Praying for Turks and Caicos Islands and for the poor ~ 21 Apr 2009

Praying for Turks and Caicos Islands and for the poor ~ 21 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.

Turks and Caicos Islands (territory of the United Kingdom) Population: 22,942 (0-14 yrs 30.2%, 15-64 yrs 65.6%, 65 and older 4.2%) Ethnic groups: black 90%, mixed, European, or North American 10% Literacy rate: 98% Death rate: 4.16 deaths/1,000 Economic and political situation: Economy based on tourism, offshore financial services, and fishing. The US is the leading source of tourist which accounts for more than � of the 175,000 visitors that arrived in 2004. The major source of government revenue includes fees from offshore financial activities and customs receipts. GDP: US$216m Unemployment rate: 10 % Source: CIA, The World Factbook. Prayer: Father, we pray right now for the people of Turks and Caicos Islands. We thank You o Lord. We count every nation, island, territory all Yours. You have a purpose and reason for creating these islands, and we pray right now that your people would desire to be used by You. We pray for strength right now. We pray that You would instill hope. We pray that Your children would be excited to be used by You to transform this world all for your glory. Father, these islands and people have the ability to reveal Your power and glory. We pray that as tourists from all over the world continue to visit these islands they will be able to experience, see, and be blessed by the Lord. Father, we thank you for the roots and foundations of these islands that are based on You. We pray today that Your people would continue to strive and be hungry for the things in life that are eternal and not temporary. In Jesus name we pray, amen. � 2009 Lee Shaun Tzen

Father, as we pray right now for the poor, we sing praise and worship the name of the Lord, because Your love for us all is unfailing. 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. In desperation food is all that matters. Water is all that matters. 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.

Praying for Trinidad and Tobago and for the poor ~ 17 Apr 2009

Praying for Trinidad and Tobago and for the poor ~ 17 Apr 2009 Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Trinidad and Tobago Population: 1.2m (0-14 yrs 19.6%, 15-64 yrs 72.6%, 65 and over 7.9%) Ethnic groups: Indian (South Asian) 40%, African 37.5%, mixed 20.5%, other 1.2%, unspecified 1.8% Literacy rate: 98.6% Death rate: 7.99 deaths/1,000 HIV/AIDS population: 14,000 HIV/AIDS deaths: 1.900 Economic and political situation: The nation has earned a reputation as an excellent investment site for international businesses and has one of the highest growth rates and per capita incomes in Latin America. Economic growth over the past 7 yrs has avg. slightly over 8%, significantly above the regional average of 3.7%. Economy is heavily dependent on oil and gas. Oil and gas account for 40% of GDP and 80% of exports, but only 5% of employment. The country is the regional financial center, tourism is growing, the government is focused on maintain high levels of public investment. GDP: US$24.2b Unemployment rate: 5.3% Source: CIA, The World Factbook. Prayer: Father, we thank you right now for the tremendous blessings and provision that You have poured on this nation over the past seven years. Father, we pray right now that Your children would never take Your blessings for granted. More importantly, we pray that Your children would continue to devote their lives to You, walk in fear of the Lord and nothing else. Father, we pray that a generation of godly sons and daughters would rise to power. We pray that they would be used by You because of their obedience. Lord, we pray that these children would transform the South American continent. Father, it is clear and evident that You are going to use this nation. It is clear and evident that the world is going to change because of Your plans and purposes. In Jesus name we pray, amen. � 2009 Lee Shaun Tzen

It is more than signs and wonders. It is more than sacrifice. It is more than giving of our time and prayers. It is all about love. Today, we pray that You would unite our hearts and lives through the love of Christ that defines who we are. Lord, the poor will always be there. The suffering, hurting, the sick, and the dying. However, the love of Christ must be established today. Father, we pray for Your help. We pray that we would be living examples of Christ love. We pray that we would be used. We pray that our prayers would be answered. Father, it is Your will not ours. Today, we pray that our prayers and desires would be aligned to You. Father, let this be our mark. Let today be a glorious day, because of the amazing things that will take place through our prayers. In Jesus name we pray, amen.

Prayers for the youth and marriages – 8 Apr 2009

Prayers for the youth and marriages – 8 Apr 2009 Ecclesiastes 11:6 Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your hands be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.

Neglected youth. Father we pray right now for the neglected youth in this world. We pray that they would find meaning in life from You. The forgotten. We pray for every youth who has ever felt like they were worthless, and born into this world as a suffering. Father, we pray that Your loving hands would cover them with healing and restoration. Lord, it is You who gives us meaning. It is You that we need. Renewed meaning, definition, and purpose. God, we pray that today would be a marking in the lives of our children. We pray that they would find absolute meaning in life from You. In Jesus name we pray, amen. © 2009 Lee Shaun Tzen

Standing firm with strong convictions. We pray right now that every married couple would not take their marriage vows lightly. We pray that couples would stand firm to their convictions. Lord, we are not bound to laws and regulations, but we are bound to You. We pray that our convictions would bring joy to You O Lord. Remain faithful, trusting, and do not lose hope. Father we pray that marriages throughout the world would be solidly and firmly planted in faith. We pray that couples would learn the meaning of trust. If we cannot trust, marriage would be very hard. Today, we pray that You would break every heart, help us learn the meaning of surrendering our lives to You. Be a blessing. Lord we finally pray that our lives would be a blessing towards others. We pray that couples would not focus their lives just on themselves, but will learn how to bless others, the poor, the needy, and the less fortunate. We praise Your name today, In Jesus name we pray, amen.

