What sets them apart is their willingness to spend time in prayer. In fact, praying is their lifestyle. They are members of the NECF Malaysia Prayer Commission, which has been entrusted with the task of mobilising Christians from all denominations to pray for the nation.

Here, several of the 10-member team share their thoughts with us:

"My heart’s desire is to see an atmosphere where God’s people naturally and regularly seek His face in all situations for all people, for our nation and the nations of the world, that prayer becomes a lifestyle for God’s children.

My burden is to see a large-scale renewal coming to the churches in Malaysia. This begins with an increasing number of Christians earnestly seeking God in prayer. Repentance, brokenness and the humbling of ourselves is the beginning of a powerful move of God. May it quickly come."

"Progressively we have seen the momentum of the prayer movement accelerated over the last few years. At the present moment, there is a greater sense of unity among church pastors, leaders and believers, and we pray that in the days to come, it will grow. Our hearts' desire is to see the Malaysian church coming together in a more concerted way, whether in prayer or community projects, to impact our communities, city, nation and nations beyond.

The Prayer Commission has a continuing role to play in uniting and mobilising the body of Christ in prayer, and equipping and developing prayer in local churches.

One of the major concerns is that ‘people perish without vision’; therefore it is my desire that the prophetic voice be released in the body of Christ and also for the nation to come forth in its fullness.

Another concern is that we need to put right the structures of leadership in the Church that are based on God's principles and order."

"I desire to see pastors, leaders and intercessors from churches all over coming together regularly and consistently in united prayer for their community, especially in the particular locality, region, district or area where God has placed them. My prayer is that John 17 will be fulfilled and they will hear from God collectively His heartbeat, strategies and plans to reach their entire community for Christ. They should have a lifestyle of prayer, be humble and effective team players devoid of selfish ambition.

As for my role in the Prayer Commission, I hope to establish an effective communication network linking up prayer cells in offices, homes and churches and identifying key prayer leaders so that united prayer can be mobilised quickly and effectively."

"I am praying for His Church in Malaysia to arise to stand in the gap, fervently seeking the Lord and not be complacent and lukewarm. I am also praying that our commission will be a source of encouragement to the Church to rise up. That we will equip her to meet the challenges to overcome the stronghold that is disillusioning and preventing them from the ministry of intercession."

"One of my greatest desires, which we are working towards, is the setting up of a prayer commission in each state that will assume ownership for the prayer condition of their states. Our prayers will be more focussed as these state commissions will regularly feed us with the issues to pray for their states. This network will also facilitate our prayer programmes. Also, if there are any urgent prayer needs, we can immediately mobilise Christians all over the country to pray.

At the same time, we are also praying for Christians to be more interested in national issues, which affect all of us, so that they can pray more intelligently.

Lastly, we have a burden for our brethren in the East Coast. They really need our encouragement and prayers on a regular basis. So, we are praying and working to raise awareness on this matter."

"We need to faithfully continue whatever prayer initiatives we have started, such as the Pastors’ Prayer Shield and the 40-Day Fast and Prayer. Let us also continue to claim the land through prayer activities such as prayer walk. I also see a need to raise child intercessors. We should have prayer initiatives to encourage intercession among our children."

"We are praying that every Christian in the country will grow into a deeper prayer life. There will be a breakthrough where our prayers will release the power and authority to tear down strongholds of darkness over the nation, tribe and individual. Through this, churches can rise up in power to do great works for our Lord."

Note:  The other commission members are Chong Lei Wah (a kindergarten co-owner worshipping in Christian Life Centre) and commission chairman Grace Hee.