BYM ONLINE DESK August 2018 English Blessing E-magazine | Page 20

AUGUST 2018 PRAY FOR INDIA Pray that our motto, “Truth Alone Triumphs” to be demonstrated in all walks of life. The land has birthed many religions as people are in search of the truth. Please pray that they may come to know Him who said, “I am... the Truth” Pray that poverty and malnutrition be eradicated. Pray for corruption to vanish. Pray that we will be able to maintain peace with our neighbouring countries: Pakistan, China and Bangladesh. India is a land rich with diversity. Please pray that there should be unity amidst diversity. Pray that the land will be protected from natural calamities such as torrential rains, floods, droughts, heatwave etc., Pray that the youth be delivered from the clutches of modernisation and westernisation. More than 18 Crore people in India, about 1.4% of the population are under modern slavery like bonded labour, child labour, forced begging, human trafficking and the like. Pray that they will breathe the air of independence. drug addiction. Pray that people will not seek to end their life through suicides. Pray for Indian Churches Pray that the churches be governed by the Holy Spirit and be strengthened in the Word. Pray for oneness among various denominations of our country. Pray that each Christian will be a true follower of Jesus Christ saved and led by the Spirit. Ministries like Sunday School, Youth Fellowship, Men's Fellowship, Women's Fellowship, Vacation Bible School, Outreach, etc., carried out by the Church should be God-driven and bring glory to God. People who had been led astray by the teachings of false teachers and false prophets to see the Truth and be delivered from all delusions and deceptions. Pray for Indian Missions Pray that all the Mission organisations scattered throughout the country work with oneness and with a common strategy. Though laws are enacted, child marriage, female foeticide, domestic violence (especially due to dowry), rape, are still rampant in India. Pray that such evils be eradicated in our country. Pray that they will stick on to the God-given vision and not deviate from it when time changes. Pray for the judges in the Supreme, High, District Court, that they will be able to mete out justice and not be swayed by false testimonies. Pray that each missionary will lead an exemplary life, that signs and wonders will follow, that they will have strength to handle opposition and will have a rich harvest. Pray that the Nation be free from terrorism. Pray that people be delivered from alcohol and Pray that the needs of the Missions be met. Pray for open doors. page 20