THE THAI ARMY HAS DECLARED MARIAL LAW – May 20, 2014, Please PRAY

Dear Family and Friends,

Please join Northern Thailand Impact Ministry (NTIM) in actively praying for major unrest in Thailand. The Thai army declared martial law throughout the country this morning which took effect this morning at 3:00 A.M. This is a picture of the Royal Thai Army General. Prayuth Chan-Ocha as he made the announcement this morning on national television. 

 

For those of you who have followed our ministry over the years, you know that this is not the first coup that has happened during our time here in Thailand. I do not think this is a bad move but in my opinion is a positive step in the right direction to bring a little more order to the long embattled political unrest that seemed to be getting out of hand in recent days and months.

The Bible encourages us to pray for Kings and for rulers and for those in governmental positions and today we are asking all of you to please intercede for Thailand’s political unrest.

There is much chaos in this country today. The Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has recently been removed from office and the conflict and disagreements are not getting resolved. This country is deeply troubled and divided in their politics and we are asking you to please join us in praying for peace in this country.

Please keep Thailand and Thai churches in prayer during this time of great unrest. There are Thai Christians on both sides of the political conflict and sometimes Thai Christians forget that Jesus calls us to be about making peace, not creating conflict.  Jesus said, “Blessed are the Peacemakers for th ey shall be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9

Please join us in praying for peace, wisdom, and tolerance so that this unrest will not escalate unnecessarily.  Please also pray that Thai churches and relationships will not be broken because of political differences.  Pray that Thai Christians will be the salt and light of Jesus to bring about peace and reconciliation for this torn country we love so deeply. 

Here are some verses and thoughts to ponder as we enter a spirit of prayer. 

1Tim 2:1........Heavenly Father, We give thanks for our government.
1 Tim 2:2...........We pray for all men and women having authority over us in any way.
Prov. 1:23..........We ask You to pour out Your Spirit upon them and make Your Word known to them.
Ps 25:21........... We ask that You help them to be people of integrity.
1 Tim 2:2...........We ask that You will bless them that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty and that the work being done by Your missionaries and Your people will not be hindered.
Psalm 1:1..........We ask that You make their hearts and ears attentive to godly counsel,
2Chr 20:32.........Help them to do what is right in Your sight.
Prov. 2:21..........Let the upright dwell in our government.
Rev 2:5.............We ask that you would let this nation remember from where they have fallen, and repent and return to doing what is right.
1Chr 22:19........Help them to set their hearts to seek the You.
2Chr 7:14..........Help them to humble themselves, and pray, and turn from their wicked ways.
2Chr 7:14..........Then we ask that you hear them, O Lord, and forgive their sins and heal our land.
Isa 49:22...........We ask You to raise up a standard in this nation.
Zech 10:1..........Cause the rains of Your Spirit to flood this land.
Hab 3:2.............Revive Your work in the midst of us.
Isa 59:16...........Raise up intercessors for this nation.
Isa 40:5............And let the glory of the Lord be revealed!

Prayer Example: “Lord, we are troubled in our spirits when we hear of all the unrest in Thailand. We know that Thailand is the most thoroughly Buddhist country in the world, yet You have granted every Thai person through the King of Thailand and through the constitution the freedom to choose their own religion. What a great blessing this is to Thai people and to those who share the gospel in this country. We pray that You would cause Your people to understand that this is an opportunity for God’s people to be known for bringing peace to this troubled country. Help your people to be wise to the times and be the salt and light of Jesus and true ministers of reconciliation. We pray this in Jesus name.”   

Your Servants to the Nations in and Around Northern Thailand,

Michael for the Team

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 Northern Thailand Impact Ministry (NTIM), P.O. Box 26115, Birmingham, AL 35260 USA Main Website: www.gontim.org

NTIM is a non-profit 501(c)(3)charitable organization based in the USA. We are committed to connecting people in need with people who care and are focused in the heart of Southeast Asia where poverty is high, education is low, needs are great, darkness is everywhere, and the love and message of Jesus is needed to transform lives.

 
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