Fast and Prayer Turns Ten
New fasting period from Aug. 8 to Sept. 16 to coincide with Malaysia Day
This year will be our 10th National 40-Day Fast and Prayer, marking a decade that started in 2001.
Much has taken place since our first Fast and Prayer, with the biggest impact being the March 8 (2008) general elections. While we have seen significant changes in the nation, the struggle for national transformation is a long way to go.
There are still many areas in the nation that demand change and the Malaysian Church must continue to stand in the gap to intercede for revival and transformation.
As God continues to bring changes to the land, He has also led us to change the date for our Fast and Prayer - from Merdeka Day to Malaysia Day. For it was on Sept 16, 1963, that Malaysia was birthed as a nation with the joining of Peninsular Malaya, Sarawak, Sabah and Singapore to form Malaysia.
To coincide with the new date, the Fast and Prayer will run from Aug 8 to Sept 16. It will be launched on July 27 at 8.30p.m. at SIB KL. The church's senior pastor Dr Chew Weng Chee will give the message.
As usual, on the 39th night of the fast, there will a National Prayer Rally and this year, it will be held on the Sept 15 at Metro Tabernacle at its new building near Batu Caves.
In addition to calling the Malaysian Church to persevere in prayer, there is an urgent need to prepare the next generation for the coming revival as they will be the ones to take this nation for the Lord.
But they will not be able to do it by themselves. They will need the guidance, wisdom, support and help of the present generation to get them ready. Hence, this year's Fast and Prayer theme - "Uniting the Generations".
Finally, together with the call to fast and pray, we would like to challenge believers to give towards the National 40-Day Fast and Prayer Charity Fund. This year's collection will go towards nation-building projects.
The prophet Isaiah taught that the fast that pleases the Lord is the fast that is accompanied with acts of kindness and justice. This is our opportunity to please the Lord and make a difference, so as you fast, do consider dedicating what you have saved from your meals to this fund. |
