Christians are being beaten and threatened in several places in Pakistan. The majority is making false blames of blasphemy against them, and they are being put in jail. One boy has been murdered in Essanagri and today I am going to share the message in his memorial service where thousands will attend this meeting.
One of the Christian Scholars who is the 2nd person after me doing nearly the same work as I am doing has been threatened and fanatics made firings at his house. In Lahore openly Christians are being threatened and being asked to embrace Islam. The situation is very critical and it is dangerous for me too because I am the one who came out of them and then preaching to them. So I need your prayer support as well. Thanks for already being on your knees. It seems that Pakistan will be broken into pieces soon. Too much violence is here. So we need encouragement in this tough time. God bless you and use you for the betterment of Christians here in Pakistan.
Brother David
"We went through the fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance" (Psalm 66:12)
Please uphold our brothers and sisters in Christ in Pakistan who are enduring a very difficult and dangerous time in their nation’s history. Agree in prayer for the binding of spiritual forces of darkness and death that want to destroy this nation and for the overthrow of fanatical groups that are being used by these forces. Pray for the government to take a strong stand to protect the minorities, including especially Christ’s people.
Key Players in Pakistan's Tribal Belt: Update
North Waziristan in Pakistan has become a haven for militants. Tribal and local intelligence sources say some 15,000 militants shelter in this semiautonomous tribal belt. A number of Taliban leaders and others have been killed in drone strikes; however they have a refuge along the border inside Pakistan and from there they continue to mount attacks on Afghan and Coalition forces inside Afghanistan, keeping that nation in perpetual war and instability. It is essential that we pray before the foreign forces are withdrawn in 2014 that the Taliban will dissolve and be defeated and that the Pakistani government will aggressively combat them, not allowing them any more safe-haven in their country.
A friend who with a great burden to pray for these two countries, wrote: “Two weeks ago in one of our prayer meetings the Lord reminded us that he told us clearly in 2001 that we must proclaim “Taliban-time is over” and we faithfully did it and there was a powerful anointing on us when we did this. ..The message was: “spring time is coming”…And the Taliban regime began to crumble. In 2002, so many Christians came into the country and it looked like the Taliban movement was over but it was not destroyed. It regrouped and came back again and now it has become a powerful force that even NATO admitted that they can’t win this war. … We feel that we must proclaim again what the Lord told us at that time and also the other scriptures that the Lord gave us like Ps 37.
Also the word was given to us clearly about King Joash coming to Elisha and he told the king to strike the ground and he did it only 3 times and stopped. Then the man of God became angry with him. You know the story, he should have struck five or six times 2 King 13.18 ff. We did the same, proclaimed for a while and then we stopped. This word came clearly to us and we repented, also on behalf of others that have just turned away from the land and thought “it was done”. Let’s proclaim again and strike the ground again. It is not too late even though in the natural things look like a big disaster coming... The key is also to pray against the demon powers that rule over and through the Pashtun. About 20 Christian workers were lost in the last 6 – 7 years, and all were killed by Pashtun.
Many times the Lord spoke to us to pray against these demonic alliances like between the Pakistan government/army and certain Taliban groups, Haqqaanis, Gulbadin and Al Qaeda. These groups work together and build a strong unity against the government of Afghanistan… This needs to be broken.
Let’s pray also that their power would be broken. That the people themselves would stand up against the Taliban and say: enough!! This happened in a few areas and may it become a movement. Pray that many Pashtun Tribal leaders would stand up and turn against the Taliban. God can do it. As quick as this movement came the Lord can cause it to die out. We must specially pray for that…
More workers are needed for the Pashtun and also in general. Many workers have left and organisations pulled out. We need strong people that know how to stand against such pressures and know how to pray. Also that many of the Pashtun would come to the Lord and they would see signs and miracles and many visions and dreams. Keep praying against lawlessness and for real peace and security in Pakistan.
The situation in Pakistan is getting worse almost on a daily basis. Al Qaeda and the Taliban are carrying out more and more activities, with a weapon of fear, in an effort to bring down the country. Fanatics are also using this weapon of fear and using every way possible to force people to their way of thinking. The blasphemy law (misuse of the Koran with its death sentence) is being falsely used against Muslims and Christians. Most recently against a young Christian girl in the capital city (Rimsha Masih). It was an effort by the fanatics to see how far they can go.
Pakistan elections are formally to take place next February. The government that will most likely be next is promising Muslim law. Unrest is everywhere. A change of government usually takes place through discord and fightings in an effort to close down the government and businesses. Parties who are trying to seek leadership often do so by bringing discord and nasty demonstrations.
