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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 9
Bible Readings:
Ezekiel 36:24–27; 2 Corinthians 5:11–21
Reflection Questions:
- How has the Spirit been at work in you, transforming your heart of stone into a heart that reflects Christ?
- What is the most significant evidence that you are a new creation with Christ at the centre of your life?
- How does Christ’s love compel you?
- How is Christ empowering you as an ambassador of reconciliation in the world?
Prayer Prompts:
- That the Spirit would move us to embrace God’s very best plan for our lives.
- That our new nature as those in whom Christ dwells would shine brightly for all to see his beauty in us.
- That the love of Jesus would compel us to multiply disciples who experience Jesus as we do.
- That the Tibetan Refugee Diaspora would be reconciled to God and be transformed in Christ.
Listening Prayer:
- Jesus, what are the new things you have birthed in my life through your indwelling presence? Is there any old that is still vying to take centre place?
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.
Pray the vision prayer with us: