Prayer Points

Prayer Points is a list of issues and events here in America and abroad that need to be in our prayers. I am a firm believer that prayer works. God listens if we ask for his help. It may not be exactly in the way that we want or expect, but He always answers according to His will. I ask that you put your trust in God and pray with me to raise these issues up to Him.




The Affairs of the United States of America
The true American way is under assault. You see it in politics, our children's education, and the way the constitution is considered outdated and irrelevant by those in power. There has never been a more dire time to pray for our country. To pray for a leader who will put our nation's problems in God's hands and trust Him to make us prosperous once again.
We also should pray for those who are slowly bringing down our country, that God will open their eyes to see the damage of their ways and repent, inviting Jesus Christ into their hearts.


Our Armed Forces
You will notice there is not a draft in effect in the United States. These brave men and women enlist even while knowing they may pay the ultimate price. They go to war to protect this country so we can have a comfortable life. We have an obligation to support our troops and give them the assistance they need. Pray for the safety of our soldiers on the front lines. Pray that the Lord will comfort the soldiers who are weary and frightened and say, "Be still, for I am with you." Please pray for our soldiers coming home to get readjusted to everyday life and receive any treatment they need.


The Affairs of the World
Like never before, the whole world is being lit on fire. Financial turmoil is sparking protests, revolutions and rumors of revolutions are making the future uncertain, and immorality is rising to staggering heights. The message of Jesus Christ is largely absent. Let us pray for our missionaries to continue bringing the message of Jesus Christ throughout the world.


Peace in Israel
Israel is going through turbulent times and the threat of war rises each day. The Jewish Nation is surrounded by enemies that would like nothing more than see Israel annihilated. That hostility breeds propaganda and lies believed throughout the world. With few friends willing to support them, we need to stand with Israel as God teaches us to do. Let us keep Israel and the Jewish People in our prayers always. We also need to pray that legitimate peace can be achieved between Israel and the Palestinians.
We must also pray for the Jewish people to receive Jesus Christ. In Luke 23:34, Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Let us pray that they come to accept Jesus as the true Messiah and invite Him into their hearts.


The Message of Jesus Christ in the Islamic World
Nations of Islam in the Middle East and Eastern Asia have been a threat to Judeo-Christianity for thousands of years. Many have written this conflict off as not their problem and criticize the United States for taking sides. But the fact is Islam is at war with everyone who does not bow to Allah and Sharia Law, and I don't have to tell you how barbaric Sharia Law is. But, muslims are still God's children despite who they worship. We must pray for them to receive Jesus Christ and turn from their evil ways.


Christians Living in Hostile Communities
Here in the United States and most of Europe, it is easy to live openly as a Christian. Sure, we may be mocked and ridiculed by some, but we are safe from violence and detainment. That is not the case for Christians living in communities hostile to Christians in countries who will not protect them. Please pray for God to guide and protect them from danger and comfort them through difficult times.


Iran's Nuclear Threat
For years, Iran has been hard at work to develop nuclear weapons. They claim it is for energy purposes only, but Iran's President Ahmadinajad's hostility toward Israel and the U.S. has us believing otherwise. This threat could not be more serious. The fear heightened when Iran's first nuclear power plant went online in early September of 2011. War is very likely to break out between Israel and Iran soon. Let us pray for God to protect Israel and us from Iran's genocidal agenda.


U.S. Border Patrol
There are serious problems going on our southern border. These agents are overwhelmed, by doing their job with little to no support from Washington. While cartels use these illegal immigrants to smuggle drugs and sometimes guns. What I am getting at is strict restrictions are tying these agent's hands behind their back and preventing them from adequately doing their job. Pray for these agents to be able to do their job right, and protect our country. They are just as much important as our armed forces.


Obama "Contraception Mandate"
The Obama Administration through Health and Human Services has issued a mandate requiring religious employers to pay for insurance coverage that goes against their beliefs. The mandate forces these institutions, mainly Catholic charities, schools, universities, and hospitals, to cover contraception, abortion inducing drugs, and sterilization. You don't have to be Catholic to recognize this as an assault on all religious liberty. We must stand up against this and pray for the Obama Administration to back down.

The Unborn's Right To Life
Abortion is running rampant throughout America and the world. The argument is every woman should have the right to choose. Yet the unborn do not have any rights, mainly because many do not believe in life at conception. Because of this, countless unborn babies are murdered every year. We need to pray for these women who feel overwhelmed to seek help and other alternatives instead of abortion. Pray for the safety of those who pray outside abortion clinics and pray for their success. We must not forget to pray for women who suffer from the emotional trauma of having gone through with an abortion, and pray they will seek out the Lord, Jesus Christ for comfort and guidance.

Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is the biggest abortion provider in the nation. PP claims they offer health services to help women, but over 90% of their services are abortions. PP use methods of coercion, fear, and misinformation to pull in vulnerable women. We need to pray for more clinic workers to find wisdom and repent, seeking Jesus. Pray for these women to find alternatives other than abortion and escape the trap of Planned Parenthood.

The UN and China's One Child Policy
One of the worst offenders of the unborn's right to life is the United Nations and their many programs ranging from population control to making abortions legal worldwide. They are complicant to China's one child policy. If a woman in China becomes pregnant for the second time, government officials force her to abort her baby, and sometimes sterilize her. Activists against this policy wind up beaten, imprisoned, or worse. Please pray for officials in the UN and in China to see the light of Jesus and stop supporting these evil policies. Pray for those victimized to call on Jesus for His love and comfort.


Euthanasia: Slippery Slope
If a society allows euthanasia to become legal, it will never end. First, it will be a way for the elderly and terminally ill to "die with dignity." I'm speculating here but, I would fear death panels becoming very real. Patients will be coerced, led to believe they are a burden to society, all in the name of cost saving measures. Please pray that euthanasia will continue to remain illegal in America and other countries. Pray for those who are vulnerable and just want their life to end, to seek Lord Jesus to comfort them and guide them to see the beauty of life.

Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani
Youcef Nadarkhani is an Iranian pastor who was arrested in October 2009 and later sentenced to death for converting to Christianity. We need to pray that his trial does not end in execution. Also pray for his wife and two young sons to have the strength to continue coping with his predicament. 
Iranian courts have been delaying his trial to allow authorities time to coerce him into converting back to Islam. The delay is also meant for Youef to slip away from international attention. We need to pray and prove we will not forget Youcef's unjust detainment.

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Keep helping others become more aware of the needs of our world, and know that you are loved and appreciated! GOD BLESS YOU DEAR FRIEND,
Love and prayers for you
we covet your prayers as well
Marvin & Joy Barber
www.encouragers4you.com

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