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Kindly Pray for the Prayer Point
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TUNISIA, NORTH AFRICA
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In Tunisia, it appears that both democrats and al-Qaeda affiliated jihadists have the potential to shape the country’s future. The growing al-Qaeda presence threatens to destabilize Tunisia and undermine the democratic aspirations that fueled the Jasmine Revolution. The Salafists constitute a small group, but they are pushing for a rigid interpretation of Sharia Law.
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Pray for Tunisia as it continues to face political struggles and economic hardships.
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Pray that peace will come to this land so that tourism might start up again.
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Pray for the small indigenous churches who are facing more pressure from Salafists and economic struggles.
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Pray they put their hope in God.
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CAMBODIA, SOUTHEAST ASIA
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In Phnom Penh, opposition leader Sam Rainsy and thousands of garment workers demanded Prime Minister Hun Sen’s resignation and a higher minimum wage. Violence erupted when the military attempted to relocate the demonstration to the outskirts of the city. Both sides reported injuries after workers hurled rocks at police. The authorities responded by firing warning shots and beating protesters with their batons. According to military spokesman Kheng Tito, “Because they used violence, we had to prevent them. If we did not fire warning shots into the air, they would have totally destroyed the economic zone.” Rong Chhun, president of the Cambodian Confederation of Unions, however, blames the military for the violence. Chhun said, “We strongly condemn the authorities for the violence against workers who are demanding an appropriate wage.”
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Pray for peace in Cambodia.
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Pray for the opposition, the garment workers, and the government to come to a swift, harmonious agreement.
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Ask the Lord to protect Christian Believers from the violence and unrest that surrounds them.
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TURKEY, SE EUROPE & SW ASIA
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Riot police in Istanbul used water cannons, plastic bullets, and tear gas on opposition protesters in December. Demonstrators retaliated with firecrackers and rocks at officials. Anti-government rallies were also held in Ankara and Izmir. The protests were in response to recent discoveries of government corruption and bribery. Critics believe Prime Minister Erdogan is “trying to stifle the investigation.”
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Pray for peace in Turkey.
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Pray the unrest will not harm the country’s economy.
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Pray for truth and justice to prevail.
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NORTH KOREA, EAST ASIA
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Leader Kim Jong-un executed Jang Song-Thaek, his uncle, political adviser, and unofficial second-in-command, in December on charges of sedition and corruption. Since then, according to Sky News, “Two of Jang’s associates have also been executed, while Pyongyang reportedly recalled some diplomats or trade officials overseas who were believed to have been close to Jang.” Ryoo Kihl-Jae, Unification Minister for South Korea, says, “We are seeing signs that those who were deeply involved with Jang are being recalled and purged.” Critics say Kim Jong-un became jealous of his uncle’s political clout, and his execution may be a sign of political instability.
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Pray for an end to tyranny and oppression in North Korea.
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Pray for North Korean Christian Believers to share the Gospel despite the challenges of living under Jong-un’s repressive regime.
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Pray for the North Korean leader to believe in Jesus Christ as his Savior.
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