JULY
Sunday
1 July 2012
Personal revival focus: Constant, persistent, sleepless, overcoming prayer
Prayer occupied a very prominent place and played a very important part in the
earthly life of the Lord Jesus. Mark 1:35: And in the morning, rising up a great while
before day, He went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there He prayed.
The preceding day had been a very busy and exciting one, but Jesus shortened the
hours of needed sleep that He might arise early and give Himself to more sorely
needed prayer. In Luke 6:12 Jesus found it necessary on occasion to take a whole
night for prayer. The words “pray” and “prayer” is used at least twenty-five times in
connection with Jesus. Evidently prayer took much of the time and strength of Jesus,
and a man or woman who does not spend much time in prayer, cannot properly be
called a follower of Jesus Christ.
Taken and adapted from How to pray by A.W. Tozer.
• Father, I confess that sleep is more important to me after a hard day’s work, than
spending and extra hour in prayer before You. Please strengthen me with might in
the inner man to faithfully stand in prayer before You, as Jesus did.
MEN2PRAY
The Lord calls you to return
Take a moment to study this table and look up some of the Scripture references on
your own, or as part of a men’s group discussion. The table shows the seven
downward steps, and the upward climb of the lost son. Portraying these
characteristics even today, leads us either towards or away from God. Christ pictures
the Father as placing the ring of reconciliation on the hand of the returning son. Paul
expands on this thought and shows us the wonderful blessings that await the
reconciled sinner, Romans 5:1-10. Ask the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart and be
honest before God, asking yourself whether you are actually moving closer to your
Heavenly Father, or are in fact, in a downward spiral.
Self-will (Luke 15:12) 1
Selfishness (Luke 15:13)
Separation (Luke 15:13)
Sensuality (Luke 15:13)
Spiritual Destitution (Luke 15:14)
Self-abasement (Luke 15:15)
Starvation (Luke 15:16)
7 Rejoicing (Luke 15:23-24)
2
6 Re-clothing (Luke 15:22)
3
5 Reconciliation (Luke 15:20)
4
4 Return (Luke 15:20)
5
3 Repentance (Luke 15:19)
6
2 Resolution (Luke 15:18)
7
1 Realization (Luke 15:17)
PRAYER TO BE RECONCILED TO THE FULLNESS OF GOD IN CHRIST
Ask the Father to reconcile you once again to Him, so that these characteristics will
grow in your life to glorify His name. (Reconciliation: Luke 15:11-24).
Peace: Father, having been justified by faith, grant that I may have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1).
Access: Father, in Christ - through whom also we have access by faith into this
grace in which we stand - help me to rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
(Romans 5:2).
Joy: Father, help me know, believe and live according to Your will, for Your Kingdom
is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
(Romans 14:17).
Glory in trial: Father of glory, teach me to also glory in tribulations, knowing that
tribulation produces perseverance. (Romans 5:3).
Patience: Father, build in me perseverance, character and hope. (Romans 5:4).
Hope: Father, I believe that hope does not disappoint, because Your love has been
poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5).
Love: Father, teach me to love, for this is love; that I will walk according to Your
commandments. (2 John 1:6).
(Table courtesy of Thompsons Chain Reference, nr. 4310. Notes added.)
Monday
2 July 2012
ONE THOUGHT PRAYER FOR ONE DAY: Love of money. I pray that I would not
love money more than I love You. Also that I would not have a sinful longing after
riches. Do not allow the pursuit of money to be greater or more important to me than
my pursuit of knowing, loving, and obeying You. (1 Timothy 6:10).
Malnutrition highest in Guatemala
Guatemala has the highest chronic malnutrition rate in Latin America and the fourthhighest rate in the world. On average, about one in two people in Guatemala are
malnourished, but among the indigenous population, it’s as much as 80%. Extended
flooding last year has worsened the situation. The Guatemalan government declared
a State of Public Calamity. Please pray for God’s mercy upon the people of
Guatemala. Ask for Christians in this nation to call out to God to heal their land.
(2 Chronicles 7:14).
Source: Mission Network News, Misc. Reports.
One Day in the Gap: Remember to register a specific day when you will stand in the
gap for the nation of South Africa at pray@jwipn.com or tel.: 012 365 3213.
Tuesday
3 July 2012
Billy Graham on marriage: What does it take to make a marriage last?
Christ. Make Christ the centre of your lives and your marriage every day, by
committing yourself to Him and His will. He is the solid foundation we need in our
lives, and in our marriages. Father, help me to put You first in my life, regardless of
whether my spouse is doing so or not. Please remove all hindrances so that we may
come before You together as husband and wife in prayer for our marriage.
Focus on Prayer: 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 their protection from
spiritual oppression. Pray that God would open new doors to promote prayer as a
lifestyle in their different spheres of life. Continue to pray with us that prayer material
will reach its destination, especially the Jericho Walls Daily Prayer Guide.
Jericho Walls International Prayer Network, Private bag X22, Lynnwood Ridge,
0040. Tel.: 012 365 3213, fax: 086 594 0565, website www.jwipn.com or e-mail:
info@jwipn.com
Wednesday 4 July 2012
Billy Graham on marriage: What does it take to make a marriage last?
Compromise. The greatest enemy of love is our selfishness, but in marriage you
can’t always have your own way, so learn to compromise with grace. The Bible says,
Love does not demand its own way. (1 Corinthians 13:5, The Living Bible). Father,
help me to accept a decision we sometimes have to make, whether it is my first
choice or not. As wife, help me to support my husband in his choices for us as a
family. As husband, remind me always to honour my wife before others and my
children in my conduct towards her.
Establishing 24-7 Houses of Prayer
Pray, by name, for God’s favour to firmly establish the following growing prayer
watches: (Brahm and Elize Reyneke, brahmreyneke@yahoo.com), AGM
Hoedspruit, (Henriette van Niekerk, 072 252 3579, hg.shalom@gmail.com). Ask for
strength for each intercessor, perseverance and unity among leadership, favour with
believers and non-believers in the surrounding communities and the necessary funds
and premises for each house of prayer to continue in their work. Pray without
ceasing for the establishing of houses of prayer across the country.
Thursday 5 July 2012
Billy Graham on marriage: What does it take to make a marriage last?
Communicate. Let each other know what’s going on in your life at home or at work.
Do not clam up; do not nag or only express yourself when you are upset. The Bible
says; a word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. (Proverbs 25:11).
Father, help me to remember to ask and also to listen to what happened during the
course of a day/week in the life of my spouse. Help us to set regular times aside to
spend alone, and to have clear communication in all matters of our lives.
