As we look across the globe with discerning eyes and hearts, there are signs of hope emerging. We thank God for the increased emphasis of the global church on serving the poor, meeting the needs of communities, on ecumenical unity, evangelism with signs and wonders, reconnecting with the marketplace and public square, as well as innovative bible translations, creative podcasts, music and media outreaches. We also thank God for the tremendous increase in prayer and intercession.
All over the world, more Christians are beginning to pray. There are now internet prayer groups, prayer points, SMS texting, prayer nights, vigils, 24hr prayer chains, business prayer groups, college prayer clubs, boiler rooms, national and international prayer networks, prayer telecasts, not to mention the thousands upon thousands of websites devoted to prayer. It is obvious that the Lord is calling His bride to get on her knees in preparation for His return.
On May 11th 2008, 97 per cent of all the countries in the world participated in the Global Day of Prayer as over 200 million Christians joined together in the largest prayer meeting in history. Some of these meetings were in large public venues, stadiums and open parks while many were smaller groups gathering in churches, homes or on the streets. In some cases, where persecution of believers is a horrific reality, the prayer meetings were in secret.
We have held three Global Days of Prayer in London since 2006. The last two were stadium gatherings with tens of thousands of believers combined. Many other parts of the country held meetings. The vision, apart from raising a canopy of Prayer over the nation is to hold a National Day of Prayer at Wembley in 2010. We would like to invite Christians from all over the UK to come together with one voice and raise an outcry to heaven.For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.
Habakkuk 1:14
As we cry 'maranatha', I invite you to join this global prayer movement. Since New Years Eve 2006, hundreds of churches in London and beyond have been praying 24 hours everyday in a non-stop continuum of intercession for London and the nation. We would like you to consider getting your church to pray 24 hours or 12 hours, or perhaps conduct a night vigil - a prayer night for the nation and your community before the end of 2008..
