We are beginning to get some information about protests in Saudi Arabia, specifically in Awamiyah or Qatif. We have also heard that two letters were sent to King Abdullah. One of the letters was sent from people who have influence with big business men asking them to change the system to a republic. The chances of these people being arrested are very high. The other letter was sent by university students asking for demands such as more freedom and to stop discrimination. Both letters were hand delivered to King Abdullah.
Pray that as the king reads both of these letters, his heart will be softened toward the people in his country. Pray for the youth that are the ones leading these protests. Pray that they will channel their energy toward Jesus rather than violence.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Libya: Violence is worse than you see on news
Media reports claim it's "civil war-like" in Libya as anti-government protests are now being put down by pro-Gaddafi mercenaries. Open report suggests hundreds have been killed. As Libya continues to spin out of control, Christians are wondering how the chaos will affect them.
President of Open Doors USA Carl Moeller says according to their people on the ground, its worse than what's being reported on television. "The police have abandoned the streets in Tripoli. And it seems mercenaries are being used to target people in the streets; literally hundreds of people have been killed. And the chaos is intense right now."
Many have likened this situation to a civil war, but Moeller says this could spiral into a tribal war. "On the eastern side of the country, in Benghazi, that city is almost completely free, if not completely free from government forces because it's from a different tribe than Gaddafi's tribe that controls Tripoli."
The fear is that as Gaddafi holds on to power, the country will be thrown into even more turmoil. Moeller says, "The country can plunge into economic chaos. Gaddafi has pledged to blow up all the oil lines and other things. And it could become a tribal-based civil war where only the Lord knows who will emerge from that situation."
President of Open Doors USA Carl Moeller says according to their people on the ground, its worse than what's being reported on television. "The police have abandoned the streets in Tripoli. And it seems mercenaries are being used to target people in the streets; literally hundreds of people have been killed. And the chaos is intense right now."
Many have likened this situation to a civil war, but Moeller says this could spiral into a tribal war. "On the eastern side of the country, in Benghazi, that city is almost completely free, if not completely free from government forces because it's from a different tribe than Gaddafi's tribe that controls Tripoli."
The fear is that as Gaddafi holds on to power, the country will be thrown into even more turmoil. Moeller says, "The country can plunge into economic chaos. Gaddafi has pledged to blow up all the oil lines and other things. And it could become a tribal-based civil war where only the Lord knows who will emerge from that situation."
Week of Prayer for the Arab World
In light of what is happening here and the rest of North Africa I would like to call a 24/7 prayer week starting next week which will be Monday Feb 28th until March 6th. To sign up for slots see instructions below. I think this is a significant time in the arab world and it would be awesome to see us all coming together for prayer.
Also if you know of anyone else in the country or even outside the country that would love to stand with us in prayer that would be great feel free to send them invitations the more the better. I feel we need to pray, pray, pray.
So let’s see if we can fill the week and who knows he may tell us to keep going .
1. Go to : https://www.google.com/calendar
2. Sign in details :email (note the underscore) : yarp_ing@yahoo.com password : yarp4moroc (note it is mOroc not mAroc)
3. You will then see the calendar. Along the top you will see the date of the current week shown.
4. Click the arrow key till you get to Feb 28 - Mar 6.
5. Click on the day and time you want to sign up for and a box will pop up.
6. Type in your initials and then click “create event”.
7. You should then be able to see your initials in the calendar.
Multiple people can sign up into the same box, but let's see how many different hrs we can cover.
8. Click “sign out” at the top right corner before you leave.
Also if you know of anyone else in the country or even outside the country that would love to stand with us in prayer that would be great feel free to send them invitations the more the better. I feel we need to pray, pray, pray.
So let’s see if we can fill the week and who knows he may tell us to keep going .
1. Go to : https://www.google.com/calendar
2. Sign in details :email (note the underscore) : yarp_ing@yahoo.com password : yarp4moroc (note it is mOroc not mAroc)
3. You will then see the calendar. Along the top you will see the date of the current week shown.
4. Click the arrow key till you get to Feb 28 - Mar 6.
5. Click on the day and time you want to sign up for and a box will pop up.
6. Type in your initials and then click “create event”.
7. You should then be able to see your initials in the calendar.
Multiple people can sign up into the same box, but let's see how many different hrs we can cover.
