Empower the believers among our youth to remain steadfast in their faith as Your witnesses. Shield them from deceit, manipulation, and falsehoods. May they showcase the transformative power of Your love to their peers and educators.
… if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Romans 12:7-8 (NIV)
“It is the duty of parents to maintain their children decently, and according to their circumstances; to protect them according to the dictates of prudence; and to educate them according to the suggestions of a judicious and zealous regard for their usefulness, their respectability and happiness.” – James Wilson (Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Lectures on Law, 1791
Operation World Pray for Australia : The Church in Australia faces a mighty challenge. The strong influence of Christianity declined as the country became more diverse in religions, and became more secular in its public life and laws. Many Australians see the Church as intolerant, abusive of its power, and anti-progressive in its values. A series of scandals and corruption in Hillsong and other highprofile churches accelerated disillusionment and disgust with Christianity. Only 44% of the population claimed to be Christian in 2021, down from 71% in 1996! From 2016-2021, Christianity declined by over 1 million people, and by the 2026 census, “No Religion” will almost certainly become the largest group in Australia. Pray for revival in the Church that will affect every area of Australian society.
Operation World Pray for Norfolk Island, Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands : Norfolk, Christmas, and Cocos (Keeling) Islands: The isolation of the islands and their limited resources make Christian ministry difficult. Isolation also makes their communities’ very existence somewhat precarious – depending on assistance from Australia, potential disaster from violent weather and a great distance from immediate help. Pray for God to move among the existing churches to foster renewal and awakening, and for believers to reach out effectively to others, particularly to the Malays of Cocos Island and the Chinese of Christmas Island.
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