Prayer Request 2/14 - 2/20

Tuesday
As the economy in China stumbled, wealthy families wearied the depreciation of their assets and tried to move large sums of money abroad.​ It is reported that the government has implemented strict measures to stem the outflow of currencies. Negative financial news will certainly make believers less likely to give to their churches.​We pray that God will remind each of us of His great blessings to us and that we then should be thankful for all of this.
Wednesday
For many years China has soaked up much of the investment money in the world as its economy grew at annual rates in the double digits. However, the present slo wdown of the economy has led to a massive exodus of money ​from the country. This slowdown of the economy in China has led to a massive exodus of money. We praise the Lord for the steady prosperity the churches in China have enjoyed in the past decade but many have observed that churches are best described as lukewarm now. Let us pray for revival and for people to have deep commitment to Jesus in every church in China.
Thursday
As the economy of China​ slows down, large sums of money are flowing out of the country. For a long time renminbi was very stable but now it is not and many want to get rid of their Chinese currency.Although compensation for pastors in China has improved somewhat, many are leaving the ministry because of financial concerns or not having enough money for their children's education. We pray for those who are considering such a move. May the Lord give them faith and a renewal of the spirit and desire to serve Him.
Friday
The value of currency in China​ has been dropping against the US dollar as part of a shift to a more market-oriented approach and to help exporters. That move, however, has set up sharp drop in stocks. People are shaken because what was once thought to be a sure way of making money (such as the stock market and real estate) is no longer working. We pray for believers as they learn to be faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to them rather than being envious and greedy
Saturday
With the shortage of "shepherds"​ in China and the lack of concern people show for their pastor's family issues, pastors and church workers need God's help in knowing how to balance the demands of their family with those of the ministry. Churches also need to learn to show more concern for the families of their workers, help them when they are experiencing difficulties and show love and understanding to them since we all experience the same problems and have the same weaknesses.
Sunday
Serving in churches in China is very demanding.​ Although there is a general respect for church workers, people do not inquire about spiritual and family matters of their pastors. Some church members even think that pastors are not supposed to have family problems at all. We pray for God's grace for church workers and their families. May they be blessed in all they do whether in church work or family which are both a part of God's work.
Monday
​Some of the people who work in churches in China​, have to leave their school-aged children alone or with their grandparents part of the time. These churches do not feel that this is not prudent, nor do they try to keep the family together. Without their parents around​ these children are greatly at risk. We pray for the parenting difficulties many families of believers have. May the Lord help them to know what the Bible says about godly parenting and how to apply those truths.

星期二
隨着中國經濟走勢不再看好，富裕家庭擔心人民幣貶值，自己的存款價值縮水，過去一年不斷試圖將巨款轉移境外；最近市傳中國監管機構正推出史上最嚴厲措施之一，力求阻止人民幣轉移出。負面的經濟訊息，自然使國民緊縮開支。求主提醒屬祂的人，堅信神是那位養活麻雀者， 我們當存感恩的心，盡好奉獻的本分，並以祂的信實為糧。
星期三
多年來中國吸納了全球投資的很大一部分，讓其經濟保持着兩位數的年增長率。過去一年當中，中國經濟發展速度減緩，大量的資金開始轉移出境。經濟繁榮對人民當然有好處，但教會往往會因為富裕不像從前般的火熱。我們禱告，求主再次復興中國教會，感動信徒委身為主，真心擺上。
星期四
曾經很長一段時間裡，持有人民幣都是包賺不賠，但隨着經濟增長放緩，很多人正想如何將資金撤出。雖然中國傳道人的待遇已有改進，但還是不斷有牧者因著薪資太低、兒女教育費不足而離開工場。我們為那些想放棄事奉的傳道人禱告，求主加添他們信心，能在祂裡面重新得力，找回服事的熱忱和使命感。
星期五
2015年8月，中國政府讓人民幣一次性貶值，震驚全球市場。這是為了進一步向市場導向轉型，同時也為出口商提供助力，但是這種突如其來的舉動引發了股市暴跌。當股票和房地產低靡，人心惶惶。我們為信徒都能做神的好管家禱告，求主幫助我們能忠心管理神賜給我們的一切，而不是貪心肥己或羨慕別人物質的富裕。
星期六
中國教會普遍都缺乏牧者，亦不多見弟兄姊妹關心他們牧者的家庭需要；傳道人實在需要從上而來的智慧，能好好平衡事奉與家庭兩方面的需求。中國教會也需要學習更多地關心傳道人的家庭，以愛和體諒幫助那些為神家勞苦服事的人。誠然，牧者跟信徒的家庭在面對現實生活的挑戰上是沒有分別的，也都有相近的處境與艱難。
星期日
在中國教會服事，因為同工缺乏，普遍承擔很重的服事。弟兄姊妹普遍來說，對牧者都很尊重，給傳道人帶上光環，不會認為他們需要別人的扶持，甚至誤認為他們不會有任何家庭上的需要或問題。我們來為教會同工的家庭禱告，求主恩待他們的家庭，使他們在家庭和服事上都蒙主保守。
星期一
一些傳道人將自己的孩子託給祖父母照顧，又或讓孩子自己照顧自己。他們的教會也不認為孩子和父母分開，甚至牧者夫妻分開在不同城市，有什麼不好。未成年孩子沒有父母在身旁絕對不是件好事，我們為信徒家庭在教養子女所面對的困難禱告，求主讓信徒認識聖經真理，並能活用真理來面對現實生活中的挑戰。