Day 151 - 31 May 2021 reflections
Day 151, 31 May 2021
2 Chron 1 , Psalm 72
2 Chronicles 1
Solomon Seeks Wisdom
1Ki 3:4-15; 10:26-29; 2Ch 9:25-28
1 Now Solomon the son of David strengthened himself over his kingdom,
and the Lord his God was with him and made Solomon exceedingly great.
2 And Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the commanders of thousands
and of hundreds, to the judges, and to all the leaders in all Israel,
the heads of fathers' houses.
3 Then they all went, Solomon and all the assembly that was with him,
to the high place that was at Gibeon, because the tent of meeting with God,
which Moses the servant of the Lord had made in the wilderness, was there.
4 However, David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath Jearim
to the place he had prepared, for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.
5 And the bronze altar that Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur,
had made was set before the tabernacle of the Lord. And Solomon
and the assembly sought it out to seek the Lord.
6 And Solomon went up to the bronze altar before the Lord, which was before
the tent of meeting, and he offered up a thousand burnt offerings on it.
7 That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him,
"Ask what I might give to you."
8 Then Solomon said to God, "You have given a great mercy to David my father
and have made me king in his place.
9 Now, Lord God, may Your word to David my father be confirmed,
for You have made me king over a people numerous as the dust of the earth.
10 Now give wisdom and knowledge to me so that I might know how to go
before this people, for who can judge this great people of Yours?"
11 Then God responded to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart
and you did not ask for possessions, wealth, and honor,
or even the life of those who hate you, nor have you asked for many days
of life, but you have asked Me for wisdom and knowledge that you might govern
My people over whom I have made you king,
12 wisdom and knowledge are now given to you. Possessions, wealth, and honor
I will also give to you; such has not been given to kings before you nor those
who will follow after you."
13 So Solomon came from the high place at Gibeon, before the tent of meeting,
to Jerusalem, and he reigned over Israel.
14 Solomon gathered together chariots and horses. He had 1400 chariots
and 1200 horses, and he put them in designated cities and with the king
in Jerusalem.
15 The king made silver and gold in Jerusalem as abundant as stones
and cedar as plentiful as sycamore trees in the lowlands of the Shephelah.
16 The horses of Solomon were imported from Egypt and Kue,
and the traders of the king would take them from Kue for a price.
17 They imported chariots from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver
and a horse for one hundred and fifty pieces. And they imported
from these places to all the kings of the Hittites and Arameans.
Psalms 72
A Psalm of Solomon.
1 Give the king Your judgments, O God,
and Your righteousness to the king’s son.
2 May he judge Your people with righteousness,
and Your poor with justice.
3 May the mountains bring well-being to the people,
and the hills, in righteousness.
4 May he judge the poor of the people,
may he save the children of the needy,
and crush the oppressor.
5 May they fear You as long as the sun endures,
and the moon, throughout all generations.
6 May he descend like rain on the mown grass,
as showers dripping on the earth.
7 In his days may the righteous flourish,
and abundance of peace until the moon is no more.
8 May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth.
9 May those who dwell in the wilderness bow before him,
and his enemies lick the dust.
10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the isles
bring presents;
the kings of Sheba and Seba offer a gift.
11 May all kings bow down before him;
may all nations serve him.
12 Indeed, may he deliver the needy when he cries;
the poor also, and him who has no helper.
13 May he have compassion on the poor and needy,
and save the lives of the needy.
14 May he redeem their life from deceit and violence;
and may their blood be precious in his sight.
15 May he live long,
and may one give him the gold of Sheba;
and pray for him continually;
and all day long may he be blessed.
16 May there be abundance of grain in the earth
on the top of the mountains;
may its fruit shake like Lebanon;
and may those from the city flourish like grass of the earth.
17 May his name endure forever;
may his name increase as long as the sun.
May men be blessed in him;
may all nations call him blessed!
18 Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel,
who alone does wondrous deeds.
19 Blessed be His glorious name forever;
and may the whole earth be filled with His glory.
Amen, and Amen.
20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
2) Our Daily Bread for 31 May 2021
https://odb.org/US/2021/05/31/secret-giver
entitled Secret Giver
Matthew 6:1-4
Teaching About Charitable Giving
1 "Be sure that you not do your charitable deeds before men to be seen
by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
2 "Therefore, when you do your charitable deeds, do not sound a trumpet
before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets,
that they may be honored by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward.
3 But when you do your charitable deeds, do not let your left hand know
what your right hand is doing,
4 that your charitable deeds may be in secret. And your Father who sees
in secret will Himself reward you openly.
For Christopher, a physically disabled veteran, everyday activities
had become more challenging, took longer to finish, and increased his pain.
Still, he did his best to serve his wife and child. Passersby would see him
using a push-mower to cut his lawn every week.
One day, Christopher received a letter-and an expensive riding lawnmower
-from an anonymous donor. The secret giver's satisfaction came through
the privilege of helping someone in need.
Jesus doesn't say that all our giving should be in secret, but He does remind
us to check our motives when we give (Matthew 6:1).
He also said: "When you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets,
as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored
by others" (v. 2). While God expects us to be openhanded givers,
He encourages us to avoid doing good deeds in front of people for the purpose
of receiving accolades or special recognition (v. 3).
When we realize everything we have comes from God, we can be secret givers
who don't need to pat our own backs or gain the admiration of others.
Our all-knowing Giver of all good things delights in the genuine generosity
of His people. Nothing beats the reward of His approval.
By: Xochitl Dixon
Reflect & Pray
How has God helped you through someone else’s secret giving?
Who can you help with an anonymous gift today?
Loving God, please bless me with opportunities to give as selflessly
and sacrificially as You have given to me.
Read Compassion: Learning to Love Like Jesus
at https://www.DiscoverySeries.org/Q0208 .
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 2 - Growing Up
2 Tim 3:16-17
16 (Ro 15:4) All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable
for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction
in righteousness,
17 (1Ti 6:11; 2Ti 2:21) that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work.
"I can't wait till I get big!" Marc, age 5, declared. "Then I do
what I want!" Most of us, as children, shared Marc's statement.
We looked forward to that "magic age" - 16, 18, 21 - when we
would be adults: mature, able to make our own decisions.
We find, of course, that adulthood has its own share of
difficulties and conflicts. But even in our spiritual lives
we often long for a "magic moment" of maturity. As one woman
confessed, "Ever since I became a Christian, I've hoped I'd wake up
one morning to find myself mature."
But growth in the spiritual life comes gradually, like growth in
the physical world. In 2 Tim 2:16-17, Paul gives the young pastor
Timothy an important key to spiritual growing up - the Word of God.
The Word is "profitable" or "useful," Paul says, for "teaching" - that is,
for developing a right concept of God. Scripture offers "rebuke" when
we go wrong, "correction" to set us on the right path, and "training
in righteousness" so that we can grow in the image of Christ.
The purpose of Scripture's work in our lives, Paul emphasises,
is that we may be "perfect" - mature, equipped for the good things
God has for us to do. Such maturity does not come easily
or instantaneously, but it does come - sometimes imperceptibly -
as we submit our lives to the transforming power of God's Word.
Application
a) In what areas of my life do I need to grow? How can I benefit
from the Bible's
i) teaching?
ii) rebuke?
iii) correction?
iv) training in righteousness?
b) How can memorising God's Word help me grow in those areas?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
2 Kings 18:7
7 (1Sa 18:14; 2Ki 16:7; Ge 39:2–3 )The Lord was with him.
Wherever he went, he prospered. He (Ahaz) rebelled against
the king of Assyria and did not serve him.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Protection in Times of Trouble
Ps 121
PSALMS 121
A Song of Ascents.
1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills,
from where does my help come?
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He will not let your foot slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Behold, He who guards Israel
shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The Lord is your guardian;
the Lord is your shade at your right hand.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8–9) The sun shall not harm you during the day,
nor the moon during the night.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord shall protect you from all evil;
He shall preserve your soul.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord shall preserve your going out
and your coming in from now and for evermore.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Ontario
Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario
Ontation 2015 population 13 687 7000
est Muslim Population 1 001 542
CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor
Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Musslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontari. Mosques
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools
are starting.
And they're not comlacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosqoe distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of
"reverts", or white Canadians who havve converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Antoerh town
reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:
- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connectiosn with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
Conclusion:
Pray to Lord of all the needs you have.
Pray to the Lord to be a joyful giver and not a proud one.
Pray to the Lord to grow in The Word of God.
Pray to the Lord to be successful in the service of the house
of God and with the law and commandment to seek out his God.
.
Pray to the Lord for His loving protection
.
Pray for Muslims in Ontario to receive Christ as Saviour
and that Christian outreach will be strong.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have God's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Pray for healing of the sick in Kyrgystan and
for church's ministry to them.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.
2 Chron 1 , Psalm 72
2 Chronicles 1
Solomon Seeks Wisdom
1Ki 3:4-15; 10:26-29; 2Ch 9:25-28
1 Now Solomon the son of David strengthened himself over his kingdom,
and the Lord his God was with him and made Solomon exceedingly great.
2 And Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the commanders of thousands
and of hundreds, to the judges, and to all the leaders in all Israel,
the heads of fathers' houses.
3 Then they all went, Solomon and all the assembly that was with him,
to the high place that was at Gibeon, because the tent of meeting with God,
which Moses the servant of the Lord had made in the wilderness, was there.
4 However, David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath Jearim
to the place he had prepared, for he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.
5 And the bronze altar that Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur,
had made was set before the tabernacle of the Lord. And Solomon
and the assembly sought it out to seek the Lord.
6 And Solomon went up to the bronze altar before the Lord, which was before
the tent of meeting, and he offered up a thousand burnt offerings on it.
7 That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him,
"Ask what I might give to you."
8 Then Solomon said to God, "You have given a great mercy to David my father
and have made me king in his place.
9 Now, Lord God, may Your word to David my father be confirmed,
for You have made me king over a people numerous as the dust of the earth.
10 Now give wisdom and knowledge to me so that I might know how to go
before this people, for who can judge this great people of Yours?"
11 Then God responded to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart
and you did not ask for possessions, wealth, and honor,
or even the life of those who hate you, nor have you asked for many days
of life, but you have asked Me for wisdom and knowledge that you might govern
My people over whom I have made you king,
12 wisdom and knowledge are now given to you. Possessions, wealth, and honor
I will also give to you; such has not been given to kings before you nor those
who will follow after you."
13 So Solomon came from the high place at Gibeon, before the tent of meeting,
to Jerusalem, and he reigned over Israel.
14 Solomon gathered together chariots and horses. He had 1400 chariots
and 1200 horses, and he put them in designated cities and with the king
in Jerusalem.
15 The king made silver and gold in Jerusalem as abundant as stones
and cedar as plentiful as sycamore trees in the lowlands of the Shephelah.
16 The horses of Solomon were imported from Egypt and Kue,
and the traders of the king would take them from Kue for a price.
17 They imported chariots from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver
and a horse for one hundred and fifty pieces. And they imported
from these places to all the kings of the Hittites and Arameans.
Psalms 72
A Psalm of Solomon.
1 Give the king Your judgments, O God,
and Your righteousness to the king’s son.
2 May he judge Your people with righteousness,
and Your poor with justice.
3 May the mountains bring well-being to the people,
and the hills, in righteousness.
4 May he judge the poor of the people,
may he save the children of the needy,
and crush the oppressor.
5 May they fear You as long as the sun endures,
and the moon, throughout all generations.
6 May he descend like rain on the mown grass,
as showers dripping on the earth.
7 In his days may the righteous flourish,
and abundance of peace until the moon is no more.
8 May he have dominion from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth.
9 May those who dwell in the wilderness bow before him,
and his enemies lick the dust.
10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the isles
bring presents;
the kings of Sheba and Seba offer a gift.
11 May all kings bow down before him;
may all nations serve him.
12 Indeed, may he deliver the needy when he cries;
the poor also, and him who has no helper.
13 May he have compassion on the poor and needy,
and save the lives of the needy.
14 May he redeem their life from deceit and violence;
and may their blood be precious in his sight.
15 May he live long,
and may one give him the gold of Sheba;
and pray for him continually;
and all day long may he be blessed.
16 May there be abundance of grain in the earth
on the top of the mountains;
may its fruit shake like Lebanon;
and may those from the city flourish like grass of the earth.
17 May his name endure forever;
may his name increase as long as the sun.
May men be blessed in him;
may all nations call him blessed!
18 Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel,
who alone does wondrous deeds.
19 Blessed be His glorious name forever;
and may the whole earth be filled with His glory.
Amen, and Amen.
