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Lichtstad: Ramadan dag 12

Moslims bidden 5 keer per dag Namaz (ook wel Salat genoemd). Deze gebeden zijn zeer ritueel en omvatten specifieke stappen, fysieke posities (staan, buigen, enz.) en specifieke zinnen. Ze worden voorafgegaan door zuiveringsrituelen en worden aangemoedigd om in groepsverband te verrichten. Deze gebeden tonen grote eer aan God en ze consequent doen vereist toewijding en devotie. Tegelijkertijd kunnen het gewoon rituele handelingen zijn die gedaan worden in gehoorzaamheid en zijn ze eenzijdig van aard. God verdient eerbied en toewijding, maar Hij is ook de God die spreekt. We zijn ontworpen voor een relatie met Hem en we worden uitgenodigd om ons hart met God te delen en van Hem te ontvangen. Vandaag vragen we de God die onze wereld is binnengegaan om Zijn nabijheid te tonen om Zichzelf te openbaren aan de moslims van Karachi. Laten we bidden voor goddelijke ontmoetingen waar mensen Zijn stem horen en gehoor geven aan Zijn oproep. Zelfs tijdens hun Namaz.

Vandaag bidden:

“Ja, zelfs vandaag de dag, als ze de geschriften van Mozes lezen, is hun hart bedekt met een sluier en begrijpen ze het niet” (2 Kor 3:15). Heer, verwijder de sluier. Verwijder de oogkleppen die hen ervan weerhouden om de waarheid van Christus te zien. Moge het evangelie mensen van hun blindheid bevrijden. Jezus, uw kruis heeft de machten overwonnen: de machten van de dood, Satan en zijn koninkrijk. U hebt de overwinning behaald. En nu, Heer, doen we een beroep op uw aanwezigheid en macht, uw engelen en dienaren, om in het geestelijke rijk in Karachi te bewegen. Zoals Daniël bad en engelen werden uitgezonden en oorlogen uitvochten in de hemelse gewesten, zo geloven wij dat uw engelen in Karachi in beweging zijn en wij verwachten deze maand van de Ramadan een spirituele doorbraak.”

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ACTS 3:1-10 - Miraculous Healing

7 september 2024

Miraculous Healing Glorifies Your Name

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Khartoum, Sudan - 110 Cities

6 september 2024

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Khartoum, Sudan and the surrounding regions.

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LUKE 6:40

4 september 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: MODEL TO REPRODUCE

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Model to Reproduce

3 september 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: MODEL TO REPRODUCE

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PSALM 86:9-10

2 september 2024

There is No Other God

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Your Splendor is Beyond Words

1 september 2024

PSALMS 145:3

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ACTS 3:1 - Peter and John

31 augustus 2024

Friendship and Fellowship

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Dakar, Senegal - 110 Cities

30 augustus 2024

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Dakar, Senegal and the surrounding regions.

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ROMANS 12:13

28 augustus 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: SACRIFICIALLY HELP THOSE IN NEED

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Sacrificially Help Those in Need

27 augustus 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: SACRIFICIALLY HELP THOSE IN NEED

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ISAIAH 11:9; MATTHEW 6:10

26 augustus 2024

God's Glory Brings God's Peace

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You Never Leave Us

25 augustus 2024

JOHN 15:15, MATTHEW 28:20, ACTS 1:8

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Acts 2:47 - Having Favor with All People

24 augustus 2024

Favor from the Lord

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Kano, Nigeria - 110 Cities

23 augustus 2024

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Kano, Nigeria and the surrounding regions.

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David Smithers

22 augustus 2024

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PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14

21 augustus 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: LEARN FROM MISTAKES

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Learn from Mistakes

20 augustus 2024

Disciplemaking Principles: LEARN FROM MISTAKES

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PSALM 22:27-28

19 augustus 2024

Remember and Turn

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Abiding In Jesus

18 augustus 2024

JOHN 15:1-8

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ACTS 2:45 - Selling Possessions

17 augustus 2024

All that We Have is Yours

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Niamey, Niger - 110 Cities

16 augustus 2024

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Niamey, Niger and the surrounding regions.

