Prayer Request 6/25 - 7/1

Tuesday
Between 2007 and 2012 Chongqing was the city in China in which millionaires increased most rapidly (by 80%). Chengdu and Fuzhou’s multi-millionaire population also increased greatly (60%) during that same period. The so-called “second tier” cities in China have enjoyed an economic boom and believers there have prospered as well, but they have become lukewarm. We pray for the revival of believers and that the Holy Spirit will stir up their passion and love for the Lord to serve in these cities.
Wednesday
Being a government official in China is now a very high-risk profession. One official said that paranoia is part of life. Many colleagues live in dread that their faces appearing in flagrante delicto will surface online and doom their careers. King David’s words of repentance were, “I have sinned against the Lord!”. We pray for believers who have drifted away from God or are living in sin. May the Spirit of the Lord convict each of us to turn away from sin because God is faithful and He will forgive all of our iniquity.
Thursday
Fears of being exposed have been heightened by a string of high profile blackmail cases. When an official is accused of wrongdoing, the government usually does not say anything so it seems at the end of the day no one really cares if the accusation is true or false. Many Christians are unable to live out their new life in Christ as they should. We pray for integrity of character for all believers. May the Lord great each of us strength to put off the old self and put on the new one which is in the likeness of God.
Friday
Recently, there are more missionaries who enter the Muslim ethnic groups to share the Gospel using the friendship evangelism method. However, the new converts have no place to worship or fellowship and lost to follow up. Let us pray for those believers who are new converts who came from Muslim background. In the time of loneliness and rejection, we ask the Lord to give them peace, joy and comfort. The Holy Spirit be with them and give them the assurance and strength to live out His Word.
Saturday
If a Chinese woman succeeds in college and finish a master’s degree, she is likely to be 25 years old. Official news says, women aged 25 to 27 fall within the first category of “leftover warriors” (sheng doushi) who “still have the courage to fight to find a partner.” Many single sisters in China churches live with their parents. We pray for them for healthy emotional and spiritual lives, may they be free of loneliness, but rather vibrant, loving the Lord and friendly with people.
Sunday
To improve the status of women in China, the slogan of the Party is, "Women hold up half of the sky". Unfortunately, female politicians in China are still rare with only one-fifth of the national deputies being women. At the grassroots level only 2-3% of the Party secretaries and only 22% of the village committee members are women. The vast majority of believers in China are women and the number of female preachers is increasing while the church committee members and volunteers in some churches are exclusively female. We pray that the churches in China will value the importance and contributions of the sisters in their midst.
Monday
Some of the churches in China (the Three-self churches and the seminaries) still uphold the unspoken rule that women should hold only secondary roles in the church, regardless of how gifted they are. According to this view, the sisters should do only visitation, welcoming visitors, singing, cleaning, and preparing meals. Let us remember everyone who serves in the "less important" roles in the church. May the Lord richly reward their humble service and their love for God's people. We pay their unselfish acts will inspire many more young believers to serve.

