~ If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways: Then i will forgive their sin, and i will heal their land.~ .. 2 Chronicles 7:14
What's happening in Lebanon and how you can pray?
On the fourth of August, an enormous explosion reduced Beirut to rubble. We’ve had the attention of international media due to the calamity that killed 200 people and drove over 300,000 survivors to homelessness. We have been humbled by support for disaster relief from all around the world.
However, not as much light has been shed on the deep corruption and government negligence that caused the blast, especially since that same corruption has been crippling the country for thirty years.
On October 17th, 2019, a popular uprising began, and large numbers have been protesting against the corrupt, sectarian government that has driven the country to the brink. To this day, the Lebanese are still taking to the streets to peacefully fight for their rights, but they are met with gunfire, tear gas, police brutality and kidnappings by the politicians’ thugs.
The Lebanese people have been enduring dire living conditions under the governance of the current political class.
More than 50% of the Lebanese population lives under the poverty line. Hyperinflation has caused the Lebanese lira to lose 85% of its value in ten months. The unemployment rate is at 40%. Power cuts are daily and last up to 22 hours per day. The infrastructure is unsafe, and the water is unclean. The economy is collapsing, and the banking crisis has forbidden people to withdraw their own money from banks. There is no real access to a public healthcare system. Basic food items are becoming unaffordable to many.
On the fourth of August, an enormous explosion reduced Beirut to rubble. We’ve had the attention of international media due to the calamity that killed 200 people and drove over 300,000 survivors to homelessness. We have been humbled by support for disaster relief from all around the world.
However, not as much light has been shed on the deep corruption and government negligence that caused the blast, especially since that same corruption has been crippling the country for thirty years.
On October 17th, 2019, a popular uprising began, and large numbers have been protesting against the corrupt, sectarian government that has driven the country to the brink. To this day, the Lebanese are still taking to the streets to peacefully fight for their rights, but they are met with gunfire, tear gas, police brutality and kidnappings by the politicians’ thugs.
The Lebanese people have been enduring dire living conditions under the governance of the current political class.
More than 50% of the Lebanese population lives under the poverty line. Hyperinflation has caused the Lebanese lira to lose 85% of its value in ten months. The unemployment rate is at 40%. Power cuts are daily and last up to 22 hours per day. The infrastructure is unsafe, and the water is unclean. The economy is collapsing, and the banking crisis has forbidden people to withdraw their own money from banks. There is no real access to a public healthcare system. Basic food items are becoming unaffordable to many.
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Let us join together and come boldly into the throne room of heaven asking that:
Despite what's been happening in Lebanon, God is still moving in a mighty way and changing the hearts of the people all around the middle east. |
Our new brother in Christ from Iraq, searching for inner peace!
Ali is a 33 years old from a Muslim shiaa background. He was born in Karbala Iraq in a very religious and committed family to Islam. However, He was never devoted to his religion as he has never experience peace doing this and he was in a consistent sadness... He knew there was something missing in his life; he kept searching for peace/tranquility and comfort. One day he cried out to the Lord with a very sincere heart. "Please find a solution to my problem". Jesus answered his prayers in a dream and told him that he is the truth & peace that he has been searching for. Since then he started to seek to know more about Jesus. Today a member of our team is following up with him answering all his questions from the Bible. Ali's family been pressuring him a lot and telling him that they will renounce him from the family.
Received from a partner ministry in Lebanon
Ali is a 33 years old from a Muslim shiaa background. He was born in Karbala Iraq in a very religious and committed family to Islam. However, He was never devoted to his religion as he has never experience peace doing this and he was in a consistent sadness... He knew there was something missing in his life; he kept searching for peace/tranquility and comfort. One day he cried out to the Lord with a very sincere heart. "Please find a solution to my problem". Jesus answered his prayers in a dream and told him that he is the truth & peace that he has been searching for. Since then he started to seek to know more about Jesus. Today a member of our team is following up with him answering all his questions from the Bible. Ali's family been pressuring him a lot and telling him that they will renounce him from the family.
- We ask for your prayers upon his life for wisdom and strength.
- We pray that his family will follow Christ too.
Received from a partner ministry in Lebanon