Friday, 6 May 2005

The Transformation of Christ: For the transforming power of Christ’s kingdom
“...and speaking of the things concerning the kingdom of God. Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, ‘Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me...’” — Acts 1.3-4

For His Church
• For our hearts to blaze with love and loyalty to Christ as King and Lord of all.
• For us to be moved in hope so that we actively pursue all that He has promised.
• For God’s people to be gathered again by Christ to obey Him, regardless of how we have been scattered and divided.

For Our World
• For Christ to position believers in cities where breakthrough of blessing has not yet happened. Pray that they would patiently pursue God’s promise of the blessing of His kingdom in those difficult places.
• For the goodness and glory of Christ’s kingly love to be experienced by the masses in our cities, bringing lasting transformation throughout entire communities.

Saturday, 7 May 2005

United Prayer: For sustained movements of united prayer
“These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer...” — Acts 1.14

For His Church
• That God’s Spirit would give us a spirit of expectant intercession, compassion and hope to pray persistently for promises of His Kingdom to be fulfilled.
• That God would unite us in prayer with “one mind,” empowering us to pray together with passion for Christ’s glory and compassion for the world.

For Our World
• That people throughout our communities would be moved to call out to God for His help as never before.
• That the leaders of our community would look to God for His help in prayer.
• That God would be glorified by the praises of the poor, the young, and the marginalized as He answers their prayers.

Sunday, 8 May 2005

The Spirit of Christ: For God to pour out His Spirit upon all
“‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit on all people...’” — Acts 2.17

For His Church
• For the Spirit of God to come upon Christians in powerful, life-giving ways.
• For the church to be empowered by His Spirit to be Christ’s witnessing servants in the world.

For Our World
• For people throughout our community to be awakened by the Spirit of God to hear His voice and to see His works.
• That once again, God would pour out from heaven that which can be seen and heard by everyone (Acts 2:33).

Monday, 9 May 2005

The Peace of Christ: For relationships to be transformed
“All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need...They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people...” — Acts 2.44-47

For His Church
• For divisions and hostilities to be healed among churches.
• For God’s people to turn away from greed and worldly desires and to become generous as never before.
• For love, joy and gladness to fill the hearts of God’s people.
• For churches to enjoy deserved, renewed favor in every community.

For Our World
• For God to heal broken relationships in homes and neighborhoods.
• For God to subdue terrorism and to bring resolution to wars.
• For the great inequities, which leave many in poverty to be changed so that no one stays hungry.
• For God to bring outbreaks of Christ’s peace all over the world through the changed lives of His people.

Tuesday, 10 May 2005

The Coming Generation: For God’s purpose for families and children
“For the promise is for you and your children...” — Acts 2.39

For His Church
• For marriages and homes to be strengthened by Christ.
• For children and youth to follow Christ early in life, and to love Him with extreme devotion.

For Our World
• For the 130 million children who lack access to education worldwide.
• For the many children orphaned or afflicted by wars and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. By 2010 an estimated 25 million children on the earth will have lost one or both parents to AIDS.
• For God to raise up the coming generation to fulfill His promises by the power and Spirit of God.

Wednesday, 11 May 2005

The Call of God: For the nations to hear of the voice of God
“...and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.” — Acts 2.39

For His Church
• For Christians to be filled with the Spirit in order to communicate the word of God boldly and wisely.
• For the word of God to be proclaimed to people of every language, tribe and nation (Acts 1.8).

For Our World
• That the world would hear of the “mighty deeds of God” in the words of their own language and the ways of their own culture (Acts 2.11).
• For the Bible to be translated for the 3,000 people groups without even one verse in their language.
• For Christ to be followed among the thousands of unreached people groups who lack vital, growing, multiplying churches.
• That God would call to Himself many (2.39) who would call on Him to be saved (2.21).

Thursday, 12 May 2005

For the Glory of Jesus: In the faithful courage of His people
“...rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.” — Acts 5.41

For His Church
• For those who are opposed for the name of Jesus, that they would display the gentle, bold character of Jesus (Acts 4.13).
• For Christians who suffer for Christ’s name to be strong in joy and faith.
• For God to be glorified by His great deeds in places where He has been opposed (Acts 4.21).

For Our World
• For our leaders and governments to be blessed.
• That some government leaders who are opposing Christ (4.25-27) would be blessed with wisdom to be found not “fighting against God” (Acts 5.39).

Friday, 13 May 2005

The Healing of Christ: For Christ to bring substantial healing
“Stretch out your hand to heal and perform miraculous signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” — Acts 4.30

For His Church
• That God would move among the sick to bring miraculous healing (Acts 5.14-16).
• For Christians to act with persistent compassion to work for the eradication of diseases.
• For Christians to be engaged in providing basic health care where needs are great.

For Our World
• For the end of HIV/AIDS in our generation. At this time 250,000 young people are infected every month.
• For basic health care to those most needy: Over 30,000 children die daily worldwide from preventable diseases.

Saturday, 14 May 2005

The Blessing of Christ: For God to bring about promised blessing among all peoples
“He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all peoples on earth will be blessed.’” — Acts 3.25

For His Church
• For Christ to bless His people by turning them from patterns of sin (3.26).

• For “times of refreshing” to be experienced by believers, compelling them to seek after the presence of the Lord throughout their communities (3.19-20).

For Our World
• That Christ would bless our countries with prosperity and abundant life.
• That the peace of the saving presence of God would be experienced by every people group.

Pentecost Sunday, 15 May 2005

The Hope of Christ: For the fulfillment of all God’s promises
“...and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you — even Jesus. He must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.” — Acts 3.20-21

For His Church
• For Christians to live with expectancy that promises of transformation will be fulfilled in their lifetimes.
• For churches to work together in unity as God continues to fulfill His promises to change lives, cities and nations.

For Our World
• For the righteousness and justice of God to transform the ways of commerce and politics.
• For the peace of Christ’s kingdom to change the way cities and nations are governed.
• For the joy of Christ’s life to flourish throughout our communities.