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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.
May 16
Bible Readings:
Psalm 42; Psalm 84
Reflection Questions:
- When was the last time you wept in longing for the presence of God?
- In what ways are you pouring out your soul before God these days? Is your soul downcast because it feels like he is absent?
- Is dwelling close to God the greatest longing of your soul? Would you trade 1000 days doing something else for a single chance to be with him?
Prayer Prompts:
- That God would increase the intensity of our longing for him —so much that we would physically feel it.
- That we would do everything we can to be close to his presence.
- That our trust and pursuit of God would be strong even when our souls are downcast and grief overwhelms us.
- If even the sparrow can find a home near God’s presence, how much more the Yazidis? Pray that Jesus would reveal himself to them.
Listening Prayer:
- Jesus, are there any griefs keeping me from dwelling in your presence?
- How do you want to meet me in my grief today?
Yazidi:
Although most of the 700,000 Yazidis live in the Middle East, Canada hosts a small population of about 1,500. The Yazidi practice Yazidism, a monotheistic ethnic religion that includes elements common to other faiths, like baptism, fasting, a holy pilgrimage site, and a spring holiday where they decorate eggs. Less than 0.25% of the Yazidi people would consider themselves Christian; however, there is some openness to the Gospel among younger people.
There is a three-level caste system in the Yazidi society, with many dialects across the locations and the castes. Marriages are usually arranged by their parents and kept within the same caste. However, a couple can secretly elope to get around this. Yazidis are incredibly hospitable. They have a unique style of music and dancing
, and they love to dance!
Pray with us:
Living God, we were made for your courts. Father, we bless the Yazidi people with souls that long for your presence, with hearts and flesh that cry out for you, the only true God. We pray that their souls would long after you like the deer pants for water. Would your Spirit awaken their hearts to their need for you? We pray that the Yazidi people would discover that you are the only One who can fully satisfy their hunger and give them the fullness of life. Please grant them a deep desire to know you more. We bless them with the discovery that you are close to them and accessible. Amen.
Pray the vision prayer with us: