Prayer Request 9/6 - 9/12

Tuesday
In many hospitals in China scalpers can make tens of thousands of dollars by selling numbered tickets for appointments.​ They hire people to wait in line in the evening and resell the tickets to those who want to see doctors, especially the specialists. Getting medical attention in China takes both time and finances. We pray for healing for sick believers and peace and joy for their family members.
Wednesday
In China, there is always a long time of patients waiting to see the doctors.​ At the hospital there are ticket scalpers because there is a huge imbalance between medical providers and the great demand caused by the sheer number of patients. Chinese people utilize connections to get things such as seeing a doctor done. We pray for those who lack money and connections. May the Lord comfort them with the knowledge that He is in control and provides for those He loves.
Thursday
Sick people in China insist on seeing specialists. Some of the hospitals try to eliminate scalpers who sell tickets for appointment​s to specialists by insisting that all patients must be seen by primary doctors first and then referred to specialists.Believers in China have a big place in their hearts for "big name preachers" and consider their own pastors inadequate for their position. We pray for humility for all believers and their being willing to pray for the spiritual growth and gifts of their own shepherd/pastor.
Friday
In China, there is a climate of mistrust in the medical system. Chinese patients are fed up with their doctors, and doctors are fed up with their patients. It is unfortunate that pastors and their church members in China have a​ similar relationship. ​We pray believers will have more respect and appreciate the sacrifice and efforts of their pastors.
Saturday
‘‘Kan bing nan,’’ or ‘‘It’s hard to see a doctor,’’ pretty much sum​ up China's oversubscribed, underfunded, often corrupt, health system. In frustration, patients attack their physicians. Bribery is common. Bribery is a pervasive problem in China, not just limited to officials. We pray for the purity of the Body of Christ, integrity of church leaders and restoration of confidence and faith of believers in their leaders.
Sunday
The families of hospital patients in China gather in the waiting rooms and​ corridors, live and even cook in wards and tend to the sick to make up for inadequate nursing. They also stage noisy protests to get the attention of staff members.Hospital visits there are often done by lay people. May the Lord raise up more believers who are gifted with mercy and caring, and able to encourage and pray with the sick.
Monday
Many remember that during the Mao period, relationships between doctors and patients were relatively harmonious and healthcare are readily available. Today, there are conflicts between doctors and patients because medical practice is much about making money.​ Many people in China (especially older Christians) remember the simple old days with nostalgia. We need to pray for revival in many churches since prosperity and comfort have turned many believers lukewarm and church meetings are poorly attended.


星期二
在大醫院中，「號販子」僱人整夜排隊，然後將排來的專家號加價賣給患者，從中獲利。組織者每月可從掛一位專家號身上賺取數萬元之多。在中國要獲得醫療照顧不僅要花錢更要費時。我們為身體軟弱的信徒求神的憐憫醫治，又求主賜他們的家人有平安和喜樂。
星期三
醫院病人排長龍看病是司空見慣的現象，尤其是遠途來的患者尤感無奈。醫院「號販子」的出現，令醫療資源與患者需求極為失衡。在中國看病也需要利用關係找專科醫生或看診住院。我們為那些沒有錢亦沒有關係的信徒禱告，求主賜下安慰，幫助神的兒女認定天父掌權一切，祂並不甘心使人受苦，使人憂愁，定會在困境中為衪所愛的人預備所需用的ㅡ切。
星期四
中國人愛找專科醫生。有些醫院禁止「號販子」，堅持只有經過本院普通門診診治，並被斷為專科病，才能預約專家號。中國信徒也往往崇拜「名牧」，總是嫌棄自己的牧者不足。求主校正信徒的目光，更多為牧者禱告。我們也求主幫助傳道人願意不断追求靈命成長，用神的話建立教會。
星期五
在信任缺失的醫療制度下看病、問診皆是一件難事。病人已經受夠了他們的醫生，而醫生也受夠了他們的病人。可惜中國傳道人與信徒之間也有類似醫生與病人間彼此不信任的關係。求主憐憫眾教會，也幫助信徒照神的心意尊重和感激他們傳道人的擺上，與牧者配搭服侍，使神得榮燿。
星期六
中國的醫療體系需求過多、資金不足，更出現腐敗現象，人們將其概括為「看病難」。一些滿腹牢騷的病人甚至攻擊醫生，而收受賄賂的現象也常見。中國的賄賂情況是普遍的問題，不單局限官員。求神保守基督的身體得潔淨，領袖有正直的心，信徒也持守真理，寧願吃虧也遵行神的道。更在信任和信心上與牧者重建美好的關係
星期日
病人的親屬聚集在醫院的候診室和走廊裡，或是住在病房做飯並照顧病人，彌補醫院看護不足。有些家屬甚至用激烈的喧鬧抗議活動，引起工作人員的關注。求主興起更多有憐憫、關懷恩賜的信徒，來探望和鼓勵病人和家屬，使患者在苦痛中能認識真正大能的醫生，得著永遠的治癒。家屬也親身經歷主的同在與信徒愛心的鼓勵安慰。
星期一
許多人懷念毛澤東時代醫患關係相對的融洽。現在，病人與醫生之間的矛盾，最主要原因是醫院尋求盈利，以商業而非醫療方面來考慮進行治療。許多老一代信徒常緬懷教會過去的火熱。現今的信徒如一首歌詞所說的「在穩妥的事業裡，在迷人的笑聲中…把主恩典忘記。」願那復興我們的靈火，重新再來一次復興祂的教會。