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| Prayer requests on the website are updated every Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m., EST February 11, 2014 “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27) WORLD LEADERS - “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 Gjorge Ivanov of Macedonia (southeastern Europe, north of Greece). HEALTHCARE STRATEGIES, EAST ASIAN PEOPLES - “‘Don’t talk to her; she can’t talk to you!’ One of the healthier nursing home residents looked in the direction of a fragile woman belted into her wheelchair with a strip of cloth. Undaunted, my local friend walked over to the woman, touching her hand gently. She began asking about her health and whether or not it would be alright to do some simple exercises with her. The frail woman nodded. A few minutes of conversation and exercise brought a light to the woman’s eyes, though she could not say one word. My local friend also shared about Jesus and how much He loved her. Please pray for this nursing home resident and the many others who have yet to know the love of Christ in word and deed. Pray that their hearts will be open to understand the truth of the Gospel and follow Him.” LAST FRONTIER - He is usually the first student to arrive. He greets his teacher, places his books in his desk, and runs outside to play. Reflecting on the previous year, the teacher can’t believe the progress in this student’s life. Though mocked by friends and other students, Drew* showed tenacity and an eagerness to learn English. A smile was always on his face. Looking at him, there wasn’t much to see: a thin young boy, wearing the same dirty, worn-out, hole-filled shirt each week. Yet underneath that untidy, poorly clothed appearance was a heart that was hopeful. In a place where persecution and darkness temporarily rule, the teacher worked with Drew each week, encouraging, mentoring and loving him. We are to reflect God’s heart, a heart to go and tell others about Jesus. In Matthew 25:36, it says: “I needed clothes and you clothed me.” Praise God for the followers of Jesus who helped meet this boy’s need for clothing. Ask the Spirit to use the new clothes and coat to open doors for the teacher to share with his family. Pray for Drew and his whole family to trust Jesus to save them from their sin. Pray that Drew will become a follower whose desire is to send out light to others. (*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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