"미국을 위한 기도제목 업데이트" ; 09-01-2020
"미국을 위한 기도제목 업데이트"
펜데믹이 계속되고 있습니다. 확진자가 4.5 millions, 사망자가 15만 명을 넘었습니다. 정부가 경제를 회복시키려고 노력하고 있음에도 많은 기업들이 문을 닫거나 대규모로 감원하고 있습니다. 대부분의 학교들이 새 학기도 distance learning / at home learning으로 전환하는 것으로 결정하고 있습니다. 잠시나마 문을 열었던 교회들도 다시 닫혀지며, 온라인 예배가 계속되면서, 많은 성도들의 기도와 영적 열정이 헤이해지고 있습니다. 총체적인 위기입니다. 그러나 우리 기도자들은 이 모든 것 위에 뛰어나시고 만물을 주관하시는 하나님을 전적으로 신뢰하고, 이 위기를 기회로 삼아 더욱 비상한 회개와 기도로 하나님 앞에 나아가기를 소원합니다.
하나님이여, 이 땅을 긍휼히 여기소서. 우리와 이 나라의 죄악을 용서해주소서. 이 나라가 교만함을 회개하고, 오직 하나님의 은혜와 도움으로만 살 수 있음을 고백하며 선포하게 하소서. 아버지의 긍휼로 이 땅을 고쳐주소서.
하나님이여, 그리스도의 피로 사신 소중한 교회를 깨우시고 살리소서. 성령의 강권하심으로 세상이 감당하지 못하는 부흥을 주소서. 교회가 다시 살아남으로 하나님의 영광이 드러나게 하소서.
하나님이여, 이 땅의 경제를 살리소서. 정부와 인간의 노력과 지식으로 이 경제를 살릴 수 없음을 고백합니다. 일하는 자들을 긍휼히 여기시고 일하지 못하는 자들을 불쌍히 여기시며 때를 따라 돕는 하나님의 은혜를 경험하게 하소서.
하나님이여, 가정과 자녀들을 보호하소서. 학교들이 학교내 수업을 포기함으로 자녀의 교육과 과외활동에 부모가 직장에 나가지 못하는 등 부담이 커졌습니다. 이같은 시기에 모든 믿음의 부모가 자녀에게 삶의 본이 되며, 가정 예배를 통해 가정이 영적으로 살아나게 하소서.
하나님이여, 대통령 이하 국가적 리더들과 주, 카운티, 도시 리더들이 하나님을 구하게 하시고, 지혜를 주소서. 11월 선거에서 하나님을 사랑하고, 나라를 성경적 가치관으로 되돌리려는 열정을 가진 리더들이 선출되게 하소서.
Prayer topics for America
Pray that Christians would be faithful disciples who live out their callings in all areas of society, including the home, as well as the overseas mission field with Christ-centered humility and excellence. Pray for Christians to be courageous and diligent for Christ in their vocations, using their influence and character to point others in their spheres and communities to Him.
2. Pray for Christians to live pure lives with the fear of Jehovah. Let life and worldview not be based on the temporary stability this world gives, but hold on to God's Word and God's grace. May God's people have a heart for the lost and needy, not only abroad, but also in their communities.
Pray that Christians would lead pure lives in fear of and reverence for God. Pray that their lifestyles and worldviews be grounded in God's Word and the security of His grace and sovereignty and not by the worldly lies of temporary comfort and excess. Pray that God's people would continue to have a heart for the lost and compassion for the needy-not only those overseas but in their own communities and cities.
3. God is the center of each family, and help them feel healing and peace. Help the broken families recover by the grace of Christ and the power of the Gospel.
Pray that God would be the center of each family unit and that strained families would experience healing and reconciliation. Pray for broken family relationships to be restored through Christ's grace and the power of the Gospel.
4. Pray for our church to preach the sound and gospel-centered Word according to the Bible. Also, let the church be used not only in their region but also abroad to further develop the kingdom of God. To this end, pour out wisdom, strength, and power not only for pastors but also for the saints.
Pray for our local churches to preach Biblically sound and Gospel-centered messages. Pray for churches to generously use their resources to further God's kingdom in their communities and overseas. Pray for the strength, wisdom, and encouragement of pastors and lay leaders.
5. May the church experience a revival filled with prayer and repentance. Train leaders in local churches to send them to the world as disciples of Christ. Pray for the local church to be the starting point for prayer, repentance, restoration, and revival in America.
Pray for our local churches to be permeated with prayer and repentance and may they thereby experience revival in their congregations. Pray that God would use local churches to train leaders to be sent out into the world for the cause of Christ. Indeed, may the local church be the catalyst of prayer, repentance, reconciliation, and revival in America.
6. As a model and mentor for the next generation, let educators shine the light of God in the school. Pray for Bible study and prayer meetings at school so that educational institutions can return as they used to.
Pray for educators, teachers, and school administrative leaders to be God's shining light in schools by being role models and mentors for the younger generations. Pray that Bible study and prayer groups be allowed to meet in their own public schools and for prayer to return to those institutions.
7. Pray for businesses, companies and financial institutions to operate in a fair and holy way. May these institutions be fair, honest and kind when dealing with others.
Pray for businesses, companies, and financial institutions to operate in a godly and just manner. Pray that these entities practice integrity, justice, and kindness when dealing with others.
8. We pray for those who work in government agencies. Give wisdom and discernment to government leaders such as the President, the executive branch, the Supreme Court, the parliament, the mayor, etc. Let these leaders fear God and do your will.
Pray for those who serve in our local, state, and federal government. Pray for the wisdom and discernment of our president and his administration, the Justices of the Supreme Court, those in Congress, governors, mayors, and other government leaders. Pray that these men and women will come to fear the Lord and seek to do His will.
9. We ask forgiveness for our country's arrogance, greed and indifference. May we, as a nation, humble ourselves before God, turn evil paths and save His face.
Pray for God's forgiveness for our nation's arrogance, greed, and apathy. Pray that we as a nation would humble ourselves before God, turn from our wicked ways, and seek His face.
10. Lord, the ruler of all things, grant this earth a great revival.
Pray that our sovereign God would give us another great awakening in this land!