Post – April 30, 2023

- “Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year, hundreds of thousands of troops and

civilians are believed to have been killed or injured, and millions have been displaced.” (Worthy

News) Pray for this war to end and pray for other nations where there are threats of war.

Hebrews 12:14 – “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy;

without holiness no one will see the Lord.”

- Pray for wisdom for countries moving toward digital currency. Concerns of this financial method

include more governmental control, no provision for alternatives, could make cash transaction

hard or non-existence, and could allow tracking of where funds are spent. The question is

“What will it do that current systems don’t?”, not sure that answer has been found.

2 Peter 1:2-3 – “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness

through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through

these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you

may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by

evil desires.”

- Mississippi (U.S.) governor, Tate Reeves, signed 8 Pro-Life measures into law. (Check out Worthy

News to learn more details). Pray that other states and countries will choose life and laws to

protect our children.

Psalms 1:1 – “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or

stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.”

- There is prediction of a possible global rice shortage due to extreme weather condition in major

rice-producing countries and due to Ukrainian grain exports being blocked. These events have

driven up the price of rice worldwide and could severely impacts 3.5 billion people in the Asia-

Pacific region where rice is an essential food. Pray for rice (food) availability at prices people can

afford. Pray as to how you can help people in need.

Romans 12:13 – “Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”

- Prayers are requested and needed as the deadly violence and instability continue in Sudan.

Hundreds of diplomats were evacuated last week, but the people of Sudan and the Christians

residing there could see an increase in persecution. Pray for their protection and that Christians

can stand firm.

1 Corinthians 16:13 – “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith: be men of courage; be

strong.”

- Also pray for Eritrea, an African country ranking fourth on the World Watch List. Last month

police arrested and detained 103 Christian college students at a worship event. Reports say

Eritrea is, “Known as the worst governmental violator of religious freedom in Africa,” – from

Worthy News. Pray for those suffering persecution.

Psalm 31:34 – “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.”

- NOTE: United States National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 4 th .

www.worldprayer365.com

Continue to pray for Ukraine.