Prayer Request 10/29 - 11/4

Tuesday
As China undergo rapid economic development, a new and divisive character has emerged: the wealthy young scion. Children who come from money in China, colloquially called fu'erdai, they are often associated with many negative stereotypes. It is very difficult for children from Christian families to retain their faith, because of the atheistic education and influence. We ask for the following for all Christian parents: wisdom, perseverance, teaching the Bible starting when children are small and never give up praying for them.
Wednesday
Fu'erdai literally translates to "rich second generation" and are generally either guan'erdai, meaning "government official second generation;" xing'erdai, meaning "super-star second generation;" or hong'erdai, children whose families have strong roots in the Communist Party. It is truly sad to see so many Christian youth drift away and never to seen again in church. So few churches have children ministries, parents even discourage their kids going to church in order to study. We pray for the spiritual life and salvation of all the youth. We pray many will quickly stand in this tragic gap.
Thursday
Unlike Chinese parents outside of China, the priority for parents in China isn’t professional standing (medical doctors or lawyers) or public achievement, but money and security, regardless of what the job involves. Christian parents also expect their kids to have a good job, and to take care of them when they are old. We thank the Lord for all parents who encourage their children to serve the Lord; we too praise the Lord and ask for blessing for the parents of all church workers.
Friday
Chinese parents pour money into their children’s education, but they also spend on short cuts. It is not uncommon for mothers bribe teachers to sit children at the front of the class, so that their child wouldn’t be lost among the other fifty or sixty students. Christian parents worry just as much their children will somehow lose out teachers’ favor. We pray for the parents so they will have great faith in God, knowing if they teach children to love God first, God will certainly take care of their children.
Saturday
In the Chinese tradition, the most attractive prospect is an official job. Although the salaries are low on paper, but even an unimportant job in the extended hierarchies of officialdom comes with guaranteed benefits and security for life, known as the ‘iron rice bowl.’ Let us pray for believers who work for the government, so they will be shining light in their workplaces. The Lord give them good relationship with people, and they are willing to serve brothers and sisters in church, with humility and dedication.
Sunday
A mid level position is a license for extortion and string-pulling. Jobs in one of the giant state-owned enterprises, such as the oil behemoth Sinopec or the ‘big four’ banks, are the next best thing. It is understandable that many Christians are hesitant to reveal their faith at work, especially in the government office setting. We want to pray that Christians will be a great witness for Jesus, as they work with their bosses, coworkers and customers, may the sweet fragrance of Jesus be ever present in their lives.
Monday
Having a state-backed jobs means to be a tizhinei, “inside the system,”, the job comes with all the attendant perks of generous expense accounts, strong social security, and, at the right level, regular pay-offs. In order to be “inside the system” often require joining the Communist Party and not to reveal one’s faith. Again, we pray for strong witness in every believer, so they will be cunning as snakes and gentle as doves.