Praying for Switzerland and for the poor – 8 Apr 2009

Praying for Switzerland and for the poor – 8 Apr 2009 Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Switzerland Population: 7.6m (0-14 yrs 15.6%, 15-64 yrs 68.1%, 65 and older 16.3%) Literacy rate: 99% Ethnic groups: German 65%, French 18%, Italian 10%, Romansch 1% Geographic note: landlocked, crossroads of northern and southern Europe; has the highest elevations in the Alps. Economic situation: Peaceful, prosperous, stable modern market economy, low unemployment, one of the highest per capita GDP in the world. GDP: US$309.9b Unemployment rate: 3% Source: CIA, The World Factbook. Prayer: We pray right now for the nation of Switzerland. We thank you for this nation. We thank you for all the blessings and provisions that You have given. Father, we pray that Your people would never take You for granted. We pray that they would not take Your blessings for granted. Most of all, we pray that Your children would begin to recognize their purpose and calling. Lord there is a reason why You created this nation and placed it on the map. We pray that Your children would begin to desire and run after all that You have planned. Father, we pray that Europe would be changed and blessed because of Switzerland and its people. In Jesus name we pray, amen. © 2009 Lee Shaun Tzen

Lord Jesus we pray for the poor right now. Thank You for their lives, their purposes, and we pray that You would give meaning to their lives right now. Lord, forgive us Father. Forgive our selfishness. Forgive our arrogance and inability to care for those that are dying. We pray right now that our hearts would change. Help us Father to build hearts that care. Hearts that are motivated to fulfill the Lord’s purpose and plans. Father, thank you for every single life. The poor are many and numerous. The dying are many and numerous. But, they are all Yours. We pray right now that we would have the ability and opportunity to fill their hearts with the love of the Lord. In Jesus name we pray, amen.

Words of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 7 Apr 2009

Words of Encouragement for Every New Day ~ 7 Apr 2009

Picking your battles – Avoiding battles the wrong choice Avoiding battles in life are a wrong choice in life. We cannot runaway from battles in life or avoid them. I pray that we would recognise that God allows battles in our lives for several reasons: (1) To see how much we love Him. (2) To test our character. (3) To draw us closer to Him. When we build walls trying to prevent the storms, we often end up worst. The very fact that Jesus died for us on the cross, proves to us that: LIFE IS NOT ABOUT AVOIDING BATTLES, PREVENTING STORMS, AND RUNNING AWAY FROM THE BATTLES. 1 Samuel 17:45 You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Let us examine our hearts right now. Are we trying to avoid, prevent, or runaway from the battles in life? Let us NOT spend all their time focused on avoiding storms, when we should be spending our time building a strong relationship with God. Just as David fought Goliath, He knew that with God Almighty any battle can be won. One thing is for sure, we can either face battles in life with God by our side or without. Today, let us look at life’s battles with a different perspective, with different eyes, and approach them together with God. © 2009 Lee Shaun Tzen. www.everynation.org.sg archive: www.shauntzen.blogspot.com

Prayers for the youth and marriages – 7 Apr 2009

Prayers for the youth and marriages – 7 Apr 2009 Proverbs 19:27 Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Father, in your mercy bring healing, peace, transformation, and establish your Holiness as the solid and firm foundation in the youth of today. Father, you are the way, the truth and the life. No one will ever go to the Father except through the Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we declare that your Word will always be the truth. Not science books, not "mother nature", not evolution, not idolatry. But the name of Jesus will be the guide, the light, and we pray today that the Word of God will be treasured by the youth. We pray blessings upon the youth. You love them dearly, and you are going to use them. We thank you and praise your name. In Jesus name we pray, amen. Habakkuk 2:18 Of what value is an idol, since a man has carved it? Or an image that teaches lies? For he who makes it trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak. © 2009 Lee Shaun Tzen

Father, you are the way, the truth and the life. No one will ever go to the Father except through the Lord Jesus Christ. We pray right now for those that have lost their jobs and who are struggling to find a job. We pray right now that You would instil in us a strong sense of faith, trust and hope. We pray against discouragement. We pray against laziness, against stubbornness. We pray that through these difficult times our relationship with You would not weaken but strengthen. Lord, You can use anyone to fulfil Your purpose and plan. Today, we pray for those that are in desperation to support their families. Protect them, their hearts, and families. Father, we pray that we would never allow circumstances to dictate our lives and from loving our families even more. Today, we pray that the love of the Lord would be established. In Jesus name we pray, amen.

Praying For Sweden and for the poor – 7 Apr 2009

Praying For Sweden and for the poor – 7 Apr 2009 1 Chronicles 16:10 Glory is His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

Sweden Population: 9.1m (0-14 yrs 15.7%, 15-64 yrs 65.5%, 65 and older 18.8%) Death rate: 10.24 deaths/1,000 Literacy: 99% Economic situation: GDP US$348.6b, has not been in war for over two centuries. Source: CIA, The World Factbook. Prayer: Lord, we thank you for this nation. We thank you for the amazing plans that you have in store for this nation. We pray right now that You would continue to awaken your children. Lord, this nation has been blessed tremendously, economically, socially, and we pray right now that Your children would not take this for granted. We pray right now that You would establish righteous people in places of authority and influence. In the name of Jesus we pray that the world would be a better place because of this nation and what it is going to do in the years to come. In Jesus name we pray, amen. © 2009 Lee Shaun Tzen

Lord we pray right now for the poor. Thank you for their lives. We pray that You would instill a strong sense of purpose and meaning even through their difficult situations. We pray right now that You would help us. Equip us with the right tools, the right heart, spirit, and attitude to make a difference for the poor. Father, we thank you that You are in control. We thank you and praise You because it is by Your blood that we have the victory. In the name of Jesus we pray right now that You would bring healing. In the name of Jesus we pray that You would use us to bless the poor and needy. In Your name we pray, amen.