Prayer Request 7/19 - 7/25

Tuesday
Believers in China can roughly be divided into these four groups. The first is the so-called "submitting" type. These churches are more readily accepting of the political realities and official mandates. They insist that the Bible teaches us to submit to those who lord over over us. Let us pray for favor for all churches in the eyes of the officials, the police, and those in charge of religious affairs.
Wednesday
A second major category of Christians in China is those who choose to be "low-profile". They see evangelism as the greatest mission, they would rather merely preach the Word of God and stay out of the politics. Let us pray particularly for churches that choose to be low-profile. May the Lord strengthen their leaders with a strong bond of fellowship and joy in training a new generation of leaders​ to continue their ministries as they preach what the Bible teaches.
Thursday
The “low-profile” Christians in China believe strongly that only the gospel of Jesus can change people and society but they prefer not to become involved in politics and even refuse to dialogue with the officials. It is too common that believers become comfortable, complacent and forget totally about sharing the Good news of Jesus. We pray that all Chinese believers will have the fervor to share Jesus Christ with their neighbors.
Friday
The so-called "constructive" type of believers in China ​are more likely involved in relief work, rural community health care, and outreach to families through education as well as their regular evangelistic efforts as a church than the other groups. We pray that this group of believers will lead the churches of China forward in the coming years so that people can see the love of God for them and Christians will also have more love for their neighbors.
Saturday
The so-called "constructive" type of Chinese believers, they are most likely involved in relief, rural community health care, and outreach to families through education in addition to the evangelistic efforts of a regular church. May the Lord give us more believers who are willing to live out their faith and be light and salt in the earth.
Sunday
The fourth category of Christians in China are the "prophetic" type who strongly believe that change is not in the heart​ alone but that social and political systems must also change. We commit them into God's hand and pray for wisdom knowing that God is in control and He will give us His wisdom.
Monday
The so-called "prophetic" type of Chinese Christians are also the ones who are most frustrated with ​the ​status quo. They want to see change quickly. ​We lift up our brothers and sisters who feel frustrated that​ there are few changes in the national policy toward religion and faith or that they are slow in coming. We pray for patience for them so they will look to God and see His hands move in mighty ways.


星期二
在中國的基督徒大致可歸納為四種類型，第一類屬「順服派」。他們堅持遵行聖經提到「順服在上掌權者」的看法，非常能接受現今的中國政治實況及謹守官方明文規定。我們來為眾教會禱告：願主因信徒認真執著於主的教導，而使他們在官員、警察和統管宗教事務的相關人員面前蒙恩。
星期三
第二類的中國基督徒是「低調派」。他們強調信徒最大的使命就是傳福音，選擇單單傳講神的話語,不討論政治。讓我們繼續為這些選擇低調行事的教會禱告：願神堅固教會的領袖，在傳講聖經的同時，能與年輕肢體們保持緊密的聯繫，更是樂意培育、裝備他們接棒作主事工。
星期四
所謂「低調派」的基督徒，他們相信惟獨福音能改變人心和社會，故不願太多參與政治，甚或拒絕與官員對話。有一種很普遍的現象，就是信徒一旦生活舒適，追求享受，就很容易忘記要與他人分享主耶穌的好消息。求主再次點燃中國信徒傳福音的熱情，提醒我們更積極與鄰舍分享真正能使人豐盛的救恩。
星期五
第三類的基督徒是「建設派」。他們較多來自城市教會，認為基督徒必須參與社會並與社區保持聯繫。他們勇於投入各項災難救援、社區健衛計劃，企圖透過教育方式和經常的教會活動來傳揚福音，影響區內各個家庭。我們祈求神引領「建設派」的信徒，以愛鄰舍的好生活見證，帶動中國教會邁步向前，建立明日愛神、愛人的蒙福社會。
星期六
「建設派」的基督徒，除積極傳福音外，更以參與賑災、扶貧和農村社區醫療工作，並透過教育工作接觸家庭，向人們傳福音。他們認為這是神的心意，是教會在社區中的重要使命。願神感動更多屬祂的兒女，有能力活出信仰，在世界作鹽作光，以廣傳神的救恩和流通恩慈為人生的最高目標。
星期日
第四類中國基督徒是屬「先知派」。他們強調：信徒不能單靠改變人心來處理社會的問題，更要著重改變人的價值觀和政治制度，才能達到和諧、蒙神喜悅的社會。我們將這類基督徒交託在主手中，並為他們禱告：求神管理他們的心，賜下智慧與信心，認定祂是所有智慧的源頭，昨日、今日、未來祂一直掌權。
星期一
屬「先知派」的中國基督徒在面對現今的世代時，往往感到沮喪，因為他們希望改變得更快。而在現實環境中，他們碰釘的機會也必然最多。我們來為那些因國家宗教政策改革進度緩慢而感到灰心的信徒祈求。求主恩待他們，賜給他們多有耐心，學習更多禱告仰望神的手作工。因為神的手總是以奇妙的方式和美善的策略引領著世界。