Download the full curriculum for your church here.
Sign up to the mailing list (May 16-July 2, 2022 only).
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 24
Bible Readings:
2 Samuel 6:12
–23; 2 Timothy 4:6
–8
Reflection Questions:
- How are you inviting the presence of God to come daily in your life and ministry?
- How are you fighting the good fight in such a way that shows your longing for his appearance?
- Does the joy of God’s presence cause you to celebrate?
Prayer Prompts:
- That we would sacrifice whatever it takes not to hinder the presence of God from dwelling among us.
- That our longing for the Coming King to appear would compel us to sacrificial action on behalf of others.
- That we would pour out our lives to prepare the nations, including the Tajik, for his coming.
- That we would regularly experience his coming among us in such a way that would fill us with great joy.
Listening Prayer:
- Jesus, are there any sacrifices you are calling me to make to prepare the way for your coming?
- What is one step that you are calling me to take today?
Tajik:
The Tajik make up 84% of Tajikistan's population, 25% of Afghanistan's, and 5% of Uzbekistan's. There are 18-25 million Tajiks globally. 98% of Tajiks are Muslim, and less than 0.01% are believers. There are only a few local fellowships and house churches among them.
The international workers introduce Jesus to Tajiks by first sharing the stories that Islam and Christianity share: Creation, the Fall, Abraham, Noah, and Moses. Family roots are deep. Obedience and submission to the family keep people from following Jesus openly.
Tajiks are renowned for their generous and welcoming hospitality. They seat their guests in places of honour, furthest away from the door, feeding their guests first and their children last. About 1 million Tajiks work abroad, primarily in Russia, to send remittances to families. Approximately 2,400 Tajiks call Canada home.
Pray with us:
Jesus, we thank you that you are the way, the truth, and the life. We bless the Tajik to know the truth and for the truth to set them free. May they know freedom from all shame as they receive your forgiveness. As they come to know you, Jesus, bless them with honesty and purity in their innermost being. Would you call them to the identity of children of God in harmony with the Creator? Would you satisfy their inborn desires for a love relationship with you? Revive their longings for all that is good and satisfy them with rest. We ask that you bless Tajiks with the peace of a secure identity in you. Amen.
Pray the vision prayer with us: