NECF Malaysia

Lighting Up our Nation 2004

40-Day Fast & Prayer (22-July to 30 August 2004) leading towards Malaysia's Independence Day/Merdeka Celebration

		Praying ROUND the CLOCK for MALAYSIA
Prayer Calendar Booklets available in English, BM, Chinese, Tamil. Read more ...	New addition for this year: Children's Guide to the 40-Day Fast and Prayer in English, BM, Chinese. Read more ...	Fast & Prayer & Charity Campaign Sow your meal savings into this box! Read more ...

It is time of the year again to begin the annual 40-day Prayer and Fast for our nation. It is also an appropriate time to give thanks to God for our nation as we celebrate our independence day ( Merdeka ) on 31st August. The above prayer booklets and charity boxes are being sent to churches. Please contact your local church office for a copy, or contact NECF Malaysia office.

New for this year:

	An exciting prayer event "Praying Round the Clock for Malaysia" has been added - You will be 'assigned' one town in Malaysia to pray for, based on your indicated days and time-slots. Sign-up NOW!
	The "Children's Guide to the 40-Day Fast and Prayer" is a new addition and has a child-friendly layout! Read more ...

Foreword / Introduction from the Prayer Booklet

This is the fourth year of "Lighting Up Our Nation". The momentum of intercession for the nation has increased tremendously. We believe that the season of 40-day Fast and Prayer has been in the right direction. The recovery of economy from 1997 setback, protection from viral epidemic (e.g. SARS and bird flu), successful transition of the nation's leadership (2003) and the smooth-running of General Elections 2004 are evidences of God's mercy.

In the midst of general optimism and hope, the Church has more work to do with God-given opportunities. The seeming peace in the nation calls us to respond vigorously to the call of God "who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus."

Therefore, NECF Malaysia sincerely invites you to participate actively in the nationwide 40-day Fast and Prayer & Charity and the National Prayer Rallies in your respective towns.

"My House Shall be Called a House of Prayer" is the theme for year 2004. A Church on her knees governs the nation with the Lord. May the glory of God covers Malaysia as the water cover the sea.

Prayer Topics / Themes at-a-glance

	Personal	Family / Home	Church	Marketplace / Media	Education / Youth / Children	Government / Authorities	Nations / People Groups
Week 1: FIRM FOUNDATION Encountering Jesus, Our Chief Intercessor Hebrews 5:7-10	22 July: Thurs John 4:7-15 The Deep Well	23 July: Fri Acts 10:1-7;23-33 The Memorial Offering	24 July: Sat Matthew 21:12-17 The House of Prayer	25 July: Sun Luke 19:1-10 The Invitation	26 July: Mon Luke 7:11-17 The Only Son	27 July: Tues Matthew 8:5-13 The Man Under Authority	28 July: Wed Matthew 21:21-28 The Cry for Help
Week 2: FATHERHOOD Declaring The Names of Our God Matthew 6:9	29 July Romans 8:14-17 Abba Father	30 July Ezekiel 48:35; Isaiah 12:6 Jehovah Shammah- The Lord is There	31 July Exodus 3:14-15 I Am Who I Am	1 August Genesis 22:14 Jehovah Jireh – Our Provider	2 August Exodus 17:14-15 Jehovah Nissi – Our Banner	3 August Jeremiah 33:15-16 Jehovah Tsidkenu – Our Righteousness	4 August Judges6:23-24 Jehovah Shalom – Our Peace
Week 2: FATHERHOOD Declaring The Names of Our God Matthew 6:9	29 July Romans 8:14-17 Abba Father	30 July Ezekiel 48:35; Isaiah 12:6 Jehovah Shammah- The Lord is There	31 July Exodus 3:14-15 I Am Who I Am	1 August Genesis 22:14 Jehovah Jireh – Our Provider	2 August Exodus 17:14-15 Jehovah Nissi – Our Banner	3 August Jeremiah 33:15-16 Jehovah Tsidkenu – Our Righteousness	4 August Judges6:23-24 Jehovah Shalom – Our Peace
Week 3: FUTURE Understanding God’s Mission Matthew 6:10	5 August Matthew 16:24-28 Follow Me	6 August Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Divine Order	7 August Ephesians 3:10-21 Manifold Wisdom	8 August Hebrews 12:25-29 Shaking of The Temporal	9 August Matthew 18:1-10 The Least Shall Be The Greatest	10 August Psalm 2 Ultimate Rule	11 August Isaiah 60:1-7 Nations Will Come
Week 4: FAITH Receiving Daily Provisions Matthew 6:11	12 August Matthew 6:28-34 Do not worry	13 August Matthew 15:21-28 Even Crumbs Are Good	14 August Acts 2:42-47 Daily Increase	15 August Acts 16:13-15 From Conversation to Conversion	16 August Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Chit Chats with Children	17 August Titus 3:1-2 Loyal Rakyat	18 August Matthew 14:15-21 Five Loaves & Two Fish
Week 5: FORGIVENESS Unlocking The Storehouse Matthew 6:12	19 August Luke 6:37-38 The Lord’s Measure	20 August Matthew 18:21-35 Seventy Times Seven	21 August 2 Chronicles 7:11-18 If My People…	22 August Deuteronomy 15:1-11 Canceling Debts	23 August John 8:1-12 Sin No More	24 August Daniel 9:1-19 Confession	25 August Deuteronomy 15:12-18; Isaiah60:10-12 Be Merciful
Week 6: FREEDOM Overcoming Fears and Temptations Matthew 6:13	26 August 1 John 5:1-5 I Believe	27 August Hebrews 13:4-5 Honour Your Vows	28 August 1 Peter 2:11-17 Transparency	29 August Romans 12:14-21 Overcome Evil with Good	30 August 1 John 4:4-6 He in us is Greater	31 August Isaiah 56:7 House of Prayer for Malaysia

"My House shall be called a House of Prayer" (Isaiah 56:7)

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