星期二
中國經濟快速的發展，產生了一個嶄新及具有分裂性的的人物，就是富人家族的年輕一代，俗稱富二代，他們往往給人許多負面的刻板印象。 在中國，基督徒第二代的信仰確實是很難持守，因為孩子從小就是接受無神論的教育及灌輸。我們為信徒家長求智慧，恆久的耐心，從小就教導孩子聖經，也不住的為子女禱告。
星期三
“富二代”中有大多數是是“官二代”，意思是父母親是高官，或者是“星二代”-明星們的孩子，或者是“紅二代”- 家裡與共產黨有深厚的淵源。教會第二代的流失實在太嚴重，是很可惜的現象。有太多教會沒有孩童事工，信徒家長甚至為了子女課業不鼓勵孩來聚會。我們為年輕一代的靈命和救恩向神祈求，願主賜給教會與信徒能看見破口的存在，趕快即時挽回流失的小羊。
星期四
與海外的華人家長相比較，中國的父母親並不優先要求子女進入專業（醫生或律師等）或有公開的成就，而是指望孩子能賺錢，有份安穩的好工作。一般的信徒父母們的期望也是類似，要求孩子一定要有好工作，能照顧他們的晚年。我們要為那些信徒願意讓子女獻身服事神感恩，也為所有傳道人的家人們感謝神，求主加倍地祝福他們。
星期五
中國父母樂意投資孩子的教育，他們也常常花錢走後門，包紅包給老師，讓孩子多有老師的關注，譬如讓孩子能在五、六十人的課堂裡坐在前頭。 信徒家長同樣地處處為兒女著想，唯恐孩子輸給人家，得不到師長的關照。求主賜給我們多有信心，相信當我們教導孩子，在每一件事上先求神的國和祂的義，上帝必定會按著祂信實的應許，供應他們一切的需要。
星期六
在中國傳統中，最誘人的職業就是在政府機構工作，雖然表面上工資不是太高，但是卻有種種的福利，特別的方便與保障，退休金等等，這是所謂的「鐵飯碗」。我們為在政府機構工作的信徒來禱告，求主使用他們成為光明的燈台，也賜給他們美好的人際關係，更是在教會中，也有美好謙卑的投入與事奉來服待弟兄姊妹。
星期日
在公家機關裡，一個中等水平的職員就如同個小皇帝，能賺許多外快紅包，能拉關係擺平事情，尤其是那些在大型國有企業，如石化，或是四大銀行之一的職位。在中國職場，尤其是國有企業裡，許多信徒不願意公開自己的信仰 。我們禱告，每位信徒與上司，同事，和顧客相處時，都能靠主活出他們待人處事與眾不同的品格，跟隨基督耶穌。
星期一
「體制內」泛指公務員、國企編制內員工能依靠國有資產獲得各樣好處的群體, 這樣的一群人有公家的錢交際，退休保障，還有每年必有的獎金。要成為「體制內」的一員，多半要求入黨，而且不能有宗教信仰等”迷信”。我們為每位信徒在職場，在生意場合，都能有美好見證來禱告，求主幫助他們能靈巧像蛇，馴良像鴿子，堅定持守神真理美善的教導，勇敢為主而活。

Prayer Request 10/22 - 10/28

Tuesday
Trade schools offer hope for rural migrants in China. For the children of China’s 200 million migrant laborers, vocational schools offer the promise of better-paying and more stable work than their parents have. Chinese parents take great pride in having children who earn a lot of money. Let us pray for pastors and others who work in churches that the Lord will bless them and richly reward their efforts so they will see that they are accumulating treasure in heaven.
Wednesday
While China has long had state-run vocational schools, critics say that these schools are bogged down by bureaucracy and overwhelmed by the huge number of youth who need further training.The training of Chinese pastors in the past has focused more on knowledge and less on character and spiritual formation. We pray that those who lead the training sessions will have spiritual insight and wisdom and emphasize training the whole person, preparing a vessel suitable for the Lord’s use that will build up the Body of Christ.
Thursday
Courses in vocational schools cover a wide range of subjects which often depend on the needs of the region. In Liaoning Province, an industrial area in the North, courses in automotive repair and construction are popular. In the cities, students opt for courses in tourism and customer service, Learning about the installation and upkeep of air-conditioning are popular. Theological training for church workers must be coupled with the building of character and maturity of interpersonal skills. We pray that new church workers will be thoroughly equipped with Biblical knowledge, a beautiful testimony, good interpersonal relationships, that they may be good examples for believers.
Friday
While newly-minted university graduates face a tight job market, skilled vocational school graduates are in high demand with employment rates above ninety-five percent. We pray for the new generation of church workers, that the Lord will give them wisdom in the use of their time so they will take time to continue to study, that they will understand and empathize with their sheep, and be a model of love and faith for their congregation.
Saturday
Popular online dating and the low view of marital commitment are seriously affecting fidelity in marriage among Christians in China. The churches do not have enough pastors which hampers effective pastoral intervention when infidelity does take place. We pray that churches will not shy away from discussing how a Christian man should be a godly husband and father. We pray for male pastors, too, since they are favorite targets of the devil. Let us pray that teaching against infidelity be strong and concrete.
Sunday
Among believers in China, many marriages truly need God’s healing. Not only is there difference in the value systems of the husband and wife but there is also a lack of communication which affects the marriage, the relationship between parents and child, and that with the in-laws. We remember those who are struggling with unbelieving spouses and even face opposition at home. May the Lord have mercy on these families and give them grace, strength, patience, and love so they will not lose faith in Him and even help to change their families through His love.
Monday
Since training for marriage counseling is not yet widely available in the churches in China, they need more books on marriage and the family. In particular, they need books on how to pray for their husbands, the role of spouses, and communication between spouses. Let us pray for more resources to help Christian couples. We beseech God, too, to give churches many elderly and mature couples who can give wise advice to younger ones who are struggling in their marriages.

星期二
對中國二億農民工子女而言，職業教育帶來比父母有更高收入及更穩定的工作。華人父母常以子女賺大錢為榮。我們來為傳道人及教會同工禱告，求神祝福他們，幫助他們把眼光放在天上永恆的積業，主必親自厚厚賞賜他們忠心的擺上。
星期三
雖然中國的公立職業學校制度已經有相當長的歷史，但由於需要培訓的青年人數龐大，加上受體制的影響，這類學校已經不堪重負。過去中國教會的工人培訓比較側重聖經知識的傳授，對於品格、靈命的操練很難兼顧。求主賜給培訓人員有屬靈的洞察力和智慧，著重全人健全的訓練，為神培育合主使用的器皿 。
星期四
職業學校的課程涵蓋科目範圍廣，通常視當地需求而定。在中國北方遼寧省的工業區，汽修和建築專業頗受青睞。在城市裡，學生們往往會選擇旅遊和客服專業，空調安裝和維修。在神學教育上，神學裝備不等於人生閱歷，同時更不可忽略生命的建立，待人處事態度。我們禱告教會新一代同工除了能有純正的聖經知識外，也有的生命見證和人際關係，能作眾人的楷模。
星期五
大學應屆畢業生就業形勢雖然嚴峻，但市場對技能嫻熟的職校畢業生需求量仍鉅大，職校生就業率超過95%。求主賜教會新一代同工有智慧分配時間，在繁忙的服事裡刻意抽出時間進修學習，並且能深入「民間」、體察「民情」，瞭解並關顧羊群。在愛心、信上都能做信徒們的好榜樣。
星期六
現在流行的「網戀」、脆弱的婚姻承諾等問題都影響信徒對婚姻的忠貞。由於內地教會普遍有「羊多牧人少」的情況，牧者難以全面照顧每個信徒，及時知道信徒的婚姻出了狀況而給予幫助。求主幫助教會能按真理教導男人當如何當一個神所喜悅的丈夫及父親。由於惡者最愛攻擊群羊的牧者，我們也需要為男傳道的心思意念祈求，使教會在婚姻及家庭的教導上不流於空洞無力，而是幫助信徒獲得堅強又實用的裝備。
星期日
許多信徒的婚姻實在需要神的憐憫和醫治。夫妻價值觀南轅北轍，欠缺溝通的技巧等等，都是普遍的問題。不佳的夫妻關係也嚴重影響親子關係，以及公婆、岳父母的感情。我們特別為遭受配偶反對信仰甚至逼迫的信徒禱告，求主施恩，加添神兒女的力量，忍耐及愛心，不失去對神的信心，更能感動未信的家人因著流露神的愛，而生發羨慕認識主的心。
星期一
在婚姻輔導供不應求之際，信徒實在需要更多關於婚姻與家庭類別的屬靈書籍，例如有關如何維繫美滿婚姻、為配偶禱告、夫妻角色、培養夫婦間愛的言語、增進夫妻溝通技巧等等書籍。我們祈求主幫助信徒得著相關的真理教導，教會領袖與信徒都能有更多屬靈方面的支援與供應。也求主在教會中大量興起能關心家庭的年長信徒，時常為有婚姻問題的家庭輔導與守望。

