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Intercessor Guide
O God, with all our hearts, we long for you. Come, transform us to be Christ-centred, Spirit-empowered, Mission-focused people, multiplying disciples everywhere.
June 10
Bible Readings:
Luke 23:26–43; Philippians 2:1–18
Reflection Questions:
- As you read the account of his crucifixion, what is striking to you about Jesus’ attitude?
- How is this same attitude at work in your life?
- Is there any way that Jesus is calling you to consider others better than yourself?
- How might God be inviting you to lean into your identity as a child of God?
Prayer Prompts:
- That our hearts would care for others and offer them forgiveness, even when they treat us poorly.
- That we would look to the interests of others.
- That the Church would shine like stars in the universe because Jesus is at the centre.
- That all the Turks in Germany would bow their knees and confess with their mouths that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Listening Prayer:
- Jesus, how are you inviting me to work out my salvation so that you are at the centre of everything?
Turks in Germany:
5-7 million Turks reside in Germany. Many immigrated to Germany as labourers in the 1960s. Most Turkish communities live in urban industrial centres of West Germany. Although most originate from Turkey, there are also significant ethnic Turkish communities from all over the Middle East.
Culturally, the majority of Sunni Muslims have become secularized. However, it is difficult for individuals to turn to Christ because they are perceived as forsaking their family, heritage, and culture. Conversion brings great shame to their families, and they face tremendous pressure to stay true to their families. Although there are very few Turkish Christians, 40 small fellowships are scattered across Germany.
Around 64,000 people of Turkish origin live in Canada.
Pray with us:
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the many Turks that you have brought to Germany for your purposes. We speak an evangelistic blessing over the German Church to make disciples of all nations. We pray that the German Christians and the ex-pats would, in unity, bring the love of Christ to their Turkish neighbours.
Jesus, bless the 40 Turkish fellowships with an outpouring of rour Spirit. Strengthen them to be apostolic, prophetic, and evangelistic disciples who train new believers to live missionally. Please bless Turkish believers with the boldness to share the Gospel, and we ask that you accompany the message of Christ with signs, wonders, and healings. We ask for a move of your Spirit that would cause whole families and networks of families to turn to Christ. Amen.
Pray the vision prayer with us: