Sunday, ( May 1) – Pray for a deepening work of the Holy Spirit in each of our lives. Pray that deep down in our hearts we will truly believe in the power of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Pray that each one of us will learn to live in the new identity that comes to us through all that Jesus has done and suffered for us. Pray that we will lean on Jesus whose love is great and rich in mercy and through whom we are made alive. Pray that God will indeed draw us closer to Himself.
Monday, (May 2) – In-House Church Camp – We praise and thank God that we are able to have with us Pr. Dr. Philip Lyn to be our speaker. Pray for the Lord’s anointing to be upon him even right now as he prepares to come to Klang. Pray for journey mercies for Pr. Philip and his wife, Nancy as they travel to Klang. Pray for all the preparations that need to be done for this camp and most importantly pray that God will prepare the hearts of all who would be coming. Pray for ears and hearts to be opened to what God will speak to us through the camp.
Tuesday, (May 3) – Pray for wisdom to be prepared for new post-pandemic challenges and be vigilant in protecting ourselves as well as the community as our nation enters into the endemic phase. Pray for regular congregants to return to physical in-person services in order to reconnect with God and with one another. Pray for God’s mercy and strength for those suffering from long Covid symptoms as well as terminal illness so that God can fully restore them.
Wednesday, (May 4) – Pray for the Nation: Pray against any forms of unfounded and scurrilous attacks on our country’s judiciary system and protect the integrity of the judiciary or judges following our Chief Justice’s censure criticism of high-profiles cases that had “gone overboard.” Pray our National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and minister in charge of the agency are willing to devote time and resources to better understanding and mitigating the hazards of climate change, and so reducing floods. Pray for law-abiding citizens to remain vigilant and take discretionary steps to safeguard the community from the covid19 virus, after MOH’s announcement of additional relaxations as the country enters the endemic phase.
Thursday, (May 5) – The Methodist Church – Rev. Liew Kek Ming has been elected Acting Bishop of the Chinese Annual Conference. Pray for God’s leading; guidance and anointing to be upon him as he steps up to be the Acting Conference Bishop of the CAC. Pray that God will surround him with people who would encourage and spur him on in his work as the Conference Bishop. Remember his family in prayer as they adapt to the sudden change of roles and responsibilities. Pray for the leadership of the Chinese Annual Conference to be blessed as they serve God in their various capacities.
Friday, (May 6) – Pray for God’s protection as many people may have been traveling during this week in conjunction with national holidays. Pray for a peaceful and blessed time spent with family, friends and neighbours, and that we can share the love and grace that we have received from our Lord Jesus Christ. Pray that God would stir compassion in our hearts for those who are having difficulty celebrating the holidays. As the covid-19 SOP relaxations is implemented on May 1, pray for God’s continued wisdom to be upon each individual as we may go out or gather more often.
Saturday (May 7) – Pray for the World: Pray for India, which is experiencing heatwave that is making millions of people unbearable and jeopardising the harvest of crops like wheat. Pray for God’s protection upon the people, particularly the poor and vulnerable. Pray for God’s mercy to bring rain and a cool breeze to comfort the people. Pray for God’s wisdom be upon the authorities to assist and provide resources to cool down, as well as to monitor sites such as hospitals, factories, landfills and other areas to prevent fires from breaking out.