"Jesus, I am so proud of you" were the words that slipped from lips last week.All spiritual activities that manifest later in a physical way were first conceived in the womb of prayer and prayer rooms perhaps should be called prayer wombs.
Without even realizing what I had said, these words came from my lips last week, "I am so proud of You, Jesus!" What? I am so proud of you Jesus. Those are the words I spoke to Jesus in prayer.We have answers to prayer all around us, yet we often complain or whine about what Jesus has NOT done.
What had triggered my burst of exultation?Jesus Christ had just done something that was totally unexpected and that one event had affected a lot of people that I know and with whom I work regularly. It was massive, and the way Jesus had pulled it off was so, forgive me for this word, COOL.
Many of us had prayed about a particular issue that would affect those about me.We had spent much time in the prayer womb.And then fortuitously (although He does nothing by chance) came the answer so calmly and so firmly.
Some of you are workaholics, not only physically but in the spiritual realm.Our kinds of personalities often over-emphasize the work that it yet to done and often fail to acknowledge the vast amount thing that have been accomplished.I personally tend to brood over what has yet to be done, and often that can lead to an ungrateful attitude.
Stop right now and consider that fact that there are answers to pray all around you. Name a few right now, aloud. Your family, your home, your church and the job that is coming your way right now! Why not say to Jesus what we say to family and friends so often, "Jesus, I am so proud of You."I am proud of the way You walked the road to Calvary and accomplished our redemption.
Thomas Suey
International Coordinator
World Network of Prayer
FEEDBACK
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MINISTRY
MINISTRY: Mark and Mariann Starin (Middle East), Joseph and Loretta Bir (Paraguay), Harold and Helen Kinney (Faith Promise Ministries), Tony and Delta Smith (recently retired from Mexico), Charle and Charlotte Stovall (Germany/The Netherlands), Terry and Cheryl Riddick (Cameroon/AIT), Monte and Dianne Showalter (Internationl Evangelism)
A.I.M. - Associates in Missions: John and Debi Wolfram - AIM Evangelist (ASI/PAC), Laurissa Wolfram - Philippines (PAC)
FULL-TIME EVANGELIST: John T. Bernardini -Livingston, TX, Harry B. Biggs - Galt, CA, Casper O. Billheimer - Mishawaka, IN
BIBLE SCHOOLS: Christian Life College, Gateway College of Evangelism
WNOP'S PERSONAL REQUESTS
To minister to the needs of others through prayer, click here to pray over WNOP's personal prayer list.
STATE FOCUS - South Dakota
The state focus this week is South Dakota. Please pray for Governor Mike Rounds and Senators Tim Johnson and John Thune. Pray for all district officials, home missionaries and pastors.
WORLD NEEDS
Sri Lanka - The January 26, 2010 voting will decide the next president of Sri Lanka. Twenty-two candidates are in the running, but the two leaders are President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former army chief General Sarath Fonseka. These two men are described as "hardliners and warmongers" by their opposition.
Both Rajapaksa and Fonseka were involved in the decades-long battle against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Despite their partnership in the war - Rajapaksa as commander-in-chief and Fonseka in charge of the military - they are now running against each other.
Some observers believe the division between these two frontrunners came as they fought over the spoils of the war. After defeating the LTTE, they both claimed credit for the victory and began to scramble for power.
None of the other candidates is thought to have a serious chance of winning the election. President Rajapaksa's reelection was considered a veritable certainty until Fonseka entered the contest.
In a strange turn of events, the outcome of the election may hinge on the minority Tamils. With the rest of the population nearly equally divided between Rajapaksa and Fonseka, the Tamils (12% of the population) could wind up placing the deciding votes.
The Campaign for Free and Fair Elections is convinced that the Sri Lankan presidential elections scheduled for January 26, 2010 will not be free or fair. Others are worried that voting will result in violence. Five people have already been killed and many others injured in election-related conflicts.
Sri Lanka is listed number 40 on the Open Doors World Watch List 2010.
PRAY FOR:
a violence-free election in Sri Lanka. Pray for the Lord to give the government strategies for ensuring the safety of their people. (The Bible, Psalm 29:11)
fair and free voting that will reflect the heart of the people in choosing leaders. Pray for the Lord to direct all segments of society and every ethnic group in deciding who will best serve them and their nation. (The Bible, Psalm 103:6)
the Lord to root out corruption in the government and expose manipulative motives and schemes being planned by those who are lusting after power. (The Bible, Psalm 25:21)
the Lord Himself to raise up the president who will bless and honor Sri Lanka by walking in integrity and acting as a servant leader. (The Bible, Daniel 2:21; Luke 22:25,26)
the fear of the Lord to be upon those in government. Pray for them to realize and appreciate the responsibility being placed upon them. Pray for the Lord to give them wisdom. (The Bible, Proverbs 1:7)
the protection of the people of Sri Lanka - especially the minority Tamils and Christians. Pray for the Lord to prevent the outbreak of another civil war. (The Bible, Psalm 37:28)
Believers to spread the fragrance of Christ throughout Sri Lanka, boldly sharing the Gospel and interceding on behalf of their nation. (The Bible, II Corinthians 2:14)
the Kingdom of God to come to Sri Lanka as it is in Heaven. Pray for the Holy Spirit to be poured out and for multitudes of people to come to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. (The Bible, Matthew 6:10; I Timothy 2:4)
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PRAYER FOR THE NATIONS - PSALM 2:8
"Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession." NIV
Below are the nations we are focusing on this week.
Tajikistan
Tajikistan:
Population: 7,349,145
Religion: Sunni Muslim 85%, Shia Muslim 5%, other 10%
Government Type: republic
Prayer Point:Thousands of people lost their lives the civil war and a million lost their homes or had to move. Pray that the government would tackle the poverty of over half the population and be able to maintain peace.
Tanzania
Tanzania:
Population: 41,048,532
Religion: mainland - Christian 30%, Muslim 35%, indigenous beliefs 35%; Zanzibar - more than 99% Muslim
Government Type: republic
Prayer Point:Tanzania still hosts more than a half-million refugees, more than any other African country, mainly from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Please pray that these people can come to the hope and peace that only Jesus can offer.
Thailand
Thailand: Population: 65,905,410
Religion: Buddhist 94.6%, Muslim 4.6%, Christian 0.7%, other 0.1%
Government Type: constitutional monarchy
Prayer Point:Pray for freedom for those who have been enslaved through trickery or poverty and forced to work in the prevalent sex industry. Pray that God will choose special people to minister on His behalf to these precious people, to bring comfort and sustenance to those trapped in bitter and unwelcome sexual toil.
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste:
Population: 1,131,612
Religion: Roman Catholic 98%, Muslim 1%, Protestant 1%
Government Type: republic
Prayer Point:Pray the people to become tired of religious traditions and seek a true relationship with Jesus.
PRAYER QUOTE
Pray, and let God worry. - Martin Luther
SUMMONS TO SACRIFICE
Make plans now to attend WNOP's International Prayer Gathering. Summons To Sacrifice 2010 will be held June 10-12, 2010 in St. Louis, MO at the Airport Renaissance Hotel.
Online registration is now open. Take advantage of the 15% discount for registering early.
Ever get bored with announcements made in church gatherings? Why not anoint them with prayer? State the announcement then have corporate prayer for the event. more
30 DAYS OF PRAYER
30 Days of Prayer will start January 2nd, 2010 with Pastors Praying for Pastors. For the church 30 Days of Prayer will be January 3 - 31, 2010. If you would like to receive 30 Days Prayer Guides please email us at pray@wnop.orgwith your mailing address and the quantity you would like.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
January 2-31, 2010 30 Days of Prayer
June 10-12, 2010 Summons to Sacrifice