PRAY now for these elections, for the spirit of fear to be broken: Government, fanatics, Taliban, Al Qaeda. The world is afraid of one Iranian nuclear bomb being made. Pakistan has hundreds of these bombs. May they not fall into the wrong hands.
Call to Asia’ is the Asian Prophetic Intercessors Conference that is happening from 25th-27th October 2012 @ Bangalore, India. While you prayerfully consider attending this conference…we also would like you to:
• Please keep this event in prayer individually and through your prayer network
• Pass this information to al your Asian Christian friends, Bible Colleges, and & Prayer Networks
We are believing that God will bring to the conference those people whom He has prepared from all the nations in Asia, and we are expecting around 300 participants. If you have any queries, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +91-8105378435.
‘Call to Asia’ Team
Wycliffe's World Day of Prayer is held on November 11th. Well, it's that time of the year again when we ask the Body of Christ to join in united prayer for the ministry of Bible translation. I have attached a document that gives suggestions on how to pray for this ministry, especially on this day.
Thanksgiving and Praise
In 1999, Wycliffe Bible Translators and key partners embraced the vision that, through working in partnership under God’s direction, a Bible translation project will be in progress by 2025 for every people group that needs it. Since then, “more than 250 New Testaments have been published with Wycliffe involvement and new work has begun in almost 700 languages” (www.wycliffe.net). You may want to see the videos you will find at the two links below. Thank God for the progress of Bible translation.
Prayer Concerns
Here are a couple sources of requests for your prayer time. Please follow the links.
• Prayer Focus Bulletin (http://www.wycliffe.net/home/tabid/37/language/en-US/Default.aspx) This weekly bulletin of seven selected prayer requests is available in seven major languages.
• Prayer Library (http://www.wycliffe.net/prayer/tabid/63/Default.aspx?library=T) This is an up-to-date list of current prayer requests related to Bible translation ministries of Wycliffe and key partners worldwide.
Dr. Lloyd P. Estrada
Prayer Advocate
Wycliffe Global Alliance
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www.wycliffe.net
Brennan Manning is a former Catholic priest who has written many books. This is a powerful, encouraging video which only lasts 3.5 minutes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQi_IDV2bgM
PRAY THAT:
1. God’s truth and glory are revealed in Turkey, the Turkic window, and the Islamic region so that they may see spiritual restoration and revival.
2. Help Turkish believers and Christian workers to be united and filled with the Holy Spirit and the heart of the Lord.
3. Churches would be planted in every province and everyone would carry the Gospel freely. Particularly, plant churches in the 50 provinces without a single church
SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS:
1. May the armed conflict on the Syria - Turkey border not escalate to war. Pray that the Kingdom of God would come upon the Middle East Nations and ease tension.
2. These days, there is a surge of anti-American and anti-Christian sentiments in Islamic region, supported by films like "Innocence of Muslims" (on YouTube). May the negative sentiments stop spreading among Islamic region and not disturb the spreading of the gospel.
Thank you for your interest in praying for the elections. There are many who believe this is perhaps the most important election in the history of our country. Our moral decline continues to go unchecked. We desperately need revival in the church and a standard of righteousness to be raised up across this country again.
We encourage you to not only pray, but use every bit or your influence to encourage and challenge friends and fellow believers to join you. 40daysofprayer.net can lead you to the resources you need to promote prayer in your spheres of influence.
We are excited at all the pre-election prayer emphases that are being promoted around the country. Hundreds of thousands if not millions of believers are and will be praying for God's purposes to be released over our nation.
Many will be praying with us at 40daysofprayer.net. There are three ways you can participate in what we are promoting for prayer from September 28-November 6. We will be using the guide Desperate for Change: 40 Days of Prayer for America (http://www.40daysofprayer.net/resources/desperate-for-change?utm_source=40+Days+September+Update&utm_campaign=40+Days+September+Update&utm_medium=email) by Dave Butts, chairman of America's National Prayer Committee.
There are three ways to get this guide:
1. Purchase a copy or copies for your church members.
2. Sign up to have it emailed to you each day.
3. Sign up for an RSS feed of the daily guide.
Click Here for More Information: (http://www.40daysofprayer.net/resources/desperate-for-change?utm_source=40+Days+September+Update&utm_campaign=40+Days+September+Update&utm_medium=email)
A Historical Look at How Prayer Turned the Tide in U.S. History
By David Kubal
We all know the verse: "If my people who are called by my name. . . ." Go ahead and finish it. The words are so common they have become a cliché. We have said the verse enough and heard it enough, yet we often look at our country and wonder if our prayers are having any visible effect.
