Calling all Christians in Troy - let's pray for our city.

Calling all Christians in Troy - let's pray for our city.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

In recent months (and years), our city has experienced a lot of violence, a lot of tragedy, and a lot of injustice. It is time for the cloud that is over Troy to lift. It is time for us of all different denominations to join together and with one voice, pray for God to change our city.

"Violence shall no more be heard in your land, devastation or destruction within your borders; you shall call your walls Salvation, and your gates Praise. The sun shall be no more your light by day; nor for brightness shall the moon give you light; but the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory." Isaiah 60:18-19

We're asking each person to take a few minutes of each day of October during the noon hour and pray for Troy, wherever you are. Daily prayer topics will be posted here; feel free to add others.

Finally, I want to challenge you to spread the word in your own network of Christians in Troy - let's get the whole city praying; as many people as possible. Please ask your churches, your Christian friends, small groups, any other Christians or churches you know in Troy to join together in this.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

September 7: Immigrants, Refugees and Exchange Students

"You shall not oppress a sojourner. You know the heart of a sojourner, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt." -- Exodus 23:9

Today let's pray for the many people from other nations who live in and around Troy -- a group of people often hidden. Let's pray for God to bless and protect this vulnerable group of people. For immigrants, let's pray for work, for generous acceptance on the part of their neighbors and for skill in learning the language and ways of a new culture. For refugees, let's pray for Jesus to heal their wounds and for provision materially and spiritually. For students, let's pray for cultural adjustment amid certain loneliness, a blessing on their studies, and for friendships.
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