8. Click “sign out” at the top right corner before you leave.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Pray for Lebanon
In the midst of turmoil across the Arab World Lebanon has probably benefited by these uprisings happening in nearby countries. With focus elsewhere it has taken the pressure off Najib Miqati, the new prime minister elect, to form a new government. In the middle of January Hezbollah led a walkout on the Prime Minister Saad Hariri. Najib Miqati has been trying to form a new government, however, pro-Hariri supporters are refusing to be a part of it. Lebanon's diversity makes for confusing power plays. Every side is trying to protect it's own position of influence. Not only are political divisions based on religion, but there's also a complex number of coalitions, which cross religious divides. Truly it must be the Lord who gives wisdom and restraint. Many people (Shi'a Muslims) in the South of Lebanon see Hezbollah as the party that looks after them and fights for them. Many others (Sunni Muslims and Christians) in the North of Lebanon are completely opposed to Hezbollah, believing that they want to form an Iranian style government. If you're not confused by the situation, well done!
Please pray for the leaders from all sides.
Pray that the Lord would give great wisdom. At the end of the day most Lebanese care most about providing for their families, stability, continuous electricity supply, etc.
Please pray for the leaders from all sides.
Pray that the Lord would give great wisdom. At the end of the day most Lebanese care most about providing for their families, stability, continuous electricity supply, etc.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Pictures, Notes and Scriptures from Libya
From a prayer team who traveled through North Africa in January : Someone had a picture for Libya : The picture was of two brick towers with a suspension bridge strung between them. The two towers came down, and as a result the bridge sagged and then was no longer "viable". It seemed that the two towers were Tunisia and Egypt with Libya the suspension bridge between. Interesting that both Tunisia, then Egypt fell and now Libya is seemingly going this way too.
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From a person living in the region : Prior to this picture above, this person was led to read from Isaiah 30.
Isa.30:25: "and on every lofty mountain and every high hill there will be brooks running with water, in the day of the great slaughter, WHEN THE TOWERS FALL. vs.26 - Moreover, the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun and the light of the sun will be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the Lord binds up the brokenness of his people, and heals the wounds inflicted by his bow."
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Interesting!
Did you see the media articles about the sun? :
The sun has unleashed its strongest flare in four years and researchers say the sun has been awakening after a period of several years of low activity:
The stars are singing louder now than before!!
When you read the Isaiah passage above and then reflect that the whole cosmos seems to be straining right now!! WOW!!
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We need to pray now for God to push through the full extent of his purposes across the region. God is shaking nations, and allowing them to be shaken. What will we do with the opportunity? Luke 19:16-17.
Strategically, stay in worship. Someone was saying to me yesterday that it's almost too overwhelming to know what to pray in the heat of the moment, but we can rest in faith knowing that God has been leading us these long months and years of watching and praying and laying a foundation of prayer for events BEFORE they happen. Now we can focus on the First Commandment and release ourselves in adoration of the Lamb who judges and reveals his righteous acts. And ask God to reveal what's next, when the dust settles."
Oh LORD! Have mercy. Set this nation free!
Lord, hear our prayers and receive our worship in these days!
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From a person living in the region : Prior to this picture above, this person was led to read from Isaiah 30.
Isa.30:25: "and on every lofty mountain and every high hill there will be brooks running with water, in the day of the great slaughter, WHEN THE TOWERS FALL. vs.26 - Moreover, the light of the moon will be as the light of the sun and the light of the sun will be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the Lord binds up the brokenness of his people, and heals the wounds inflicted by his bow."
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Interesting!
Did you see the media articles about the sun? :
The sun has unleashed its strongest flare in four years and researchers say the sun has been awakening after a period of several years of low activity:
The stars are singing louder now than before!!
When you read the Isaiah passage above and then reflect that the whole cosmos seems to be straining right now!! WOW!!
