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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 11
Bible Readings:
Ephesians 1:15–23; Philippians 3:7–21
Reflection Questions:
- How is the incomparably great power of Christ central to all you do?
- In what ways is Jesus the head over everything in your church? What does this look like in practical terms?
- Is your desire to live a life that is “All Things Jesus” the one thing you strive for? Would you consider everything that is not Christ-centred to be rubbish?
- How is your heavenly citizenship central to the way you live today?
Prayer Prompts:
- That God would give us his Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that we know him better.
- That the power which raised Christ from the dead would transform the way we live as his people.
- That we would know the joy of a Christ-centred life, knowing him in his power and sharing in his sufferings.
- That each people group we’ve prayed for this week (Kuy, Kazakhs, Pashtun, Tibetan Refugee Diaspora, Turks in Germany) would become citizens of heaven.
Listening Prayer:
- Jesus, are there things I need to leave behind so that I can strive after a fully Christ-centred life?
Kuy:
The Kuy inhabit both sides of the Thai-Cambodia border, with about 35,000 living on the Cambodian side. They are predominately animist in their belief, with Buddhism mixed in. The Kuy are deeply steeped in their religion, but they are not entirely resistant to Christianity. Only 0.53% of the Kuy are considered Evangelical Christians, but there are several small Kuy churches in Cambodia.
The Bible has recently been translated into Kuy, and we trust that they will soon have a greater interest in reading it. May those who follow Christ boldly proclaim their faith!
Pray with us:
Lord, would you magnify the uniqueness of Jesus—the One who does not share his glory with another, the One who provides a sure and certain way to salvation, the One who has overcome all antagonistic spiritual forces and, as One with God, rules over the cosmos. May the Kuy see you for who you are!
Bless Kuys with a revelation of the uniqueness of Jesus and discernment to wade through their belief system, testing it against the purity of your Word. Bless them with a hunger for truth. Would you favour them with a solid and growing confidence in Jesus? Come, and love these people into your fellowship, Jesus. Amen.
Kazakhs:
Most of the 12.2 million Kazakh live in Kazakhstan; however, many live in Mongolia, Ukraine, and Russia. About 3,300 Kazakhs call Canada home, according to The Joshua Project. Although many Kazakhs are culturally Muslim, their religion isn’t intensely practiced. Only 0.1% of Kazakhs are Christians.
Kazakhs living in urban areas seem to be more open to hearing the gospel message than those in villages with stronger family bonds. Kazakhs are known for their warmth, friendliness, and hospitality.
Pray with us:
Heavenly Father, bless Kazakhs with a new song! May they sing a new song of praise to you that cannot be silenced! “you are worthy of taking the scroll and of opening its seals because you were slain, and with your blood, you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation" (Revelation 5:9).
Pour out your favour and blessing upon the few Kazakh believers to enable them to "each day proclaim the good news that he saves." May they sing of your "glorious deeds among the nations" and "tell everyone about the amazing things" you do (Psalm 96:2-3).
Bless the Kazakhs in these days of turmoil and unrest, with a peace that only comes from knowing the Prince of Peace. May their hearts be hungry for the truth of who you are, Jesus.
Unveil their eyes to the truth of the Gospel, and may their ears begin to hear the whisper of heaven's song saying, "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain" Revelation 5:12. Amen.
Pashtun:
Pashtuns have a reputation as independent and fearless people. They are also known for their love for children, close-knit families, and rich literary history of poetry and proverbs woven skillfully into daily discourse. They are lavish in their hospitality and generosity to guests. Their clothing and textiles are expressive and filled with brilliant, striking colours and patterns.
There are approximately 40-45 million Pashtuns, mainly in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Joshua Project suggests about 47,000 Pashtuns call Canada home. Less than 0.1% of this people group are Christian. Typically, the Gospel is met with resistance and hostility by Pashtuns.
Pray with us:
Lord Jesus, thank you for how warm and hospitable Pashtuns are. you welcome us with your arms open wide, and we pray that you will bless many Pashtuns with that warm embrace.
We know that you are watching each of them and that you long for them to come home to you. Bless whole households and tribes with dreams and visions. Lead them to gospel witnesses who will introduce them to your warm embrace.
Bless the few Pashtun believers to grow in faith and resilience despite persecution and suffering. Bless them with miraculous Kingdom breakthroughs among all the Pashtun tribes. Amen.
Tibetan Refugee Diaspora:
Most Tibetans live in Western China, India, Nepal, and Bhutan. In 1959, over 80,000 Tibetans fled their homeland for India and Nepal. Since then, over 150,000 Tibetans have moved abroad and created diaspora communities in North America, UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Australia. About 9,600 people of Tibetan descent live in Canada.
Most Tibetans practise Tibetan Buddhism (a mixture of Buddhism and the indigenous, shamanistic religion of Bon). Most Tibetans hold the belief that to be Tibetan is to be Buddhist. An estimated 0% of Tibetans are Evangelical Christians.
Although receptivity of the Gospel has been very slow, around eight small fellowships meet online. Those who become Christian seem to develop into strong leaders who greatly desire to share Jesus with their community.
Pray with us:
Father, we commit ourselves to be the hands and feet of Jesus to Tibetans as they come to Canada. Grow our love for you so we may follow your commands to love. Just as you have been generous to us, God gives us generous hearts towards Tibetans. Lord, you provide for the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and when we join you in it, you bless the work of our hands.
Jesus, would you lead Tibetans to salvation and give them the joy of your presence. Let the refugee diaspora find their solace in the salvation of the God who, alone, is our refuge. Amen.
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 your 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: