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| Prayer requests on the website are updated every Monday-Friday at 9:30 a.m., EST December 22, 2014 “He sent the message to the Israelites, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ--He is Lord of all.” (Acts 10:36, 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, NKJV). Please pray today for Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong of Laos (southeastern Asia, between Thailand and Vietnam). BEIJING, CHINA (BAY-jing) - “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17, NIV). Not too long ago, a newspaper article referred to Christmas as the most popular “imported holiday,” with Valentine’s Day and Halloween coming in second and third. Chinese have become more and more familiar with the celebration of Christmas with elaborate decorations, gifts and parties. However, there is still little mention of the true meaning of “CHRISTmas” and very few truly understand the true significance of the holiday. Each year, Christians celebrate the remembrance of the birth of Jesus, the Christ Child, in Bethlehem more than 2,000 ago. This year, churches of all types and sizes, small groups, and followers of Jesus across the city and the nation will use this time to reach out to their families, friends and communities with the true message of Christmas. Please be in prayer this month as many hear the message of Jesus, God’s perfect gift to a lost world. Pray for hearts to be open and responsive to the message of the ultimate gift of salvation available to them. Pray that many will choose to accept this gift and begin to grow in faith, which is for all people in all nations. NORTHERN AFRICAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN UNENGAGED PEOPLES - “It’s time to roll up the tents and move again,” Mama announced to her four children. Since all of them were under the age of 7, they all stayed in her part of the tent. “Why are we moving?” asked the oldest. “Because the goats and camels need water and food.” The second oldest said, “Me hungry too!” Mama postponed the tent rolling, got some fresh goat’s milk yogurt and unleavened bread, and fed her children. They sat on hand-woven rugs while she fed her two youngest from her personal milk supply. After tummies were full, they rolled up the tent and started the trek. Sometimes Mama wonders if Allah cares about her fears: Will there be enough milk, yogurt or bread tomorrow to feed her children? She wonders if some evil spirit might come to her tent and snatch her children. Her family can take no comfort from the Bible, because there is not one in their language; there is no Good News for them on the radio either. She heard from her cousin about a Man who could multiply loaves of bread and heal the sick. She would like to watch the movie about Him. “If this man is so amazing, why aren’t people rushing to our tent to tell us about Him?” she wonders. Pray for someone to take the Good News to the Sidi Bedouin of Algeria. 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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