Month: April 2012

Morning Reading: Colossians 2:6-7 NLT

And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

Pray for the North Korea Church

On April 15 all of North Korea will celebrate the “Day of the Sun” in honor of Kim Il-Sung’s 100th birthday.

To the outside world, the picture will be one of prosperity and wealth; that North Korea is a great place to live under their caring leaders. But outside of the media’s eye the vast majority will continue to quietly suffer extreme poverty and starvation.

For Christians, as the birthday celebration draws near, their fear has increased as their actions are watched closer than before. They know that outwardly they must participate in the nationwide celebrations to avoid arrest …but in their hearts they will be celebrating the true “Son” Jesus Christ.

North Korea is the most hostile country in the world to live and practice the Christian faith. Continue reading “Pray for the North Korea Church” →

Pray for the Central Asia Church

April 14-15 | Central Asia
Last spring several Christians were praying and fasting for a good harvest of cotton from their fields. Their prayers were answered as they had an abundant harvest which was a great encouragement for them. As they work in the fields, they also use the opportunity to share the
gospel with other people working in nearby fields. Please pray with them and ask God to encourage and bless them abundantly as many Christians often struggle to make ends meet.

Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. (1 Chronicles 4:10)