20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
2) Our Daily Bread for 31 May 2021
https://odb.org/US/2021/05/31/secret-giver
entitled Secret Giver
Matthew 6:1-4
Teaching About Charitable Giving
1 "Be sure that you not do your charitable deeds before men to be seen
by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
2 "Therefore, when you do your charitable deeds, do not sound a trumpet
before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets,
that they may be honored by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward.
3 But when you do your charitable deeds, do not let your left hand know
what your right hand is doing,
4 that your charitable deeds may be in secret. And your Father who sees
in secret will Himself reward you openly.
For Christopher, a physically disabled veteran, everyday activities
had become more challenging, took longer to finish, and increased his pain.
Still, he did his best to serve his wife and child. Passersby would see him
using a push-mower to cut his lawn every week.
One day, Christopher received a letter-and an expensive riding lawnmower
-from an anonymous donor. The secret giver's satisfaction came through
the privilege of helping someone in need.
Jesus doesn't say that all our giving should be in secret, but He does remind
us to check our motives when we give (Matthew 6:1).
He also said: "When you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets,
as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored
by others" (v. 2). While God expects us to be openhanded givers,
He encourages us to avoid doing good deeds in front of people for the purpose
of receiving accolades or special recognition (v. 3).
When we realize everything we have comes from God, we can be secret givers
who don't need to pat our own backs or gain the admiration of others.
Our all-knowing Giver of all good things delights in the genuine generosity
of His people. Nothing beats the reward of His approval.
By: Xochitl Dixon
Reflect & Pray
How has God helped you through someone else’s secret giving?
Who can you help with an anonymous gift today?
Loving God, please bless me with opportunities to give as selflessly
and sacrificially as You have given to me.
Read Compassion: Learning to Love Like Jesus
at https://www.DiscoverySeries.org/Q0208 .
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 1 Knowing God's Word Day 2 - Growing Up
2 Tim 3:16-17
16 (Ro 15:4) All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable
for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction
in righteousness,
17 (1Ti 6:11; 2Ti 2:21) that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work.
"I can't wait till I get big!" Marc, age 5, declared. "Then I do
what I want!" Most of us, as children, shared Marc's statement.
We looked forward to that "magic age" - 16, 18, 21 - when we
would be adults: mature, able to make our own decisions.
We find, of course, that adulthood has its own share of
difficulties and conflicts. But even in our spiritual lives
we often long for a "magic moment" of maturity. As one woman
confessed, "Ever since I became a Christian, I've hoped I'd wake up
one morning to find myself mature."
But growth in the spiritual life comes gradually, like growth in
the physical world. In 2 Tim 2:16-17, Paul gives the young pastor
Timothy an important key to spiritual growing up - the Word of God.
The Word is "profitable" or "useful," Paul says, for "teaching" - that is,
for developing a right concept of God. Scripture offers "rebuke" when
we go wrong, "correction" to set us on the right path, and "training
in righteousness" so that we can grow in the image of Christ.
The purpose of Scripture's work in our lives, Paul emphasises,
is that we may be "perfect" - mature, equipped for the good things
God has for us to do. Such maturity does not come easily
or instantaneously, but it does come - sometimes imperceptibly -
as we submit our lives to the transforming power of God's Word.
Application
a) In what areas of my life do I need to grow? How can I benefit
from the Bible's
i) teaching?
ii) rebuke?
iii) correction?
iv) training in righteousness?
b) How can memorising God's Word help me grow in those areas?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
2 Kings 18:7
7 (1Sa 18:14; 2Ki 16:7; Ge 39:2–3 )The Lord was with him.
Wherever he went, he prospered. He (Ahaz) rebelled against
the king of Assyria and did not serve him.
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Protection in Times of Trouble
Ps 121
PSALMS 121
A Song of Ascents.
1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills,
from where does my help come?
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) He will not let your foot slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Behold, He who guards Israel
shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) The Lord is your guardian;
the Lord is your shade at your right hand.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8–9) The sun shall not harm you during the day,
nor the moon during the night.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) The Lord shall protect you from all evil;
He shall preserve your soul.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) The Lord shall preserve your going out
and your coming in from now and for evermore.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2021 edition?)
Ontario
Quick facts on Muslims in Ontario
Ontation 2015 population 13 687 7000
est Muslim Population 1 001 542
CNMM Networks: Ottawa, Durham, York, Toronto, Mississauga, Halton, Hamilton,
Niagara, Kitchener, London, Windsor
Ontario has 55% of all of Canada's entire Muslim population. This means that
the whole of the Muslim world is represented somewhere in this province. Most
Musslims are understandably located along the southern border stretching
from Windsor eastward all the way up to Ottawa. Yet Muslims are constantly
resettling in more and more suburban and even small towns of Ontari. Mosques
are springing up, and where there are enough gathered, Islamic schools
are starting.
And they're not comlacent, either. Many Islamic leaders are energetic in their
advancement of Islam in Canadian society. Recently in the Niagara Region,
the local mosqoe distributed via Canada Post as many as 50000 full-colour
brochures on Islam. An that mosque's Facebook page proudly show pictures of
"reverts", or white Canadians who havve converted to Islam as a result of
receiving the flier and engaging with the mosque community. Antoerh town
reports Muslims going door-to-door evangelism.
Agree in prayer for:
- net network leaders - the need is great
- the development of network leadership teams
- good connectiosn with local pastors, congregations and individuals
whom God is calling into this ministry.
- wisdom facilitating outreach and training activities for mobilising
believers
- new full and part-time workers among Muslims throughout all these areas
- for pastors and churches to respond not in fear, but full of faith and love
towards Muslims, sharing Jesus with them.
Adding further
30 days of prayer for the Muslim World 24 April to 23 May 2020
Under the Keep Praying page
When the new moon is sighted it marks the beginning of t he new Islamic month
and Eid al-Fitr, the "Festival of Breaking the Fast", will start! After 30 days
of fasting, the Eid celebration at the end of Ramadan is a joyful time that
usually lasts about 3 days. Muslims will buy new clothes, exchange gifts and,
of course, enjoy special foods. In Muslim-majority nations, the streets may be
decorated and festivals will be held.
For many Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr begins with communal prayers at daybreak and the
distribution of money (zakat) to the poor, which is one of the 5 pillars of
Islam.
You can greet Muslim friends during this time by saying "Eid Mubarak",
which means Blessed Eid!"
Ramadan is over for this year, but you can continue to pray for Muslims you
know, and Muslims around the world:
- Despite the unsettling developments in our world today that involve actions
in the name of Islam, there is at the same time a largely untold story about
unprecedented movement to Christ among Muslims. There have been more such
movements of thousands or more new disciples among Muslims in the last three
decades or so than in all the previous history of Christian Muslim
relationships! Pray for this momentum to continue.
Acts 2:12-17 : 17 12 They were all amazed and perplexed, saying to each other,
"What does this mean?"
13 (1Co 14:23) Others mocking said, "These men are full of new wine."
Peter's Speech at Pentecost
14 (Ac 1:26) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice
and said to them, "Men of Judea and all you who dwell in Jerusalem,
let this be known to you, and listen to my words.
15 For these are not drunk, as you suppose,
since it is the third hour of the day.
16 But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
17 (Isa 44:3; Ac 10:45) 'In the last days it shall be,' says God,
'that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;
your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
your young men shall see visions,
and your old men shall dream dreams.'
- Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
- Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have god's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Matthew 5:14-15 : 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a
hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do men light a candle and put it under
a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the
house."
Ideas for prayer
- Pray for opportunities to show the love of Christ to Muslims around you
- Pray for, and offer generous hospitality to, those you know who are serving
Christ among Muslim people -
Romans 12:13 "contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality."
- When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray for Muslims
throughout the year and encourage them to also participate in 30 Days!
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, atheists, secular humanists, ...) .
Conclusion:
Pray to Lord of all the needs you have.
Pray to the Lord to be a joyful giver and not a proud one.
Pray to the Lord to grow in The Word of God.
Pray to the Lord to be successful in the service of the house
of God and with the law and commandment to seek out his God.
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Pray to the Lord for His loving protection
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Pray for Muslims in Ontario to receive Christ as Saviour
and that Christian outreach will be strong.
Pray for Christian workers an organisations focused on seeing effective
discipleship movements among Muslim people.
Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to inspire you to have God's heart for
Muslims, to see them as He does, and to be the light that then to Jesus.
Pray for healing of the sick in Kyrgystan and
for church's ministry to them.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God.