We continue in this aspect to pray "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as in heaven." In the times we live, terrorist attacks are becoming more frequent and are getting closer and closer. I often pray for General Intelligence and other similar organizations around the world to gather the right information and have the courage to act in order to stop, if possible, People with bad intentions, before they can go to the act. Let us pray, of course, that God reveals Himself to them before it is too late, and that He will pardon them.
One of the most urgent threats at this time is undoubtedly radical Islam.
Pray that God will eliminate the leaders of terrorist organizations, God knows the hearts and knows which ones will never repent. Let us pray for the young people who let themselves be blinded to the cause of radical Islam, that God opens their eyes to them by any means that seem good to him.
In France, not less than 8% of the population is Muslim. A large part of these people is doubtless looking for God sincerely. Let us pray that God will reveal Himself to them and that they will meet the one true God, Jesus. Let us also pray that the government will not allow itself to be intimidated or manipulated to comply with their demands and to give up the freedom that is precious to us.
Let us pray for the multitudes of refugees who seek shelter in Europe. Yes, let us pray that the Church of Jesus Christ awakens and sees in this an opportunity that God gives us (since we could not / did not want to go to them !) Instead of merely coming together in our beautiful and comfortable Buildings every Sunday morning to 'be blessed', sing beautiful songs and listen to the umpteenth preaching, most of the time, without really listening to or practicing it ... Let's act according to what the Bible commands us ! James tells us that true religion consists in caring for widows and orphans ! (Jacq. 1:27)
Let us pray that the churches develop compassion for the poor, the homeless, that the Church is already beginning to take care of each other.
Let us pray for the government in general, for wisdom and courage, and God "incline their hearts wherever they will." (Prov.21: 1) Let us pray that God gives the president and the government Christian values and Will walk according to the agenda of God, also concerning the apple of his eyes : Israel.
This will be the subject of our next day : Israel. Everything is playing around Israel. We may or may not agree, but the fact remains that Israel is the clock of God, and that it must first deal with its people before its reign can come "on earth, as in the sky ".
"Lord, I pray that you will reveal yourself to the Muslims, and that you will arrest those who want to make attacks. Gives courage, intelligence and protection to the forces of order. Lord, break the evil powers behind Islam, so that all who follow this religion may know you! In the name of Jesus, amen !"
René de Groot