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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 7
Bible Readings:
Numbers 21:4–9; John 3:9–21
Reflection Questions:
- Are there ways in which you have become impatient with the journey that God is taking you on? How might this be an invitation to centre yourself on Christ?
- Are there ways you have been hiding in the dark for fear of condemnation? How might Jesus be inviting you to come into the light?
- Are you living rooted in your identity of Christ?
Prayer Prompts:
- That our eyes would be centred on Jesus, who has been lifted up through his death and resurrection to save us.
- That we would choose light instead of darkness and gratitude instead of complaining.
- That God would raise workers who would faithfully reveal the beauty of Jesus to the Kazakhs and that they would lift their eyes to him to be saved.
Listening Prayer:
- Jesus, in what ways have my eyes become centred on difficult circumstances instead of centred on you?
- How can I lift my eyes up instead of down?
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.
Pray the vision prayer with us: