40 Days of Prayer - Day 10

Day 10 – HIV/AIDS

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort. - 2 Corinthians 1:3

In the most isolated and dysfunctional communities, the HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to end lives, tear families apart and leave children as orphans. Ask God to bring comfort, peace and protection to people that are shamed and alienated due to the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS. Also, pray for those who are victims of abuse resulting in HIV/AIDS. As Hands at Work responds to the crisis of orphaned children who have lost one or both of their parents from HIV/AIDS, pray for God to give guidance and wisdom to leadership. Pray for hope, healing and restoration for the lives that have been stricken with disease.   

40 Days of Prayer - Day 9

Day 9 – Children Across Africa

The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. – Zephaniah 3:17

Pray for each of our children to have a personal relationship with Jesus and through the love of their Care Workers to discover the love that their Heavenly Father has for each one of them. Ask God to speak deeply into each of their lives and pray that they will feel a sense of belonging, love and hope for their future.   

40 Days of Prayer - Day 8

Day 8 – Essential Services

“Learn to do right. See that justice is done – help those who are oppressed, give orphans their rights, and defend widows.” – Isaiah 1:17

Many of the most vulnerable are denied the basic human right of food, education and health care. Pray for Hands at Work as we strive to provide these three essential services in the communities that we are working.

40 Days of Prayer - Day 7

Day 7 – Those Outside Our Reach  

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.  I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.  – Isaiah 41:10

Pray for the most vulnerable around the world, without any support or help.  Ask God to bring peace and comfort to those who face injustice, persecution and war, and violence on a daily basis. Pray for the most vulnerable to trust God and rejoice in the hope that they have in Him even amidst challenging and desperate circumstances. 

40 Days of Prayer - Day 6

Day 6 – Corruption

So that you might live in a manner worthy of the Lord and be fully pleasing to him as you bear fruit while doing all kinds of good things and growing in the full knowledge of God. You are being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might, so that you might patiently endure everything with joy.  – Colossians 1:10-11

Many of the government systems in countries across Africa are susceptible to corruption, causing the most vulnerable to face an even greater level of vulnerability and desperation. Pray for the church to defend the most vulnerable, and pray for Godly people in places of influence to speak on their behalf.  Ask God to protect and bring hope to people who are victims of injustice and oppression. 

40 Days of Prayer - Day 5

For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11

Many young children in Zambia are left with the responsibility of caring for their younger siblings when their parents pass away or leave to find work. Ask God to speak into their lives, bringing them a sense of hope and encouragement. Pray for the surrounding community and the local church to stand up to support and bring encouragement to these children.