40 Days of Prayer

40 Days of Prayer - Day 8

Day 8 – Essential Services

He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s; on them he has set the world.

– 1 Samuel 2:8

In countries like Nigeria, having a daily meal and access to education and health care is simply out of reach for the most vulnerable. Pray for Hands at Work as we strive to effectively provide these services for the most vulnerable children. Ask God to give each volunteer Care Worker in our communities across Africa, strength and energy as they fight to ensure that the most vulnerable children are holistically cared for.

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40 Days of Prayer - Day 7

Day 7 – Those Outside Our Reach

A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, He leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. – Psalm 68:5-6

Pray for the most vulnerable who are outside of our reach. Ask God to give peace, comfort and restoration to those living amidst war, injustice, persecution and corruption on a daily basis. Ask God to come and heal the brokenness and trauma in their lives and to free them from fear and anguish.

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40 Days of Prayer - Day 6

Day 6 – Corruption

I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. – John 13:15-17

In many of the poorest communities and countries across Africa, the government systems are susceptible to corruption; creating an even greater level of vulnerability and desperation for the most vulnerable children and their families. Ask God to reveal himself to those who are causing this hurt and injustice. Pray that God would speak peace and compassion into their hearts. Pray for the church to defend the most vulnerable, and pray for people in positions of influence to speak on their behalf. Ask God to give those who are victims of oppression, His hope and comfort as they live in the midst of challenging circumstances.

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40 Days of Prayer - Day 5

Day 5 – Child-headed Households

"See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 18:10

Throughout the most vulnerable communities in countries like Zimbabwe, many young children are left under the care of their older siblings when their parents pass away or leave to find work. Ask God to protect and provide for them. Pray that as they grow up without parental figures, they will come to see God as their Heavenly Father who deeply loves and cares for them. Pray for the local church and surrounding community to stand in solidarity with them and commit to supporting and encouraging these young families.

40 Days of Prayer - Week 2

WEEK 2 – THE CRISIS: POOREST OF THE POOR

Gugu Sibanda (African Volunteer, South Africa) shares the prayer focus for this week, the poorest of the poor:

Hands at Work is committed to working in the most vulnerable and desperate communities in the countries we serve. From child-headed households to HIV/AIDS, the poorest of the poor are consumed with challenges difficult to understand.