Joshua 1:9 (ESV) - Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

2 Corinthians 4:8 (ESV) - We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair.

Prayer points

1. Tyranny, cruelty, and spiritual bondage fill Haiti’s history. The Spanish genocide against the indigenous Arawaks, Spanish and then French slavery, and Haiti’s own brutal leaders promoted a spirit of violence for centuries. Voodoo (a religion of spirits) creates fear throughout society. 

 Pray that the power of the Holy Spirit might overcome the forces of evil. 

 Pray for the Holy Spirit to cleanse the Church. 

 Ask God to bind the powerful spirits underlying voodooism in Jesus’ name, so the nation can be wholly dedicated to the Lord.

2. Haiti needs godly leaders who will prioritize the good of the nation and address its massive problems. Two centuries of misrule, tyranny and recent flawed democratic attempts have brought hopelessness and despair. Corruption is rampant, and robberies and kidnappings commonplace. The economic plight of most Haitians deepens each year. Many seek to escape, some physically by fleeing the country in unsafe and leaky boats, others emotionally through taking drugs. 

 Pray that men and women may be raised up who will reverse these trends and establish justice, righteousness and long-term stability.

3. Desperate physical and social needs attract a wide range of Christian community development agencies, such as WVI, Tearfund, World Concern, the Mennonites and many others. Sensitivity and wisdom are needed to preserve the indigeneity, integrity and independence of the churches and their leaders.  

 Pray that every expression of Christian concern might have long-term redemptive impact and draw people to the Saviour.

4. Christian radio is possibly the most effective tool for reaching and discipling Haitians. A high proportion of the population listens to Radio Lumière's five stations in the south and centre - Evangelical Baptist Church of South Haiti (WT) and 4VEH (OMS) in the north. TWR and others broadcast over 2,000 hours weekly. Radio 4VEH also streams over the Internet, reaching the Haitian diaspora. 

 Pray against vandalism of radio towers and relays which is a real challenge.

Prayers for Malawi Assemblies of God (prayer for thanksgiving)

 Thank God for answering our prayers made through out the past week. Our God is an answering God!

 Thank God, for the Malawi Assemblies of God that will emerge after He finishes dealing with us.