PRAYER

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16

“Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance...” Psalm 2:8

We are commanded in scripture to “pray without ceasing” and to be “instant in prayer.” How wonderful to know that God moves in response to the prayers of His people. Although we may not be able to visit other countries in person, we can visit them in prayer. God wants us to become informed “World Christians.” By our intercessory prayers He may change the course of nations and draw countless men, women and children to Himself. There are many resources available to acquaint yourself with prayer needs around the world. Several are listed below.

Prayer Events and Resources:

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church - Whether you are a pastor, missions coordinator, cell group leader, or an individual with a heart for prayer, IDOP Canada has compiled resources that can help your congregation, group, or friends pray effectively for the persecuted church.  To order a Resource Kit for your church go to  www.idop.ca or email:     idop@efc-canada.com.

120 Days of Prayer for the 40/70 Window (Europe &the “Silk Road” Nations) - Prayer Guides are available from Christ For Your City www.cfyc.org.

Prayer Walk Canada - God is stirring us to take our prayers beyond the walls of our church buildings. As we put feet to our prayers, we’re beginning to pray with huge kingdom-sized hope for specific homes, and neighborhoods. Prayer Walkers’ Manual and Video are available from Christ For Your City www.cfyc.org.

Operation Iraqi Care - Be part of the urgent call to bring God's blessing and encouragement to the cities of Iraq. Join us as we ask the Living God to heal and provide for all His people through the power of prayer. Was Abraham, the father of our faith, an Iraqi? Yes! Abraham was born in the city of Ur near Baghdad, once an area known as Mesopotamia. No other land on earth is so rich in biblical history as Iraq. From Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, to Daniel in the lion's den, to the Tower of Babel and Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon, it all happened in ancient Iraq. Iraq is still God's land and He yearns for the Iraqi people. With efforts underway to rebuild the physical cities of Iraq, you can play an essential part in helping restore Iraq spiritually. Together we can make an enormous impact through our prayers. Get ready to watch the hand of God move in a mighty way. Adopt a city now to pray for the people there, and especially for the Christian church. www.operationiraqicare.org

Other Websites to check out:

Canada In Prayer - www.canadianprayer.org

Watchmen for the Nations - www.watchmen.org

Waymakers - www.waymakers.org

World Prayer Team - www.worldprayerteam.org

National House of Prayer - www.nationalhouseofprayer.com