ONE THOUGHT PRAYER FOR ONE DAY: Love of other things. An idol is
anything or anybody that you love more than God. It is anything or anybody in your
life that receives greater priority in your life than God. Pray for believers to keep
themselves from worshipping idols. (1 John 5:21).
Friday
6 July 2012
Precept Ministries South Africa
Please pray for Precept Ministries South Africa’s Summits in George, Port Elizabeth,
Durban and Port Shepstone. Join the team in praying for attendees who have a
desire to dig deeper into God’s Word to become involved in studying, training and
teaching the Word of God. Please also pray for the Afrikaans workshop “Hoe om Ou
Testamentiese Geskiedenis en Profesie te Bestudeer”, taking place on 21st July at
the Precept Office in Pinelands, Cape Town. Pray for many people to register for this
new workshop.
Precept Ministries S.A., P.O. Box 539, Howard Place, 7450, www.precept.org.za or
marilizev@precept.org.za and 021 531 1836.
Pray 52: Week 45 - Turkey / Gabon (6-12 Jul 2012)
Pray for more believers across Turkey and Gabon to come together in larger groups
(where possible) to have extended times of prayer for specific breakthroughs in their
own nations.
Information also available in Arabic, French and Farsi. For detailed prayer
information on these countries, visit www.operationworld.org or contact
pray52@supermail.co.za
Saturday
7 July 2012
Righteous Reign 365
The Pretoria Prayer Force calls upon the believers in Pretoria Tshwane, South Africa
to take up the divine call of praying for the government and authorities. Join them
and other Christians in Tshwane / Pretoria to raise up teams (consisting of a
minimum of 2 believers) that will commit to pray at the Union Buildings and thereby
establishing daily prayer covering for the government in 2012. Consider inviting
Christians in your congregation, community, prayer group, cell group or friendship
circle to commit to this prayer task for one, two or more days this year.
www.upfsa.co.za/righteousreign.html or ptapray@mweb.co.za or 083 559 5486.
ONE THOUGHT PRAYER FOR ONE DAY: Love of pleasure. I plead that I will not
love earthly pleasures more than I love You. Help me find my greatest delight and
pleasure in You alone. (2 Timothy 3:4).
Sunday
8 July 2012
Personal revival focus: Constant, persistent, sleepless, overcoming prayer
Christ’s atoning work was finished on the cross, but when He rose and ascended to
the right hand of the Father, He entered upon the work of intercession, just as
important in its place as His atoning work. It cannot be separated from His atoning
work; it rests upon that as its basis, but it is necessary to our complete salvation.
(See Hebrews 7:25). Jesus is able to save us not merely FROM the uttermost, but
UNTO the uttermost, unto entire completeness, absolute perfection. For what
purpose He now lives, “TO MAKE INTERCESSION FOR US,” to pray. Praying is the
principal thing He is doing in these days. If we then are to have fellowship with Jesus
Christ in His present work, we must give ourselves to earnest, constant, persistent,
sleepless, overcoming prayer, and we can all have part in it. The man or the woman
who is shut away from the public meeting by sickness, the hard driven man of
business can have part in it, praying as he hurries from duty to duty. Of course we
must, if we would maintain this spirit of constant prayer, take time (and take plenty of
it), when we shall shut ourselves up in the secret place alone with God for nothing
but prayer.
Taken and adapted from How to pray by A.W. Tozer.
• Lord Jesus Christ, anoint us to pray with You as You pray for us. Without
constraint, without complaint, without excuse, but whole-heartedly because You first
loved us.
Monday
9 July 2012
Crime focus: SMS tip-off initiative
The Crime Line initiative was started in June 2007 and is aimed at getting criminals
off the streets. Crime Line has led to some 1,400 arrests and R41-million worth of
illegal goods seizure since it was launched. This project has been endorsed by the
South African Police Service (SAPS). If you suspect someone of being involved in
crime you can now report it anonymously. Any information regarding criminals
passed on to the Crime Line will be acted upon - regardless of whether perpetrators
are murderers, rapists, robbers, hijackers, drug dealers, gangsters, child abusers,
etc. Give thanks to the Lord for initiatives like these in answer to much prayer over
the years! Pray that more people become aware of this initiative, and that many
criminals will be put to trial for their deeds. Pray also for the salvation of criminals.
Send an SMS to 32211 or visit www.crimeline.co.za to send an anonymous tip-off
relating to any crime or suspicious activity.
ONE THOUGHT PRAYER FOR ONE DAY: Love of power or control. Father,
enable me to overcome the desire for power and to be in control. I plead that You will
create in me a servant’s heart and willing to serve others.
One Day in the Gap: Remember to register a specific day when you will stand in the
gap for the nation of South Africa at pray@jwipn.com or tel.: 012 365 3213.
Women2Pray
Pray for your children from the Word
How can you know God will answer your prayers for your children? There is a
beautiful promise in Isaiah 55:11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall
prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Therefore, with great trust and faith, lift up to
the Lord any request you make for anything by reminding Him of His Word and
promises. Read the Word and seek out for yourself God’s promises. Pray these
promises for your children.
Lord, for my child to be pure before You: …do not depart from the words of my
mouth…. (Proverbs 5:7-23). For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you
should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess
his own vessel in sanctification and honour, not in passion of lust … that no one
should take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is
the avenger of all such… (1 Thessalonians 4:3-8).
Lord, for my child to know and to love You from an early age: … unless one is
born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God. (John 3:3).
Lord, protect my child from evil: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in
the power of His might. (Ephesians 6:10).
Lord, for my child to love and know Your Word: How can a young man cleanse
his way? By taking heed according to Your word. … Your word I have hidden in my
heart that I might not sin against You. (Psalm 119:9-11).
Lord, for my child to glorify You at all cost: … Were there not any found who
returned to give glory to God except this foreigner? (Luke 17:18).
Lord, for my child to have godly wisdom: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
wisdom, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7).
Lord, for my child to have and be a godly friend: …So Jonathan said to David,
“Whatever you yourself desire, I will do it for you”. (1 Samuel 20).
Lord, for my child to persevere in fellowship with Christ: I now rejoice in my
sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for
the sake of His body, which is the church. (Colossians 1:24).
Lord, for my child to walk in integrity: But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’
‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one. (Matthew 5:37).
Lord, for my child to be faithful to his/her spouse: Husbands, likewise, dwell with
them with understanding, giving honour to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as
being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
(1 Peter 3:7).
Lord, for my child to be humble: Surely He [God] scorns the scornful, but gives
grace to the humble. (Proverbs 3:34).
Tuesday
10 July 2012
Pray for peace in Colombia
Colombia has not known peace for much of the past 500 years, and especially in the
last 50 years with left-wing rebels in a long-running civil war with the government.
