Prayer Request 6/23 - 6/29

Tuesday"Kan bing nan,"or "It's hard to see a doctor," aptly describes China’s oversubscribed, underfunded, often corrupt, health system. In frustration, patients attack their physicians and bribery is very common. Chinese patients and their doctors have a tense relationship. Open complaints and verbal attacks are not uncommon among churches in China, leading to church splits or loss of faith. We pray that believers know how to manage conflicts, not resorting to gossip, name-calling and even physical attacks.
Wednesday
In China the relatives of patients in the hospital often gather in the waiting room or corridors or camp out in wards cooking for and tending to the sick to make up for the inadequate nursing they are given. They also stage noisy protests to get the attention of staff members.​ ​Many churches in China have no shepherd at all so the ministry and expenses are shouldered by lay people​. We praise God for all of those who give and serve so faithfully. May the Lord richly reward them.
Thursday
China's medical system is a "market of distrust," An emphasis on profits, a culture of "gift giving" and a lack of professional ethics have produced a difficult atmosphere. Churches in China have a similar ​ lack of​ confidence issue, ​with ​distrust between believers and their leaders. We pray for a spirit of unity for all churches, so leaders will care for their sheep willingly, not to lord over them but rather imitate​Jesus.
Friday
After decades of market liberalization as hospitals sought to generate revenue, contributing to treatment shaped by commercial rather than medical concerns, trust is gone. The conflict really is between patients and doctors. Lack of trust for leaders and leaders unwilling to improve are reasons of churches without unity and growth. We pray for healing of the Holy Spirit, bring revival to churches, so we will all submit to Christ Jesus and follow His leading.
Saturday
The government claims 90 percent of Chinese have some health insurance, but underfinanced state programs leave many patients covering the bulk of their costs themselves. We pray for all believers with chronic illnesses, especially those who are poor. May the Lord have mercy on them and heal them so they know our Lord will never abandon them.​
Sunday
The Chinese government has repeatedly issued notices demanding that patients not give bribes and that physicians should not take them but many people believe that medical personnel will do a better job if they receive monetary gifts. When everyone is giving or receiving money under-the-table, we pray for integrity for all the church leaders and believers alike, knowing we do everything from our hearts, cheerfully and willingly, not for gain ​and not merely to please men, but rather to please God.
Monday
A hongbao typically of 1000-5000 renminbi per envelope ($160-$800 US) is common in China. Thirty-one percent of the people said they had offered a hongbao and that in 81 percent of the cases they were accepted. The families of patients give bribes to get favorable attention and better treatment. We pray that no churches would ever practice favoritism or give the impression of special treatment to anyone because our God is impartial and wants us to treat all people the same whether they are rich or poor.

星期二
中國醫療體系問題不少, 包過醫生病人比例失調、又多有腐敗，人們將其概括為「看病難」。一些滿腹不滿的病人可能會攻擊醫生。事實上病人和醫生的關係是緊張的。 在教會裡也會發生公開抱怨或抗議的事情，造成信徒分裂及放棄信仰。求主幫助教會知道如何處理不滿的情緒，按真理來討論和解決問題，而不是用說長道短、謾罵、人身攻擊等等態度來應對。
星期三
病人的親屬聚集在醫院的候診室和走廊裡，或者暫住在病房中，做飯並照顧病人，以此彌補醫院看護不足的問題。有些家屬會故意進行抗議活動，為的是引起工作人員的關注。許多的教會沒有專職的牧者，只有愛主的弟兄姐妹「撐著」，挑擔所有的事工及開銷。我們為每一位如此忠心事奉的感恩，求主紀念報答他們。
星期四
中國的醫療體系是一個「信任缺失的市場」。重視盈利、盛行「送禮」、缺乏職業道德等等，令整個體系產生了一種不利的氛圍。有些教會也面對同樣的問題，信徒與領袖彼此不信任。求主賜給我們合一的靈，幫助領袖按著神旨意照管群羊，不是出於勉強，乃是甘心樂意，也不是轄制所託付的，乃是效法主，作群羊的榜樣。
星期五
經過數十年的市場自由化後，在醫院尋求盈利，出於商業而非醫療方面的考慮進行治療等等的情況下，病人對醫生的信任已經蕩然無存。這實際上就​​是病人與醫生之間的矛盾。教會對領袖的不信任，領導人不求改進，導致教會無法合一，沒有動力。求恩主親自醫治，再次復興教會，使眾人都降服在基督的權柄下，跟隨祂的帶領。
星期六
政府聲稱九成中國人有購買醫療保險，但實際上資金不足的國家醫保導致很多病人需要自己支付大部分醫療費用。我們為有病痛的信徒禱告，尤其是貧困的，求主恩待、醫治他們，能親身經歷永不離棄他們的主。
星期日
政府已經多次宣導病人不送紅包，醫生不得收紅包。很多人認為解決醫療系統效率低的問題，和確保醫生認真治療，最好的辦法就是送「紅包」— 賄賂醫務人員。在「送紅包」的社會風氣下，求主幫助教會領袖與信徒有公義正直的心，凡所作的都從心裡而作，甘心且認真，不是為利益，是為主做一切。而不是為討人喜悅。
星期一
據一項調查顯示，在重大手術前送紅包是常見的現象，金額從1000元到5000元不等。其中31%表示，他們送出的紅包，80%的情況下被對方收下。病人家屬給紅包，盼望醫護人員會認真跟進治療護理。求神常常提醒我們祂是不偏待人，我們不要按外貌待人，不要對富人另眼相看，卻羞辱窮人。