when it came and the days turned to months and then years, he became restless and anxious as his EPF savings started dwindling and his children contemplated putting him in a home. Today, like Manjeet, many senior citizens face a grim reality. A survey of 65-year-old retirees found that many had exhausted their savings (70% of EPF savings were spent within 10 years ) and were dependent on their children who in turn are shirking their responsibilities. Many idle away their time worrying and gossiping in coffee shops, food courts, stock markets, courting China women. Some like Manjeet have begun to cry out to the Lord, "Now that I am old and grey, do not abandon me" Ps 71:18.
Reflection: Psalm 71:9, 16-18. Ask the Lord to forgive us if we have shirked our responsibilities towards our elderly parents, if we have not understood their needs and have been impatient with them.
Prayer Points
■ Ask the Lord to strengthen family ties, commitment and responsibility and that children will care for their elderly parents.
■ Bless all senior citizens in the Body of Christ that they will use their remaining years to serve Him faithfully, impart, nurture and give godly advice to the younger generation.
■ Church to equip and integrate senior citizens into the various church ministries and that there will be avenues for them to reach out to other retirees caught in worry, doubt, fear, aimlessness and loneliness.
■ Effective government policies to be implemented for the well being of elderly, disabled persons. To subsidise the rising cost of healthcare, food, housing for senior citizens, establish well-run homes and to find ways to utilise them in nationbuilding efforts
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Day 21 (Saturday 28 August) - Media & Arts
by NECF Malaysia 40-Day Fast & Prayer
In 1962, a director of FBI said, "Movies are doing more to advance crime and juvenile delinquency than any other factor today." How true his statement has become. The media is a powerful tool that can advance good or bad, positive or negative effects. Today we are seeing a stream of perverted sex, witchcraft, violence, murder, brutality, high divorce rates and so forth. The trends are also changing with more and more young people watching movies and entertainment contents online. Fewer people are reading newspapers while more are downloading contents on to their personal computers. Through advances in technology, the media and arts sector has begun to establish its own social networking and followings. The traditional forms of social life are fading away. In the midst of this rapid change, we thank God that the Body of Christ has begun to redeem the media and arts sector. The challenge calls for us to consider how we are to create contents that are truthful, reflecting godly spiritual values, relevant to the younger generation and at the same time, creative and entertaining.
Reflection: Prov 4:24-26. How do you spend your time? Are you concerned about what you see? Does it affect you spiritually? Commit to the Lord.
Prayer Points
■ Ask the Lord for greater understanding of the new things He is doing. Despite the many media options available, pray that our eyes and ears are constantly focused on Him.
■ Believers who will use their God-given skills and talents to reach out to the lost generation through movies, music, games, comics etc. Pray for the expression of these gifts in every language: English, Malay, Chinese, Tamil and others.
■ God to raise a new breed of believers who will be pioneers of the new media technology. They will be creative, relevant and will utilise every new medium available to bring the prophetic message to the nations.
■ Pray that the government will continue to support creativity and free speech in the media arts. Pray that no one will be prevented access to what God wants to do in the media and arts
In 1962, a director of FBI said, "Movies are doing more to advance crime and juvenile delinquency than any other factor today." How true his statement has become. The media is a powerful tool that can advance good or bad, positive or negative effects. Today we are seeing a stream of perverted sex, witchcraft, violence, murder, brutality, high divorce rates and so forth. The trends are also changing with more and more young people watching movies and entertainment contents online. Fewer people are reading newspapers while more are downloading contents on to their personal computers. Through advances in technology, the media and arts sector has begun to establish its own social networking and followings. The traditional forms of social life are fading away. In the midst of this rapid change, we thank God that the Body of Christ has begun to redeem the media and arts sector. The challenge calls for us to consider how we are to create contents that are truthful, reflecting godly spiritual values, relevant to the younger generation and at the same time, creative and entertaining.
Reflection: Prov 4:24-26. How do you spend your time? Are you concerned about what you see? Does it affect you spiritually? Commit to the Lord.
Prayer Points
■ Ask the Lord for greater understanding of the new things He is doing. Despite the many media options available, pray that our eyes and ears are constantly focused on Him.
■ Believers who will use their God-given skills and talents to reach out to the lost generation through movies, music, games, comics etc. Pray for the expression of these gifts in every language: English, Malay, Chinese, Tamil and others.
■ God to raise a new breed of believers who will be pioneers of the new media technology. They will be creative, relevant and will utilise every new medium available to bring the prophetic message to the nations.
■ Pray that the government will continue to support creativity and free speech in the media arts. Pray that no one will be prevented access to what God wants to do in the media and arts
Friday, August 27, 2010
Day 20 (Friday 27 August) - IT & Communication
by NECF Malaysia 40-Day Fast & Prayer
While the older generations were brought up around television, our youths today are brought up on computers. This worldwide phenomenon has changed our entire culture. With the emergence of global network, information is being disseminated at rapid speed that's beyond any control! The young generations, who have been around computers their entire lives, are able to run businesses faster and cheaper. These young people who are knowledgeable about video, audio and the written word have more potential to change theworld than many corporations.
Today, we see God's hand moving among our youths. They have the potential to change the world and He is preparing a generation of revolutionaries. Those who are destined by God to be a part of this movement will be on the new era of reformation that will revolutionise our world.
Reflection: Dan 12:4 says knowledge will increase in the last days. IT communication has made it possible to acquire knowledge freely and make it available to the rich and poor, young and old.
Prayer Points
■ Ask for forgiveness for the many times we have abused IT technology. We may have used it to cheat on our spouses, avoid spending time with our loved ones, steal intellectual property, download pornography, spread malicious statements, etc.
■ Pray for wisdom and understanding of the times. Pray for strategies on how to use IT to reach and impact generations and nations.
■ Church - equipped to minister to and lead a people living in the information age. Pastors/leaders will be discerning, at the forefront of the cutting edge of new technology for the advancement of His kingdom.
■ Pray for Information, Culture, Communication and Arts Minister Dato' Seri Dr Rais Yatim, that he will personally know the Lord who raised him up for such a time as this.
While the older generations were brought up around television, our youths today are brought up on computers. This worldwide phenomenon has changed our entire culture. With the emergence of global network, information is being disseminated at rapid speed that's beyond any control! The young generations, who have been around computers their entire lives, are able to run businesses faster and cheaper. These young people who are knowledgeable about video, audio and the written word have more potential to change theworld than many corporations.
Today, we see God's hand moving among our youths. They have the potential to change the world and He is preparing a generation of revolutionaries. Those who are destined by God to be a part of this movement will be on the new era of reformation that will revolutionise our world.
Reflection: Dan 12:4 says knowledge will increase in the last days. IT communication has made it possible to acquire knowledge freely and make it available to the rich and poor, young and old.
Prayer Points
■ Ask for forgiveness for the many times we have abused IT technology. We may have used it to cheat on our spouses, avoid spending time with our loved ones, steal intellectual property, download pornography, spread malicious statements, etc.
■ Pray for wisdom and understanding of the times. Pray for strategies on how to use IT to reach and impact generations and nations.
■ Church - equipped to minister to and lead a people living in the information age. Pastors/leaders will be discerning, at the forefront of the cutting edge of new technology for the advancement of His kingdom.
■ Pray for Information, Culture, Communication and Arts Minister Dato' Seri Dr Rais Yatim, that he will personally know the Lord who raised him up for such a time as this.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Day 19 (Thursday 26 August) - Common Good & Justice
by NECF Malaysia 40-Day Fast & Prayer
Islamic authorities have issued edicts that barred girls from behaving like tomboys and banned Muslims from doing yoga, although neither was enforced. Earlier this year, a Muslim woman was ordered to be caned for drinking alcohol.
In recent times, criticisms against the Islamic authorities' overzealous attempts at clamping down on immoral behaviour have mounted from various young professional groups, many of whom are Muslims. These professional groups have also taken pains to point that such practices have damaged Malaysia's reputation as a progressive and moderate Muslim-majority country.