Prayer Request 10/15 - 10/21

Tuesday
Officially, China is fifty-three percent urbanized but only about twenty-five percent of the population has an urban residency permit (hukou), the document which permits a person to register in local schools or qualify for local medical programs. Very few people want to serve in the rural and remote churches. Let us pray for believers who do not have pastors in these regions. We pray for the revival of many believers who used to be strong in the faith but are now lukewarm or even far away from God.
Wednesday
Since it has become impatient and politicized, Hong Kong is the biggest headache the Beijing regime has. The complexity of the Hong Kong issue lies in its being neither entirely domestic nor entirely international. By contrast, Taiwan will have relatively fewer sudden crises.The churches in Hong Kong play a strategic role in the lives of the churches in China since they send both workers and money to support open as well as house churches there. We pray that believers in Hong Kong will not be caught up with the anti-China sentiment and reduce their love and passion for the churches across the border.
Thursday
After 1997 Beijing believed that Hong Kong would move toward becoming “one country” if they were given greater economic and trade benefits and the “two systems” would be only a transitional thing. However, sixteen years later, the locals in Hong Kong have become increasingly insistent on having “two systems” politically, socially, and culturally. We pray for the continuing growth of churches in Hong Kong and that the Lord will give them passion to reach out and send missionaries not only to China but to the whole world. We pray especially for the churches and ministries to workers from other lands on the island, and especially those from Muslim countries.
Friday
China’s labor force is predicted to peak at 751 million in 2015, and then decline. There will not be enough young workers to replace all of those retiring out of the job market. We pray for humility and good skills of observation as well as spiritual insight for the young seminary students so they can quickly be competent teachers rather than being the blind leading the blind. May the Lord safeguard their desire to serve Him and help them to honor God above all else and rejoice in Him only.
Saturday
One of the biggest challenges to vocational education in China is the traditional bias in favor of having a university degree. Parents would prefer to send their children a university because there is a higher social status associated with attending college. However, since so many college graduates end up at a job that has the same level of wages as those who graduate from vocational schools, this attitude is changing. We pray that Christian parents will remember that children are a gift from the Lord and we must give the Lord our very best which includes encouraging our children to serve Him their entire life.
Sunday
Many vocational schools are not addressing the critical issue of the qualification of teachers. While instructors are required to have a bachelor’s degree, many do not have experience in industry and the government is working to change this. We pray that more young people will be willing to offer their lives to God to receive Bible training and, as they know God and understand His will better, they will serve Him and live a life to please the Lord.
Monday
China’s labor force is huge with more than seventy-five percent of the population of the country between the ages of twenty and forty-nine working. However, the educational level of the average worker is relatively low. Only half of China’s 140 million urban employees can be classified as “skilled”. Many older pastors complain that the younger pastors are not as tough or hard-working as they should be. We pray for the passing of the baton of leadership in each church, that the Lord will help the older pastors to be willing to spend time with the younger ones and share their own experiences in ministry and how they work with people.

星期二
中國的城鎮化率達到了53%，但只有25%的人口擁有城市居住許可或「戶口」。有了城市戶口，就進入當地學校學習，也可以有資格加入當地的醫療計劃。很少人願意服事農村及偏遠地區的教會。我們為這些地域因缺乏牧者，屬靈上得不到及時供應的機會禱告，很多信徒信心也不再像以前堅固，失去了起初的熱情，慢慢地遠離了神。求主憐憫，再次挑旺、復興信徒們。
星期三
近年香港社會運動得不耐讓北京政權很頭疼。香港問題的複雜度在於她不是完全等同內地，也不完全國際化。反而台灣的情況比起香港，不會有太多突發狀況。香港教會在中國教會中發揮著策略性引導作用，派遣了工人和奉獻金錢支持內地教會。求主幫助香港信徒不會受那些反中的情緒所影響，以致減少對國內未得之民的愛與關心。
星期四
北京政權原以為在九七之後，只要給香港更多經濟貿易的好處就會朝一國方向去走，而兩制只是過渡安排。可是，16年過去了，香港在政治、社會與文化方面卻愈來愈堅持兩制。我們要為香港教會持續成長禱告，求主使教會在傳福音及差派宣教士的熱情不減，不僅向內地，更是往普天下去。我們特別紀念外籍勞工的福音事工，尤其是來自回教國家的工人，求主幫助信徒有智慧及懂得把握機會見證、分享信仰。
星期五
中國勞動力人口預計將在2015年達到峰值7.51億，之後將下降並且伴隨人口老齡化；那時將沒有足夠的年輕人接替退休員工的崗位。中國人傳統尊老輕幼，對於年輕人比較不重視，教會也不例外。求神幫助正在接受訓練的人，願意從聖經學院進入人生學府，多謙卑求教、留心觀察。不但有敏銳的屬靈洞察力，明白事奉對象的實際情況，更能成為別人的幫助。求神保守他們奉獻的心志，一生尊主為大，以神為樂。
星期六
職業教育面臨的最大挑戰之一是中國人往往偏愛大學學歷，對職校學歷持有偏見。因為讀大學能帶來更高的社會地位，家長們更傾向讓孩子上大學。由於現實情況裡許多職校生掙的工資跟大學生一樣，這種態度也在逐漸轉變。我們來為信徒家長禱告，求主提醒我們，兒女是神所賜的產業，我們應當將最好的獻給神，也包括鼓勵孩子服事神。
星期日
許多職業學校也未能解決教師資質的關鍵性問題。雖然職校教師都需要持有學士學位，但他們當中許多人沒有該項專業工作經驗，現時政府正努力改變這現狀。求主吸引更多年輕人願意擺上自己，接受神話語的裝備，藉著認識神並順從祂而學習按著神的旨意去服事神，過討一個神喜悅的生活。
星期一
中國有巨大的勞動力人口，20-49歲的人口超過75%，但平均受教育水平相對較低。在1.4億城鎮職工中，只有半數人能歸類為「高技能」人才。教會老一代常會感歎，年輕一代同工「不如以往」，「不能吃苦」。我們為教會領袖的傳承切切禱告，求主幫助年長的同工能看重也願意花時間栽培提攜年輕同工，分享自己在事奉上的體驗及待人處事的心得。

