As Christians in New York City, we cannot stand idly by as we watch the perils of our nation and of our American churches:
- Departure from the Word and presence of God
- Fatherlessness and broken families
- Celebration of distorted gender and sexual ideologies
- Rebellion against God and authority
- Division and hatred
- Widespread deception, corruption, and confusion
- Lack of repentance and holiness
- Idols of self and materials
R. C. Sproul commented: “In every generation, including our own, the same perils to the spiritual strength that Jesus rebuked in the seven churches of Revelation threaten us anew…There were rebukes and encouragements given to these churches by our Lord that every church in every age must take seriously, examining ourselves to make sure that we are not manifesting the same departures from biblical truths that these churches were. We must be vigilant and diligent if we are to maintain a godly witness in our day.”
In order to stay vigilant and to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), Christian Union developed a 24 Hour prayer chain as a practical means to join together as the body of Christ to pray for our nation and for our churches. As darkness increases, the Light must also increase!
Would you sign up for a 15 minute daily time to pray for our nation and our churches, so that there would be ceaseless prayer through the CU 24 Hour Prayer Chain?
One hundred seventy-five slots have already been filled, and CU’s goal is to have 300 intercessors. Would you be one of the one hundred twenty-five more to stand in the gap?
Can you imagine the spiritual impact of 300 people praying every day in Jesus’ name and in the agreement for the advancement of God’s kingdom?
“What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Luke 11:11-13
The Father is eager to pour out His Spirit, but He waits for us to ask Him!
You can sign up right now at this simple Google form.
You will receive updated prayer requests, praise reports, and prayer guides to help you know how to pray.
We want to see the greatest Christian movement that our nation has ever seen, resulting in bold, Spirit-empowered Christians, thriving local churches, millions of conversions, supernatural displays of God’s glory, and societal improvements in Jesus’ name.
Let’s put our faith into action as we continue to pray without losing heart (Luke 18:1-8).
Pressing in with you,
Karen Hetzler
Associate Director
Christian Union New York
