Tsunami of Prayer: A Guide to Praying for Victims
Praying The Lord’s Heart
Over the Asian Nations Affected By the Earthquake
which occurred on December 26, 2004.
(received 1/2/2005, posted 1/8/2005
(from: Hannah Ems [rf-tbworld@strategicnetwork.org])
Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets (Amos 3:7)
Dec. 23, 2004 / Submitted prophecy received by Chad Taylor:
The currents, tides and winds shall bend to my pleasure, says the Lord. As you see these things come to pass, know that the thrones of kings and princes are hinged upon these natural events. As the plates shift and the earth releases it’s fire, know that it is only fulfilling my desire. As the gale winds blow, uprooting and displacing rock and earth, know, too, that principalities and powers are toppling and giving place to My will. I will mark these places in time by unusual and strange signs in the heavens above and earth beneath. It will uncover My secrets and reveal My mysteries to the world. All people shall see it and be amazed. Watch Mt. St. Helen-ensign for a coming revival in the states of Washington and Oregon. Watch the fault lines in California-indicate direction and desire of my Spirit. Watch hurricanes in the south - they are a landmark of the rising tide of my presence in the East.
Dec. 28, 2004 / Word from the Lord received by Angie Getz
My heart longs for the children of these nations…..my heart is broken over the secret sins against my little ones, says the Lord. The earthquake marks a battle. I tore down the dragon’s “forcefield” to get to these small ones. The prayers have arisen and filled the censer. Yes, you are hearing, now is the time to advance in the spirit. Your prayers and other’s were accepted according to faith. And a spiritual mountain has now been cast into the sea. The dragon’s fury will soon be unleashed again. Have faith and see this battle through. This quake marks an increase of manifested power in both kingdoms. My Kingdom’s light will shine brighter than ever before. Mere Christianity with its traditions will fade deeper and deeper into the past. Abundant power packages are being delivered to the earth today. However, the destroyer will unleash new levels of deception on the nations. Persecutions will become
innumerable. Many will die. This is the beginning of new woes. But, be encouraged! New weapons (natural and spiritual) are being handed out as we speak. Combat is possible and some will prevail.
=====
I have just returned from a month long prayer mission in the country of Cambodia. One can’t help but buckle at the knees and tune
one’s heart to what the Lord wants and is doing in these final frontier nations. While in Cambodia, I was led to pray one main prayer:
Lord Release Your Glory and Splendor Into This Nation!
(Psalm 34:8, Isaiah 60:1-2 and Isaiah 61:1-3) Now, I believe it’s time to pray this prayer into all SE Asian nations. As we continue
throughout the coming months to support the relief efforts (financially, prayerfully and physically) let’s us also advance the
Kingdom.
The following is a possible prayer strategy for the SE Asian region:
1. Read Isaiah 9, 11. Thank God for shifting government. Thank Him and rejoice that change is coming. Thank Him that these
territories will rejoice. Read Joel 2 and 3.
2. Ask the Lord to expose and deal with our unbelief first and foremost- individually and corporately. We cannot receive the
new weapons and tools the Holy Spirit so desires to give us if we are bound in unbelief. (Please read Heb. 3:12, Mark 11:22 –
and I John2: 2)
3. Pray for the Body of Christ to take responsibility for its failure to bring good news to those swept away apart from Christ
and to pray and support in practical ways all efforts to bring good news to these who have been devastated. (Ezek. 22:30;
Luke 10:25-37)
4. Read Revelation 1-5, and 12. Receive strength to go through the open door that has been set before you. Declare the accuser
of the brethren is bound. Receive power, wealth, and favor to accomplish all He is calling you to do for His kingdom.
5. Pray for God’s hand of favor and wisdom to be upon the many volunteers helping victims now and in the days to come, that
they will be given strength to serve in these horribly difficult circumstances, that they will persevere until the work is
complete. Pray for effective, well-coordinated efforts by governments and international relief agencies. (Ecc. 8:5-6; Heb.
