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The Apostle Paul found courage to pray even in times of difficulties. As we pray for the many nations that are in need of a move of God upon their soil and souls may we say like Paul:
"Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen!"
Togo
The Church in Togo stagnated between 1960 and 1990. The long established Evangelical Presbyterian Church became theologically liberal and nominal and remained confined to the Ewe, while the Methodists remained among the Mina. The Catholics likewise only grew slowly.

During the 1980s newer evangelical groups began to grow—the AoG (once mainly in the north and now predominantly in the south), the Baptists and the Missouri Synod Lutherans among the Moba in the north have all seen encouraging results. Many new denominations from outside Togo commenced work in the '90s and all denominations began to grow rapidly.
    •Pray for the establishment of strong, indigenous congregations and denominations with visionary leadership. Leaders for the young churches are few, and training facilities in Togo limited.

    •Pray for appropriate vernacular and French Bible Schools and TEE programs to be launched. The Baptist School of Theology and AoG Advanced School of Theology in Lom serve Francophone countries all over West Africa. There are several recently-started Bible schools.

    •Pray for many more Spirit-filled Togolese leaders to be raised up for the multiplying churches. The whole body of Christ in Togo is beginning to unite in common vision for reaching every part of their land – and beyond.

    •Pray for barriers of mistrust and denominationalism to be broken down and for a Great Commission movement to be firmly established. A national survey of the unfinished task was under way by 2001 on behalf of many evangelical churches and agencies with the help of SIL.

    • Pray for its successful conclusion and results that lead to church planting among these peoples.
Tonga
The Tongan Church has had a glorious history of missionary outreach, but for decades the vision has languished. Over the last ten years there has been renewed interest with evangelical Christians forming a group to promote a missions vision. YWAM's University of the Nations has a branch in Tonga with a specific burden to encourage this.
    •Pray that good intentions may become Kingdom-advancing action. The 20th Century has been one of spiritual decline. There has been a sad history of bitter schisms within Methodism. Politics and Church are intimately intertwined. Doctrinal extremes and personalities have played their part in dividing denominations.

    •Pray for humility and godliness to characterize leadership and pray for revival. Tonga has the world's highest national percentage of Mormons, but probably half of those baptized as Mormons would not consider themselves such (hence the large doubly affiliated figure). The country's largest employers are Mormons.

    •Pray for the error of this sect to be exposed as such, and for many to find freedom in Christ.
Trinidad and Tobago
Inter-ethnic harmony has been hindered by political parties aligned according to race and the activities of several extremist minorities among Muslims, Hindus and some 'Christians.'
    •Pray that the government may be impartial and fair to all ethnic groups. The Christian Church is very fragmented – between traditional and newer denominations and a growing multiplicity of Indian and Black-led charismatic and Pentecostal ministries. There is little cohesion with common spiritual goals, outreach or missions involvement. There is a lack of national vision and purpose and many 'Christian' families are dysfunctional.

    •Pray for revival to enliven and empower the Church. A cross-cultural vision is lacking in most churches. Only a handful of Trinidadians have gone overseas as missionaries – mostly with OM, YWAM and WBT. Pray for a greater awareness of local and world needs, and for effective training to be given in cross-cultural outreach.
Tunisia
In earlier centuries the Christian Church was widespread, producing such leaders as Tertullian and Cyprian. Schism, heresy, a failure to put roots deep in the local culture or translate the Bible into local languages, foreign invasions and finally Islam, brought about its demise. There are about 200 committed indigenous believers today; but about half that number meet together regularly for worship.
    •Pray that a living, growing Church might become a reality again in this land. Tunisia is the one of the most progressive and open societies in the Arab world. While the outward trappings of Islam are obvious, most people are more committed to secular dreams of wealth.

    •Pray that the emptiness of religious posturing, spiritual apathy, and materialism might be exposed and replaced with spiritual hunger for Jesus. A century of missionary involvement produced little fruit, but signs of a change are evident. A concerted prayer movement for Tunisia in 1999 coincided with significant (for such a small church) numbers of people turning to Christ.

    •Pray that the centuries-old barriers to the gospel might be demolished through continued intercession, and that these first fruits might become a great harvest of souls. There are a number of new believers and new church groups that have come into being over the past few years.

    •Pray for their continued growth and discipleship. However, the Church is still a tiny proportion of the total population. Some are isolated, fearful, with very limited opportunities for fellowship and discipling. To some, emigration is an easy option.

    •Pray that God may give them a vision of the Church He wants to build through them. Few Tunisian believers have stood in the faith for more than 10 years among the increasing numbers of new believers.

    •Pray for lasting commitment to Jesus. Pray for safety, encouragement, integration into the Body and boldness – many have a vision for evangelism.
Germaine Copeland Ministries All rights reserved. Used by permission.

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Germaine Copeland
Web site: Prayers That Avail Much
 
Germaine Griffin Copeland, founder and president of Word Ministries, Inc., is the author of the best selling book series Prayers That Avail Much. She is a woman of prayer and praise whose highest form of worship is the study of God's Word. Her greatest desire is to know God.
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