1) BODY
Over 250 languages are spoken in London, making the capital the most linguistically diverse city in the world.[1] Pray for prayerful disciple makers to see communities of disciples made amongst each of the people groups living in London. Pray for the 70,000 Bengali population, 45,000 Turks, 43,000 Gujarati speakers and 22,000 in the Punjabi community.
Church planting in a key emphasis of our strategic work in London, but the number of new churches has been low in recent years. Pray that many more bodies of Christ will be established in London as people are reached and disciples are made.
2) BELIEVERS
“Every Believer a Witness” Ask the Lord of the Harvest to shake and awaken the followers of Jesus in the city of London to pray for 5 non-Christian friends daily and be bold in sharing their faith in Jesus and His love with their neighbours.
3) BIBLE
Pray for the British Sign Language (BSL) Bible Translation Project which aims to translate the Bible into British Sign Language so the UK Deaf community have scripture in their heart language.[2] There are currently two translation teams working to complete the Gospel of Mark. In March 2022 a new team began work on the Book of Genesis.
4) BREAKTHROUGH PRAYER
Set the church on fire with a passion for the lost, the broken, the marginalised, the nations, and peoples and communities who now call London home. May the churches in London be united in the midst of their diversity. May the world know Jesus by the love and friendship demonstrated across the united family of God in London.
We pray not only that every believer would be a witness, but that the Father to do what only He can do—change human hearts. We are in partnership with Him; we sow, and He causes the growth. Pray that multitudes of believers in London will cry out to God to work mightily through them as we partner more intimately with the Lord of the Harvest.
5) 2033 Vision
Pray for momentum and urgency to make disciples of all nations by the year of celebration in 2033. 2000 year after Jesus gave the Great Commission, died and rose again to restore us and adopt us as children of God. Pray for the influence from London across the nations of the UK until the ends of the earth. Rejoicing that all the diaspora communities that God has brought to the UK will have the opportunity to hear that God loves them and they can chose to follow Jesus. Pray for digital and media platforms to engage the younger generation with the Good News of Jesus, who will share Jesus love and forgiveness with others.
[1] http://projectbritain.com/regions/languages.htm#:~:text=Over%20250%20languages%20are%20spoken,diverse%20city%20in%20the%20world.
[2] https://bslbible.org.uk/about-the-project/
Use these resources to help pray specifically each day.
Psalm 95:1: "Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation."
ReadPsalm 86:12: "With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever"
ReadPsalm 66:4: "…I can never stop praising you; I declare your glory all day long."
ReadPsalm 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
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