We thank God for the rise of such professional groups and forums in the area of justice and common good. Let's pray for more of these groups who can speak objectively and sensibly against all forms of injustice and unrighteousness in this land.
Reflection: Isa 40:3-5. Thank the Lord who is working out His purposes in the nation using different people groups. Ask the Lord to enlarge our hearts and mind for the nation and people whom He will use.
Prayer Points
■ Thank the Lord for raising up groups of Muslims who are concerned about justice and righteousness for everyone.
■ Pray the Body of Christ will also be open-minded to engage with the moderates to seek the common good of our nation in regards to human rights, constitutional laws, policies and religion.
■ Believers to be His salt and light influencing and impacting these moderates by our lifestyle and values so that their hearts will be opened to the gospel.
■ Fear of God to be upon judges, lawyers and advocates so that they will be people of integrity, upholding righteousness and justice without fear of men or partiality in judgment. More Christians will be raised up in the judiciary.
Islamic authorities have issued edicts that barred girls from behaving like tomboys and banned Muslims from doing yoga, although neither was enforced. Earlier this year, a Muslim woman was ordered to be caned for drinking alcohol.
In recent times, criticisms against the Islamic authorities' overzealous attempts at clamping down on immoral behaviour have mounted from various young professional groups, many of whom are Muslims. These professional groups have also taken pains to point that such practices have damaged Malaysia's reputation as a progressive and moderate Muslim-majority country.
We thank God for the rise of such professional groups and forums in the area of justice and common good. Let's pray for more of these groups who can speak objectively and sensibly against all forms of injustice and unrighteousness in this land.
Reflection: Isa 40:3-5. Thank the Lord who is working out His purposes in the nation using different people groups. Ask the Lord to enlarge our hearts and mind for the nation and people whom He will use.
Prayer Points
■ Thank the Lord for raising up groups of Muslims who are concerned about justice and righteousness for everyone.
■ Pray the Body of Christ will also be open-minded to engage with the moderates to seek the common good of our nation in regards to human rights, constitutional laws, policies and religion.
■ Believers to be His salt and light influencing and impacting these moderates by our lifestyle and values so that their hearts will be opened to the gospel.
■ Fear of God to be upon judges, lawyers and advocates so that they will be people of integrity, upholding righteousness and justice without fear of men or partiality in judgment. More Christians will be raised up in the judiciary.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Day 18 (Wednesday 25 August) - A Call Towards Social Justice
by NECF Malaysia 40-Day Fast & Prayer
At the launch of the Government Transformation Programme held on 18 December 2009 at the Sunway Convention Centre, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Dato' Idris Jala said there were approximately 44,000 households classified as extreme poor under the poverty income level. According to the mid-term review of the 9th Malaysia Plan, a poor family is classified as one whose income earning is less than RM720-00 in the peninsula and RM960-00 and RM380-00 in Sabah and Sarawak respectively. Some have suggested that the poorest 10% of the population have only a 1.7% hold of the economic income compared to the richest 10% who control 38.4% of the income.
This simple statistic reveals a great disparity in terms of income and resources between the rich and poor. This social injustice is a setback in the Government's agenda to eradicate poverty. The Government has acknowledged the weaknesses in the National Key Result Area (NKRA). We need further involvement from churches, especially from the younger generation. But are our youths prepared to take up the cause for social justice for the poor or are they too "young" to be troubled by such realities? Believers, regardless of age, must be reminded that they are called to be salt and light for the nation. As light unto the nation, we have the responsibility to take on this cause for those who have been sidelined and marginalised.
Reflection: Micah 6:8, Isa 1:17. What is the Lord impressing upon your heart in regards to Scriptures? Renounce any indifference and apathy towards the poor and marginalised. Ask the Lord to fill us with love and compassion.
Prayer Points
■ Breakthrough in our younger generation to be conscientised on these realities and be moved to show compassion and mercy in dealing with the poor and marginalised.
■ Body of Christ will be generous in releasing wealth for God's redistribution to advance His Kingdom in places and among peoples in deep spiritual and material need.
■ Effective community services / projects run by local churches to impact poor communities. Lord of Harvest to release workers into these areas to minister effectively to break the yoke and set the people free from every bondage.
■ Government to effectively implement projects and policies and that will eradicate poverty. Wisdom in law enforcement to battle the various social problems in the country such as drugs, child abuse, rape, prostitution, violence, gangsterism, gambling etc. Exposing and eradicating corruption in every governing body
At the launch of the Government Transformation Programme held on 18 December 2009 at the Sunway Convention Centre, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Dato' Idris Jala said there were approximately 44,000 households classified as extreme poor under the poverty income level. According to the mid-term review of the 9th Malaysia Plan, a poor family is classified as one whose income earning is less than RM720-00 in the peninsula and RM960-00 and RM380-00 in Sabah and Sarawak respectively. Some have suggested that the poorest 10% of the population have only a 1.7% hold of the economic income compared to the richest 10% who control 38.4% of the income.
This simple statistic reveals a great disparity in terms of income and resources between the rich and poor. This social injustice is a setback in the Government's agenda to eradicate poverty. The Government has acknowledged the weaknesses in the National Key Result Area (NKRA). We need further involvement from churches, especially from the younger generation. But are our youths prepared to take up the cause for social justice for the poor or are they too "young" to be troubled by such realities? Believers, regardless of age, must be reminded that they are called to be salt and light for the nation. As light unto the nation, we have the responsibility to take on this cause for those who have been sidelined and marginalised.
Reflection: Micah 6:8, Isa 1:17. What is the Lord impressing upon your heart in regards to Scriptures? Renounce any indifference and apathy towards the poor and marginalised. Ask the Lord to fill us with love and compassion.
Prayer Points
■ Breakthrough in our younger generation to be conscientised on these realities and be moved to show compassion and mercy in dealing with the poor and marginalised.
■ Body of Christ will be generous in releasing wealth for God's redistribution to advance His Kingdom in places and among peoples in deep spiritual and material need.
■ Effective community services / projects run by local churches to impact poor communities. Lord of Harvest to release workers into these areas to minister effectively to break the yoke and set the people free from every bondage.
■ Government to effectively implement projects and policies and that will eradicate poverty. Wisdom in law enforcement to battle the various social problems in the country such as drugs, child abuse, rape, prostitution, violence, gangsterism, gambling etc. Exposing and eradicating corruption in every governing body
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Day 17 (Tuesday 24 August) - Wealth In The Nation!
by NECF Malaysia 40-Day Fast & Prayer
The Lord has ordained the creation of wealth through commerce. Wealth is to be gained through righteous dealings and shared with the poor. This cycle of receiving, generating wealth and giving to the needy is a wondrous picture of God's providence and care for the poor. Let the people of God in every line of commerce seize this truth that through our vocation, we will portray our God as a God of justice, truth, righteousness and uprightness, so that even the unbelievers will be amazed as was the Queen of Sheba with Solomon in 2 Chro 9:2-4, and give glory to God!
Reflection: Deut 8:17-18, Matt 6:33. Ask the Lord to open our eyes to see God as the all-sufficient provider, that through our commercial participation, they will see us as His representation of justice, truth, righteousness and uprightness. Ask the Lord to reveal ways in which you have fallen short in the area of portraying godly ideals such justice, truth and righteousness. Confess and pray that He will strengthen you.
Prayer Points
■ Renounce and repent of sin of greed, materialism, pride and ingratitude towards God's financial blessings to our nation.
■ Believers in the financial realm to be a blessing, that Christians demonstrate the divine principle of blessing others financially, showing mercy to and helping those who are under financial distress.
■ Exposure and correction of unrighteous dealings in all sectors of commerce, law, policy-making, leadership practices and employee actions. Law and policies governing commerce to be reviewed to cover loopholes on unfair practices.
■ Commercial entities to embrace giving to the needy within and outside the nation as part of the company culture. Prov 19:17 affirms that pitying the poor equates to lending to the Lord. What a privilege!
The Lord has ordained the creation of wealth through commerce. Wealth is to be gained through righteous dealings and shared with the poor. This cycle of receiving, generating wealth and giving to the needy is a wondrous picture of God's providence and care for the poor. Let the people of God in every line of commerce seize this truth that through our vocation, we will portray our God as a God of justice, truth, righteousness and uprightness, so that even the unbelievers will be amazed as was the Queen of Sheba with Solomon in 2 Chro 9:2-4, and give glory to God!
Reflection: Deut 8:17-18, Matt 6:33. Ask the Lord to open our eyes to see God as the all-sufficient provider, that through our commercial participation, they will see us as His representation of justice, truth, righteousness and uprightness. Ask the Lord to reveal ways in which you have fallen short in the area of portraying godly ideals such justice, truth and righteousness. Confess and pray that He will strengthen you.
Prayer Points
■ Renounce and repent of sin of greed, materialism, pride and ingratitude towards God's financial blessings to our nation.
■ Believers in the financial realm to be a blessing, that Christians demonstrate the divine principle of blessing others financially, showing mercy to and helping those who are under financial distress.
■ Exposure and correction of unrighteous dealings in all sectors of commerce, law, policy-making, leadership practices and employee actions. Law and policies governing commerce to be reviewed to cover loopholes on unfair practices.
■ Commercial entities to embrace giving to the needy within and outside the nation as part of the company culture. Prov 19:17 affirms that pitying the poor equates to lending to the Lord. What a privilege!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Day 16 (Monday 23 August) - Education
by NECF Malaysia 40-Day Fast & Prayer
Many teachers have been of great influence to many successful citizens of the nation. At the inaugural gathering of Mission Schools Organisation held last year, Prime Minister Dato' Seri Najib Abdul Razak paid tribute to his teachers during his days at St John's Institute. We too may have our own stories of our favourite teachers and how they have played an influential role in our lives. Teachers are supposed to be role models and exemplary citizens. They stand to make or break a student's future and by their sacrifices, they contribute to moral citizenry. If this profession is of critical importance, why are there less and less Christian teachers today? Consider the following statistics based on a 2005 survey conducted by the Teachers' Christian Fellowship:
* There are approximately 836 Christian teachers of different age groups. Of this figure, 5% are below the age of 30.
* The largest number total around 42%. They are between ages 50 and 59. This means that in a couple of years when these teachers retire or leave the service, there will be very few Christian teachers around!
These are alarming figures and the implication is clear. At this rate, unless more Christian students enrol to become teachers within our national school system, we will have no more Christian schoolteachers within the next 10 years. Can we, the Christian community, afford this?
Reflection: Prov 22:6. Thank the Lord for teachers. Desperately beseech the Lord to move our young generation to respond to the teaching vocation. Breakthrough in parents' hearts to release their children to serve His call as teachers.
Prayer Points
■ Pray for Christian teachers and students that their eyes will be opened to their role and calling and to be His witness in the midst of darkness. Powerful move of God in our schools and campuses. Christians would be God's agent of spiritual and moral change.
■ More Christian school principals to be raised up to be in position to bring transformation in schools. Pray for strong Christian Fellowships to be established in every school.
■ Wisdom for Minister of Youth and Sports to spearhead government programs for young generations that will instill godly values and raise godly leaders and a productive generation.
Many teachers have been of great influence to many successful citizens of the nation. At the inaugural gathering of Mission Schools Organisation held last year, Prime Minister Dato' Seri Najib Abdul Razak paid tribute to his teachers during his days at St John's Institute. We too may have our own stories of our favourite teachers and how they have played an influential role in our lives. Teachers are supposed to be role models and exemplary citizens. They stand to make or break a student's future and by their sacrifices, they contribute to moral citizenry. If this profession is of critical importance, why are there less and less Christian teachers today? Consider the following statistics based on a 2005 survey conducted by the Teachers' Christian Fellowship:
* There are approximately 836 Christian teachers of different age groups. Of this figure, 5% are below the age of 30.
* The largest number total around 42%. They are between ages 50 and 59. This means that in a couple of years when these teachers retire or leave the service, there will be very few Christian teachers around!
These are alarming figures and the implication is clear. At this rate, unless more Christian students enrol to become teachers within our national school system, we will have no more Christian schoolteachers within the next 10 years. Can we, the Christian community, afford this?
Reflection: Prov 22:6. Thank the Lord for teachers. Desperately beseech the Lord to move our young generation to respond to the teaching vocation. Breakthrough in parents' hearts to release their children to serve His call as teachers.
Prayer Points
■ Pray for Christian teachers and students that their eyes will be opened to their role and calling and to be His witness in the midst of darkness. Powerful move of God in our schools and campuses. Christians would be God's agent of spiritual and moral change.
■ More Christian school principals to be raised up to be in position to bring transformation in schools. Pray for strong Christian Fellowships to be established in every school.
■ Wisdom for Minister of Youth and Sports to spearhead government programs for young generations that will instill godly values and raise godly leaders and a productive generation.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
4Q 2010 + 2011 Activities
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(as at 22 Aug 2010)
2010
Youth & Young Adults Camp:
17 - 19 November (after SPM)Inviting a special team from Sunway... "Spiritual Quotient"..
Mix of workshops, games & teaching / sharing..
Sports & Games:
20 November onwards (school holidays)Badminton... Bowling.. Captain Ball.. etc
Orang Asli Mission Trip:
20 November (KIV) - public holidayUncle Leong will liase with Pastor David
Learn simple Malay Christian songs
Youth &Young Adult Mash-Up:
provides a space for YF/YA to experiment and lead in worship and conducting a 'service' of their own..Youth &Young Adults have worship together.. followed by either:
- Prayer in teams of 3 or 4
- Cell Groups for YF & YA separately
- Special speakers (main service) to speak to the YF/YA
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2011
Jalan Jalan Cari Makan
School holidays / long weekendsEvangelistic.. Charter bus..
Building relationships with believers and non-believers
Sports & Games (as above)
WFA Family Day
Station games / telematches + picnicWFA Treasure Hunt
Walk / drive around Seremban town looking for the next clue..Adults can be "station masters" to give the next clues
Can be evangelistic.. Building relationships
Cinema Cinema Cinema
Showcase movies with good (Christian) values..Can be made discussion topic later..
Prove that movies & media are not always "bad/negative/dirty/meaningless"
Sky Trek / Paintball
Rough it out! Get dirty and sweaty in a good way!
Day 15 (Sunday 22 August) - Only Way!
by NECF Malaysia 40-Day Fast & Prayer
We are not here in this beautiful nation by chance but by His divine appointment, being part of His glorious plan to bring redemption to all people groups in the nation. The destiny of 28 millions comprising various people groups lies in our hands! Since the beginning of time, the enemy has stolen, robbed, perverted and blinded the hearts and minds of the people groups to worship him and alienated them from the life of God. We are here for a MISSION and VISION for the nation. There is only One Way, One Hope, One Faith, One Life - all found only in Jesus Christ. The hope lies with the Church taking hold of the keys to change the course of history and destiny of this nation to redeem all mankind to Him. Is your life a witness that points people from all faith to Him? Or do you see the magnitude of the task and shrink back?
Reflection: 2 Pet 3:9, Col 1:10, 13, 14, 20-27. What is your purpose and mission in life? Commit it to the Lord and confess where we have failed to be His witness in our character, attitude and lifestyle.
Prayer Points
■ In identification repentance on behalf of the nation and people groups, ask the Lord for forgiveness for idolatry and for Him to set all people groups free from their spiritual blindness and break every pact and allegiance to the god of this age.
■ Decree open heavens for outpouring of His spirit upon all people groups to bring spiritual awakening and unprecedented revival.
■ The Lord to prepare His Church; Body of Christ in all generations to be equipped and empowered to teach, disciple and mentor new believers. Passion and compassion for the lost.
