Day 25 of 30: Governments

Pray for God’s hand in every aspect of government, policies, law-making, leadership and beyond.

Truth and Justice

With the Hong Kong Supreme Court’s recent resignations and the current US Supreme Court’s nomination, let’s pray forth God’s purposes. Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 16:20 NIV Lord, You alone are the Most High Judge, and all YourContinue reading “Truth and Justice”

Prayers for Israel

Let’s pray for Israel today, after an Arab gunman killed five Israelis yesterday — the third shooting in a week, bringing the death toll up to 11. Lord, please comfort those who mourn. Bring an end to this wave of violence and protect the innocent. March Your angel armies through the streets to restrain wrongContinue reading “Prayers for Israel”

Families Torn Apart by War

O Lord, please have mercy. Through the devastation of war and violence, hunger and terror, death and separation, so many children are growing up without a childhood. By Your mighty and merciful hand, please bring salvation, healing and wholeness to families broken apart by excessive trauma, especially in countries like Yemen, Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan, andContinue reading “Families Torn Apart by War”

Kingdoms Pass

In light of all the evil conquests of several world leaders at this time, let’s take comfort from this truth: “All people are like grass,    and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;the grass withers and the flowers fall,   but the word of the Lord endures forever.” 1 Peter 1:24-25 NIV Kingdoms rise andContinue reading “Kingdoms Pass”

China’s Headlines

China has held several headlines in the news lately, the most tragic of which is a plane crash yesterday, which cost the lives of all 132 people on board. As the Chinese also battle increased surveillance, persecution, Covid lockdowns, and tension with other countries, especially neighboring Taiwan, let’s pray today for this vast country onContinue reading “China’s Headlines”

Yemen, Japan and Mariupol

Pray for Mariupol, Ukraine, especially for survivors from the attack on a theater, as they emerge from the rubble amidst heavy shelling. About 130 of the 1,300 who had sheltered in the building have been rescued so far. Throughout the city, more than 350,000 residents continue to hide in shelters, trapped by an average ofContinue reading “Yemen, Japan and Mariupol”

Praying into the Heart of Russia

In the midst of all the world is facing, God’s been calling me to report briefly on the news, but deeply on His heart. Wars, devastation, atrocities — none of this is new. We live in a fallen world where sin has made a terrible mark. We as Christ’s body must rise up from outContinue reading “Praying into the Heart of Russia”

War in Yemen

Since 2015, more than 10,200 children have been injured or killed in the war in Yemen. Within the last two years, more than 2,000 children recruited by Shiite rebels have died fighting. At least four million people have been forced to flee their homes, and 20 million people are now dependent upon aid in orderContinue reading “War in Yemen”

The People of Russia

Let’s pray for the people of Russia today: for a hunger for Christ to grow in every heart for the Good News to spread widely in the midst of fear and hardship for Christians to rise up in love, blessing their neighbors, praying for them, counseling them, and pointing the way to salvation for thoseContinue reading “The People of Russia”