Protesters took to the streets on January 29, 2011 for the fifth day in a row, calling for the president of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak to resign. Police reportedly opened fire on the demonstrators, killing at least one.
PRAY FOR:
* the the Lord of hosts to arise in North Africa and the Middle East. Pray for Jesus Christ to be exalted throughout the Arab world - far above all principalities and powers. (The Bible, Ephesians 1:19-21)
* the eyes of every Muslim in this region to be enlightened so they can know the hope to which the Lord is calling them in Christ Jesus. (The Bible, Ephesians 1:18)
* the Lord to keep the situation in each country from degenerating into chaos. Pray for events to unfold in His timing and according to His purposes. Invite the rule and reign of His Kingdom. (The Bible, Psalm 145:13)
* the restoration of order and peace. Pray for leaders and security forces to use restraint and wisdom in dealing with protesters. (The Bible, Psalm 37:11)
* Christian missionaries and laborers in these nations. Petition the Lord to protect them and give them discernment in what to do and how to most effectively minister to the people. (The Bible, I Corinthians 16:9)
* indigenous Christians to refuse to give in to the spirit of fear. Pray for the Lord to give them the spirit of power to overcome the enemy, the spirit of love to care for the people, and a sound mind to accomplish His desire for these nations. (The Bible, II Timothy 1:7)
* the Lord to raise up leaders to guide each of these troubled countries forward into His purposes. Pray against the demonic powers trying to fill the void. Ask the Lord to keep them from successfully gaining control. (The Bible, Daniel 2:21; Psalm 35:26)
* the people in the Arab world to see what is taking place, realize the hand of the Lord at work, and call to Him in their time of distress. (The Bible, Psalm 18:6)
* the spirit of self-destruction - especially by fire - to be bound. Pray for abundant life in Jesus Christ to be poured out upon the young people of Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Sudan, Yemen, Jordan... (The Bible, John 10:10)
* this turmoil and unrest to cause Muslims to cry out to the Living God. Pray for a great harvest of souls and ask the Lord to reveal Himself in glory through dreams and visions. (The Bible, Psalm 5:2; Acts 2:17)
* Christians around the globe to arise and take on the Caleb anointing - following the Lord wholeheartedly and boldly venturing into the territory of giants to possess the land. (The Bible, Numbers 14:24; 13:30)
