Prayer Room
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. – Matthew 5:6
There are many other Non-Government Organisations who are playing their part in caring for the poor in Africa and around the world. Ask God to give these ministries a deeper understanding of what their role is in fighting for justice. Thank God for those who protect and advocate for the poor. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. – Matthew 5:6
Day 27 – Teams
Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. – Ephesians 5:1-2
Pray for all the teams who will be serving in Africa this year. Ask God to give each person a heart of compassion that is willing to learn, encourage and serve. Pray for people to serve as examples of Christ’s love and hope - that their lives will be transformed by their time in Africa. As people return home, ask God to give them encouragement and strength to boldly share about their experience.
Day 26 – International Volunteers
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” – Isaiah 6:8
Today, pray for International Volunteers whom God has called to come and participate in His transforming work in Africa. Pray for God to bring people alongside them who will be a Godly support and encouragement. Ask God to give volunteers a deeper understanding of His heart for justice and what it means to sacrificially spend their lives on behalf of the most vulnerable. Pray for more volunteers to respond to God’s call on their life.
Day 25 – International Offices
Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. – Philippians 2:2
Hands at Work has International Offices in Australia, Canada, the UK and the US. We desire to see transformation in the lives of those who serve in Africa, as well as those outside of Africa. Many of the volunteers in these offices have sacrificed paid work in order to serve with Hands at Work. Ask God to give people a spirit of unity and passion as they remain committed to serving the most vulnerable in Africa from afar. Pray for God to give volunteers strength and encouragement as they respond to the cry of the broken.
Day 24 – Partners
I thank God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy. – Philippians 1:3-4
Praise God for our partners around the world, who give of their time, energy and resources to support the most vulnerable in Africa. Groups of people from all ages and backgrounds have come together to pray, advocate, support and build relationship with Hands at Work. Pray for these relationships to grow deeper. In God’s timing, we pray for more partners. Ask God to give guidance and wisdom as we pursue the way forward.
Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” – Psalm 82:3-4
We believe that the International Church has a responsibility to live out the Biblical mandate to serve the most vulnerable alongside the local church. Pray that the International Church will understand the crisis of injustice that millions of people around the world face on a daily basis. Ask God to give the International Church a heart of grace, compassion and love as He calls people to support, pray, volunteer and advocate for the most vulnerable in Africa and around the world.