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Hudson Taylor

15 augustus 2024

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PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4

14 augustus 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: WALK IN HUMILITY

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Walk in Humility

13 augustus 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: WALK IN HUMILITY

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JEREMIAH 10:6, 7

12 augustus 2024

No One Compares with You

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God, Our Good Shepherd

11 augustus 2024

PSALM 23

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ACTS 2:43-47 - Awe, Wonders, and Signs

10 augustus 2024

Reveal Yourself through Awesome Power, Signs, and Wonders

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Conakry, Guinea - 110 Cities

9 augustus 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Conakry, Guinea and the surrounding regions.

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Len Sweet

8 augustus 2024

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JOHN 12:24

7 augustus 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: DIE TO SELF

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Die to Self

6 augustus 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: DIE TO SELF

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You Are Lord of Creation

4 augustus 2024

ACTS 4:24

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ACTS 2:42 - Believers Devoted to the Apostles' Teaching

3 augustus 2024

May Our Full Allegiance and Undying Devotion be to King Jesus

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Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - 110 Cities

2 augustus 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and the surrounding regions.

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HEBREWS 6:11-12

31 juli 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: HAVE FAITH AND PERSEVERE

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Have Faith and Persevere

30 juli 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: HAVE FAITH AND PERSEVERE

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Lord, You Are the Healer, the Comforter

29 juli 2024

ISAIAH 38:17; 25:8

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Thank You for Your Faithfulness

28 juli 2024

1 THESSALONIANS 5:24 and HEBREWS 12:2

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ACTS 2:41 and COLOSSIANS 1:18 - Baptism after Receiving Word

27 juli 2024

May Every Disciple be Baptized in the Authority of the Father, Son, and Spirit

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Medan, Indonesia - 110 Cities

26 juli 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Medan, Indonesia and the surrounding regions.

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2 TIMOTHY 3:12

24 juli 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture; OVERCOME PERSECUTION AND SUFFERING

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Overcome Persecution and Suffering

23 juli 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: OVERCOME PERSECUTION AND SUFFERING

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Open A Way for Your Good News

22 juli 2024

COLOSSIANS 4:3; JOHN 4:35; MATTHEW 9:37-38

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Fulfilling Your Promise

21 juli 2024

GENESIS 1:26-28 to REVELATION 20:4

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JEREMIAH 33:6-8 God is A Good and Generous God

20 juli 2024

God's Abundant Kindness

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Jakarta, Indonesia - 110 Cities

19 juli 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Jakarta, Indonesia and the surrounding regions.

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Tim Keller

18 juli 2024

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PSALM 40:3

17 juli 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: DEVELOP INDIGENOUS PRAISE AND WORSHIP

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Develop Indigenous Praise and Worship

16 juli 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: DEVELOP INDIGENOUS PRAISE AND WORSHIP

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Jesus is Greater

15 juli 2024

EPHESIANS 6:12; PSALM 24:7-10

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ACTS 2:40 - Save Yourselves

13 juli 2024

Save the Baloch Now from Wickedness, May the Baloch Call Upon the Lord

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Bandung, Indonesia - 110 Cities

12 juli 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Bandung, Indonesia and the surrounding regions.

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1 THESSALONIANS 5:18

10 juli 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: GIVE THANKS IN EVERYTHING

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Give Thanks in Everything

9 juli 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: GIVE THANKS IN EVERYTHING

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Come Humbly and Seeking

8 juli 2024

2 CHRONICLES 7:14

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There is No Other Name

7 juli 2024

ACTS 4:12

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ACTS 2:38-39 and JOHN 17:21 - Promise for All

6 juli 2024

The Fullness of the Unifying Holy Spirit

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 110 Cities

5 juli 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding regions.

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Henry Martyn

4 juli 2024

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JOHN 15:26-27

3 juli 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: BE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

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Be Led by the Holy Spirit

2 juli 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: BE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

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We are Weak; You are Strong

30 juni 2024

PHILIPPIANS 2:3-10

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ACTS 2:37-38 - What Shall We Do?

29 juni 2024

The Gospel Response is to Repent and Surrender to Jesus' Authority

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Gaziantep, Turkey - 110 Cities

28 juni 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Gaziantep, Turkey and the surrounding regions.

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ROMANS 12:10

26 juni 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: UNDERSTAND THAT CHURCH IS FAMILY

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Understand that Church is Family

25 juni 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: UNDERSTAND THAT CHURCH IS FAMILY

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Soften Hearts; Give Hearts of Flesh

24 juni 2024

EZEKIEL 36:25-27

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ACTS 2:32 - Witnesses of Jesus' Resurrection

22 juni 2024

Jesus, the historically verified resurrected Messiah

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Ankara, Turkey - 110 Cities

21 juni 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Ankara, Turkey and the surrounding regions.

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Mother Teresa

20 juni 2024

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MARK 16:20

19 juni 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: MULTIPLY NEW DISCIPLES AND CHURCHES

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Multiply New Disciples and Churches

18 juni 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: MULTIPLY NEW DISCIPLES AND CHURCHES

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The Only God Worthy of Worship

17 juni 2024

PSALM 96:7-10

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You Rule and Reign

16 juni 2024

REVELATION 12:5

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Acts 2:24-36 - Jesus, Hope Fulfiled

15 juni 2024

Jesus, the Messiah, Foretold by Prophets, Fulfilling Every Promise

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Medina, Saudi Arabia - 110 Cities - 110 Cities

14 juni 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Medina, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding regions.

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John Wesley

13 juni 2024

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PROVERBS 21:5

12 juni 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: GO SLOW TO GO FAST Proverbs 21:5:"The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty."

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Go Slow to Go Fast

11 juni 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: GO SLOW TO GO FAST

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Yahweh, the Good Shepherd

10 juni 2024

ISAIAH 40:11: "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young."

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There is No One Like You

9 juni 2024

MICAH 7:18a

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Acts 2:24 - Not Possible to Hold Him

8 juni 2024

Jesus, the Christ, the Victorious One

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Damascus / Homs, Syria - 110 Cities

7 juni 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Damascus / Homs, Syria and the surrounding regions.

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Rowland Bingham

6 juni 2024

Rom 10:15: And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”  

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ACTS 18:3-4

5 juni 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: ACCESS BI-VOCATIONAL MINISTRY

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Access Bi-Vocational Ministry

4 juni 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: ACCESS BI-VOCATIONAL MINISTRY

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Shake and Fill Your House

3 juni 2024

HAGGAI 2:7

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We Exalt You Lord

2 juni 2024

2 CORINTHIANS 2:14

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Acts 2:23 - The Messiah's Crucifixion

1 juni 2024

We Follow Jesus, our Messiah, by dying to ourselves.

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Amman, Jordan - 110 Cities

31 mei 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Amman, Jordan and the surrounding regions.

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2 CORINTHIANS 9:6

29 mei 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: SOW THE GOSPEL GENEROUSLY

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Sow the Gospel Abundantly

28 mei 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: SOW THE GOSPEL GENEROUSLY

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You Alone are Worthy!

27 mei 2024

REVELATION 5:9-10

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ACTS 2:22-24 The Messiah is Crucified

25 mei 2024

God's plan for the Messiah to give his life as a ransom.

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Basra, Iraq - 110 Cities

24 mei 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Basra, Iraq and the surrounding regions.

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MATTHEW 10:7

22 mei 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: PROCLAIM THE KINGDOM Matt 10:7: "As you go, make this proclamation: 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand"

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Proclaim the Kingdom

21 mei 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: PROCLAIM THE KINGDOM

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The Lord Makes the Blind to See

20 mei 2024

ACTS 26:18

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Jewish World

19 mei 2024

Pray for the Jewish world on this significant day of Pentecost

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ACTS 2:17-21 and JOEL 2:28-32 - Pour out Your Spirit on All Flesh

18 mei 2024

All People Can Experience and Receive the Gift of the Spirit of God

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Jerusalem, Israel - 110 Cities

17 mei 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Jerusalem, Israel and the surrounding regions.

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ACTS 14:3

15 mei 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: PRAY FOR SIGNS AND WONDERS

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Pray for Signs and Wonders

14 mei 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: PRAY FOR SIGNS AND WONDERS

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Thank You For Your Enduring Love

12 mei 2024

2 CORINTHIANS 6:16

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Amazed and Perplexed

11 mei 2024

Lord above all Lords, your ways are higher than ours. Acts 2:12: Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, 'What does this mean?' Daniel 2:47: The king said to Daniel, “Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery.”

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Cairo, Egypt - 110 Cities

10 mei 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Cairo, Egypt and the surrounding regions.

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2 CORINTHIANS 9:8

8 mei 2024

Scripture Principle: TRUST GOD FOR RESOURCES

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Trust God for Resources

7 mei 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: TRUST GOD FOR RESOURCES

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Acts 2:5-41 - Cause Miraculous Events that Spread the Gospel

4 mei 2024

Christ, Still Confirming the Gospel Message through Miracles, Signs, and Wonders

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Tunis, Tunisia - 110 Cities

3 mei 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Tunis –Tunisia and the surrounding regions.

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LUKE 10:5-7

1 mei 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: LOOK FOR OPEN DOORS

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Look for Open Doors

30 april 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: LOOK FOR OPEN DOORS

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Jesus, the Light of the World Who Conquers the Kingdom of Darkness

29 april 2024

JOHN 1:7; LUKE 2:32; 1 JOHN 1:5

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Praise You For Your Wondrous Work

28 april 2024

PSALM 105:2

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Acts 2:1-4 - Fill Us With the Holy Spirit

27 april 2024

The Good News Includes the Generous Gift of the Spirit Provided to All People

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Nouakchott, Mauritania - 110 Cities

26 april 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Nouakchott, Mauritania and the surrounding regions.

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JOHN 6:44

24 april 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: FIND PEOPLE OF PEACE

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Find People of Peace

23 april 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: FIND PEOPLE OF PEACE

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Jesus, the Light of the World

22 april 2024

ISAIAH 2:5; JOHN 8:12

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Praise You God for Your Wisdom

21 april 2024

1 CORINTHIANS 6:19

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ACTS 2:1 - Together

20 april 2024

In Unity We Go Forth and Accomplish the Task

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Muscat, Oman - 110 Cities

19 april 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Muscat, Oman and the surrounding regions.

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ACTS 10:23B-24

17 april 2024

Movement SCRIPTURE: WHEN POSSIBLE DISCIPLE GROUPS, NOT INDIVIDUALS

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When Possible Disciple Groups, Not Individuals

16 april 2024

Disciplemaking Principle: WHEN POSSIBLE DISCIPLE GROUPS, NOT INDIVIDUALS

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Thank You for Making Us One

14 april 2024

EPHESIANS 2:14

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Acts 1:16-26 - Developing Leaders and Forming Partnerships

13 april 2024

God, give wisdom regarding in whom to invest, both in developing leaders and forming new partnerships.

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Tripoli, Libya - 110 Cities

12 april 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Tripoli, Libya and the surrounding regions.

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Hudson Taylor

11 april 2024

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LUKE 10:4

10 april 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: TRAVEL LIGHT AND AVOID ENCUMBRANCES

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City of Light: Ramadan day 29

9 april 2024

Thank the Lord for the love He has given you for the people of Karachi as you prayed for them to encounter Christ this Ramadan. Pray for Him to complete the good work he has begun in Karachi. Take time to listen to next steps God would have you take on behalf of the people of Karachi.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 28

7 april 2024

In many parts of the Muslim world, Islam is passed down more through tradition, family, and society than in formal education. Prayer, fasting, and going on the Hajj are mostly done in a communal context. Today we pray in faith for our brothers and sisters in Karachi to find spiritual community and family. We pray they would have vision for sharing what they are learning about Christ in their community, families, and networks.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 27

6 april 2024

Last night many Muslims celebrated the "Night of Power" hoping that God would show up miraculously to change their circumstances (health, financial, relational, etc.). We continue to pray that they would encounter Jesus who already miraculously "showed up" as the Word who became flesh to change their current realities and eternity through His life, death, and resurrection.  

