Sunday, (Apr 11) – Praise God that He is in total control of the history of our world. Pray that the Lord will help us to have a correct perspective of Him so that our lives will be transformed. Pray that we will not put our hope in the temporal things of this world, but prepare ourselves spiritually for eternity, and focus on the eternal values of God. Pray that knowing that ultimate victory belongs to God will grant us freedom from anxiety as we face trials and tests in this world. Pray that we will choose to trust God even when things that happen around us do not make sense. Pray that we will be strong and of good courage, and not compromise our faith as we await the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Monday, (Apr 12) – Give thanks to God for a meaningful Holy Week. Pray that as a church, we will continue to draw close to God through prayer and the reading of the Word. Pray that as a church, we will desire to feed on the Word of God. Pray that God’s Word will penetrate into our lives and transform our lives to be more Christ-like. Pray that as a community of God’s people, we may be able to spur and encourage one another. Pray for those who are battling illnesses. Pray for God’s grace to be their sufficient strength. Pray that their lives will be a living testimony of God’s goodness despite the illnesses.
Tuesday, (Apr 13) – Even as our church is now open for in-person services, pray for the Worship Ministry as the various worship teams prepare to lead worship in the new normal. Pray for unity and good coordination between all the team members. Pray that the members of the worship teams will continue to deepen their relationship with God, and lead out of the fullness of that relationship. Pray for God’s protection upon them. Pray also for the other ministries in the church, that although they are not able to meet physically, the Lord will bless those who are meeting via online, and that His people will continue to prosper in their relationship with Him.
Wednesday, (Apr 14) – As the daily COVID-19 infections continue to be in the four-digit range, and new daily infections are outweighing the recoveries, pray that the public will not let their guard down, but that each individual will take personal responsibility to follow the SOPs. With new clusters emerging due to unnecessary travels, pray that the rakyat will cooperate with the police as they will be increasing the number of road-blocks at state borders ahead of the fasting month. Pray also for God’s protection upon the education sector as all schools have now reopened. Pray that students, parents, teachers and others involved in the education sector will do their part to prevent new clusters from emerging.
Thursday, (Apr 15) – Pray for the Nation: The 12th Sarawak State Election will be held on or before 7 August 2021 to elect the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly. However, no election can be held until August 1, 2021 following the declaration of emergency by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Pray for this upcoming Sarawak State Elections, for the integrity of the election process to be upheld, and that honourable people of wisdom and moral uprightness to be raised as representatives of the people. Pray for Sarawak, and also for Sabah, given that they have crucial and strategic roles to play for a better future for Malaysia.
Friday, (Apr 16) – Pray for TRAC: Continue to pray for our TRAC Bishop, Bishop Joshua Khong. Pray for God’s anointing to be upon him as he leads the Trinity Annual Conference. Pray that God will speak and reveal His heart for the Annual Conference to him. Pray for God’s wisdom to be upon him and that God will surround our Bishop with people who would be able to work alongside him and to encourage him as well. Pray for God’s covering to be upon his entire family as well.
Saturday, (Apr 17) – Pray for the World: There seems to be a torrent of hate and violence against people of Asian descent around the United States that began in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. Asian communities across the United States are on alert because of a surge in attacks against Asian-Americans over the past year. Pray that the government will pass laws against this upsurge of racist violence, and that the law enforcement authorities will do their part to protect the Asians in the country.