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February, 10th 2011
""Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." (Colossians 4:2) South Sudan Rejoices Over Referendum Success
Nearly 99% of the voters in the January referendum were in favor of dividing Africa's biggest country. By July the world's newest nation will be created and Africa will gain a 54th state. Christians in Sudan voiced their relief and gratitude over the successful completion of the long-awaited referendum. "We wish to deeply thank Christians across the globe for their prayers and our God for answering those prayers."
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Read More Father we are over-joyed and filled with gratitude for the successful and peaceful completion of the referendum. We join in prayer with the citizens of Sudan as they face the next hurdle of demarcation and for the church leaders as they play an active role in bringing people together as they put their trust in You. "Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Cor 15:57). And Father, Christians in the Middle East are longing for more freedom. We pray that through these possible reforms and regime changes that Christians will have equal access to education and jobs and be treated fairly in their communities. Father we are grateful for the small but faithful church in Somalia. Although the country is war-torn, may Your light continue to shine brighter and brighter in the days ahead ultimately making a way for Somali Christians to freely and openly worship You. Father with lift these prayer up to you giving You all the praise and glory. Amen . Praying with you, The Prayer Force Team |
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