Thankfully, history assures us that this verse is true, and that the powerful Word of God is never simply a cliché. When a nation comes together to pray, fast, and seek the will of God, things do happen.
Read More: (http://www.prayerconnect.net/magazine/premiere-issue/show-me-the-proof?utm_source=40+Days+September+Update&utm_campaign=40+Days+September+Update&utm_medium=email)
Free Downloadable Guides
40daysofprayer.net includes a number of guides from various authors that are available as free downloads.
Check out:
2012 Election Prayer Guide (http://www.40daysofprayer.net/resources/other-guides?utm_source=40+Days+September+Update&utm_campaign=40+Days+September+Update&utm_medium=email)
40 Days of Seeking God by Greg Frizzell (http://www.40daysofprayer.net/resources/frizzell-prayer-guide?utm_source=40+Days+September+Update&utm_campaign=40+Days+September+Update&utm_medium=email)
An Election Prayer Guide by Sara Ballenger (http://www.40daysofprayer.net/resources/other-guides?utm_source=40+Days+September+Update&utm_campaign=40+Days+September+Update&utm_medium=email)
We encourage you to also explore all the other ministries that are holding various prayer initiatives for the elections. Find the best fit for you and your church.
Please pray for these important remaining debates that could determine the course of the presidential election.
October 22, 2012 Topic: Foreign policy Air Time: 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Location: Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida (Tickets) Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney. Moderator: Bob Schieffer (Host of Face the Nation on CBS). The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate and will focus on foreign policy.
From Jason Hershey, leader of David’s Tent, a 24-7 worship ministry going on now on the White House Ellipse in Washington, D.C. (See www.davidstentdc.org/)
“These 40 days have been an urgent season, yet a glorious opportunity to call the church to pray! However, this being said, we know to have a "Nine One One God," "call on him when you're in a bind" isn't the fullness of love, though it is part of the glorious opportunities the Father of Lights has given us.
Please prayerfully consider how you and the National Prayer Committee might aid the prayer movement here in DC after November 7. I believe it's imperative to get 24-7-365, a congress, ecclesia, of prayer and that no stagnant hour would remain in DC.
Many prayer initiatives are happening this fall leading up to this presidential election. Many of them are coming to Washington DC, as they should. I want to ask two questions. Why are they coming to Washington DC? Why not just have the prayer gatherings in their local churches where they are from?
Here is how I would answer these questions. I believe it was significant that Jesus made intercession in Jerusalem, not Galilee. I believe it was significant that Daniel opened the window and faced Jerusalem to pray each day. Couldn’t he just pray in his prayer closet? In Deuteronomy chapter 12 God clearly instructs His People that there is a specific location that the nation was to come together to seek the Lord. He is so emphatic that you would think Jesus is a real estate agent, location location location! In the pantheistic culture of the time God clearly raises a standard that there is One Place for the nation to Gather as One Man, to worship One God! This place was finally secured by King David when he conquered the land of the Jebusites and set up Jerusalem as the Capital both governmentally, but also the place where Israel would gather to worship.
In America, I believe it is imperative that a 24/7/365 House of worship and prayer is established in our Capital. I have committed my life to such a task, yet I know that without the participation of believers from all across the country, this task will never be completed.
Americans send representatives from every part of the United States to Washington DC to create law. We know them as Congress. I believe it is time that we assemble the House of Prayer 24/7/365 to continuously minister to the Lord from Washington DC! In spite of the great prayer movement across America, I see it as almost a surprise that we have not a 24/7/365 House of Prayer in Washington DC! At this point, most of the prayer events happening this fall are in the pipeline, meaning they’ve been planned, the ball is rolling, no turning back. My focus has now has turned to this, “What happens November 7?”
Please pray and partner with us as we consider how to establish a long term prayer presence in DC. I’d love to inaugurate a long-term 365 day expression of what’s happened for these 40 days this fall. Let’s dream together, for Jesus’ Glory!
How to pray?
All that is left is the "place of faith." We have the staff we need to admin it here in DC. The Ellipse has been genius of the Spirit because it birthed faith in all the worship teams and worshippers to come and help fuel this throne of praise. If God would release a "place of faith" to house this, I believe America will have a signpost of God's restoration in Washington DC.
Jason Hershey
Director
David’s Tent DC.
www.davidstentdc.org