Prayer Request 10/8 - 10/14

Tuesday
The Math Olympiad Classes became popular in China in the early 1990’s with the purpose to cultivate interest in mathematics. Later, as math and science became key subjects for the college entrance exam, the interest in the Math Olympiad Classes intensified. Christian parents naturally worry about their children’s academic performances and the financial burden of their various expenses. We pray that parents will have faith in God and believe that He does reward their love for Him because He blesses their offspring.
Wednesday
Top-ranking schools offer special classes for “guaranteed admission” and the spaces are offered on an invitation basis. The ranking in these classes along with those in the Math Olympiad Classes determines whether the student will receive early admission to those schools. Not every child can enter the elite schools since not everyone is able to do well in examinations. We pray that God will give our children wisdom along with healthy physical and spiritual growth and that they will find favor in the eyes of God and people.
Thursday
Early admission offered by schools to special classes contradicts the openness and fairness principles espoused by the school. Subtle messages by teachers such as, “We welcome your child to our school” or “Don’t worry about admission” imply guaranteed admission. Parents spend a great deal of effort to ensure their children get into the best schools. We pray that children from Christian homes will know the Lord personally early in their lives and own their faith in Him personally, not merely grow up in the church
Friday
As a whole, Chinese pastors refrain from opening up about their own personal struggles and feelings. Many quit the ministry because of guilt because they consider themselves unworthy and powerless. Then they live under the duress of self-denial with no one to help them. It is natural for pastors to become discouraged when the church is not growing and the people in the congregation are buying houses and cars. We pray that there will be someone in each church who will become a friend to the pastor, encouraging, comforting, and supporting God’s servant.
Saturday
In China many older believers need emotional renewal because of their own broken family background and the influence of traditional culture. This is especially true for those who are entering church ministry because many of them are unhealthy emotionally. Pastors are afraid to admit that they are jealous and discontent because the people they serve are getting richer every day. Let us pray for God’s constant reminder that He is impartial and that He does not forget our labor for Him and His people.
Sunday
Pastoral care is non-existent or unheard of in China but the real issue is that Chinese pastors are not transparent because believers falsely think pastors serve by faith so they get all of their needs met by God Himself. We pray for those who once served full-time in the church but have now become discouraged, disgruntled, or even departed from the faith. May the Lord strengthen their faith and stir up their love for Him once again.
Monday
There is much disunity among the leaders and co-workers in the churches in China. A dictatorial style of leadership often leads to churches splitting. Let’s pray for a stable and healthy church environment for all believers. We pray that each of us will appreciate the limitations of the pastors and leaders in the church in China. May the Lord grant us wisdom to deal with the conflicts in the church in healthy ways.

星期二
從九十年代初起，國內各地出現了以培養數學興趣為主的奧林匹克數學班。直到九十年代末，隨著數學、物理、化學成績成為中考和高考的重要項目，加上數學乃是理科基礎的因素下，各地的「奧數」培訓日趨白熱化。父母為子女的學業掛心是自然的事，同時亦甘願為他們的就學問題挑上經濟重擔。我們為信徒家長要對神有信心來禱告，對愛主敬虔的人，深信神賜福給他們的後裔。
星期三
「占坑」指的是參加公營重點學校自辦或與社會機構合辦，面向小學生的學科培訓班，「奧數」是進入「坑班」的必考科目。在坑班中最主要的學習內容是奧數，唯一的目標便是憑藉在坑班位居前列的名次或奧數比賽中的優秀成績，能在每年十一月到翌年三月被名校提前「點招」。不是每個人都能考得好成績，也不是每個孩子都能進入名校；求主加添信徒子女有智慧，身心靈健康成長，也愛慕、親近主，尋求過一個討神喜悅的生活。
星期四
「點招」不公開、不透明，與小學畢業生不得擇校的精神相違。招生老師只能通過極其隱晦的語言，比如「歡迎你家孩子小升初到我們學校來」或「請家長放心」等，來暗示學生已經被「點招」了。家長為子女的教育花上的心思、時間和金錢何其多！我們也禱告信徒的第二代能從小就認識主耶穌，願神幫助他們早早經歷神，不僅恒常參與聚會，更要認真追求認識神。
星期五
整體來說，中國教會領袖都拒絕透露個人的掙扎與情緒，以致常常覺得自己不配、不行，活在罪疚之中 。長期的壓抑和自我的否定，加上無處尋得幫助，最終導致離開了事奉的工場。牧者也是常人，當看到別人購屋買車，享受好的物質生活時，想到自己事工的不順利，有心灰意冷也並非罕見。求主在每一個教會興起一群關心牧者的肢体，因著他們的鼓勵、安慰與代禱，能成為神僕的強力支柱。
星期六
許多年長的中國信徒因成長環境的破碎和傳統文化的影響，在心理健康的層面都需要重新被建立。傳道人也不例外，許多牧者在領受呼召、接受裝備，當中牽涉多少複雜的感受！看見別人有錢，有許多物質享受，也容易產生心中不平，甚至不敢承認的嫉妒及對主的不滿。求主施恩，時常提醒愛主、忠心擺上的人，神不虧待也不忘記為祂和眾人擺上的勞苦。
星期日
中國教會缺乏甚至從未听聞對牧者個人層面感受的關懷。原因很複雜，但傳道人不能坦誠是一大問題。信徒常誤認為傳道人是靠信心服侍的，理應特別屬靈，因有主不斷地同在。讓我們在禱告中記念那些曾經在教會熱心服事，甚至是全職同工的弟兄姐妹，但如今卻心灰意冷離開教會的肢体，求主再次挑旺他們的信心及對主的愛心。
星期一
中國教會有太多因同工不同心或專權獨斷而造成分裂的問題。我們為信徒能在穩定及健康的教會環境下成長禱告。求主幫助信徒間能體恤彼此的有限，各人看別人比自己強；當有衝突時，能尊主為首，多點耐心與愛心。願主教導我們凡事謙虛溫柔，竭力保守合而為一的心。