Please pray for the salvation of Guerrilla leaders who have declared that Christianity
is ‘incompatible’ with their communist ideals. Churches in some rebel-held areas
have been forcibly closed, and between 25 and 30 pastors and church leaders each
year are assassinated. Ask for Christians to remain faithful to Christ. Pray for
breakthroughs concerning cocaine as it is the country’s largest and most notorious
export, funding illegal armed groups.
Source: Operation Mobilisation: Newsbytes.
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Billy Graham on marriage: What does it take to make a marriage last?
Cherish. God gave you to each other; you are God’s gift to your spouse. Take time
to express your love, both by your words and by little acts of thoughtfulness - a
surprise gift, a special time away, a favourite dinner. Cherish your wife, and let her
know she is important to you. Father I ask that I may see my spouse through Your
eyes. Show me the things he/she does that are pleasing to You. Help me to
encourage and build up my spouse in practical ways every day.
Establishing 24-7 Houses of Prayer
Pray, by name, for God’s favour to firmly establish the following growing prayer
watches: Caledon Moedergemeente (Alma Engelbrecht, 083 459 9390), Cape Town
Baptist Church (Brian, brianlor@telkomsa.net). Pray that worship in song, with
instruments and from the Word will form a part of every house of prayer. Also ask
that Christians will discover the power of worship, prayer and proclaiming the names
of God.
Thursday
12 July 2012
Billy Graham on marriage: Accept the reality of human marriage
Because of the reality of sin, every marriage has difficult moments. We’re marrying
people that the Bible promises will stumble in many ways. Once I accept that
marriage is inherently difficult, I’ll no longer resent it when my marriage is difficult.
Disappointment and a lack of respect are often birthed out of unrealistic
expectations. It’s not fair to compare your marriage to something you’ve seen
elsewhere, even at church. You never know what’s really going on during less public
moments. Father, show me where I have transgressed against You through my
conduct towards my spouse. Help me no longer to resent the difficulties in my
marriage or to compare our relationship with that of another couple. Heal our hearts
to honour You in all we do.
http://tinyurl.com/7glac88
ONE THOUGHT PRAYER FOR ONE DAY: Love of self. I plead that I would not
love myself more than I love You, Father. Deliver me from being self-centred and
grant me the power and strength to deny myself. (2 Timothy 3:2).
Friday
13 July 2012
World Mission Centre & Live School
The economies of the world are taking significant strain which is, in turn, impacting
missionary giving in many organisations, as well as charity organizations. Starting up
Live Schools in over 40 countries needs supernatural provision. Together with us,
ask the Lord to open the floodgates of heaven and release all the resources needed
to finish the task of world evangelization. He promises that He will release riches
stored in secret places - pray that these riches will come without much effort so we
can keep our focus on reaching the unreached with the gospel.
World Mission Centre, Chrissie Naudé, www.liveschool.org or
chrissien@liveschoolsa.org or 012 343 1165 and 083 300 2567.
Pray 52: Week 46 - Sudan / Comoros (13-19 Jul 2012)
Ask the Holy Spirit to encourage believers everywhere to have prayer rooms or
prayer watches in the Sudan and Comoros, where all 168 hours of the week can be
covered in prayer for breakthroughs in their nations so that many will come to Christ.
Information also available in Arabic, French and Farsi. For detailed prayer
information on these countries, visit www.operationworld.org or contact
pray52@supermail.co.za
Saturday
14 July 2012
Breakthrough: No porn on SA TV
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) ruled in
January that there will be no pornography on pay television in South Africa! The
decision followed a lengthy process of public consultation after pay television
network Top TV’s application to launch three porn channels. Give thanks to the Lord
for answering thousands of prayers with regard to this issue. Please continue to pray
about similar matters, especially for the protection of those who take a stand in the
media for biblical principles.
Christians for Truth, mail@cft.org.za
ONE THOUGHT PRAYER FOR ONE DAY: Love of simplicity. Father, I ask that I
would not prefer my own wisdom above Your Word and be content to live a simple
life. (Proverbs 1:22).
What is the Arab Spring?
The Arab Spring which began in January/February 2011 has had a huge impact on
the Middle East, and continues to do so. Presidents from various countries have lost
their presidencies. As a result, one of the biggest problems faced in these countries
that are experiencing ‘freedom’, is that there is no strong leadership to harness it.
Over the past 18 months, the revolutions have led to an increasing amount of
violence and confusion. Pray for strong leaders to emerge, those who can lead with
integrity, and restore order in their countries.
Another problem that exists is that elements of the ‘old regimes’ would like to
assume control and create an environment that is to their advantage. This is evident
in Egypt, for instance, where the army is operating in such a fashion.
During the 1920’s a radical form of Islam came into being in the Middle East. This
group grew in might rapidly, but has come under pressure in the last 3-4 decades.
This group is known as the Brotherhood. During the revolution in Egypt, and other
countries in the Middle East, the Brotherhood began to operate openly, and recruited
people into their organization. Alongside this group, the ultra-fanatical Muslims, the
Salafists, also began to emerge. The effect of the revolution is that we are currently
experiencing a great awakening of Islam, with its radical element growing rapidly.
In many countries, Sharia (Islamic religious law) is being discussed, and if it is
implemented, the economies and social enterprise of these countries will revert
hundreds of years. Sharia is an oppressive and limiting system that brings with it no
chance for economic freedom and progress. Women and children will be the most
severely affected if it is implemented. Please pray that Sharia law will not be
implemented in any of these countries. Pray especially for the illiterate to realise the
promises made to them by Muslims are really empty.
In each of these Middle Eastern countries there are groups of young people who no
longer wish to live under oppressive laws and governments. They do not wish to be
restricted by the strict laws of Islam that allow no room for personal freedom. The
conflict between the ideals of these young people and those embraced by the farright Brotherhood and the Salafists, is creating tension that inevitable leads to more
violence and bloodshed. Due to the lack of strong leadership in any of these groups,
confusion abounds, and the cycle of violence continues.
Meanwhile, the economy continues its decline, and poverty increases as more and
more are made redundant and have no income. This leads to a new cycle of
violence, which in turn, leads to a new cycle of poverty. Pray earnestly for this
situation and for the type of democratic systems that will re-instate a transparent
system to restore order, recover economies and allow freedom of religion in these
countries. Pray that the violence that is destroying so many lives will stop.
In situations like these, the doors are open for Christians to proclaim the gospel, and
there is definite fruit. This opportunity must be grasped with both hands; the doors
may close. Pray for Christians, in these countries, and those neighbouring Muslim
countries to reach out with love and devotion to Muslims.
Here are a few prayer pointers for the Middle East in the wake of the Arab
Spring.
1.
The Arab Spring has caused much bloodshed and political instability and a
leadership void now exists. Pressure is mounting on countries in the Middle East as
their economies suffer as a result of tourists refusing to visit the region, which has
resulted in job losses. The innocent and the poor are suffering the greatest. Pray for
strong, fair leaders. Ask the Lord to expose corruption, and pray for economic
recovery in these countries. Pray that violence and revolt would not be the means
people use to air their grievances and to seek change.
2.
The Arab Spring has opened a large door for Christians to evangelize to their
neighbours. There exists a greater freedom to share Christ without persecution. Pray
for Christians to do so, with great boldness. Pray that materials, such as Bibles,
videos, Christian books and technical aids will be brought into these countries whilst
the door remains open. Also pray for the Holy Spirit to come upon Christians to
receive power to preach the gospel. (Acts 1:8).
3.
Currently, there are more Christians who are leaving the Middle East, than
those who are coming to salvation. This weakens the church and its potential impact
in those countries. Whilst it is understandable that Christians are leaving, even so,
pray for a strong and dynamic church of indigenous believers, who will reach out to
their own people with boldness.
4.
In every Muslim country in the Middle East, there is a considerable group of
Muslims attempting to establish Sharia in their country. Should this happen, it will
become very difficult for Christians to live out their faith. Violent persecution will
ensue. It will be much more difficult to reach Muslims with the gospel. Sharia law is a
lifestyle which hampers economic progress, and often leads to violence and abuse
towards women and children. Pray that God would prevent these countries from
being forced to adopt Sharia law.
For more insight, also read the article on ‘What do Arabs want’ at 28 July.
Sunday
15 July 2012
Personal revival focus: Constant, persistent, sleepless, overcoming prayer
Prayer is the means that God has appointed for our receiving mercy, and obtaining
grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16: Let us therefore come boldly unto the
throne of grace that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
God has appointed a way by which we shall seek and obtain mercy and grace. That
way is prayer; bold, confident, outspoken approach to the throne of grace. Mercy is
what we need, grace is what we must have, or all our life and effort will end in
complete failure. Prayer is the way to get them. There is infinite grace at our
disposal, and we make it ours experimentally by prayer. Oh, if we only realized the
fullness of God’s grace!
Taken and adapted from How to pray by A.W. Tozer.
• Lord God Almighty, I need Your grace. The church in South Africa needs Your
mercy and grace. Teach us to pray so we may obtain favour with You. (Luke 2:52).
Monday
16 July 2012
ONE THOUGHT PRAYER FOR ONE DAY: Love of sleep. Lord, please help me to
get the proper rest, but deliver me from indulging in too much sleep, oversleeping,
and every form of laziness. (Proverbs 20:13).
Radio is helping Iranian believers
Iran is number 5 on the Open Doors World Watch List of the worst countries known
for persecution of Christians. Despite that, Words of Hope says Muslims there are
more open to the gospel than ever before. Persian broadcasts are reaching out to
many who are searching. One listener says there’s nothing short of a spiritual
awakening in Iran. Pray that God will protect His church and that believers will stand
firm in their faith and new believers will grow in their relationship with Christ.
www.mnnonline.org/article/16734
One Day in the Gap: Remember to register a specific day when you will stand in the
gap for the nation of South Africa at pray@jwipn.com or tel.: 012 365 3213.
Tuesday
17 July 2012
Billy Graham on marriage: Accept the reality of human relationships
James 3:2 lays out the human condition as clearly and as succinctly as anyone can:
We all stumble in many ways. Think about the impact of the words “all” and “many.”
The word “all” means there are no exceptions. What James is telling us is that if you
were to divorce your spouse, interview two hundred “replacement” candidates, put
them through a battery of psychological tests, have follow-up interviews conducted
by your closest friends, spent three years dating the most compatible ones, and then
spent another forty days praying and fasting about which one to choose, you’d still
end up with a spouse who disappoints you, hurts you, frustrates you, and stumbles
in many ways.
• Father, help me to grow in patience, towards my spouse, and towards myself as
well. Help me view these matters through Your eyes. Deliver me from evil conduct.
http://tinyurl.com/7glac88 or garythomas.com
The Asian rise of global Islamic group Hizbut
A global Islamic group that is now active in 45 countries is raising concerns Around
the world. Hizbut, which is now expanding in Asia, wants to unite all Muslim
countries in a global block ruled by strict Sharia law. It focuses its efforts on
university students and professionals, trying to persuade them to overthrow their
governments. Please pray for the dissolution of this network and that its members
may encounter Jesus Christ and be set free from this harmful ideology.
International Prayer Connect (IPC), www.ipcprayer.org or office@ipcprayer.org
Wednesday 18 July 2012
Nelson Mandela International Day
Mandela Day on July 18th is now an annual international day adopted by the United
Nations. Today South Africans are called to do something that will benefit others.
Please pray that people will realize the call of the Lord Jesus to live like this every
day, and to honour Him as King of kings and Lord of lords in everything they do.
Please pray for Mr Mandela to know Christ personally and to intimately experience
Christ’s love for him.
Establishing 24-7 Houses of Prayer
Pray, by name, for God’s favour to firmly establish the following growing prayer
watches: Mitchell’s Plain, Carmel Fellowship AOG, (Danny Brown, 072 111 5742,
brown.family@mweb.co.za and Carol van Dyk, carol.vand@gmail.com). Pray that
Christians, who have committed themselves to planting houses of prayer, will not
become discouraged and will not give up the work of prayer. Pray for many more
houses of prayer in South Africa.
Thursday 19 July 2012
Billy Graham on marriage: Appreciate an imperfect spouse
No matter whom you might have chosen for a spouse: you’re both married to an
imperfect mate! The Bible calls you to still respect and appreciate your very
imperfect spouse. This is true whether you’re a husband (1 Peter 3:7) or a wife
(Ephesians 5:33). Father, when I view and consider the conduct of my spouse, help
me to see whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy,
that I will think of him/her about such things. (Philippians 4:8).
http://tinyurl.com/7glac88
ONE THOUGHT PRAYER FOR ONE DAY: Love of the things of the world.
Father, do not allow me to love the attitudes and actions of this world more than I
love You. Deliver me from the lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
Cause me to love You and Your Word more than this world. (1 John 2:15).
Praying for Muslims during the month of Ramadan
This call to prayer for Muslims originally came during a meeting of several Christian
leaders in the Middle East in 1992. Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, is also
the month that millions of Christians all over the world call on God to reveal Himself
to Muslims and pray that they will see Jesus as the Son of God. The Muslims find
the concept of God having a Son slanderous. It is through signs, wonders and direct
revelations (dreams and visions) of Jesus Himself that great numbers of Muslims are
currently being converted. There are millions of converts from Islam annually. A
mighty movement of the Holy Spirit among the Kabyle Berbers is reported in Algeria.
It was intended that the 30 days of prayer should be during the month of Ramadan
for at least two reasons: (1) As a means for Christians to identify themselves with
Muslims during a fixed period of the year and (2) to call upon God’s sovereign
intervention in the lives of Muslims during a time of the year when they are
particularly religious. Please note that praying during the month of Ramadan does
not mean that we conform ourselves to the Muslim practices of fasting and prayer.
As believers in Jesus Christ we disagree with Islamic ideas, theology and practice in
several areas, but emphasize God’s love for Muslims. We encourage all believers in
the Messiah to cultivate a spirit of humility, love, respect and service toward Muslims.
The goal of this prayer guide is to inspire and direct each reader as he or she
intercedes for the Muslim world. However, it is far from being completely informative
and we encourage you to seek further information and gain a greater understanding
of the Islamic world by viewing articles online at www.30-days.net
Friday
20 July 2012
Ramadan prayer focus: 20 July - 18 August 2012
Day 1: From Fear to Faith
Ramadan starts today. This year we felt led to focus in prayer on some countries in
the world with high Muslim populations, specifically praying for the evangelization
and discipling of these nations. There will also be a proclamation from Scripture over
all Muslims every day to come to the personal knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Around the world believers now have a choice: are we going to believe God or be
gripped with fear? There is no denying that minorities of Muslim fundamentalist
suicide bombers and warriors have succeeded in propagating panic. Muslims,
themselves, have become fearful. Fear and prejudice have caused many to dislike
anything related to Islam, and some of us may find it easy to criticize Muslims.
Criticism may sometimes be helpful, but it can also reflect a lack of love. If we are
unloving we need to repent. God loves people of all ethnic and cultural groups.
(Revelation 5:9).
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• Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, forgive us for becoming fearful and critical. Baptize
us with Your Holy Spirit and with fire, to boldly and with love, pray for and witness to
Muslims as individuals everywhere.
Pray 52: Week 47 - Cameroon / Niger (20-26 Jul 2012)
Ask the Lord of the harvest to encourage Christians from other nations to send
prayer teams to Cameroon, Niger, during this specific week. Ask that they will stand
in persevering prayer for breakthroughs for the name of Christ in these countries.
Information also available in Arabic, French and Farsi. For detailed prayer
information on these countries, visit www.operationworld.org or contact
pray52@supermail.co.za
Saturday
21 July 2012
Ramadan prayer focus: 20 July - 18 August 2012
Day 2: Unwed single mothers
Most of Morocco’s unwed mothers are poor, illiterate women from the countryside
who started working as domestic servants, or “little maids,” as young as the age of
seven. Handed over into enslavement by their families due to financial need, the girls
spend long hours cooking and cleaning for Moroccans who are better off. Many girls
will consent to having sex with any man that is kind to them and promises them
marriage. Countless others are raped (being the ‘property’ of the man of the house).
Those who get pregnant often end up on the streets. About half of the women who
fall pregnant out of wedlock have been promised marriage.
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• Father, please reveal Your father heart to the fathers, families and especially young
girls in Morocco so they may come to know You as the ‘protector of widows and
orphans’. (Psalm 68:5). Please raise up the church in Morocco to reach out to the
desolate with the love of Christ.
ONE THOUGHT PRAYER FOR ONE DAY: Love one another. Father, as your
church in South Africa, we confess that the world is not always able to recognise us
as Your disciples, because we do not have or show Your love to one another. We
may be guilty of being a part of a faction or division in the church; we may add fuel to
a misunderstanding or not help correct it. We may love only the ones in our church,
and exclude those of other denominations, as not being of the body of Christ. We
may be secretly pleased over the misfortune of another or annoyed by their success.
Forgive us, o Lord. Teach us how to love one another as You have loved us. (John
13:35).
Sunday
22 July 2012
Personal revival focus: Constant, persistent, sleepless, overcoming prayer
Prayer in the name of Jesus Christ is the way Jesus Christ Himself has appointed for
His disciples to obtain fullness of joy. John 16:24: Until now you have asked nothing
in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. The way to have it
filled full is by praying in the name of Jesus. We all know people whose joy is filled
full, indeed, it is just running over, is shining from their eyes, bubbling out of their
very lips, and running off their fingertips when they shake hands with you. Such
people are always people that spend much time in prayer. In part joy comes because
we get what we ask. But that is not the only reason, nor the greatest. When we ask
something definite of God, and He gives it, how real God becomes! Does someone
say “I have never known any such joy as that in prayer?” Do you take enough leisure
for prayer to actually get into God’s presence? Do you really give yourself up to
prayer in the time which you do take?
Taken and adapted from How to pray by A.W. Tozer.
• Heavenly Father, how I lack the fullness of joy! Please teach me to come into and
rest in Your presence as the principle part of prayer.
Ramadan prayer focus: 20 July - 18 August 2012
Day 3: Muslims in Alsace, France
It is estimated 120,000 Muslims live in the Alsace area, which forms the Eastern
Border with Germany. The largest Muslim communities are found in Mulhouse and
Strasbourg. Despite the strong presence of Muslims in the region, few mission
agencies are present. However, there is a significant presence of believers in the
area. Through their testimony numerous Muslims have come to faith in the Messiah.
www.30-days.net or ron@30-days.net
• Father of the nations, please open doors for Your Kingdom in the Muslim
community, so that Christian witness will pierce the hearts and minds of Muslims
with the love of Jesus Christ. Father, raise up workers for the harvest of 30,000
Turks in Alsace. Reveal to them the Lord Jesus Christ through dreams and visions.
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
The Islamic religion is practised according to five main “pillars” which are obligatory
religious practices for all adult Muslims. Some Muslims add a sixth pillar, Jihad: The
struggle to propagate the faith of Islam throughout the world, either by force or arms.
Reciting the creed (shahada): “There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his
prophet.”
Prayer (salat) - Five times each day.
Almsgiving (zakat) - Both obligatory and voluntary giving to the poor.
Fasting (saum) - Especially during the “holy” month of Ramadan.
Pilgrimage (hajj) - At least once in a lifetime to Mecca, known as the Hajj.
Monday
23 July 2012
Ramadan prayer focus: 20 July - 18 August 2012
Day 4: I married a Muslim
When we decided to get married, neither of us was practicing our respective faith, so
it was an easy decision. My husband had convinced me that our religions were
indeed very similar. His decision one year later to renew his Islamic religious
activities came as a huge surprise to me. Ironically, it was his sudden fervour which
drove me back to my roots - to my relationship with Jesus. I am grappling with how I
will respond when my husband wants our daughter to pray in an Islamic way. I keep
praying that my husband will come to know the Messiah from 1 Peter 3:1-2.
www.30-days.net or ron@30-days.net
• Lord Jesus, we pray for people that we know as well as those in our city, region, or
country that are in circumstances similar to the one described above. Please reveal
Your love to them and cross their paths with sincere believers that will pray with
them and support them. Give boldness to Christian parents to nurture their children
in Your ways and purposes, and to bring their spouses to know You as their own
personal Saviour.
ONE THOUGHT PRAYER FOR ONE DAY: Lust. Father, of glory, we confess that
as your church in South Africa we do not always abstain from fleshly lusts, which
wage war against our souls. We are guilty of a lustful eye toward the opposite sex;
we fill our minds with pornography or sex-oriented TV programs, movies, books, and
magazines, and even sometimes indulge in lustful activities that Your Word
condemns - fornication, adultery, and perversion. Purify us as Your church, o God.
(1 Peter 2:11).
One Day in the Gap: Remember to register a specific day when you will stand in the
gap for the nation of South Africa at pray@jwipn.com or tel.: 012 365 3213.
Tuesday
24 July 2012
Ramadan prayer focus: 20 July - 18 August 2012
Day 5: The Arab Spring continues
The events of January 2011 marked an important date in Egyptian history. More than
50% of Egyptians are below 25 years of age, and more than 50% are also illiterate.
Christians number about twelve million people. The upsurge of Islam in Egypt’s
society is a great cause for concern amongst Egyptian Christians. www.30-days.net
or ron@30-days.net
• Pray for those Christians who want to leave Egypt because they do not see any
future for their children. Should Christians leave this will weaken local congregations.
Pray that Christians would not withdraw from contact with Muslims and would
maintain contact with other Christians. Pray for Egyptian Christians and their
congregations to realize their responsibility to proclaim the gospel of Christ to the
majority Islam population surrounding them.
SOME IDEAS MUSLIMS HAVE ABOUT JESUS
•
Jesus was conceived miraculously by God in the womb of the virgin, Mary.
•
Jesus is only a prophet, He is not divine (not the Son of God, not God in the
flesh).
•
Muslims believe that Jesus spoke even as an infant, saying that He was a
prophet.
•
According to Islam, Jesus was actually a good Muslim and he taught an
earlier form of Islam to the Jewish people. One can find a Muslim account of the life
of Jesus in the so-called “Gospel of Barnabas”. This document probably became
known in its present form in the 14th - 16th centuries AD. It might even have been
written at that time.
•
Jesus will come again one day, He will marry, and He will have children. He
will correct the wrong beliefs which Christians have about Him. He will die; He will be
buried in Medina and be judged like all men at the Last Judgment.
•
Jesus is not the Judge of mankind.
Wednesday 25 July 2012
Ramadan prayer focus: 20 July - 18 August 2012
Day 6: The Ansari People of India
The Ansari are one of the largest unreached people groups in the world, with a total
population of about 16 million people. They are also one of the largest Muslim
groups in India (around 10 million). Most Ansari live in the northern Indian state of
Uttar Pradesh and most speak Urdu, but other commonly spoken languages include
Bhojpuri, Bengali, Telugu, and Gujarati. The Ansari are almost 100% Sunni Muslim.
They frequently go to a “mazar” (a tomb of a Muslim saint), whom they believe can
mediate between man and Allah.
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• Father of the harvest, we plead with You for more workers to the Ansari, and
especially for Indians to reach out to them with Your love. Please make a way where
there seems to be no way. We ask for deliverance from evil spirits and deception.
(Matthew 8:16; 10:1; Acts 16:16-18), and that many will give their lives over to You.
Establishing 24-7 Houses of Prayer
Pray, by name, for God’s favour to firmly establish the following growing prayer
watches: Charismatic Renewal Ministries, (Light Eze; 073 786 1410;
lighteze@yahoo.com). Ask that believers will take up their responsibility in prayer
and not wait for others to pray for them. Pray that they will instead teach others to
believe and to pray themselves.
Thursday 26 July 2012
Ramadan prayer focus: 20 July - 18 August 2012
Day 7: The Siddis of Gujarat, India
Being Indians of African origins, the Siddis (most of them living in the western state
of Gujarat), are socially and economically marginalized. Social issues of the Siddis
include alcoholism, school drop outs, broken families, poor hygiene and a lack of
health care, poverty and powerlessness. Siddis are mostly Sunni Muslims, but also
have connections to a Sufi leader, Baba. They would probably receive the message
of Jesus as Good News, but because of their isolation, few carriers of the gospel
have reached them.
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• Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, reveal Yourself to the Siddis of India. Please show
them the reason they are alive and deliver them from every kind of addiction. We
pray for leaders among both the Sunni’s and Sufi’s to come to know the Lord Jesus
Christ personally. Lord of the harvest, send workers into this harvest field.
ONE THOUGHT PRAYER FOR ONE DAY: Lying. Father, we confess as Your
church in South Africa, that we often lie to one another, despite having laid aside the
old self with its evil practices. We allow ourselves to exaggerate, small “white” lies,
not telling the full story, or to tell things the way we want them to be. Forgive us our
shrewdness of mind. Purify our hearts to speak only the truth. (Colossians 3:9).
Did you know?
India has one of the world’s largest concentrations of un-reached Muslims. There are
possibly 150 million Muslims in India. Most live in the vast Ganges Plain. India has
more Muslims than all the following countries combined: Yemen, Iraq, Jordan,
Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Egypt. God
loves them all. Pray that they will know Jesus Christ personally and intimately.
Friday
27 July 2012
Special prayer alert: Olympic Games 2012: Today marks the beginning of the
Olympic Games in London. Please encourage and mobilize special times of prayer
during the next days for the thousands gathering in London to have the opportunity
to encounter and surrender their lives to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ramadan prayer focus: 20 July - 18 August 2012
Day 8: Nashville, Tennessee in the USA
Nashville, Tennessee, is home to 11,000 Kurds and 8,000+ Somalis and Somali
Bantus, as well as other Muslim ethnic groups (as many as 30,000 Muslims). A local
pastor in Nashville felt burdened. “All around our city were new Muslim neighbours,
people who had moved to Nashville from all over the world,” he said. “But as I looked
more closely, I noticed most Christians here were ignoring them.”
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• Lord, please forgive us for rejecting and ignoring those whom You created and
love. (John 4:4-34). Teach us to walk among them like You would. Stir up the hearts
of believers to welcome new immigrants and to pray for them individually until they
come to know the Lord Jesus. We also pray for Muslims in Memphis, Atlanta, and
Louisville.
Pray 52: Week 48 Bahrain / Qatar (27 Jul - 2 Aug 2012)
Ask our Father in heaven, that His Name be hallowed and for every nation worldwide
to use all possible means to mobilize the church in their own country to pray for, visit
and support missionaries and new believers in Bahrain and Qatar.
Information also available in Arabic, French and Farsi. For detailed prayer
information on these countries, visit www.operationworld.org or
pray52@supermail.co.za
Arab Spring: What is it that Arabs want?
The self-immolation a year ago of Tunisian street vendor Mohammed Bouazizi
triggered a wave of popular protests that spread across the Arab world, forcing out
dictators in Egypt, Libya and Yemen. Now, Syrian President Bashar Assad, too,
seems near the end of his rule. Together, these movements for change have come
to be known as the Arab Spring. But what values are driving these movements, and
what kind of change do their adherents want? A series of surveys in the Arab world
last summer highlights some significant shifts in public opinion.
In surveys, 84% of Egyptians and 66% of Lebanese regarded democracy and
economic prosperity as the Arab Spring’s goal. In both countries, only about 9%
believed that these movements aimed to establish an Islamic government. For
Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, where trend data is available, the Arab Spring
reflected a significant shift in people’s values concerning national identity. In 2001,
only 8% of Egyptians defined themselves as Egyptians above all, while 81% defined
themselves as Muslims. In 2007, the results were roughly the same.
In the wake of the Arab Spring, however, these numbers changed dramatically.
Those defining themselves as Egyptians rose to 50%, 2% more than those who
defined themselves as Muslims. Among Iraqis, primary self-identification in national
terms jumped from 23% of respondents in 2004 to 57% in 2011. Among Saudis, the
figure jumped from 17% in 2003 to 46% in 2011, while the share of those claiming a
primary Muslim identity dropped from 75% to 44%.
There has also been a shift toward secular politics and weakening support for
Sharia. Among Iraqis, the percentage of those who agreed that Iraq would be a
better place if religion and politics were separated increased from 50% in 2004 to
almost 70% in 2011. Similar data is not available for Egypt and Saudi Arabia, but
both countries show a decline in support for Sharia. In Egypt, those considering it
“very important” for government to implement Sharia declined from 48% in 2001 to
28% in 2011. For Saudis, the figure fell from 69% in 2003 to 31% in 2011.
Finally, an analysis of a representative sample of 3,500 Egyptian adults, who rated
their participation in the anti-Mubarak movement, showed that participants were
more likely to be younger single males with higher socio-economic status, users of
the Internet, newspaper readers, urban residents, and believers in modern values
and free will. They did not mind having Americans, Britons or French as neighbours.
Religiosity did not predict participation, while religious intolerance reduced
participation.
These figures seem at odds with the results of Egypt’s recent parliamentary election,
in which the Muslim Brothers and the Salafi fundamentalists together gained about
65% of the popular vote. It remains true that religion is an important factor for
Egyptian voters, as 66% of those surveyed “strongly agree” or “agree” that it would
be better if people with strong religious belief held public office; and 57% consider a
government’s implementation of Sharia “very important” or “important”. None the
less, nationalism trumps religion. Fully 78% agreed with the statement that it would
be better if more people with a strong commitment to national interests rather than
with strong religious views held public office.
How, then, to explain the inconsistency between the survey data and Egypt’s
election results? First, the fundamentalists benefited from years of political
organising and activism, and thus were better able to mobilize their supporters,
whereas the liberals, who led the uprising against the former regime, lacked
nationwide organization and had little time to translate their newly acquired political
capital into votes. Second, the liberals’ priorities were misplaced. Instead of pushing
their agenda forward among Egyptians, they focused on the wrong enemy, spending
invaluable time organising rallies against the army.
Finally, the election outcome is not as bad as it appears. Liberalism has been under
continuous attack for decades from religious extremists and religious institutions, and
liberal organizations were stifled by oppressive rules. If the Mubarak regime had
fallen under the banner of political Islam, Muslim fundamentalists would have been in
a much better position to advance more exclusivist claims over the revolution and
the country.
But it was the liberals who delivered Egypt from authoritarianism. This, in turn,
brought legitimacy to liberalism and generated the powerful feeling of nationalist
awareness among Egyptians. As a result, support for Sharia declined and national
identity soared. Insofar as political discourse is focused on national rebuilding and
freedom, Islamic fundamentalists, in Egypt and elsewhere, will face an uphill battle.
(Extract from an article by Mansoor Moaddel, Jan 9th, 2012, Jordan Times).
Please also read the article on the Arab Spring at 15 July with accompanied prayer
pointers on these matters.
Saturday
28 July 2012
Special prayer alert: Olympic Games 2012: Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in
prayer for the salvation of individuals as you watch the Olympic Games events on
television.
Ramadan prayer focus: 20 July - 18 August 2012
Day 9: Iraqi Widows
Iraq has been involved in three major painful, ugly, costly, divisive, and destructive
wars in the last 32 years. The Iran - Iraq War 1980-1988 (300,000+ Iraqi deaths), the
1st Gulf War in 1990-1991 (100,000+ Iraqi deaths) and the Iraq War from 2003 December 2011 (100,000+ Iraqi deaths). Today there are approximately one million
widows in Iraq (approximately 9% of the women in the country). Young women, with
only one or two children, find new husbands. Yet, older widows and those who have
more children find that remarriage is rare and sometimes impossible. You can
imagine the distress of women who have lost their husbands in a society which
restricts female work and social activities. Sadly, some turn to short- or long-term
prostitution.
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• Read aloud the texts of Psalm 68:1-6 and James 1:27. Proclaim God’s faithfulness
and ask for His intervention so the widows and their families would have their daily
bread and necessities met. Pray for eternal salvation for these women in distress that they would meet God and know Him as Saviour. (John 17:3). Pray the God of
the impossible to do great things for them.
ONE THOUGHT PRAYER FOR ONE DAY: Mammon. Father, as Your church in
South Africa, we confess that often we serve two masters. We try to work out a way
to serve You and mammon (riches). We cover our greed by saying we want to make
money for the church, we withhold Your share of our income, and if we are really
honest, we desire money more than we long for You. Our hearts are cold and
greedy. Forgive us, o Lord. Give us a heart of flesh, a heart after You alone.
(Matthew 6:24).
Sunday
29 July 2012
Special prayer alert: Olympic Games 2012: Remain watchful in prayer, sensitive to
the Holy Spirit to bring prayers and supplications before the Lord for the souls of men
and women at the Olympic Games in London at this time.
Personal revival focus: Constant, persistent, sleepless, overcoming prayer
Prayer, in every instance and anxiety of life, with thanksgiving, is the means God
appointed for us to obtain freedom from anxiety and the peace of God which
surpasses all understanding. (Philippians 4:6-7). Keep in constant touch with God,
and when any trouble or vexation, great or small, arises, speak to Him about it, never
forgetting to return thanks for what He has already done! Sometimes we crowd
prayer out of our hurried lives, and what a waste of time and nervous energy
constant worry is! One night of prayer will save us from many nights of insomnia.
Taken and adapted from How to pray by A.W. Tozer.
• Lord Jesus Christ, teach me to communicate and fellowship with You, night and
day, all the days of my life and to subject the cares of this world to the power of Your
hand.
Ramadan prayer focus: 20 July - 18 August 2012
Day 10: Bahraini Arabs
Bahrain lies between Iran and Saudi Arabia, and consists of over 30 islands in the
Arabian Gulf (also called the Persian Gulf). Unlike its neighbours, Bahrain’s oil
reserves are depleted and it suffers from significant unemployment. The population
consists of both Sunnis and Shiites, who need to hear of how God’s peace alone can
bridge their significant differences. Open evangelism, however, is not permitted. The
Manama Souq market, the heartbeat of the city, offers believers conversational
opportunities, perhaps over tea with friendly shoppers.
www.30-days.net or ron@30-days.net
• Pray for believers to be creative in using the opportunities that do exist to meet and
build relationships with the people of the Arab Gulf region. Ask God to provide jobs
for those who want to minister long-term in Bahrain. Also pray that Bahraini
businessmen, particularly those in the rapidly expanding banking sector, would come
to know Jesus and be used for God’s purposes.
What Muslims believe about Jesus
Muslims think of Jesus as a great prophet who preached an earlier form of Islam.
Based on the Qur’anic texts, they believe that Jesus is God’s Messiah, but they
usually have no idea that this actually means Jesus is God’s anointed King and
Saviour for all humanity.
Muslims generally believe that they can earn God’s approval through religious
activities (prayers, fasting, and giving money). Muslims do not think they can know
God. They think they can only know about Him.
Source: www.30-days.net
Monday
30 July 2012
Special prayer alert: Olympic Games 2012: Remember to cry out to the Lord to
reveal Himself in wondrous ways to individuals Around the world who are watching
the Olympic Games on TV or on radio. Ask that many will hear the Gospel, and for
Christians not to be ashamed of the Name of Jesus Christ.
Ramadan prayer focus: 20 July - 18 August 2012
Day 11: The Rawther People in India
More than 700,000 Rawther live in the south-eastern state of Tamil Nadu. Another
270,000 Rawther live in India’s largest state of Rajasthan, which lies in the west
bordering Pakistan. The Rawther are known for placing a high value on education,
giving girls and boys an equal opportunity for learning. The Rawther have not heard
about the love and truth of Jesus Christ, and there are no known believers among
them. Indian Christians have a unique opportunity to share about the Messiah with
their Rawther neighbours and should be encouraged to do so.
www.30-days.net or ron@30-days.net
• Father God, reveal Yourself to the Rawther people, show them the love and truth of
Christ in a clear way, especially to those in leadership. Please send teams of
committed workers to go and share about the Lord Jesus Christ with the Rawther
people. (Isaiah 6:8).
ONE THOUGHT PRAYER FOR ONE DAY: Focus your thoughts upon God. Father,
we confess as Your church in South Africa that we often give the devil an opportunity
when we open our minds to him through satanic music, occult games, pornographic
literature, computer chat rooms, yoga, séances, psychic predictions, occult movies,
horoscopes and worldly literature. (Ephesians 4:27). Forgive us these sins. Turn our
eyes and hearts back to You.
One Day in the Gap: Remember to register a specific day when you will stand in the
gap for the nation of South Africa at pray@jwipn.com or tel.: 012 365 3213.
Tuesday
31 July 2012
Special prayer alert: Olympic Games 2012: Pray today for favour upon those
listening to radio and television programmes with regard to the Olympic Games. Ask
for Christian witness to saturate many of the events taking place this year, giving
glory to the Lord Jesus by the mention of His NAME!
Ramadan prayer focus: 20 July - 18 August 2012
Day 12: Around the Taklimakan Desert
Western China is home to at least five million Muslims, most of who live around the
edges of the vast Taklimakan Desert in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It
is estimated that the total number of believers among these ethnic groups is less
than 1,000. However, there are an estimated 850,000 Christians (about 75% in
house churches) among the Han Chinese minority (about 7.5 million people).
www.30-days.net or ron@30-days.net
• Father, inspire existing Han Chinese believers to reach out to their Muslim
neighbours from different cultures. (Isaiah 52:10). Please touch the hearts and minds
of Chinese Muslims with the wisdom and revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Psalm 2:8). We also pray that through the Christian radio broadcasts, and other
media broadcast across the Xinjiang province, hearts will be opened to receive Your
Word. (Acts 16:13-15).
*** URGENT NOTICE ***
Prayer Network Conference: 14-16 August 2012
The aim of the summit is to seek God’s guidance on how to proceed in the coming
year in South Africa, specifically focusing on the mobilising of prayer in South Africa,
especially in 2013. Planned prayer initiatives will be discussed, feedback will be
given of what happened the past few years across the country. There will be
teaching and practical guidelines on how to mobilize prayer in our country. This is an
opportunity to gather information, to be equipped, and to network with the wider
prayer movement in South Africa. This year we open up this meeting to anyone who
wants to come and be equipped for the way ahead over the next year.
Who should attend?
Everyone who wants to be equipped, especially those mobilising prayer in their
congregation or town.
Prayer network leaders.
People organizing specific prayer initiatives.
Prayer co-ordinators in towns and regions.
Prayer co-ordinators in local congregations.
Pastors and spiritual leaders.
This year we also want to open it up to anyone with a serious interest in mobilizing
prayer in general. During this yearly meeting we trust the Lord to show us the way
forward. Come and listen, pray and plan with us.
Registration
We will meet daily from 09:00-16:00. The cost will be R300 per person regardless of
how long you are able to attend the seminar. This includes lunch and tea. Each
person will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation and transport.
To register, contact Anneke Hanekom at Jericho Walls International Prayer
Network, Private bag X22, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040. Tel.: 012 365 3213; cell:
079 284 9044; fax: 086 594 0565. Website: www.jwipn.com or e-mail:
pray@jwipn.com