40 Days of Prayer - Day 12

Day 12 -  Church leaders in DRC

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves. – Philippians 2:3

Pray for Godly leaders from the local church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to stand up and be mobilised into action. Ask God to give church leaders hearts of grace and compassion. Pray that they will seek God’s will in caring for the most vulnerable and that they will be ambassadors of hope and light in overwhelming and discouraging situations.   

40 Days of Prayer - Second Sunday

But Jesus said to them, “You don’t know what you are asking! Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I must be baptised with? Are you able to be baptized with the baptism of suffering I must be baptised with?” – Mark 10:38

On Sundays, we pause to anticipate the coming of Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

40 Days of Prayer - Day 10

Day 10 – HIV/AIDS

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. - 2 Corinthians 1:3

In the most isolated and dysfunctional communities, the HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to end lives, tear families apart and leave children as orphans. Ask God to bring comfort, peace and protection to people that are shamed and alienated due to the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS. Also, pray for those who are victims of abuse resulting in HIV/AIDS. As Hands at Work responds to the crisis of orphaned children who have lost one or both of their parents from HIV/AIDS, pray for God to give guidance and wisdom to leadership. Pray for hope, healing and restoration for the lives that have been stricken with disease.   

40 Days of Prayer - Day 9

Day 9 – Children Across Africa

The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. – Zephaniah 3:17

Pray for each of our children to have a personal relationship with Jesus and through the love of their Care Workers to discover the love that their Heavenly Father has for each one of them. Ask God to speak deeply into each of their lives and pray that they will feel a sense of belonging, love and hope for their future.   

40 Days of Prayer - Day 8

Day 8 – Essential Services

“Learn to do right. See that justice is done – help those who are oppressed, give orphans their rights, and defend widows.” – Isaiah 1:17

Many of the most vulnerable are denied the basic human right of food, education and health care. Pray for Hands at Work as we strive to provide these three essential services in the communities that we are working.

40 Days of Prayer - Day 7

Day 7 – Those Outside Our Reach  

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.  I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.  – Isaiah 41:10

Pray for the most vulnerable around the world, without any support or help.  Ask God to bring peace and comfort to those who face injustice, persecution and war, and violence on a daily basis. Pray for the most vulnerable to trust God and rejoice in the hope that they have in Him even amidst challenging and desperate circumstances.