Prayer Request 10/1 - 10/7

Tuesday
Seventy four percentage of working-age Chinese women are working, which is comparable to western countries. But China’s figure is high because it includes women working in the countryside, and unlike developed countries, nearly half of China’s population is still rural. We want to pray for wisdom for many sisters who feel conflicted in choosing between career or family, may the Lord make clear of His will in their lives. We pray for good communication and consensus as they consider changing jobs or relocation.
Wednesday
China’s urban employment rate for working-age women fell to a new low of 60.8% in 2010, down from 77.4% 20 years earlier, according to the census figures. In 2010, women who work are a whopping 20.3 percentage points lower than that of men. We pray for the marital relationship of all believers. May the husband be considerate to their wives as the Bible tells us and the wives submit to their husband just as we submit to our Lord. May all of Christian families be a powerful testimony for God.
Thursday
China’s urbanization rate is expected to rise to 53.37 percent this year, and Chinese state media say that 60 percent of China’s population of nearly 1.4 billion will likely be urban by 2020. The decline of rural churches in China is inevitable, therefore, we must pray for those who serve, the Lord add to them, passion, faith and faithfulness. We pray for the families of rural preachers, so they will always rejoice in serving together with their spouse.
Friday
When China fired tens of millions of workers at state-owned enterprises in the 1990's as part of a reorganization of the national economy. Women were fired disproportionately over men. Many of the women were rehired later at much lower salaries than men who were fired. Every couple all have occasions of disagreement. We want to pray for believers couple seeking to honor God and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in issues of finance, their sex lives and children’s education.
Saturday
Around the same time, a “Women Return to the Home” movement emerged, calling on women to quit their jobs to make way for men in a time of rising unemployment. Over the years, these attitudes have taken hold: There has been a resurgence of belief in traditional gender roles. We pray for believers who have difficulties with their marital relationship, may the Lord grant them forgiveness because they want to love God first, We ask for patience for them, so they learn how to be sacrificial, not self-seeking and gentleness in supporting each other.
Sunday
Chinese believers enjoy going to different churches to listen to unfamiliar preachers. Most believers get their spiritual food through sermons and they often feel their own pastors aren't meeting their need. Believers who hop from one church to another lack a sense of belonging and also that of good fellowship. We pray for God's mercy for this old nagging problem which hampers the healthy growth of churches in China.
Monday
It is a good thing that believers desire to grow spiritually but those who like to go to different churches create a big problem in that they often challenge the spiritual authority of their leaders. We pray for churches that have this kind of "problem believers". May the Lord give them an effective teaching ministry so their members will all grow more mature spiritually. 

星期二
中國的女性就業比例高(74%) 可以媲美西方國家，但這是因為包括了農村勞動女性。與發達國家不同，中國近一半的人口仍然在農村。面對家庭與事業的抉擇，不少姊妹都進退維谷，求主賜給她們智慧，尤其是在工作變動和搬遷的大決定時，夫妻能有良好的溝通與共識一起來尋求神的旨意。
星期三
2010年，中國城市裡勞動年齡女性就業率下降到了60.8%的新低，而再往前推20年，這一數字為77.4%。而且，2010年城市女性的就業比例，比城市男性就業率低20.3%。我們為弟兄姊妹的夫妻關係祈求，求主幫助丈夫按著聖經的教導體貼妻子，妻子也能順服丈夫如順服主一樣，使他們的家能成為世人美好的見證。
星期四
據估計今年中國的城市化率將提升至53.37%，官方媒體稱，到2020年，中國近十四億人口中將有60%為城市人口。城巿教會繼續增長，農村教會漸驅沒落似乎是個定局。我們要為農村教會的同工們禱告，保守他們無論得時不得時都能堅持傳道。求主多多加添他們信心，繼續竭力忠心，在神面前作無愧的工人。我們也為傳道人的家庭代禱，願夫妻都能同心，在事奉中滿有喜樂。
星期五
二十世紀九十年代，中國為重組新經濟體制，讓數以千萬計的國企工人下崗。女性下崗的比例遠高於男性，許多後來再工作，工資也大大低於男性。基督徒夫妻也難免有意見不一的時候，我們為信徒夫妻在金錢使用、性生活、子女教育等等方面都能按著聖靈的引導而行，尊主為大。
星期六
大概在九十年代與新經濟體制同一時期，出現了「女性回歸家庭」的運動，呼籲在失業率攀升之際女性應辭職，為男性讓出道路。雖然走到二十一世紀，傳統的性別角色觀念(男尊女卑)又再度盛行。我們為夫妻能有和諧關係禱告，若有衝突，也願意因著愛神的心彼此饒恕。願主加添他們忍耐的心，在婚姻生活裡學習捨己，不求自己的益處，時時以恩慈溫柔的心相互扶持。
星期日
不少信徒很喜歡穿梭於不同的教會，聽不同的牧者講道，這是因為他們主要靠著主日講道得到餵養，而他們覺得自己教會的主日講道內容，不能滿心靈的渴求。信徒在不同的教會聽更多不同的道，往往造成信徒對教會缺少歸屬感，也沒有肢體互相扶持互動的生活。我們為牧養信徒的聖工禱告，也求主憐憫恩待這影響著個人及教會健全發展的難題。
星期一
信徒渴慕追求更多屬靈的長進原是可喜的現象，但到處聽道也會帶來另一些問題，甚至也會挑戰教會領導同工及論斷傳道人的恩賜及講台信息。求主幫助有這類問題的教會，能建立更有成效的一套牧養系統，使信徒的靈命能穩定的成長。