Dear Prayer Team:
Today, the United States has marked the 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington DC. The nation has also paused to remember the one year anniversary of the September 11, 2012 attack against the U.S. consulate in Benghazi that killed four Americans, including the U.S. Ambassador to Libya.
THE NEED…
Leading up to these somber milestones, the eyes of the nation and indeed the world have been focused on Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress considered whether to authorize the use of American force to strike Syria over that government’s alleged use of chemical weapons against its citizens.
Leading up to these somber milestones, the eyes of the nation and indeed the world have been focused on Washington, DC as the U.S. Congress considered whether to authorize the use of American force to strike Syria over that government’s alleged use of chemical weapons against its citizens.
While the world awaits the U.S. decision on Syria, believers in Christ should keep in mind what is written in Proverbs 21:1: “The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.” And, God often turns the heart of the king in response to prayer.
WHAT IS NEEDED?
This truth was recently echoed by Leith Anderson, President of the National Association of Evangelicals, which represents 40 Christian denominations and more than 45,000 local churches in the U.S. Anderson said that while the political issues regarding Syria are complicated, one thing is crystal clear: now is the time for Christians to pray.
“The Bible teaches us to pray for our leaders,” Anderson said. “This is a week for extra prayers as our Congress and President Obama decide what to do about Syria. And, let's add Syrian leaders to our prayer list. Our request is that God will give wisdom to make choices for a lasting peace in the region.”
Anderson’s call to prayer is pertinent and timely. The Apostle Paul also admonishes believers to “pray without ceasing” (I Thessalonians 5:17) and Jesus reminded his followers – in regards to temptation – to “watch and pray.” That latter admonition also holds true as you see current events unfolding and the world’s desperate need for Christ.WHAT YOU CAN DO…PRAY NOW
As you remember the events of 9-11 and Benghazi and pray about the unfolding drama in Syria, focus your hope on heaven. “You will hear of wars and rumors of war,” Jesus said, “See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet” (Matthew 24:5-7). And remember, above all, God is in control of this seemingly out-of-control world.
PRAY FOR:
1) Comfort for those who were personally affected by the 9/11 terror events and the Benghazi attack
2) For a spirit of revival to sweep across America
3) For wisdom for America's leaders in dealing with the Syria crisis and other world trouble spots
"The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."--James 5:16
All prayer requests are made directly from our Presidential Prayer Leader. We ask you all to pray for our leaders as the scripture says.
1 Timothy 2:1-3
King James Version (KJV)
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
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