Afghanistan and Pakistan
Please continue to pray for these two very strategic and needy lands that are so vital for the security of the rest of the world. There are some key prayer efforts going on within Pakistan this month with teams from outside joining in. Pray for their protection, discernment and empowering and that the local prayer movements in both countries will be strengthened and grow widely.
Pray for the unity and vitality of local believers in both countries as well as for the expatriate community, especially in Afghanistan. It is not always a safe place to serve and they need His protection and encouragement.
Pray for the governments of both nations to turn from corruption and serve the people with honesty and integrity of purpose. The tribal elders (community leaders) of each locality need to shut out violent men from their midst and welcome development efforts.
Pray for the Taliban and Al Qaeda groups to splinter and dissolve and for their members to have encounters with Jesus Christ and His truth through dreams, visions and the bold sharing of the Gospel by locals.
Pray for the success of the coalition military forces in protecting and restoring Afghanistan’s peace and development as a nation.
Commonwealth Prayer Initiative Perth, Australia: 20-30th October…An Outstanding Success
They came from Britain, the America's, Africa, Asia and from around Australia to attend the recent Commonwealth Christian Assembly in Perth held in conjunction with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). CHOGM national leaders, presidents and prime ministers, represent 1/3 of the world’s population.
The colourful opening night was attended by some 2000 delegates, including Church and Governmental leaders from many nations gathered for CHOGM. The sessions of the Assembly were vibrant, challenging and filled with worship and prayer as well as exciting stories of all that God is doing across the world. Powerful testimonies and wonderful fellowship as the different world cultures blended together in expressing their commitment to the things of God, were features of the Assembly. A feature of the first weekend's activities was the holding of Church Together attended by some 8,000 people from across the Church in Perth and the delegates to the Commonwealth Christian Assembly.
The Converge Week of 24/7 prayer ran from the Monday to the following Sunday of the CHOGM week. Brilliantly organized, the week was a smorgasbord of prayer, worship and powerful presentations by different cultural groups including our own Indigenous brothers and sisters. Over 1000 delegates took part in the week of prayer with many varying styles of prayer and worship from the vibrancy of the African delegates to the quite soaking and contemplative prayer enjoyed by others.
It was exciting to see the venue almost filled each day, sometimes with those attending having to settle for seats in the upper balcony in order to be part of this spiritually powerful event. The Premier of Western Australia, alerted as to what was happening by colleagues who attended the opening night, was briefed each day on what was happening in the prayer room and some delegates from CHOGM itself found time to attend and join in the prayers and presentations.
Not for many years has Australia seen so many people gather in the one place for such a prolonged period of corporate prayer, the impact of which was clearly seen in the CHOGM meetings themselves and on the streets of the city…
Not only was the city of Perth blessed but so to was the nation of Australia as we played host to this significant international event.
Developments in the Mexican Drug War
Mexican President Felipe Calderon said in his state of the nation address that he will fight to the last day of his term to defeat the drug cartels that have taken over towns, police forces and institutions in parts of Mexico. Calderon also promised to clean up corruption among police and federal attorneys by the time he leaves office in December 2012.
In May, BridgeBuilders and other partnering national ministries concluded a 21-day prayer initiative, “Two Nations – One Prayer”, which resulted in many answers to prayer regarding the cartels and their violence. This caught the attention of President Calderon who directly gave us more specific prayer targets.
It is time to renew our commitment to join forces with our brothers and sisters across the border in a bold stand against the cartels and corruption. As Felipe Calderon enters his final year as president, let us join in prayer that his declaration of clean cops and fallen drug cartels will come to pass.
Corcoran, Katherine. “President: Mexico Will Have Clean Cops.” Borderland Beat. BorderlandBeat, 03 Sept. 2011. Web. 03 Nov. 2011. http://www.borderlandbeat.com/2011/09/president-mexico-will-have-clean-cops.html.
PRAY:
For what is hidden to be revealed - pray for full exposure of all individuals who are involved in illicit activities while serving in the police force, military, government or other places of authority. Pray for accountability and that all corrupt activities will cease. (1 Cor. 4:5)
For President Calderon – Pray for safety for his family, cabinet and staff. Ask the Lord to give him spiritual eyes to see anything that needs to be exposed and wisdom in how to deal with it. (Eph. 1:18) Pray that his last year in office will bear much fruit and that any seeds planted during his presidency will mature and not be destroyed. (Matt. 13:23-25)
For the Cartels – We will not grow weary in praying that all the cartels will be dismantled. (Gal. 6:9) Pray not only that justice will be served and righteousness will prevail, but also that those involved in evil will turn from their wicked ways and come to a saving, reforming relationship in Jesus Christ.
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Vision Concerning Korea by Robert Park
On July 27th, 2009, “The Global Day of Repentance and Prayer for a Unified Korea”, God gave a vision and instruction concerning the necessity for mass, united demonstrations to arise for North Korean Liberation and Human Rights. He revealed in the days which followed that through a constant, united, mass demonstrative movement:
1. There would be Liberation and Redemption for the North Korean People (including An International Movement of Compensation and Re-imbursement for immeasurable Loss and Suffering)
2. Korea would be Unified (with Worldwide Support)
3. The Unified Korea will become truly Emancipated (freed from the influence/control of other nations)
4. There will be Profound Reconciliation between North and South Koreans (as a result of South Koreans demonstrating sacrificially and unitedly for their North Korean brothers and sisters)
Let’s pray in accord with this vision that it will happen soon!
