Prayer Room
Day 23 – Raising African Leaders
Whoever wants to serve me must follow me, so that my servant will be with me where I am. And my Father will honour anyone who serves me. – John 12:26
Hands at Work desires to see African Leaders with hearts of grace and compassion serving the most vulnerable. Pray that God will send us more leaders with hearts that desire to be set apart from their cultural norms and sacrificially serve the most broken.
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WEEK 5 – RAISING AFRICAN LEADERS AND YOUTH
Levy Mwenda, African Volunteer (Zambia), shares the prayer focus for this week: Raising African Leaders and Youth
Hands at Work is committed to investing into the youth in our communities across Africa, knowing that they are the next generation and are continually looking for ways to grow and develop our existing and new African leaders.
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On Sundays, we pause to anticipate the coming of Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. - Matthew 16:24-25
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Day 22 – Primary Caregivers
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
- Isaiah 40:31
In many of the most vulnerable communities in countries like Swaziland, orphaned children are being cared for by their grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings or other relatives who have themselves experienced trauma, similar to the children under their care. Pray for complete healing and restoration in the lives of Primary Caregivers, that they will be set free from their inner brokenness. Pray that as they experience the transformational love and grace of Christ, they will feel compelled to pour out this same love and grace to the children that they are caring for. Pray that they will see the Life Centres as a safe place where they can share their burdens with and encourage one another.
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Nonhle and her grandmother, Gogo Mavembela, live in the community of Sthobela on the border of Swaziland. Gogo Mavembela is one of thousands of Primary Caregivers dedicated to caring for their children alongside their Care Workers. Lift up in prayer Gogo Mavembela and other Primary Caregivers that you know by name.
Day 20 – Recommit
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. – Galatians 6:9
Today, we encourage you to recommit yourself to the second half of 40 Days. Be thankful that we have a Heavenly Father who unconditionally loves and desires to have an intimate relationship with each one of us. Pray for God to give you a deeper understanding of His heart for justice and a closer relationship with Him as you recommit to interceding on behalf of the most vulnerable. Believe the words of Galatians 6:9 and let them sink deep into your heart; infiltrating into every part of your life.
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Today, we encourage you to remind yourself of Nonhle's story, remembering that she represents thousands of the most vulnerable children across Africa, and to recommit yourself to interceding on their behalf.
Day 19 – Education
He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. - Deuteronomy 10:18
In 2019, due to a change in Government policy, children who do not have proper legal documentation to attend school in South Africa will no longer be permitted. The vulnerability of children increases, not only due to the lack of education, but in the routine of day-to-day living. Hands at Work sees Life Centres as opportunities to facilitate growth and development. Ask God to give Hands at Work wisdom and discernment. Pray for each child to enjoy learning at the Life Centre and that they will feel safe, even though it may look different than being in school. Pray for each child, that despite not being permitted to attend school, they will belong and will be accepted.
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