10:35-36)
6. Pray for Christian relief organizations and missionaries who are responding, that God would enable believers to share His
love, compassion and the good news of Jesus’ love to those who are suffering. (1 Peter 3:15; 2 Tim. 4:2; Mark 13:11)
7. Thank God for the miraculous escapes and survival of many victims. Pray for the peace and comfort of God to be upon the
millions who have lost loved ones and all of their possessions, that the Spirit of God would be upon them as they have passed
through the valley of the shadow of death. (2 Cor. 1:3-11; Psalm 23)
8. As power from heaven is released, prayerfully direct it towards these nations in specific ways (these are but a few, there are
many more)
• Pray that during this time of shaking, that God would be the sure foundation of their times, that unshakeable things
will remain and be established in their lives. (Isa. 33:6; Heb. 12:26-28)
• Pray that the heart of the masses will turn to seek God who alone can be their Deliverer, to repent, and to fear Him
with holy fear so that this disaster will result in the salvation of many. (Hosea 6:1-3)
• Pray for those displaced due to the disaster, that God would be their refuge and strength, that they would seek Him
first and His kingdom and everything needed would be added to them. (Psalm 46:1; Psalm 16:1; Matt. 6:33)
• Pray for food, drinking water, sanitation, and shelter even in the most remote areas - supernatural provisions which
glorify King Jesus. (Phil. 4:19)
• Pray for those injured, especially those in a critical state, for God’s miraculous healing power to be upon them,
healings that are unexplainable other than by the Word of God. (Isa. 53:5)
• Pray for no epidemics to break out, which may be caused by water pollution or lack of hygiene. Pray for shocking &
amazing miracles – so, again only the Lord is glorified. (Lk 9:11; Jn 11:4)
• Pray for divine appointments- people being drawn to churches and believers. (Lk 10:5-12)
• Pray for dreams- Asians put a lot of truth into dreams. They are a powerful tool to reach the Unreached (Num 12:6;
Joel 2:28)
9. Ask the Lord for a revelation of His heart for the children of the world. Statistics show that though western nations are
getting older, eastern nations are becoming younger. Our focus needs to shift to the next generation. (Matthew 19:14 says,
“Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”)
10. Pray for native pastors, local missionaries and for future harvesters and workers a gift of repentance from dead
works and a life that is fully walking in the Spirit. (John 15 & 16). We should also pray this first for ourselves!
11. Pray that all workers will not shrink back … Gal. 6:9 this is a battle. We are asked to stay engaged till it is finalized. (Also
Heb. 6:10)
12. Combat a spirit of deception over the nations with the Word of God (Heb. 4:12-13). Ask the Lord for each nation; be open to
what He tells you to pray. Deception is metamorphic in nature. So this is one area we must be open for change continually in
the spirit.
13. Pray for those who will be persecuted. To reach some of these areas will take great sacrifice. Let’s stand in prayer with those
who are standing unashamed. (1 Peter 5:8-11)
=====
Brief Profiles of the 9 Nations Involved In Dec. 26, 04 Tragedy:
[Mert: Statistics given are official Gov't #'s. I'm aware of 2 situations where the church would claim more believers: Indonesia & India.]
Indonesia
Indonesia, where the quake and tsunami’s began, is the largest Muslim nation in the world. Muslims on the Indonesian island of
Sumatra are "staunchly Muslim.” Sumatra is the largest unevangelized island on earth. It has 52 known unreached people groups
totaling 25 million people.
- Pop: 224m./ 181 m. < 34yr. Old
- 80% Muslim / 10% < Christian (persecuted)
- 46% drop out rate of school aged children in the last 5 yrs.
- Increased amount of street children and prostitution
Sri Lanka
Militant Buddhists there have been attacking and killing Christians and burning their churches with the protection of the
government. “In the first four months of 2004, there were 44 assaults on churches in Sri Lanka, according to the tally maintained by
Christian Solidarity Worldwide.”1[1] Just prior to the end of the year, a constitutional amendment was presented to declare
Buddhism as the official religion of Sri Lanka, while allowing other forms of religion to be practiced “in peace and harmony with
Buddha Sasana.” Freedom of worship for religions other than Buddhism would be subject to public order and morals; something
which could easily be abused to restrict religious freedom. The amendment would also prohibit converting Buddhists to any other
religion as well as spreading other religions among Buddhists.
