This week we will pray two days for our country – Canada. On Tuesday & Wednesday we will lift the needs of rapidly declining protestant Christianity and secularization of society, pray for people who experience indifference to faith matters. In a special way we ought to pray for evangelization of First Nations and mission to new immigrants, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and many other people groups moving to Canada and living in close ethnic setting that opportunities would open up to witness about Christ. Pray that through conversion of people from all around the world converging into Canada they would in turn communicate the Gospel to their home countries.
Today our prayers are for Kingdom of Cambodia. Nearly 2 million were killed in 1975-79 genocide. Many left the country as refugees. Three decades later people are still waiting for the trial over those who perpetrated atrocities. The corruption of government prevents justice. Only this month, November 21st the International Tribunal will begin the trial over living top leaders of Pol Pot’s government. Many cope with the trauma through detachment and suppression of trauma, some by inflicting pain on others. Pray that counselling and the Holy Spirit might bring true restoration. Pray that Cambodians who were introduced to Christ in their new countries would minister to their homeland the Gospel.
Tomorrow we will pray for Burundi, another war thorn country, where Hutu/Tutsi conflict in the 1990s caused mass exodus of refugees into neighbouring countries, and many migrants elsewhere. One of 10 least developed countries in the world Burundi is looking for prospective peaceful future. The surplus of firearms from decades of conflict and widespread poverty causes violent crime, especially armed robbery. Churches run disarmament and gun amnesty programmes. Pray for moral integrity of Christian leaders. Large Adventist presence, nearly 2% of population is making a difference for peace.
On Monday we lift in prayers Cameroon, a “hinge” country between Central and Western Africa, with wide diversity of cultures and languages. Pray for peacemakers, for unity, for examples of righteousness through Christian church.
Thursday we will pray for Cape Verde islands, former Portuguese colony, these 15 islands 600 kms west of Africa. Most Caboverdians are Catholic in name, but in practice are more influenced by superstitions and African fetishism. Adventist church is making a difference with membership reaching already 1.5% of population. Pray for relief of poverty, and spiritual resources.
Friday we will pray for Cayman Islands, typical of many Caribbean territories, Adventist church is large and growing. 1 out of 14 are adherents to Adventism. There is 1 chruch per every 500 people on three islands. The nation’s flag bears part of Psalm 24, “He hath founded it upon the seas”. Evangelical Christianity should make an impact amid the materialism and hedonism, as the Islands’ reputation as an offshore banking and tax haven, with 600 banks there make it vulnerable to money laundering operations, and attract criminal elements.
As you are praying weekly, daily for all nations, I trust your awareness of how large the harvest is grows too. Pray the Lord of the Harvest to make you a labourer!
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