I tell you, now is the time of God’s favour, now is the day of salvation.  (2 Cor 6:2

PRAYER OVER THE BODY OF CHRIST IN THE CITY & AUSTRALIA

 Lord, we remember the words of Revelation 3:2-3: “Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of my God. Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent.”

We confess, Lord, that we have been asleep to the truth, comfortable in our complacency, and distracted by the things of this world. Forgive us, Father, for our neglect of Your call to love, holiness and mission.

 Awaken us, O God, to the reality of Your presence and the urgency of Your Kingdom. Stir our spirits, revive our hearts, and renew our minds. Awaken the Gold Coast, Lord.        Awaken Your people. Awaken us to your goodness, to your righteousness, to Your mission, to the needs of the lost and the hurting. May we not be found asleep when You call, but ready and eager to do Your will.  In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

 Isaiah 60:18   No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders, but you will call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.

  • Pray for the comfort and peace for all the women and children who walk through this nightmare and for the lifting off and the breaking down of all trauma and fear.
  • Pray for strengthening and refreshing of all staff and volunteers who are working with domestic violence victims.
  • Pray for wisdom, discernment & understanding for all staff when dealing with clients.
  • Pray for the leadership of agencies and ministries working in this area to receive new ideas and creative strategies for ways to respond to domestic violence on the Gold Coast.
  • Confession and repentance is needed on behalf of the collective church of the city for where domestic violence has been tolerated or overlooked within the church.

 Len Rossow   (Facilitator – GC House of Prayer)