星期二
在2007至2012年之間，重慶市的億萬富翁人數增長達八成之多，是中國各巿之首。其他二線城市如成都和福州的千萬富豪人口，也同期激增六成。近年二線城市的經濟迅速發展，感謝主! 信徒的收入也大有改善。然而，教會信徒追求主的心反而普遍不如以往火熱，我們來為二線城市的教會復興祈求，願神親自吸引弟兄姊妹，聖靈動工使他們更多愛慕主，擺上自己，忠心服侍。
星期三
目前在中國當官是一個高風險職業，步步驚心。很多官員都在惶恐中生活，多疑已成為一種生活方式，擔憂自己劣跡敗露，犯事的照片會在網上流轉，害怕自己被抓，斷送了前程。「我向祢犯罪，惟獨得罪了祢」(詩51:4) 是大衛王誠心悔改之言。我們要為遠離神、仍陷在罪中之樂得罪神的信徒禱告，求主催逼各人盡快在神面前認罪悔改，重建與神的關係。「我們縱然失信，祂仍是可信的，因為祂不能背乎自己。」(提2:13)感謝主應許給憂傷痛悔的人，祂的公義與信實定要赦免我們一切的不義，幫我們重造一個清潔正直的靈。
星期四
一連串高調的勒索案使許多中國官員惶惶不可終日，最可怕的是，一旦有人說你幹了壞事，通常政府什麼也不說，到最後也沒有人在意是真是假。我們為信徒能活出基督的生命禱告。求主幫助我們每天把自己獻作活祭，對付「己」的舊生命，不再做罪的奴僕，讓聖靈管治，順服神在我們心中的啟示。讓我們靈命日日更新，天天做新人，行向高處，愈來愈有父神的榮美樣式。
星期五
近年不少宣教同工以專業身分進去回民群體，以個人友誼方式向穆斯林作見證；可是帶了人信主後，他們應去哪個群體？哪兒聚會？靈命如何成長等等問題也不易跟進。我們特別為那些從前是穆斯林，或是脫離異教背景而接受了耶穌基督信仰的信徒禱告。在他們孤單，被家人、社區排斥拒絕時，主跟他們同在，賜下屬天的平安喜樂與安慰給他們。 求神的靈大大保守他們，滿有得救的確據，也能勇敢堅定地活出神的道。
星期六
現今一個中國女性成功進入大學，並完成碩士學位時，可能是二十五歲左右。根據新華社報道，二十五至二十七歲的女性屬於第一類「剩鬥士」，意即「還有勇氣繼續為尋找伴侶而奮鬥」。不少教會中的未婚姊妹仍然與父母同住，我們特別為她們的生活及靈命祈求，願主賜給她們活潑的靈命，除去孤獨感，更多愛主愛人，也能與人建立美好的人際關係。
星期日
「婦女撐起半邊天」的口號代表中國提高女性地位的承諾。可惜政界很明顯缺乏女性，人大代表只有五分一是女性。在草根階層，只有百分之二至三的書記和百分之二十二的村委會成員是女性。今天，中國教會會眾佔絕大多數是婦女，女傳道也日益增多，有的教會堂委和義工甚至清一色由婦女組成。我們禱告神幫助教會能更珍貴及肯定姊妹們的參與及價質，求主也賞賜姊妹們單純向主的心，使用她們作祂恩典的管道。
星期一
某些中國教會和神學院裡，有「男主女輔」「男正女副」的潛在定規，女性只能擔任副職，諸如探訪、接待、唱詩、衛生、預備飯食等等工作。我們來為每位在「不顯要」的崗位裡默默服事的信徒禱告，願主厚厚的恩待他們，藉著他們謙卑、無私的擺上及用實際行動所流露出對弟兄姐妹的愛，來吸引並激勵更多年輕的基督徒參與服侍。

Prayer Request 6/18 - 6/24

Tuesday
Recently, high school seniors from around China sat for the annual college entrance examination, called the Gaokao. Most Chinese students prepare for years under intense pressure, and families spend huge amounts on tutoring and after-school study sessions. We pray for the families of believers who are waiting for the results of this decisive examination. May the Lord grant them faith, peace, and the knowledge that He has a great plan for their children. We also pray that parents will continue to encourage their children to love and trust God because He is in control.
Wednesday
While increasing numbers of Chinese students go overseas for college – nearly 200,000 went to North America for the 2011-12 academic year – the vast majority have no option for higher education but to do well on the national exam.Overseas Chinese churches have an opportunity to minister to these affluent and fun-loving undergraduates. We pray for the fruitful outreach efforts many churches make as they host events to attract the students and lead them to Jesus.
Thursday
As with nearly everything in China, there are too many people in the educational system competing for a scarce resource. Through the household registration (hukou) system, the college entrance process is biased in favor of urban participants. It seems unfair that college education can literally decide one’s future in China. We pray specifically for rural believers who are often inferior in their education. May the Lord comfort them and help parents to encourage their children to love and serve God more knowing He is impartial.
Friday
The hukou (residency) system perpetuates a rigid caste system. Children who have a rural hukou inherit their parents’ second-class status even though they were born in a city. Many urbanites want to keep this system in place to protect their preferential access to jobs, education, and health care. Some Christians worry about saving money for their children’s education and their own health expenses but lack faith in giving to God. We pray for faith and trust in God so each of us will realize that God will take care of His own people just as He cares for the sparrows.
Saturday
In China, getting into college does not guarantee a good job upon graduation, especially this year. Seven million students who succeeded in passing the Gaokao four years ago are now looking for work in the toughest job market ever. Unemployment and inability to find a suitable job create tension at home. We pray that churches will be able to minister to people who are undergoing these trials and they will experience the meaning of the Scripture which says, “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. (Psalm 20:7)
Sunday
While the Chinese government embraces Buddhism and Taoism, it suppresses and monitors Christianity very suspiciously. One reason is the monotheistic theology of Christianity which directly opposes the atheism of Communism. We need to continue to pray for the political leaders that the Lord will open their eyes to see that young people coming to Jesus and joining churches is not a threat to China, but is beneficial to Chinese society.
Monday
Christianity is treated with suspicion by officials in China so undercover agents from the central or local government, the Ministry of Public Security, and the National Security Agency are constantly monitoring churches. It is our duty to pray for peace for all the Christian gatherings and trainings sessions. We pray for wisdom for the church leaders, and effective ministry of outside speakers, so they will not only teach Biblical knowledge, but also inspire students to love the Lord and serve Him wholeheartedly.

