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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 26
Bible Readings:
Exodus 33:12–23; Acts 4:23–31
Reflection Questions:
- How are you seeking after the presence of God to empower you for the mission he has given you?
- How does God’s presence in you distinguish you from others?
- Are you desperate for God to show you his glory, to stretch out his hand to heal, and to enable you to speak his Word boldly? Do you ask for this regularly?
Prayer Prompts:
- That the places where we meet for prayer would be shaken with God’s presence.
- That we would all be filled with the Holy Spirit and enabled to speak the Word of God boldly.
- That we would never go anywhere without the presence of God leading the way.
- That the Kurds would see the beautiful presence of Jesus distinguishing his people in such a way that they would desire to follow Jesus as well.
Listening Prayer:
- Jesus, are there ways I have been settling for less than the fullness of your Holy Spirit in my life?
- How can I cultivate a greater longing for your presence?
Kurds:
The traditional homeland of Kurds spreads across Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. With a worldwide population estimated between 30 – 45 million people, the Kurds are the largest people group in the world without a state. They have a popular saying that “the Kurds have no friends but the mountains.”
Kurds are somewhat receptive to the Gospel, yet only about 1% are Christian; most are Muslim. They are known as being tremendously hospitable and friendly. They have vibrant traditions of telling stories through songs. Kurds are also known to be fiercely independent and patriotic. Their society is strongly communal and is arranged according to tribes.
Many Kurds seek a better life in western Europe, North America, and Australia. About 7,400 live in Canada.
Pray with us:
Heavenly Father, we pray that Kurds would receive the friendship of God and know Jesus. Bless them by giving them faithful Christian friends and continue to grant them revelations of Jesus in miraculous ways. We pray Hosea 2:23 over them that you would call them your people and be their God.
Bless them to discern what is true and be dissatisfied with anything false.
May Kurds come to be your people and spread your fame. Bless them by meeting them in their needs, as they call upon you for help. Amen.
Pray the vision prayer with us: