Friday, January 17, 2014

Day of Prayer for the Central African Republic, Monday January 20, 2014


“Without (a) doubt our greatest need as a family of churches is to weave dependent prayer into every aspect of our ministries” ~ Tom Julien

Photo from BBC.CO.UK
Our brothers and sisters in Christ in the Central African Republic (CAR) need our help. We can pray for them and give to help them.

The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthian believers in II Corinthians 2:11, “As you help by your prayers.” Paul was facing trials and tribulations in Asia. He was experiencing “hardships.” He was “under great pressure.” He felt like he as “far beyond our ability to endure.” He even admitted that many were “despairing of life itself” (II Corinthians 2:8-11).

Similarly, our brothers and sisters in Christ in the CAR are facing great troubles. They feel like they are never going to live through this. Therefore, we can do two things: pray & give.

Encompass World Partners has designated Monday, January 20 as a day of prayer of solidarity for the CAR and its people. Pray for peace all day when you wake up and when you go to sleep. Pray at meal times and whenever God prompts you to pray for the CAR. 

PRAY

Pray for their spiritual life. Use the words of Ephesians 3:14-21. Read the verses praying the phrases for our brothers and sisters in Christ in the CAR. 

Pray for their physical and emotional life. Ask the Lord to give them daily bread, a good night’s rest, His peace as they rest in safety, and pray for deliverance from discouragement, loneliness, and despair.

GIVE

Give to the CAR emergency relief fund. As you are able, send a donation online through Encompass to help provide food for families in desperate need. 

Photo from World Food Programme
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