Sunday, (Nov 7) – Pray that the Holy Spirit will help us who reverence Christ to be submissive to each other. Pray that husbands and wives will choose to submit to each other – that the Lord will help wives to respect their husbands, and husbands to be loving and considerate towards their wives. Pray that parents and children will choose to submit to each other, that the Lord will help children to obey their parents, and parents will act in the best interests of their children, and not provoke or frustrate them. Pray that employers and employees will submit to each other, and God will help employees render the work for which they are paid, and employers to be fair and show kindness to their employees.
Monday, (Nov 8) – Pray for the Nation: The Election Commission (EC) has announced that polling day for the Melaka state elections will be on November 20, 2021, with nominations to take place today (November 8, 2021). Pray that this state elections will not undermine the successes made in containing the pandemic as what had happened at the Sabah state elections last year. Pray for protection against another coronavirus outbreak during campaigning and voting. Pray for God to raise only men and women of integrity who will work for the good of the people of Melaka and the nation. Pray that all deceitful political ploys and manipulations will be nullified.
Tuesday, (Nov 9) – Wesley Methodist Church, Klang will resume in-person worship services on the 13 & 14 of November 2021. Pray for all preparations to go on smoothly. Pray for God’s protection to be upon all people who would be coming back to church. Pray that God would help us re-connect with one another. Pray that we would be able to encourage and edify one another with our presence in church.
Wednesday, (Nov 10) – Praise God that more than 95% of the adult population and about 50% of the teenagers have been fully vaccinated. Pray that parents and guardians will ensure that their teenagers will keep their second vaccine dose appointments as schools are now reopening in stages, and teenagers who are not vaccinated or not fully vaccinated run the risk of contracting COVID-19. Pray that parents will continue to be vigilant to protect their children as there are many cases of the very infectious Delta variant of the virus. Pray that the Ministry of Health will soon come out with concrete plans to immunise children below 12 years old.
Thursday, (Nov 11) – Pray for the Parenting Youth Webinar that will be held this coming Sunday, November 14, 2021. Pray for the speaker. Pastor Andy Yeoh, for wisdom and insight from God as he prepares the message. Pray that what he shares will fall on fertile soil, and the parents will learn and apply the principles learnt so they will be able to build strong and loving relationships with their teenage children. Pray for good attendance from parents, that they will be willing to sacrifice their Sunday afternoon to attend the webinar. Pray for the two moderators, the host and co-hosts to work well together in unity. Pray for good, strong and stable internet connection throughout the webinar.
Friday, (Nov 12) – Pray for TRAC: Pray for Bishop Joshua Khong (TRAC Bishop) and Mr Yap Koon Roy (Conference Secretary). Both are in their first year of holding these important positions in TRAC. The 46th Session TRAC is less than one month away, and will be held online on 20th November 2021. Pray that they will lean upon God’s strength always. Pray for God’s wisdom and guidance upon them. Pray that they will diligently serve God and the people. Pray for good health for them and for God’s protection upon then and their respective families.
Saturday, (Nov 13) – Pray for the World: In India, many Christians face extreme persecution. Praise God that many are coming to faith through miraculous healing from COVID-19 and the witness of Christians. Pray for protection for those from Hindu backgrounds who have chosen to follow Christ as they may become targets of conservative religious nationalists. Pray for village churches to be protected from violent attacks. Pray for the Christians for courage, love and wisdom to know when and how to share their faith. Pray also that they will continue to stand strong in their faith.