■ Churches to be set ablaze with hearts for missions to plant home churches in places among people where the gospel has not been preached, both locally and beyond our borders.
We are not here in this beautiful nation by chance but by His divine appointment, being part of His glorious plan to bring redemption to all people groups in the nation. The destiny of 28 millions comprising various people groups lies in our hands! Since the beginning of time, the enemy has stolen, robbed, perverted and blinded the hearts and minds of the people groups to worship him and alienated them from the life of God. We are here for a MISSION and VISION for the nation. There is only One Way, One Hope, One Faith, One Life - all found only in Jesus Christ. The hope lies with the Church taking hold of the keys to change the course of history and destiny of this nation to redeem all mankind to Him. Is your life a witness that points people from all faith to Him? Or do you see the magnitude of the task and shrink back?
Reflection: 2 Pet 3:9, Col 1:10, 13, 14, 20-27. What is your purpose and mission in life? Commit it to the Lord and confess where we have failed to be His witness in our character, attitude and lifestyle.
Prayer Points
■ In identification repentance on behalf of the nation and people groups, ask the Lord for forgiveness for idolatry and for Him to set all people groups free from their spiritual blindness and break every pact and allegiance to the god of this age.
■ Decree open heavens for outpouring of His spirit upon all people groups to bring spiritual awakening and unprecedented revival.
■ The Lord to prepare His Church; Body of Christ in all generations to be equipped and empowered to teach, disciple and mentor new believers. Passion and compassion for the lost.
■ Churches to be set ablaze with hearts for missions to plant home churches in places among people where the gospel has not been preached, both locally and beyond our borders.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Day 14 (Saturday 21 August) - Possessing the Gates
by NECF Malaysia 40-Day Fast & Prayer
In Gen 22:17-18, the promise of victory was given to Abraham and His seed. We, His church are Abraham's spiritual descendants to secure victory over the enemies in Christ. This promise and blessing is in our hands and He is hastening His time for restoration and aligning families with all generations uniting and standing together as an army for the battles ahead! Surely the gates of hell shall not prevail against His Church when all generations rise up in one accord, standing and possessing all gates of influence for transformation! Army of God, arise and join our Commander-in-Chief!
Declare and affirm the Word in Gen 22:17-18 aloud. Are you faltering in God's promise? Renounce every unbelief and doubt and ask God for faith to believe and step out.
Prayer Points
■ Pray for the fullness of restoration and realignment of families; parents with their children praying together.
- Restoring family altars.
- Increase of youths and children attending church prayer meetings with their parents.
■ Raising up powerful Prayer Cells to be established in every high place of authority to possess all realms of influence.
■ Call forth the invincible army that God is preparing for Himself in the last days (Joel 2:10-11), consisting of all generations in close rank, invading every territory and bringing it under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
■ Lord of Harvest to raise labourers among the adults, youths and children to reach out to the lost, to teach and disciple their generation.
In Gen 22:17-18, the promise of victory was given to Abraham and His seed. We, His church are Abraham's spiritual descendants to secure victory over the enemies in Christ. This promise and blessing is in our hands and He is hastening His time for restoration and aligning families with all generations uniting and standing together as an army for the battles ahead! Surely the gates of hell shall not prevail against His Church when all generations rise up in one accord, standing and possessing all gates of influence for transformation! Army of God, arise and join our Commander-in-Chief!
Declare and affirm the Word in Gen 22:17-18 aloud. Are you faltering in God's promise? Renounce every unbelief and doubt and ask God for faith to believe and step out.
Prayer Points
■ Pray for the fullness of restoration and realignment of families; parents with their children praying together.
- Restoring family altars.
- Increase of youths and children attending church prayer meetings with their parents.
■ Raising up powerful Prayer Cells to be established in every high place of authority to possess all realms of influence.
■ Call forth the invincible army that God is preparing for Himself in the last days (Joel 2:10-11), consisting of all generations in close rank, invading every territory and bringing it under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
■ Lord of Harvest to raise labourers among the adults, youths and children to reach out to the lost, to teach and disciple their generation.
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