Today we continue to pray for Romania. Please review pages 700-704.
My prayer for today: Lord, when I think of Romania I think of the desperate needs I've heard about from those who've been there - not primarily physical needs, but the spiritual needs reflected in suicide, depression, and oppression by the dominant religious tradition against believers from different backgrounds. We pray for evangelicals in Romania who are persecuted. Guide them to respond in love and let Your grace, not fear, dominate. We pray against nominalism and legalism; break through with the power of Your Holy Spirit. Equip the church to be the church through practical ministry, love, holiness, discipleship, and prayer. We pray for leaders that can exemplify wholeness in all areas of their lives, setting an example for the churches. Be glorified in Romania, in Jesus' name, amen.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Prayers for Romania: A 365 Day Global Prayer Journey - October 10
Today we begin 2 days of prayer for Romania. Please read pages 700-704, then share with this Romanian believer in praying God's heart for his country.
Romania is a country that has been open to all kinds of spiritual influences both good and bad since 1989 when communism fell. We see now that people are open but a lot of Christians are fearful and very timid in their testimony to the greatness of Jesus. There is a spirit of fear that blocks people in being brave proclaiming and demonstrating the Gospel to those around them. I think this may be one of the deep roots of the lack of abundant fruit in Romania.
Another one is the legalism that permeates both the Orthodox church as well as many evangelical churches. This stems out of moral performance and that is birthed by a prideful spirit.
Pray also that the Person of Jesus would be more dear and precious to Christians than their own reputation with other people.
"Father I pray for boldness for all of my Romanian brothers and sisters in Jesus, who are followers of yours, that we would be able to overcome a spirit of fear by the power of the Holy Spirit and that we would courageously proclaim and demonstrate the Gospel of Jesus and make His Name known among many people in Romania. May you help us overcome a spirit of legalism by a deeper understanding and experience of Your grace!"
Romania is a country that has been open to all kinds of spiritual influences both good and bad since 1989 when communism fell. We see now that people are open but a lot of Christians are fearful and very timid in their testimony to the greatness of Jesus. There is a spirit of fear that blocks people in being brave proclaiming and demonstrating the Gospel to those around them. I think this may be one of the deep roots of the lack of abundant fruit in Romania.
Another one is the legalism that permeates both the Orthodox church as well as many evangelical churches. This stems out of moral performance and that is birthed by a prideful spirit.
Pray also that the Person of Jesus would be more dear and precious to Christians than their own reputation with other people.
"Father I pray for boldness for all of my Romanian brothers and sisters in Jesus, who are followers of yours, that we would be able to overcome a spirit of fear by the power of the Holy Spirit and that we would courageously proclaim and demonstrate the Gospel of Jesus and make His Name known among many people in Romania. May you help us overcome a spirit of legalism by a deeper understanding and experience of Your grace!"
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