Nationwide 40-Day Fast & Prayer
July 22 – Aug 30, 2005
That prayer is important for our nation cannot be overstated. While fasting for his nation, John Knox prayed, “Give me Scotland or I will perish”. And when the national day of prayer and fasting was designated in America, Abraham Lincoln charged all Americans “to observe and keep that day according to their several creeds and modes of worship, in all humility and with all religious solemnity, to the end that the united prayer of the nation may ascend to the Throne of Grace and bring down plentiful blessings upon our country”.
The biblical illustration of fasting and praying for the nation is best represented by Daniel’s example where he gives his “attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes” (Dan. 9:3).
“Everything about nations is intended to provide an arena, a way in which God’s glory and His goodness can be unveiled,” Max Lucado once said in an interview with Focus on the Family in regards to the US national day of prayer.
If one person’s prayer can make a difference to a nation, how much more so when thousands of people join in prayer nationwide.
It is time to seek the Lord until He rains righteousness on our nation. As we stand in the gap for our land, we will see greater transformation of churches, communities and the nation.
“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour” (1 Tim. 2:1–3).
This is the season of prayer and fast for our nation. We bid Christians throughout the land to come in one heart and mind to entreat God’s mercy and grace on our nation.
 Pray with us for:
- Wholehearted participation, fervency in prayer, and unity in one heart and spirit. This year’s 40-day Fast & Prayer from July 22 to August 30 is themed “Turn to Our Father in Heaven”.
- The three national prayer conferences – that lives will be impacted and participants will be inspired with an increased desire to seek God and love the nation, and be filled with compassion for the lost.
English-speaking national conference (25–27 Aug)
English-speaking children’s intercession workshop (26–27 Aug)
Chinese-speaking national conference (23–25 Aug)
BM-speaking national conference (29–31 Aug)
Conference speakers – for wisdom, insight and discernment of God’s purpose for Malaysia. They are Peter Tsukahira and Pr Djohan Handojo (English); Jeffrey and Irene Chew, and Eunice Wong (Children’s intercession); Rev. Dr Xiao Wan (Chinese); and Rev. Rachmat T. Manullang (BM).
- Merdeka prayer rallies in all major cities and towns between Aug 29 and 31; Klang Valley: Aug 28 at 7:30pm at Dewan PGRM, Kuala Lumpur
We also encourage you to sign up for the conference and the round-the-clock prayer at www.necf.org.my; and take part in the Merdeka prayer rally in your town.
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