Balkan Prayer Day 2012

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”

1 Tim 2:1-2

1. Pray for those in authority

• Governments• Christian politicians• The EU

Balkan Prayer Day 2012

“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.”

Mat 16:18

2. Pray for the local church

• Unity, purity and holiness

• Love and understanding• Leaders• The word and the Spirit

as foundation“…that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”

Joh 17:21

Balkan Prayer Day 2012

3. Pray for families- and specifically for children

• Marriages• The upbringing of children• The elderly• Unborn children – for

protection

Balkan Prayer Day 2012

4. Pray for media

• Truth• To be a tool in the

hands of God• Christian media

“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.”

Proverbs 3:3

Balkan Prayer Day 2012

5. Pray for education

• Good education• Leaders of schools, teachers

and staff• Christian schools• A safe environment in schools

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”

Proverbs 22:6

Balkan Prayer Day 2012

6. Pray for business and companies

• Good stewardship of resources

• Leadership and entrepreneurs

• Job opportunities• Christians in business

Balkan Prayer Day 2012

7. Pray for culture

• Art that glorifies God• Sports