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| Prayer requests on the website are updated every Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m., EST December 20, 2013 A NOTE FROM THE PRAYER OFFICE: IMB will be closed on December 23 - January 1, so “Today’s Prayer” will not be available on those days. Thank you. "Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people He favors!" (Luke 2:13-14, HCSB) WORLD LEADER - “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for President Jalal Talabani of Iraq (southwestern Asia, between Syria and Iran). EUROPEAN PEOPLES - “Joyeux Noel!” French children put their shoes in front of the fireplace, in the hopes that “Pere Noel” will fill them with gifts. Candy, fruit, nuts, and small toys will also be hung overnight on the tree. Although fewer and fewer French attend la Messe de Minuit (Midnight Mass) on Christmas Eve, it is still an important part of Christmas for many families. It is followed by a huge feast, called “le Reveillon” (from the verb “reveiller,” to wake up or to revive). “Le Reveillon” is a symbolic awakening to the meaning of Christ’s birth and is the culinary high point of the season, which may be enjoyed at home or in a restaurant or cafe that is open all night. Pray that this year, many French people will indeed be “awakened” or “revived” to the Truth. PEOPLES OF NORTHERN ZAMBIA - “The walk to the nearest water source for baptism was like none we’d experienced before, as we trudged through the Zambian bush for six miles one way! Although it was a long, tiring journey for everyone, the beautiful Zambian bush and a sweet spirit surrounded us as we went farther and farther into what felt like the depths of Africa. While only three women walked this journey (the chief’s wife, a pregnant woman, and the missionary), there were numerous men and around 20 young children who served as the impromptu ‘choir’ during the baptismal service. As new believer Samuel* shared his testimony just before his baptism, he spoke of the ‘amaka’ (the Bemba word for power) of Jesus changing his life. Samuel was so thankful for each person who attended his baptism, as he knew the sacrifice of simply getting to and from the water source. What a memorable day it was for the many Zambians who were a part of this baptism or who heard about it later in the week! Praise the Lord for another changed life through Jesus Christ!” (*pseudonym) For additional prayer requests, click here: Today’s Prayer (If you have difficulty with this link, please go to www.imb.org and click on the “Pray” tab, and then click on the “Today’s Prayer” link in the left-hand column.) |
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