Everything is being shaken!
Two years ago God told me this. "Everything that can be shaken will be shaken." Little did I know at the time how this would be fulfilled! At first it was intensely personal--my whole world was turned upside down and has been ever since within my own nuclear family. Many other Christian leaders have also faced their own severe trials - in emotional, spiritual, physical , family, or ministry terms.
Now today we are seeing how things are being shaken globally. The financial world has been shaken by the Western Banking crisis and the ongoing repercussions. Middle Eastern & North African nations have been reeling from the political crisis enveloping it, leading to unprecedented riots. Climate change has caused some catastrophic disasters in Brazil, Pakistan, Australia, and many other nations. Physical shakings of the earth's crust has also caused devastating earthquakes in Pakistan, China, Haiti, Indonesia and elsewhere.
These shakings will continue - and there is bound to be more to come. Some Currencies will collapse. More tempests and tornadoes will wreak havoc. That which seems to be stable will be shaken. The question is "Where are the watchmen?" Are they keeping watch over their nation and the influences affecting their nation? This is a time for the watchmen in prayer to find each other within each nation and to find a place of unity in prayer, despite differences of understanding and background. As some watchmen in the nations being shaken are discovering, unity will be challenged and motives will be tested. Only prayer that is more concerned for God's glory than our comfort will break through. This is a rallying call to the watchmen of the world. Watch and pray!
Brian Mills
International Prayer Council
Showing posts with label World News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label World News. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Praying for Albania
These are difficult days for Albania. We made it to the international news again and most of us here in Albania are in shock and dismay that this happened... We are sad because what happened on Friday and what follows has the potential to jeopardize all the steps forward in the past decade.
The political situation is unreasonable and out of any logical sense. But this is a spiritual rather than a political conflict. The devil does not want this country to be stable and developed and unfortunately we as a people have turned our backs to God for centuries and are still playing the devil's game bringing the worst upon ourselves.
Here is my attempt to summarize what has been happening.The socialist lost the general elections in June 2009 but never admitted this even though the elections were certified by all the international organisms. Were the elections very good or excellent? Of course, they;re not. But they were acceptable and much better than earlier ones. The socialists pursued undemocratic ways to put pressure by not participating in the parliament, obstructing any initiative and making the work of government difficult. We are now 18 months after the elections and the opposition escalated its fight against the government with the Friday protest when for 4 hours groups of angry people were hitting the police with stones and tried to enter in the prime minister offices. Three people are killed many protesters and police are injured; It is sad to sit and watch in TV angry and unreasonable people continuously hitting the police with stones and trying to forcefully enter in an important government institution while burning cars and trees around the building. It makes you feel unsafe and sad and ashamed to be an Albanian (this is what you;d hear from most of the people who watched with dismay on TV). It reminds me early 90s and 97 and brings in a feeling of hopelessness because it is now 2011 ans we thought this was the past left behind.
What happened on Friday is a no return toward the destruction of Albania unless God intervenes and sends His Spirit of peace and forgiveness. If the government resigns and the socialists get to power the message is if you lose the elections you can contest them over and over again even with violent protest until you get into power. The democrats will follow in the same footsteps and the cycle will be repeated no constructive contribution in the parliament no approval of vital laws;.no joint efforts to develop Albania and make it part of EU but only blaming and badmouthing each other. If the government does not resign, the socialists will continue with protests, the obstructive and negative approach and more aggression. At this point I am not sure what the solution is and I am sad for Albania and its people who get caught up in yet another self-destructive situation.
Why do we have this recurring problem? This is the consequence of centuries of Isl*m and decades of communism for I the LORD your God am a jealous God punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me. Exodus 20:5
Why don't you have this instability in your countries in USA and Europe (yet)?.. but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments..Exodus 20:6. Praise God for your forefathers who loved God and kept His commandments, but watch out and pray that your generation does not go away from His love and commandments.
Can Albania ever make it to stability and development with all the blessings God has provided to it?
At this point only God can make a difference. The devil is roaring to devour Albania. We need prayers to save Albania and allow it to fulfill the role God created it for. Please join in prayer for Albania specifically for Sali Berisha the Prime Minister and Edi Rama the head of the socialists and the mayor of Tirana and all their advisors and close friends. Pray that the Spirit of God will take control over their minds and hearts and lead them to the right decisions that would benefit Albania and its people. The following 3 days are vital as the socialists plan a protest on Fri in honor of the 3 victims and the democrats plan a gathering on Saturday in support of peace; meantime the international ambassadors here try to negotiate and make the two parties reason together for the best of the country.
“I urge then first of all that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” 1 Tim 2 :1-2
Pray also for the people of Albania to understand that they need to turn their face toward God and ask Him to bring righteousness, forgiveness and healing through Jesus in this wonderfully made land with so many unhealed wounds and so much potential for His Kingdom in this region and beyond. Pray also for the body of Christ in Albania to stand in prayer fighting for Albania in the spiritual realms.
The political situation is unreasonable and out of any logical sense. But this is a spiritual rather than a political conflict. The devil does not want this country to be stable and developed and unfortunately we as a people have turned our backs to God for centuries and are still playing the devil's game bringing the worst upon ourselves.
Here is my attempt to summarize what has been happening.The socialist lost the general elections in June 2009 but never admitted this even though the elections were certified by all the international organisms. Were the elections very good or excellent? Of course, they;re not. But they were acceptable and much better than earlier ones. The socialists pursued undemocratic ways to put pressure by not participating in the parliament, obstructing any initiative and making the work of government difficult. We are now 18 months after the elections and the opposition escalated its fight against the government with the Friday protest when for 4 hours groups of angry people were hitting the police with stones and tried to enter in the prime minister offices. Three people are killed many protesters and police are injured; It is sad to sit and watch in TV angry and unreasonable people continuously hitting the police with stones and trying to forcefully enter in an important government institution while burning cars and trees around the building. It makes you feel unsafe and sad and ashamed to be an Albanian (this is what you;d hear from most of the people who watched with dismay on TV). It reminds me early 90s and 97 and brings in a feeling of hopelessness because it is now 2011 ans we thought this was the past left behind.
What happened on Friday is a no return toward the destruction of Albania unless God intervenes and sends His Spirit of peace and forgiveness. If the government resigns and the socialists get to power the message is if you lose the elections you can contest them over and over again even with violent protest until you get into power. The democrats will follow in the same footsteps and the cycle will be repeated no constructive contribution in the parliament no approval of vital laws;.no joint efforts to develop Albania and make it part of EU but only blaming and badmouthing each other. If the government does not resign, the socialists will continue with protests, the obstructive and negative approach and more aggression. At this point I am not sure what the solution is and I am sad for Albania and its people who get caught up in yet another self-destructive situation.
Why do we have this recurring problem? This is the consequence of centuries of Isl*m and decades of communism for I the LORD your God am a jealous God punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me. Exodus 20:5
Why don't you have this instability in your countries in USA and Europe (yet)?.. but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments..Exodus 20:6. Praise God for your forefathers who loved God and kept His commandments, but watch out and pray that your generation does not go away from His love and commandments.
Can Albania ever make it to stability and development with all the blessings God has provided to it?
At this point only God can make a difference. The devil is roaring to devour Albania. We need prayers to save Albania and allow it to fulfill the role God created it for. Please join in prayer for Albania specifically for Sali Berisha the Prime Minister and Edi Rama the head of the socialists and the mayor of Tirana and all their advisors and close friends. Pray that the Spirit of God will take control over their minds and hearts and lead them to the right decisions that would benefit Albania and its people. The following 3 days are vital as the socialists plan a protest on Fri in honor of the 3 victims and the democrats plan a gathering on Saturday in support of peace; meantime the international ambassadors here try to negotiate and make the two parties reason together for the best of the country.
“I urge then first of all that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” 1 Tim 2 :1-2
Pray also for the people of Albania to understand that they need to turn their face toward God and ask Him to bring righteousness, forgiveness and healing through Jesus in this wonderfully made land with so many unhealed wounds and so much potential for His Kingdom in this region and beyond. Pray also for the body of Christ in Albania to stand in prayer fighting for Albania in the spiritual realms.
Prayer for the Arab World
PRAYER GUIDELINES: For prayer guidelines, in Egypt, in Tunisia
and the other countries, as well. When you read "Egypt", include other
countries as appropriate. When you read "church," think of the local
fellowships, expatriate fellowships.
1. A peaceful transition of power. Wisdom and revelation for the leaders and to the way they address the people of Egypt.
2. A quick end to this protest and the economic crisis accumulating.
3. That the evil unleashed will hit a wall, and the plans of the enemy to start a civil confrontation will not succeed.
4. Peace and security to return to the streets of Egypt
5. A restraining of the Muslim Brotherhood and other political parties who have evil hidden agendas.
6. For the Church to have a prophetic voice at this critical time. For Wisdom and revelation from the father to speak life and revealed truth to the Church and the Nation.
7. The Church to move prophetically and know how to handle this difficult time with confidence and boldness.
8. That Egyptians will not be taken lightly or mistreated any longer.
9. That President Mubarak will leave with dignity and honor, and none of His family will be harmed.
and the other countries, as well. When you read "Egypt", include other
countries as appropriate. When you read "church," think of the local
fellowships, expatriate fellowships.
1. A peaceful transition of power. Wisdom and revelation for the leaders and to the way they address the people of Egypt.
2. A quick end to this protest and the economic crisis accumulating.
3. That the evil unleashed will hit a wall, and the plans of the enemy to start a civil confrontation will not succeed.
4. Peace and security to return to the streets of Egypt
5. A restraining of the Muslim Brotherhood and other political parties who have evil hidden agendas.
6. For the Church to have a prophetic voice at this critical time. For Wisdom and revelation from the father to speak life and revealed truth to the Church and the Nation.
7. The Church to move prophetically and know how to handle this difficult time with confidence and boldness.
8. That Egyptians will not be taken lightly or mistreated any longer.
9. That President Mubarak will leave with dignity and honor, and none of His family will be harmed.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Haiti, one year after the earthquake
Media coverage since the 2010 earthquake has focused on government inaction, the slow pace of recovery, and the seeming inability of Haiti to recover. “One year after the earthquake, the situation in Haiti remains extremely grave. Overall reconstruction of the country has been much slower than anyone would have liked,” said Aaron Tate, Church World Service’s Haiti earthquake response coordinator. “Haitians are frustrated, and I’m frustrated.” Others in Haiti also acknowledge problems in the last year.
"It’s easy to blame the government, the humanitarian organizations or even the Haitian people for the problems of the last year.” Tate said. "It is more useful however to work on “things that can multiply and build a new kind of Haiti. In the communities, we see people trying to move on with their lives.” Tate added that while criticism of rebuilding efforts is understandable, thousands of Haitians are alive today because of the initial and ongoing response of aid workers and the agencies they work for. Many people would have died without such assistance.
"It’s easy to blame the government, the humanitarian organizations or even the Haitian people for the problems of the last year.” Tate said. "It is more useful however to work on “things that can multiply and build a new kind of Haiti. In the communities, we see people trying to move on with their lives.” Tate added that while criticism of rebuilding efforts is understandable, thousands of Haitians are alive today because of the initial and ongoing response of aid workers and the agencies they work for. Many people would have died without such assistance.
Haitians are living lives of quiet dignity, working together toward the common good. Co-ops assist in pooling resources, raise and harvest crops, and provide agricultural credit to members. “It’s the co-op that has helped us since we’ve returned from Port-au-Prince,” said Ophliase Joseph, 55, the mother of seven children whose home was destroyed in the earthquake. While Joseph said she misses the family home in the Haitian capital, life in the co-op, in Mayombe, has made her realize that she and the family need to put life in Port-au-Prince behind them she said.
The food co-ops are also meeting the challenge of providing food for their members and their families. “It means life to us,” said Elvius St. Fulis a member of the “Hand in Hand” co-op. Efforts continue to expand the 13 food cooperatives, which have more than 3,000 members. There is ongoing support for vulnerable Haitian children in Port-au-Prince, including restavek children (domestic servants), former gang members and teenage mothers and there is continued support for 1,200 persons with disabilities and their families in metropolitan Port-au-Prince.
Source: Church World Service
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Pray for Egypt
Please keep Egypt in your strong prayers for the situation there. This just came in from Cairo:
“Thank you so much for your call. I praise God for his mighty hands with us. Internet came back just one hour ago, we are holding prayer meetings in the morning, and a 24 hour prayer from the homes. We appreciate your joining in prayer with us, Tahrir square, is becoming a fire war spot, those opposing Moubarak are fighting now against others, violence is becoming more and more escalating. We are praying for protection, coverage, because Satan is so live here.. We hope and pray it will turn for the good of Egypt, AMEN.”
Some other friends pass on the request for prayer from another Christian leader: “A main prayer request for now is how the protestors will respond to Mubarak's announcement and the transition that needs to begin to bring things into order and stability again. There are more demonstrations planned for the next few days to continue putting pressure on Mubarak to leave. The protestors are calling for an even larger gathering this Friday during which the demonstrators will demand that Mubarak to leave office now. Pray that the Lord's will be done in this time of decision and the coming transition!”
Please pray for His peace to be upon the nation, for order and stability to be restored quickly and that radical elements will not be able to exploit and hijack this legitimate protest and call for political change. Pray also for God’s people who must live and pray through the uncertainty there that He will give them clarity on their role. May His good purpose to bring about a more just, free society for the good of all be accomplished!
Friday, October 1, 2010
NEW: Operation World 7th Edition
“When you hear a country mentioned in the news or in a conversation and you want to know more about it and what God is doing there - this book will help you.”
In this book you’ll find a profile for every country in the world, including crazy info about their geography, people groups, economy, politics and the various religions practiced there. The Operation World team gives mind blowing statistics that will keep you busy for quiet a while. The best and most useful information for me is the “answers to prayer” and “challenges for prayer”. I pray that these pages may inspire and ignite a love for God and his world.
Check them out here : http://www.operationworld.org/
Check them out here : http://www.operationworld.org/
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