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Muslim World

5 april 2024

Pray for the Muslim world at this key time of the Night of Power at the end of Ramadan

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City of Light: Ramadan day 25

4 april 2024

The month of Ramadan is known as ‘the month of repentance'. As we pray for a gospel movement to transform this nation, let us cry out for God’s Kingdom to come, for a spirit of repentance to fall on the peoples living in Karachi, whether they are Sunnis, Shiite, Sufi, or Christians from a Muslim background; rich and poor, young and old, male and female.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 24

3 april 2024

Muslims are encouraged to think about the poor during the month of Ramadan, to sympathize with them, and to make donations. Jesus loved the poor and said, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God" (Luke 6:20). Pray for Muslims in Karachi to encounter this radical teaching and to wrestle with His command to not just donate to the poor, but to know that the kingdom of heaven belongs to the poor.  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 23

2 april 2024

Muslims do not believe in the divinity of Jesus but in the Quran, Jesus is called the "Word of God". John 1 shares about the Word of God, the Word through whom all things were created, the Word who is God and the Word who became flesh to live among us. Let's pray today that Muslims would seek to understand Jesus as the Word, that they would be interested to read John 1 and the rest of the Injil (Gospels) that they also believe to be Jesus' books. Pray that their understanding of Jesus will be transformed.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 22

1 april 2024

Islam is very rules based with laws from the Quran as well as expected ways to live and act from the Hadith (recordings of their prophet's actions). Jesus cares about the heart more than the actions and He's looking for people who worship Him in spirit and in truth. Pray for the people of Karachi to be convicted about their need for a clean heart and to seek Jesus' teachings on the topic  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 21

31 maart 2024

Today many Christians celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus from the grave. Muslims in Karachi may be aware of Easter either in the news or if they have interactions with Christians who may take Monday off as part of their celebration of Easter. Pray today for the people of Karachi to be interested in what Easter is to Christians and to understand what truly happened. Pray that they'd step around the untrue stories they've heard about Christians and Easter and seek the truth and truly understand why Jesus' life, death, and resurrection are so important.  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 20

30 maart 2024

Islam has a high reverence for God. One might compare their understanding of God to much of the Old Testament where God is all powerful, fully revered and only somewhat knowable by the most holy. We know that God Almighty wants an intimate relationship with His followers because He is a good Father who knows the hairs on our head (Luke 12:7). Lord, let all new followers of Christ in Karachi be filled with joy at knowing the intimacy of God, who calls us "beloved".

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City of Light: Ramadan day 19

29 maart 2024

Muslims deny that Jesus died on the cross and instead ascended to heaven without dying. In their view such a death would be the shaming of a prophet and that God would never let such a thing happen. This belief denies the act of atonement foundational to our faith as Christians. Most Muslims have never had the opportunity for someone to talk to them about how this is the only way for man's atonement, the sinless for the sinful, the most honored one being shamed to cover our shame. As many Christians around the world enter into a time celebrating Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, pray for Muslims in Karachi to have the eyes of their heart opened to consider the possibility of Jesus' death and resurrection. To hear that truth of why Jesus had to die and what accepting His death as payment for sin can mean for them.  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 18

28 maart 2024

Cultural and religious conservatism while trying to protect values create distance between people. This can go both ways as Muslims in the west feel ostracized from people who view them as different and in Muslim countries as Christian minorities and foreigners can be viewed with apprehension and kept at arms length. Because of purity laws in Islam, Muslims can be afraid to enter a non-Muslims home (as their dishes may be unclean). This can create distance and lack of opportunity to hear other ways of viewing the world and of relating to God. Today let's pray for a breaking down of divisions and for opportunities for Muslims and Christians in Karachi to relate to each other and to dialogue about spiritual things. Pray for Christians as the minority to not fear their neighbors and for Muslims to have interest in their believing co-workers and a desire to know about them and their faith.  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 17

27 maart 2024

Sadly Muslims are taught that the Bible we have today is changed and that they shouldn't read it. Even though the Quran says to read it the vast majority haven't seen a copy in their language. They will tell you that the Bible found during Muhammad's time was still true but that now there is only a corrupted version. What they don't know of course is that there are many copies of the Bible pre-dating Muhammad (who lived around 570 - 632 AD). Let's pray today that Muslims would seek the truth of whether God's Holy Books have been corrupted and have a desire to read them. Pray that they would find translations in their own language that are becoming widely available online and via apps.  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 14