 

星期二
中國各地的高三學生剛完成一年一度的大學入學考試，人稱「高考」。為了高考，大部份學生都在巨大壓力下準備多年，家庭也投入大量金錢請家教，讓他們參加課後輔導。我們為等候高考放榜的信徒家長禱告，求主將信心和超乎人意料的平安賜給他們，幫助他們能鼓勵孩子凡事讓主居首位，不論成績如何，也仰望、倚靠神的引領，因為主掌管一切。
星期三
儘管出國上大學的中國學生越來越多 ( 2011到2012，近20萬中國學子赴北美讀大學)，但絕大多數的年輕人還是在國內接受高等教育，除了在高考中考出好成績，別無選擇。海外華人教會有許多機會接觸留學生，本科留學生雖然普遍經濟環境不錯,能到處遊覽，但教會還是能吸引一些人，也領了一些人歸主。我們為各地的留學生事工感恩並代禱，求主幫助神的教會透過舉辦各樣的活動，能用諸般的智慧，勸戒人、教導人，把各人在基督裏完完全全地引到神面前。
星期四
競爭激烈，僧多粥少，在中國幾乎事事如此。因著戶口制度的管理，高考的過程會向城鎮考生傾斜。「高考定一生」是無奈的事實，對教學上師資及資源嚴重不足的農村學子也的確很不公平。我們要特別為農村教會子弟的升學和就業禱告，求不偏待人的主親自安慰他們，也給信徒家長們屬靈的眼光，知道怎樣處卑賤，也知道怎樣處豐富；在世為人不靠人的聰明，乃靠神的恩惠；多鼓勵子女更愛主、服事主，先求祂的國與義，神會看顧、豐盛預備我們的需用。
星期五
農村戶口持有者的子女會繼承其父母二等公民的地位，即使出生在城市也有如此心態。城市人則希望保持這種制度，保護他們在就業、教育及醫療的特殊優待，戶口造成等級制度。有些信徒為子女教育、工作及自己的醫療所需憂慮，以致努力為自己積攢錢財。求主加添我們信心，常常仰望那連麻雀都看顧的神！
星期六
進入大學也不能保證畢業時可以找到一個理想的工作，今年尤為如此。四年前順利通過高考的七百萬學生，現在趕上了最嚴酷的就業市場。家中有失業的，或是子女找不到合適工作的，都會造成許多壓力。我們為教會能適切關懷處於這個局面的信徒，願神大能的膀臂扶持他們，又使用教會彼此相助，一同經歷「有人靠車，有人靠馬，但我們要提到耶和華我們神的名。」的真實。
星期日
比起政府明顯扶植佛教與道教，基督教是被打壓的，部分原因是基督教的一神論，跟共產黨把黨視為母親和唯一真理的價值，有較大的矛盾。我們為執政掌權的禱告，求主打開他們的眼睛，看見年輕一代相信耶穌，進入教會群體，在社會當中做鹽做光不會感到恐懼驚慌。
星期一
官方把基督教當做是一個需要隨時被監督的對象，中央或地方政府的公安部、國家安全局的便衣，便會隨時隱藏其中。我們為各地聚會和培訓有平安祈求。求主賜給負責的同工有聰明和智慧，也大大使用那些外來的講員，不但能傳授知識，更是激勵學員全心擺上。

Prayer Request 6/11 - 6/17

Tuesday
Chinese officials seek career shortcut with Feng Shui. According to a 2007’s government's study, 52 percent of the nation's county-level civil servants admitted to believing in divination, face reading, astrology or dream interpretation. It is not uncommon to have Christians to be involved in superstitious practice and not realizing the spiritual darkness and danger. We pray for those naive believers who still dabble in practices that do not please the Lord at all. May we all grow in spiritual knowledge and maturity.
Wednesday
Many superstitious officials purposely place a large boulder or a pair of stone lions in front of their buildings to ward off evil or to bring good luck. Many of them consult masters of feng shui to get a lucky date to launch a construction project. Many new young believers are also seeking guidance and direction for their lives. We pray they will receive good advice from the more mature believers in the churches, especially for decisions about marriage since many people struggle with the question of whether to marry a non-believer or not.
Thursday
As Marxist ideology fades in China the ancient mystical beliefs once banned by the Communist Party resurge. Guides to geomancy now fill bookstores and fortune tellers are busily offering costly sessions in astrology and numerology. Businessmen also see the masters of feng shui for financial advice. Christians in China can definitely use more teaching on discerning the will of God. Many believers fall into the trap of being only Sunday Christians but living in sin on weekdays. We pray that each of us will live a consecrated life pleasing to God and glorifying Him.
Friday
This mystical revival of resorting to divination to solve problems is attracting devoted followers among Party officials in China. The country’s ambitious civil servants are increasingly seeing supernatural shortcuts to wealth and power, much to the dismay of party ideologues and those who campaign against corruption. People look for shortcuts to fame and wealth and many people who are Christians are no exception. Many rural believers still believe Jesus will help them become financially successful. Let us pray that the faith of each one of us in Jesus is a pure faith and that our chief desire is to know and obey the One Who blesses us, not the blessing that comes from Him.
Saturday
The practice of Feng Shui by officials is the result of age-old traditions melded with the pressures of careers in which promotions are earned through mastering the dark arts of factions and favors rather than hard work. Let us pray for all believers who seek to advance in their careers and get promotions and better salaries. We know the Lord listens to our prayers and we are reminded that when we honor God, He will honor our requests and take care of all of our needs.
Sunday
Not surprisingly, many practitioners of feng shui are often shamelessly crooked since they feel little accountability to the public. A corrupt official is usually superstitious. Success theology or the “prosperity gospel” has a wide following in China since it claims that believers will be blessed with riches and health if they are good Christians. We pray churches will preach the scripture correctly and believers will be deeply rooted in God’s Word rather than attracted by material blessings only.
Monday
Feng shui actually provides useful opportunities for business people to curry favor with influential bureaucrats. To avoid exposure, officials often use business contacts to introduce them to a clairvoyant and pay him for the consultation which can become very expensive. There any many many gimmicks for getting rich in China and churches are not immune to these. Frankly, some of them are pyramid scams. We need to pray for purity in the Body of Christ in China—that believers will know the churches should be a place of worship and godly fellowship.

星期二
在中國官場裡，許多共產黨員迷上風水，認為此乃升官進爵的捷經。據中國國家行政學院2007年的一份報告顯示，52%的中國縣級公務員曾參與求籤、面相、星象及解夢等活動。有些無知的基督徒，也熱衷參與此類迷信活動，不知道涉入這些靈界的黑暗、與鬼相交的事，是十分危險的陷阱。我們為靈命幼嫩的信徒能棄絕迷信來禱告，求主的恩膏在凡事上教訓他們，使他們在一切屬靈的智慧的與悟性上，清楚知道神的旨意，願意追求靈命茁壯成長。
星期三
不少迷信的政府官員為了好風水，往往要諮詢風水大師，選擇破土動工的黃道吉日，將一塊巨石或是石獅放在政府大樓外以保平安。許多信主不久的年輕信徒，正處在尋求人生方向及做人處事指引的人生階段，我們為他們禱告，能在主裡找到屬靈長輩和肢體的關照，得著合神心意的指導；尤其在交友、戀愛、婚姻的大事情上，能按著主的心意來做明智又蒙福的抉擇。
星期四
隨著馬克思主義意識在中國式微，曾被共產黨禁止的古代神秘信仰正在興起。風水指南充斥書架；算命先生忙著舉行收費高昂的占星學和命數講座；商人理財投資也徵求風水師的指引。當今的中國基督徒十分缺乏真理的教導，許多信徒只有屬靈的外表，周間活在罪中，僅在主日才有所謂的「信仰行為」。我們求主耶穌基督的神，榮耀的父，將那厚賜人智慧和啟示的靈充滿他們，能真知道祂。也求主憐憫，使我們都願意活出分別為聖、討神喜悅及榮耀祂的生活。
星期五
在信奉無神論的中國官場，迷信的風氣已吸引了許多忠實的追隨者。雄心勃勃的中國公務員越來越熱衷那些所謂能通往財富和權力的超自然捷徑，這讓共產黨和反腐倡導人士大失所望。人心總是汲汲於尋找名利的捷徑，很遺憾的連基督徒也不例外，許多農村信徒也以為信耶穌就必得富裕。求主賜我們單純的信心，因為最大的福氣就是認識祂、跟隨祂，得著主自己及屬靈的豐盛恩典，遠比得著主的「祝福」更寶貴。
星期六
在中國的官場，升職往往不是努力工作的結果，而是通過站隊和拉關係實現的，這也是許多官員熱衷風水的原因，希望它能帶來好運。信徒當然也想在職場更上層樓，得到加薪與升職的機會。不過我們相信，神是掌管萬有，也聽禱告的主，無論神把我們放在什麼位置，都有祂的美意。求主幫助我們凡事連於元首基督，離了主就不能作什麼。讓我們謹記：當我們尊重敬畏祂，祂也會尊重我們 ，先求祂的國與義，祂會負責我們的一切。
星期日
中國很多按風水行事的官員，往往奸詐、毫無羞愧之心，因他們覺得自己懂「門道」，不必對公眾負任何責任。只要隨便找一個腐敗的官員看看，可能都是非常迷信的。「成功神學」（富足福音）在中國教會中也廣受現實主義者的信徒們歡迎，因為強調：合神心意的基督徒將在今生得到財富與健康。求主幫助教會能以正確的教導，裁培出有根有基的信徒，而不是以世俗的富足來吸引人，反而與永生的福樂失之交臂。
星期一
風水在中國正成為商人取悅有影響力官員的一個特別的機會。為了避免惡行暴露，官員通常利用商業合同將風水師引入其中，並為諮詢服務支付出相當昂貴的費用。在中國處處都有發財致富的噱頭，連教會也在所難免。竟然有信徒帶頭領人做這類的事情。求主潔淨基督的身體，好叫信徒們知道教會是單單敬拜神的地方，是基督的新婦，要妝飾整齊，以聖潔自持，等候主的再來。

Prayer Request 6/4 - 6/10

Tuesday
Although they are affiliated with provincial and local governments or run by private businesses, polytechnics charge up to twice as much tuition as the top universities owned, operated, and heavily subsidized by the central government charge. There are Bible study groups near most college campuses, including the polytechnics. We pray for a powerful witness, an opportunity share Christ, and discipleship for all who are involved in reaching the students in these institutions.
Wednesday
The national entrance exam heavily favors affluent urban children. Top universities which are concentrated in Beijing and Shanghai give preference to local high school students and will admit them with lower exam scores than students from elsewhere. Rural rural students have to have higher scores to get into those schools. As believers we are thankful for God’s grace and we lift up Christian youth who are preparing for the college entrance examination this year. May they continue to experience God’s faithfulness and love as they are under much pressure to do well.
Thursday
Preparation for the college entrance exam is doubly difficult for students because a crucial section of the exam tests competence in English. Rural schools struggle to even find any English teachers so for students from less affluent families, the challenge of getting into a top university would be too great a hurdle to cross. We are not sure what rural churches can do for the education of their young people but we should pray for the quality of rural pastors, their ability to study the Bible, preach effectively, and care well for the sheep. May the Lord give the rural churches workers who are knowledgeable and practical.
Friday
In China the gaokao (the national college entrance exam) has a possible score of 750. To get into an institution of higher education, a student must have a score of at least 280 and to get into one of the nation’s finest four-year universities, a student needs 600 plus points. There are hardly any high school students in churches in China because they are busily preparing for the life-altering gaokao. We pray for their parents as they worry themselves sick about their only child. We pray, too, for churches to find ways to minister to the high school youth who are missing from their congregations.
Saturday
The government in China offers a few scholarships for polytechnic students but they are based on grades and not financial need. Top students who often come from affluent families that could give them more academic support when they are younger, receive grants that cover up to three-quarters of their room and board. College students from poor families know their parents have high expectations for them. Some of them have accepted Jesus through campus ministries and want to enroll in a seminary but they feel they cannot disappoint their parents. Let us pray for these students who struggle fiercely between following God’s calling and filial piety.
Sunday
College students usually pick popular majors that help them find a job later but it is a sobering fact that young college graduates in China are four times as likely to be unemployed as those who attended only elementary school because factory jobs are more plentiful than office jobs. We praise the Lord for the ubiquitous Bible study groups near or on every campus big or small in China. We lift up all the leaders, for their spiritual health and passion as they pour their hearts and efforts into the lives of the collegians. May the Lord protect them and keep them in favor with the officials.
Monday
Nearly half of those who graduated from polytechnic colleges in China last spring are unable to find jobs. Their parents have invested very greatly in the education of their only child so they live in fear that a college degree will not guarantee a job and their children will not be able to provide for them when they are old. Chinese people strongly believe that without a good job a person who lives in China is doomed to be below average. We can pray for faith and trust in God for all Christian parents. God commands us to raise a godly second generation for Him and the Lord has great plans for them if we do our part.

