“You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.” Acts 10:36
Precious Father, You see the needs of the oppressed and look with mercy on those who are suffering. Today, we ask that You would hear the cries of women in Kabul, Afghanistan. Many face difficulties at home and a lack of opportunities at work, and young women have been turned away from education. Minister through Zulaikha and the women’s movements she leads today. Bring revelation and comfort to their hearts, granting them the courage to share the glory of Your name. Bring to her mind the words of Acts 10:36, that “announcing the Good News of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. Show Your great power today, lifting the veil that keeps women isolated and oppressed, and shine the Light of Your glorious salvation in their hearts. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. |
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From Prayercast:
Squeezed into a narrow valley between mountains, Kabul is one of the highest capital cities in the world. The city suffered under various regimes between 1973 and 2001, and the population plummeted. Much of the city was destroyed during the Afghan civil war (1992-1996), and it was virtually a ghost town under the Taliban (1996-2001).
After the Taliban was removed in 2001, the city expanded rapidly. The population more than doubled between 2001 and 2014, making Kabul one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. A massive new modern housing development, New Kabul City, was begun on the north side in 2015.
Kabul has a cold, semi-arid climate with most of its precipitation falling as snow. The city is ethnically very diverse, with residents representing all local tribes. Roughly 75% are Sunni and 25% Shia Muslims. The economy is built on commerce, industry, administration, and tourism. Kabul is known for its gardens, bazaars, and palaces.
Keys to Praying for Kabul from Prayercast:
“1. Pray for freedom from the chains of addiction, terror, violence, and corruption.
2. Pray for the love of Jesus to replace despair with hope.
3. Pray for massive advancement of the Gospel through dreams, visions, and courageous proclamation.”
Use these resources to help pray specifically each day.
Psalm 66:4 declares: "Everything on earth will worship you; they will sing your praises, shouting your name in glorious songs."
ReadPsalms 63:3 declares, "Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you!"
ReadPsalm 48:1, "How great is the Lord, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on his holy mountain!
ReadPsalm 47:6, "Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!"
ReadPsalm 34:1, "I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak His praises."
ReadPsalm 33:1, "Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord; it is fitting for the pure to praise Him."
ReadPsalm 30:4, "...sing to the Lord, all you godly ones! Praise his holy name."
ReadPsalm 29:2 to "Honor [You] for the glory of [Your] name" and "worship [You] in the splendor of Your holiness."
ReadPsalm 19:1, "...Heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display [Your] craftsmanship."
Read“When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them…” Acts 19:6
ReadActs 13:2 records, “The Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul…’”
Read"Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit." Acts 8:17
Read“God anointed Jesus [to bring the Good News]… with the Holy Spirit and power.” Acts 10:38
Read"Jesus…has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." Acts 9:17
Read"Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit." Acts 8:17
Read“We are witnesses… and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” Acts 5:32
Read“They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” Acts 4:31
Read“...in the last days, [You][ will pour out my Spirit on all people..." Acts 2:17
Read"All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." Acts 2:1–4
Read“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses.” Acts 1:8
Read"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4
Read"I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." 3 John 1:2
Read"Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus." Acts 4:30
Read“He welcomed them and spoke to them about the Kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing.” Luke 9:11
Read“The people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.” Luke 6:19
Read“He said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” Mark 5:34
Read"...went through all the towns and villages…healing every disease and sickness," Matthew 9:35
Read"Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise." Jeremiah 17:14
Read"Declare [Your] glory among the nations, [Your] marvelous deeds among all peoples." Psalm 96:3
Read"sent out [Your] word and healed them; [You] rescued them from the grave." Psalm 107:20
Read"If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, your healer." Exodus 15:26
Read"In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams." Acts 2:17
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