Praying for Tuvalu and for the poor ~ 22 Apr 2009

Praying for Tuvalu and for the poor ~ 22 Apr 2009 Hebrews 1:9 You have loved righteousness and hatred wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.

Tuvalu Population: 12,373 (0-14 yrs 29.2%, 15-64 yrs 65.6%, 65 and over 5.2%) Ethnic Groups: Polynesian 96%, Micronesian 4% Death rate: 6.98 deaths/1,000 Literacy rate: N/A Economic and political situation: Tuvalu is densely populated, scattered group of nine coral atolls with poor soil. The Country does not have known mineral resources and few exports. It is almost entirely dependent on imported food and fuel. Farming and fishing are the primary economic activities. Fewer than 1,000 people visit Tuvalu. Employment is scarce and public sector workers make up the majority of the employed. Substantial income is received annually from the Tuvalu Trust Fund which is an international trust fund established in 1987 by Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Japan and South Korea also support this trust fund. Through wise investments and conservative expenditures, the fund has grown from US$17m to an estimated value of US$77m in 2006. GDP: US$14.9m Source: CIA, The World Factbook. Prayer: Father, we pray for the nation of Tuvalu. Thank you for its existence, for its purpose, for Your plans, and purpose. Lord Jesus, we pray right now that You would use this tiny nation to influence, to challenge, and to restore man nations that have been morally corrupted. Father, we pray right now that righteous sons and daughters would be raised up. We pray for strong foundations right now to be implemented. We pray that You would raise godly leaders that will recognize the value and importance in building this nation on strong Biblical principles. Today, we pray that You would bring comfort and contentment to Your people. We pray that proper education facilities would be established. We pray that proper medical treatment would also be established. Father, You are in control. In Jesus name we pray, amen. � 2009 Lee Shaun Tzen

Father, the world is filled with so many problems, issues, and suffering but today, we pray that the Lord would pour His unfailing love on us all. Father, as we pray right now for the poor, guide them and heal them. Though many may die at the hands of illnesses, but we pray that they would find true meaning in life that can only come from the Lord. Father, we specifically pray for the poor, the sick, starving, and those with HIV/AIDS. Father, in these desperate times and situations it is easy to give up and not care about God. Today, we pray that we would be able to hunger and thirst for the poor. Though we may be blessed and have everything we could want, but the power of prayer connects us with You O Lord. Father, lift our prayers so that the earth may shake and weak foundations broken so that the Word of the Lord may be the foundation of every nation and every heart that beats. It is Your love and Your name that is exalted over the earth. We pray right now that You would cover us with Your power and glory. In Jesus name we pray, amen.