| CHENGDU |
| CHINA |
| Chengdu, the capital city of the Sichuan province, is located on the fertile Chengdu Plain, neighboring the Tibet Autonomous Region, and has long been one of China’s most successful irrigation systems. These waterways have cleared a path for Chengdu’s rapid growth, now being one of the country’s most important communication hubs. |
| Having more than 4,000 years of recorded history, China, occupying nearly the entire East Asian landmass, is the largest of all Asian countries and the most populous nation on earth. Often mistaken as ethnically homogenous, China is one of the most diverse and complex countries, hosting an array of indigenous peoples. |
| Despite experiencing one of the greatest Jesus movements in history, with over 100 million Chinese coming to faith since the advent of communism in 1949, Chinese believers, as well as Uyghur Muslims, are facing intense persecution in this hour. With Xi Jinping’s vision of “One Belt, One Road”, and reach for global dominance, an opportunity presents itself for the nation of red and its leaders to fully surrender to King Jesus and wash the earth in the blood of the Lamb. |
| Pray for the advancement of God’s Kingdom throughout the 17 languages of this city, especially among the Central Tibetans and the Huizhou |
| Pray for children as leaders risk their lives to begin new work among them. Pray for wisdom, safety, and courage for the leaders. |
| Pray for a mighty movement of prayer to be birthed in Chengdu that multiplies throughout the country. |
| Pray for followers of Jesus to walk in the power of the Spirit. |
| Pray for a resurrection of God’s divine purpose for this city. |
Use these resources to help pray specifically each day.
According to Ephesians 6:16, we ask that they would “hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.”
ReadAccording to Your word in Ephesians 1:18, we ask that the eyes of their hearts would be enlightened, giving strength to their eternal calling and inheritance.
ReadAccording to Ephesians 3:20, You promise to do far beyond all that we can ask or imagine, and we pray with them for endurance, provision, and spiritual growth amid pressure.
ReadHeavenly Father, we join with “Yan (燕)” and intercede for the children of house church members near Hefei.
ReadAccording to Ephesians 6:14, we pray for the believers to “stand firm” in righteousness and integrity, unmoved by fear or compromise. Grant them boldness to share Your name and declare You as King.
ReadAccording to Ephesians 6:12, we pray that the next generation of believers would learn to recognize the spiritual nature of their struggle and trust God’s authority over every principality and power of evil.
ReadAccording to Ephesians 1:17, we ask that You grant them spiritual insight, discernment, and clarity to shepherd faithfully.
ReadWuhan. We lift up the families devastated by COVID, persecution, and intimidation.
ReadWe know they are raising up the next generation to worship You, Jesus, and we ask today that according to Ephesians 3:17 they would worship You who dwell in their hearts by faith and faith alone.
ReadWe ask You, Lord, to encourage our brothers and sisters who are imprisoned believers.
ReadEternal Father, we intercede with “Li (力)” for all the underground saints in and around Shanghai who are worshiping You.
ReadWe join them in worship as we pray according to Ephesians 6:18, in the Spirit on all occasions, standing alert and persistent, asking You to guard their hearts, strengthen their faith, and surround them with divine protection.
Read“The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.”
Read“He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection,”
Read“Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—this is God, whose dwelling is holy,”
Read“For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory.”
ReadPsalm 67:1, “May God be merciful and bless us. May His face smile with favor on us.”
ReadPsalm 66:20: “Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw His unfailing love from me.”
ReadPsalm 85:8, “I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for He speaks peace to His faithful people.”
ReadAccording to Your Word in Psalm 56:8: “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book,”
ReadWe pray Psalm 46:1 over Yakob and his family today: “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble..."
ReadAccording to John 15:16, You made it very clear: “You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit..."
Read“Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” (John 7:38)
ReadAccording to John 16:33, You declared: “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
ReadAccording to Your Word in Psalm 10:17, “Lord, You know the hopes of the helpless. Surely You will hear their cries and comfort them.”
ReadAccording to Your Word, we know that You are the one who “heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3)
Read“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” (Psalm 34:18)
ReadWe thank You that, according to Your Word, “no weapon turned against you will succeed” (Isaiah 54:17)
Read“Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth, but the Lord rises and shines on you. His glory appears over you.” (Isaiah 60:2)
ReadYour Word says, “Whoever wants to be first must take last place and be the servant of everyone else.” (Mark 9:35).
ReadYour Word says, “The greatest among you must be a servant.” (Matthew 23:11).
Read“Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the LORD rises to shine on you.” (Isaiah 60:1)
ReadIn Malachi 4:5 You have said, “I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord.”
ReadIn Malachi 4:2 it declares, “But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings.”
ReadIn Malachi 3:1, You have declared, “I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me.
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