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We need to pray now for God to push through the full extent of his purposes across the region. God is shaking nations, and allowing them to be shaken. What will we do with the opportunity? Luke 19:16-17.
Strategically, stay in worship. Someone was saying to me yesterday that it's almost too overwhelming to know what to pray in the heat of the moment, but we can rest in faith knowing that God has been leading us these long months and years of watching and praying and laying a foundation of prayer for events BEFORE they happen. Now we can focus on the First Commandment and release ourselves in adoration of the Lamb who judges and reveals his righteous acts. And ask God to reveal what's next, when the dust settles."
Oh LORD! Have mercy. Set this nation free!
Lord, hear our prayers and receive our worship in these days!
Ongoing prayer for Libya- from a friend in the country
You wont believe this… but we think God has answered your prayers in the weirdest way…
There is a MASSIVE black cloud hanging over Tripoli – mainly Green Square area – and it has been pouring with rain since about 2100. We are not entirely sure if this is what has prevented both sides from coming out – but it has gone completely quiet – there is NO one on the streets around us – and only distant sporadic gunfire!
Considering that there was meant to be a MASSIVE march on Green Square tonight by all the people, this is so weird! But maybe God’s answer to all the prayers… We are worried that the activity may just have shifted somewhere else. Reports coming in seem to indicate Zawia under attack (30 mins to west of Trip), and we have heard from another, who says her brother is at the hospital in Tajura (30 mins to the east) – and they are full to overflowing with casualties, and the hospital itself is under attack by the armed forces! That was about 3 hours ago… but the city itself deathly quiet… only the sound of the rain!
So please pass this on to everyone, and thank them for their prayers. We think God has prevented a bloodbath here tonight. Because that is what would have happened if they had come out, because the armed forces were ready for them. So not sure what will happen next – if this has just deferred the action, our God is the God of miracles! KEEP PRAYING
There is a MASSIVE black cloud hanging over Tripoli – mainly Green Square area – and it has been pouring with rain since about 2100. We are not entirely sure if this is what has prevented both sides from coming out – but it has gone completely quiet – there is NO one on the streets around us – and only distant sporadic gunfire!
Considering that there was meant to be a MASSIVE march on Green Square tonight by all the people, this is so weird! But maybe God’s answer to all the prayers… We are worried that the activity may just have shifted somewhere else. Reports coming in seem to indicate Zawia under attack (30 mins to west of Trip), and we have heard from another, who says her brother is at the hospital in Tajura (30 mins to the east) – and they are full to overflowing with casualties, and the hospital itself is under attack by the armed forces! That was about 3 hours ago… but the city itself deathly quiet… only the sound of the rain!
So please pass this on to everyone, and thank them for their prayers. We think God has prevented a bloodbath here tonight. Because that is what would have happened if they had come out, because the armed forces were ready for them. So not sure what will happen next – if this has just deferred the action, our God is the God of miracles! KEEP PRAYING
News on the Protests in Morocco
The news programs on both 2M and Rabat 1 (midday and tonight Sunday) were very open and thorough in covering events in country today. Both showed footage and reporting from various demonstrations across the country (Casa, Rabat, Tanger, Marrakech, Laayoune, Agadir) and spent ½ hr on discussing today’s events. They showed statements from participants and from many party leaders as well. People were very willing to give their names. While the numbers may have been lower than expected, for most situations it seems that they were peaceful demonstrations. The news also reported some vandalism occurred in Marrakech, Al Hoceima and Larache. When commenting on such they said it was normal as it occurs even in France. You can watch the reportage online at www.2m.ma/Infos (click on the news program under Infos Dimanche 20 Fev.)
Numbers protesting vary from 40 in Laayoune according to to a few thousand in Rabat, Casa, Agadir or Marrakech. There was report of tear gas used in Al Hoceima after a police station was stormed in one article and police intervention with looters in Marrrakech.
Numbers protesting vary from 40 in Laayoune according to to a few thousand in Rabat, Casa, Agadir or Marrakech. There was report of tear gas used in Al Hoceima after a police station was stormed in one article and police intervention with looters in Marrrakech.
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