星期二
專科技術院校雖然附屬省級或地方政府，或交由民營企業經營，但收取的學費最高可達一流本科院校的兩倍，因後者由中央政府擁有和運行，並得到中央政府的大量補貼。大多數的中國大學校區，包括專科院校附近都有查經班。我們來為大學福音事工禱告，求主賜給同工們有美好的見證，多有分享基督的機會，也能在專科學生中做更深入的門徒靈命造就與訓練。
星期三
高考嚴重偏袒富裕城市的考生，尤以集中分佈在北京和上海的一流本科院校。他們優先考慮當地的中學生，針對本地生的考分標準低於外地考生，農村學生必須獲得更高的分數才能被錄取。世界確有許多似乎不公平的事，我們作為神的兒女，要常存感恩的心，深信沒有一事不在神的掌管之下。我們為今年預備高考的信徒子弟禱告，在升學考試的極大壓力中，仍然不斷地經歷神的信實和慈愛。
星期四
高考的一個重要部分是測驗英語能力，但農村的學校連找到英語教師都有困難，遑論與大都會區的學生一較高下。故對農村貧困家庭的學生而言，進入一流大學實在是極大的挑戰。農村教會資源薄弱，我們要特別為當地傳道人有完整的裝備、分解聖經的能力和有果效的傳道，以及關心羊群的心志來祈求；又求主賜給農村教會有更多忠心愛主的牧者同工，遵行神的真理教導信徒又能幫助他們實際活出美好見證。
星期五
高考滿分是750，最低專科院校成績是280分。要進入中國最好的四年制本科院校需要600多分。在中國教會的信徒裡，高中生可說是寥寥無幾，因為這年齡層的人都忙碌著準備高考，唯恐名落孫山。我們也能體會只有一個孩子的家長們，為了孩子的高考是多麼的焦慮緊張。求主幫助教會有策略和方法來落實關懷和支援準備高考的信徒及其父母。
星期六
政府給專科學生一些獎學金，不過發放標準主要基於優良成績，而非家庭財務需要。最優秀的學生往往來自富裕的家庭，他們獲得的獎學金最多能負擔四分之三的食宿費。來自貧困家庭的大學生都知道父母對自己有著許多的寄望。有些大學生在校園查經班認識耶穌基督，也有心獻身全職事主，卻不敢告訴家長。我們為這些正徘徊於回應神呼召的大學生禱告，願神堅固他們的信心。
星期日
大學生一般都選擇最熱門的專業，這意味著該領域的人才將供過於求。目前工廠崗位比辦公室崗位更為充足，致使中國年輕大學畢業生的失業率反而是那些僅小學畢業的同齡人的四倍。感謝主，在大學及專科校園裡，有神的工人負責大大小小的查經班；讓我們繼續為他們禱告，願主加添他們與事奉相等的能力，使用他們作流通的管道，不但能領引更多學生歸主，也能與當地的公安有良好的關係。
星期一
有些中國家長存著養兒防老的心態，所以願意投資子女的教育費用。然而，事與願違，去年就有一半以上的專科院校畢業生沒能找到工作。許多中國人認為沒有一份好工作就意謂著低人一等，求主教導我們明白工作真正的意義，在於神透過工作操練我們成為一個靈命、品格成熟的人，藉此榮耀神。我們當信靠順服神的引導，神有對每個兒女都有獨特的藍圖和計劃，絕對會信實、負責地完成祂手中的工作。