“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.
"Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God." Acts 19:8
Read"One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: 'Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.'" Acts 18:9-10
Read"For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead." Acts 17:31
Read"...and Jason has welcomed them into his house. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, one called Jesus." Acts 17:7
Read"After this I will return and rebuild David’s fallen tent. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it.'" Acts 15:16
Read"...strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. 'We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,' they said." Acts 14:22
Read"But God raised him from the dead, and for many days he was seen by those who had traveled with him from Galilee to Jerusalem." Acts 13:30-31
Read“From this man’s descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised.” Acts 13:23
Read“So if God gave them the same gift he gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could stand in God’s way?” Acts 11:17
Read“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
Read“But when they believed Philip as he proclaimed the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.” Acts 8:12
Read“God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins.” Acts 5:31
Read“Go, stand in the temple courts,' he said, 'and tell the people all about this new life.” Acts 5:20
Read“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12
Read“Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.” Acts 3:21
Read“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” Acts 2:36
Read“But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne.” Acts 2:30
Read“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
Read“After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.” Acts 1:3
Read“They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.” Acts 1:14
Read“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” Romans 8:26
Read"Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” John 4:23-24
Read“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:19-20
Read“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16
Read“One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.” Psalm 27:4
Read“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people.” 1 Timothy 2:1
Read“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6:
Read“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’” Matthew 6:9-13
Read"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." James 5:16
Read"Rejoice always, pray continually, GIVE THANKS in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Read"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." Collosians 4:2
Read"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans." Romans 8:26
Read"Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before." Daniel 6:10
Read"These I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations." Isaiah 56:7
Read"May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice." Psalm 141:2
Read"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name." Psalm 100:4
Read“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” Ephesians 6:18
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