PRAY FOR THE

DEMOCRATIC REPBULIC OF CONGO

1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, because the LORD has appointed me to bring good
news to the poor.
He has sent me to comfort the broken-hearted and to announce that captives will be released and
prisoners will be freed. 2 He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the LORD's favor has come, and with it, the

day of God's anger against their enemies. 3 To all who mourn in CONGO (Israel), he will give beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, praise

instead of despair. For the LORD has planted them like strong and graceful oaks for his own glory. 4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins, repairing cities long ago destroyed. They will revive them, though they

have been empty for many generations. 5 Foreigners will be your servants. They will feed your ocks and plow your elds and tend your vineyards. 6 You will be called priests of the LORD, ministers of our God. You will be fed with the treasures of the

nations and will boast in their riches. 7 Instead of shame and dishonor, you will inherit a double portion of prosperity and everlasting joy. 8 "For I, the LORD, love justice. I hate robbery and wrongdoing. I will faithfully reward my people for their

suffering and make an everlasting covenant with them. 9 Their descendants will be known and honored among the nations. Everyone will realize that they are a

people the LORD has blessed." 10 I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation
and
draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom in his wedding suit or a bride
with her jewels. 11 The Sovereign LORD will show his justice to the nations of the world. Everyone will praise him!
His righteousness will be like a garden in early spring, lled with young plants springing up everywhere.

Isaiah 61:1-11

Let us pray this scripture over the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Lord has seen all the pain, suffering and injustice. He has heard the cry of His children for help. Let us proclaim that the mourning of the Congolese people will be turned into praise, for they will see the hand of the Lord at work, through the disciples he has send to bring the good news to the Democratic Repbulic of Congo. Let us proclaim that God Himself will rebuild ruins and cities that have been destroyed long ago. Let us proclaim that the nation of Congo would rise to be a nation under God and that He will end the injustice and bring salvation, restoration and healing. Lets proclaim a double portion of prosperity and everlasting joy. We believe God wants to restore beauty and dignity in this nation!

Congo- The place I call Home

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MONDAY: SVENJA AND PAPPY

PRAY FOR:

WEDNESDAY: ORGANIZATIONS AND STAFF

PRAY FOR:

> protection over their soul, heart, spirit, mind and body > God to reveal Himself to them in new and deep ways > wisdom in how to approach and work with vulnerable people > safety where they live, at work and while traveling > protection over their families > for opportunities to get in touch with the right people to interview for the documentary > for good correspondence with local organizations and churches Give thanks for the work God has done in and through Svenja and Pappy > for Gods faithfulness and presence in their lives and His great love

TUESDAY: WOMEN AND YOUNG GIRLS AFFECTED BY SEXUALISED VIOLENCE

PRAY FOR:

> safety and resilience in extreme

> an end of widespread sexualized violence in the DRC, specically for protection over those women who are currently displaced > women to receive holistic help not only for their bodies but also emotionally and spiritually. Pray for God to heal the wounds deep within their souls and restore the dignity they deserve > good therapists to do trauma counseling and prayer > women to get treated with love, respect and acceptance instead of being be casted out by their husband, families and communities > women to receive education and learn skills in order to become nancially independent > sufcient medical aid for women who need surgery and medical treatment > more medical staff to be educated, to go into communities and hospitals and provide necessary help

and difcult circumstances > daily strength for their hard work > possibilities to reach those in need > daily love and patience with the people > for wisdom as they work in an uncertain and insecure environment > more staff to be called to the DRC > sufcient nancial support > a strong and supportive network among the different organizations > good relationships and favor with local authorities Give thanks for the work of organizations like Panzi Hospital, Heal Africa or KIMON RDC working with the broken-hearted > for God's blessing on their multifaceted work tackling medical, psychological and spiritual needs

THURSDAY: ORPHANS AND CHILDREN BORN OUT OF RAPE

PRAY FOR:

> true and deep love for mothers to love and accept these children and the strength to teach them love, respect and values > communities to welcome these children and treat them equally > God to restore their sense of identity belonging that has been destroyed in its core > spiritual and emotional fathers and mothers that nurture and intercede for these children > organizations that take in these children and not only provide them with a safe shelter, food and education but also with the emotional warmth they need > protection for street children Give thanks for God is the perfect father and has created every child in a unique way with a specic purpose. Their lives are in His hands!

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FRIDAY: CHILD SOLDIERS

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SUNDAY: CHURCHES AND BELIEVERS

PRAY FOR:

> opportunities to escape rebel groups > successful reintegration into their families and communities > for access to trauma therapies and people who adequately support and accept them > a chance to receive Gods forgiveness and healing for what happened to them and what they were forced to do. May it lead to a change in their heart, mind and soul > God to restore an understanding of true masculinity and sexuality > a chance to learn skills with which they can provide for themselves and their families in healthy and legal ways Give thanks for Gods forgiveness and healing is promised to those who honestly ask for it and surrender all to Him alone > for organizations that receive these children and do fruitful work

SATURDAY: POLITICAL CONFLICT

PRAY FOR:

> successful peace talks and reconciliation > educated, wholehearted and wise leaders that are involved in decision making processes > transformation of the hearts of people who are involved in ethical violence and hate > establishment of stabile and permanent peace so that displaced people can return to their homes and be reunited with their families > an end of corruption and organized greed, so that natural resources in the area would serve the good of all people > for opportunities and resources for displaced people to rebuild their lives and become economically independent > security in refugee camps and needed help > sufcient food, clothing, medical aid and improvement of infrastructure > for education to be accessible and teach new generations values and academic skills Give thanks for God is the King of Kings and has a redemption plan for every nation and its citizens.

> encounters with the Holy Spirit to ll their hunger for truth and righteousness and for their souls to be saved as they turn to Lord for their refuge and strength > unity within the body of Christ, its leaders and followers > clear and strategic direction for churches to fulll the Great Commandment in discipling the nation > the churches to take a prophetic lead in changing the culture of violence against women > authority and a sense of discernment against evil and in their ministry and spiritual warfare Give thanks > for the extraordinary resilience and rm Christian faith of many Congolese > for it is said that darkness has to ee when Sons and Daughters of the Almighty God are proclaiming truth, love and faith > for God has given us authority and has anointed us to do miracles in Jesus Name > for the development work and mission undertaken in Christs name in the health, education, peace and reconciliation and developmental sector

Father in Heaven, comfort those whose families are torn apart and who have lost their loved ones. Give protection in times when homes and dreams are destroyed and people have to flee. Give peace and hope to those who have to run for their lives and those that have to endure injustice and abuse. Give them strength to live and not to give up. Open our hearts for the needs of your loved ones and show us how we can help and get involved in establishing your Kingdom in the DRC.! ! AMEN

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