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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 15
Bible Readings:
Exodus 17:8–16; 1 Sam. 12:23; Romans 8:26–27
Reflection Questions:
- How have you experienced the Spirit helping you with your prayers through intercession?
- What battles are you fighting in prayer that you can only win with the help of the Spirit?
- How could the Spirit help you persevere in prayer for others, even when the people you pray for are unresponsive?
Prayer Prompts:
- That God would give you the perseverance to keep praying until he gives you the victories he has called you to fight for.
- That God would raise intercessors to hold up your hands when you are tempted to give up—and that he would help you to do the same for others.
- That God would grant our Alliance family victory in the spiritual battle for the salvation of the Azerbaijani.
Listening Prayer:
- Jesus, is there a battle you are calling me to fight for in prayer with the help of the Holy Spirit and others in my community of faith?
Azerbaijani:
Zoroastrianism, most widely known for its element of fire worship, was commonly practiced in ancient times and originated in Azerbaijan. Evidence of this old religion is still prolific today. After the disciple Bartholomew preached in Azerbaijan, Christianity grew to be the official religion by the 4th century. Islam became prominent in the 7th century, and as a result, Azerbaijani culture today shows little evidence of their Christian heritage. Today, 90% of Azerbaijani follow Islam.
Azerbaijani value loyalty and hospitality. Tea and bread are considered daily essentials. Azerbaijan is the wealthiest post-Soviet country due to oil and natural gas. However, corruption has slowed development and created economic hardship.
There are 8.8 million Azerbaijani in Azerbaijan and over 20 million in Iran, of which less than 0.25% are believers. About 7,000 Azerbaijanis live in Canada, predominantly in the Toronto area.
Pray with us:
Father, rebuild ancient ruins that have been devastated; restore a temple of praise. Restore the Azerbaijani to their gospel roots! Open their eyes to see you and increase their longing to worship you. Bless believers with an increased knowledge of the Scriptures. Anoint them with your Spirit, enabling them to be faithful and bold in witness, withstanding persecution. We call for more workers among the Azerbaijani and ask that a Bible school be established.
Bless them with eternal satisfaction in you, Jesus, and we thank you that you are the bread of life. Whoever comes to you will never go hungry, and whoever believes in you will never be thirsty (John 6:35). Amen.
Pray the vision prayer with us: