As we observe in the media these few weeks, Malaysia has been plagued by people and groups who are trying to disrupt and destabilise the unity of the country thru the burning, desecration of places of worship ie. churches, mosques, temples. Whilst last year it was the sphere of government (political arena – elections) , this year we are seeing more and more the sphere or mountain of Religion affecting the nation. Let us unite and stand together as Christians to pray for the protection of these places of worship with the same compassion, urgency as we would pray for the safety of our churches. Pray that the police will continue to pursue and convict these people who are out to desecrate and destabilise, creating strife and confrontation.

• Pray that the opportunists and those who seek to sow discord for their own political gain to repent, for the” wicked will fall by his own wickedness” Prov 11.5b
• Pray for those who easily influenced that they will no longer be manipulated to do evil.
• Pray for wisdom, sober judgement and impartiality for the national leaders as they seek amicable solutions and when they make public statements.

Let us all “pray for all people. As you make your requests plead for God’s mercy upon them, and give thanks. Pray this way for kings and all others who are in authority, so that we can live in peace and quietness, in godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Saviour, for he wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and people.” I Tim 2 : 1 – 5

As you prayer run, do your errands, drive around your neigbourhood, intercede for the protection of these places of worship, plead for God’s mercy upon them and for them to know the Lord, praising and giving thanks as we do so.

Weng Hong

Note: Weng Hong is currently leading the prayer team in RunNat2010, connecting and gathering Intercessors from various churches and denominations to come together as one in prayer to God for our nation.