24 maart 2024

Another of the 5 pillars of Islam is fasting. This month Muslims around the world fast from dawn till dusk from food and water. Many don't know why they fast besides that it is a requirement. It can be hard especially when Ramazan is in summer (Islam goes by the lunar calendar so Ramazan moves each year) and for those who work in hard labor or outdoors. Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matt 11:28-30)  

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City of Light: Ramadan day 13

23 maart 2024

A third of the 5 pillars of Islam is tithing (zakat). Muslims are required to give 2.5% of their net worth each year to the poor. In Pakistan by default zakat is withdrawn automatically from peoples bank accounts (unless they opt-out) by the government. For many this is another obligation enforced on them. Because of the way the system is enforced there isn't as much a feeling of being generous but just another obligation. When zakat is automatically deducted, the person doesn't even have a say in what way the poor will be blessed by the money. In Karachi there is a huge disparity between the rich and poor. And more than 40% of Pakistanis live below the poverty line. Many Muslims choose to give their zakat during the month of Ramazan (the automatic deductions also happen this month). This can often mean lots of 'generosity' in Ramazan and the poor and beggars will be very active getting hand outs from the rich during this month. Let's pray for the people of Karachi to be challenged by the contrast between a religious rule and a heart posture and to want to understand more about the "new heart" that the Bible teaches about (Ezekiel 36:26). For generosity to extend throughout the year and to come from a right heart.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 12

22 maart 2024

Muslims pray Namaz (also called Salat) 5 times a day. These prayers are highly ritual and involve specific steps, physical positions (standing, bowing, etc.) and specific phrases. They are preceded by purification rituals and are encouraged to be done in groups. These prayers show great honor to God and doing them consistently requires dedication and devotion. At the same time they can simply be ritualistic actions done in obedience and are one way in nature. God does deserve reverence and devotion, but He is also the God who speaks. We are designed for relationship with Him and we are invited to share our hearts with God and to receive from Him. Today we ask the God who entered into our world to show His nearness to reveal Himself to the Muslims of Karachi. Let's pray for divine encounters where people hear His voice and respond to His call. Even during their Namaz.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 11

21 maart 2024

The first of the 5 pillars of Islam is the shahadah. The shahadah is their statement of faith which says "There is no God but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God." Muslims state this declaration of faith 5 times a day during their daily prayer rituals and it is the basis of their beliefs, being monotheistic and following after their prophet's teachings.. There is a high veneration for Muhammad.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 10

20 maart 2024

In Islam there are 4 holy books: the Quran, the Tawrat (Pentateuch/Torah), the Zabur (Psalms), and the Injil (the Gospels). Though 3 of these books are found in the Bible, most Muslims have never seen or read the Bible. Today we ask God to give the people of Karachi a hunger for His word that they'd be interested in these books and instead of believing those who say they have been corrupted, to read them and see for themselves what they say.

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City of Light: Ramadan Day 9

19 maart 2024

Most Islamic cultures have authoritarian structures. This means that those with power have a lot of sway over what is acceptable and allowed in their society. Some times this is seen as a hindrance to the gospel but it can also open doors. With the Edict of Milan in 313 A.D. following Jesus went from being persecuted by the state to first allowed and eventually accepted as the state religion. This came of course with its own issues but it was this change of heart by the authoritarian system that opened the doors for the gospel to spread like it never had before. Today let’s pray for those in authority, in the government but also for tribal leaders and family elders to have a change of heart. That these leaders would encounter Jesus and doors would open for the gospel in Pakistan and across the Muslim world.

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City of Light: Ramadan day 8

18 maart 2024

"Guide us to the straight path"

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City of Light: Ramadan Day 6

16 maart 2024

Pray for Karachi

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City of Light: Ramadan Day 2

12 maart 2024

Choose to follow Him

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City of Light: Ramadan Day 1

11 maart 2024

He has given us a spirit of power, of love, and of self-control.

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City of Light: Ramadan

10 maart 2024

The God of Love

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Acts 1:6-8 - Identities, Calling, and Power

5 maart 2024

All That We Are Is You. We Are Completely Reliant on You.

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Tabriz, Iran - 110 Cities

4 maart 2024

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Tabriz, Iran and the surrounding regions.

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PROVERBS 24:6

3 maart 2024

Disciplemaking Scripture: PARTICIPATE IN STRATEGIC PLANNING

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