Prayer Pointers – 19 August 2021
“Rejoice always,pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:7, ESV)
How can we as a people of God “give thanks” amid an ongoing global pandemic with 208 million cases and which has claimed 4.4 million lives? While we grieve for each death, we are also quietly grateful for the 188 million who have fully recovered, and the 4.5 million vaccine doses administered. How can we “rejoice” over the violence and fear gripping Afghanistan especially among the followers of Christ? Our response is to “pray without ceasing” whereupon he promised a shalom peace “which surpasses all understanding” as a guard over the hearts and minds of those who do so (Philippians 4:7).
Source: WHO Coronavirus Dashboard (covid19.who.int), 17 August 2021 (CEST).
Prayer Pointers – 12 August 2021
“The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.” Psalm 126:3, ESV
Singapore celebrated her 56th National Day on 9 August with a ceremonial parade and an aerial fly-past across the island state. While the celebration is muted due to covid restrictions we could sense the united heartbeat and resolve of those residing in Singapore. The theme song for this year’s celebration is aptly titled, “We did it before, and we’ll do it again!” As people of God, may we add, “by God’s grace and mercy.”
PRAYER POINTERS
12 August 2021
Praise God for Singapore’s progressive rollout of covid vaccination program resulting in a high level of completed vaccination of over 70% by the National Day.
Pray for:
More international and local students to join EAST multicultural community onsite or online for the equipping of servant leaders and fulfilling Christ’s mandate in bringing His love and good news to our neighbours, near and far.
God’s wisdom for our government to protect lives and livelihoods and provide a socially cohesive and peaceful environment conducive for economic recovery and missional effectiveness.
Prayer Pointers – 5 August 2021
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8, ESV
We are thankful to God for blessing Singapore with a stable government and capable leaders of integrity to govern and lead our nation peacefully over the past 56 years. We are grateful for God’s watchful care in developing our island nation from its birth in 1965.
Prayer Pointers – 29 July 2021
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” – John 14:27, ESV
We rejoice for the new students’ safe arrival in Singapore with their families, even amidst the spike in Covid-19 cases locally and globally. We received sad news from our alumni on the passing of their loved ones due to the pandemic. God, you are our refuge and strength, we need Your grace and mercy. In You, O Lord, we have lasting peace, unwavering hearts, and a blessed hope. Shalom.
Prayer Pointers – 22 July 2021
“This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.” – Psalms 118:23, ESV
Lord, you have done great things in our midst. By your grace and the faithfulness of our founders, EAST was established 29 years ago. EAST has equipped some 500 leaders and missionaries from 23 nations. As a multicultural community, we build on the good work of our founders to develop Christlike servant leaders holistically in the heart, head, and hands who are fulfilling the Great Commission around the world.
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