PRAISE GOD FOR WHO HE IS
“Who among the gods is like you, LORD? Who is like you— majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? You stretch out your right hand, and the earth swallows your enemies. In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling” (Exodus 15:11-13). Give praise to God that he is beyond compare, holy, awesome in glory, creating and sustaining of all things. Yet he is also close to us, redeeming us through Jesus, dwelling in us by his Spirit, and he will lead us home to be with him forever. Pray that we would gratefully and joyfully live for his praise.
THE WORLD
Iran. Pray for Iran, especially following protests this week and violent crackdowns. Pray for peace and the protection of life. Pray for greater political, social, and religious freedoms in this country. Give thanks that despite persecution and many restrictions on proclaiming the gospel, many Iranians are turning to Jesus. Currently, the Iranian church is one of the fastest growing in the world. Pray for the raising up of godly leaders, for the perseverance of Iranian Christians and their joyful witness for the hope that they have in Jesus.
Ongoing conflicts. Continue to pray for areas of current conflict and war: for Israel and Gaza, Syria, Ukraine, Yemen, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Pray for peace, for the protection of innocents, for humanitarian aid to reach those in need, and for lasting solutions to hostilities.
Hong Kong
Pray for domestic helpers in Hong Kong. Give thanks for their service and faithfulness. Pray for their protection and provision, for fair employment and conditions, and for good support by their employers. Pray for their perseverance during long periods away from their families. Give thanks for many who love Jesus and seek to give active witness to him.
Pray for the provision of the elderly in our city, through elderly residential homes, good health care, and generous welfare; that the elderly would be cared for with dignity. Pray for those who carry a heavy burden in caring: for family members, domestic helpers, and health care workers. Pray that in this evening of their lives, many elderly would hear about the ultimate hope offered in Jesus Christ and turn to him in faith.
ST ANDREW'S
Growth Groups. Give thanks for our Growth Groups, these small communities of learning, care, prayer, friendship, and mutual support. Pray that members of these groups will grow in wisdom, faith, and holiness. Give thanks for the group leaders, for their time, care, and wisdom, and pray for the development of new leaders and groups.
Pray for those in our community and those known to you who are going through difficult circumstances, whether through grief or illness, loneliness or relational struggles, financial hardship or particular anxieties. Pray for God’s peace, provision, and healing upon them, and for wisdom to those who are ministering to their needs. Pray that they’d know Jesus’ and comfort amidst their sorrow and difficulties, and that they’d lean on him.