- 20m / 12m < 34yr. Old
- 72% Buddhist/ 7% Christian (persecuted)
- Renowned as a haven for pedophiles
- Child abuse and child labor abound
- No missionary visas granted at this time
Thailand
Buddhism is also the ruling religion of this nation, but millions come from all over the world to sample the wares of the largest and
most perverted sex industry in the world.
- 61m./ 37m. < 34yrs. Old
- 92% Buddhist/ 2% Christian
- Bangkok and tourist area: sin capital of Asia
- Extremely high child prostitution (Age’s bet. 8-15/ 50-80% HIV pos.)
-Church is reported to lack discipline in the areas of morality and finances/lack of concern
India
One of the most pagan nations on earth with millions of gods and goddesses to worship (Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam are the
major religions) and with a recent history of vicious attacks on Christians-- also with government protection. However, the recent
election was quite a testimony to the power of over 5 million praying Christians of this nation in that the BJP party (very anti-
Christian) was defeated and the more moderate party elected, much to the surprise of the nation.
- 1B. / 700m. < 34yrs. Old
- 80% Hindu or other / 2.4% Christian (persecuted)
- Huge strongholds of idol worship
- Extremely poor with children on the street
- Orphans and girls becoming prostitutes for the Hindu priests
Malaysia
- 21 m. / 15 m. < 34yr. Old
- 58% Muslim/ 9% Christian
- Malays are considered to be an Unreached People Group
- Government recognizes sexual exploitation and incest of children is a problem
Myanmar
- 41m./ 29m.< 34yr.old
- 83% Buddhist/ 9% Christian (persecuted)
- Ruled by one of the most barbaric military regimes ever to have existed
- Most violence takes place with 40% of Burma’s ethnic minorities: Karen, Shan and Karenni peoples
- Life is not viewed as precious: thousands displaced in the jungles
- Thousands of street children, orphans and child soldiers and prostitution
Maldives
- 300T./237T.< 34yr. Old
- Almost 100% Muslim
- Christians are persecuted but a work has started
- Bible has not been translated into their language
Somalia
- 7m./ 6m. < 34yrs old
- Almost 100% Muslim
- Huge drug and violence problems
- One of world’s poorest and least developed countries
- In 1974, missionaries were ousted and others are persecuted
Bangladesh
- 129m. / 95m < 34yr. Old
- 85% Muslim/ .7% Christian (persecuted)
- Church is growing steadily
- All forms of child abuse present: forced prostitution, labor and children used in the military abound.
=====
Links to Ministry and Recovery Efforts [available upon request to Hanna Ems] by Nation:
=====
Helps for Prayer and Fasting
Personal Prayer Preparation for Fasting
http://www.strategicnetwork.org/docs/do
Tips for Fasting: Preparing Yourself Physically
http://www.strategicnetwork.org/docs/do
Tips for Fasting: Preparing Yourself Spiritually
http://www.strategicnetwork.org/docs/do
Tips for Fasting: Breaking Your Fast
http://www.strategicnetwork.org/docs/do
Over the Asian Nations Affected By the Earthquake
which occurred on December 26, 2004.
(received 1/2/2005, posted 1/8/2005
(from: Hannah Ems [rf-tbworld@strategicnetwork.org])
Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets (Amos 3:7)
Dec. 23, 2004 / Submitted prophecy received by Chad Taylor:
The currents, tides and winds shall bend to my pleasure, says the Lord. As you see these things come to pass, know that the thrones of kings and princes are hinged upon these natural events. As the plates shift and the earth releases it’s fire, know that it is only fulfilling my desire. As the gale winds blow, uprooting and displacing rock and earth, know, too, that principalities and powers are toppling and giving place to My will. I will mark these places in time by unusual and strange signs in the heavens above and earth beneath. It will uncover My secrets and reveal My mysteries to the world. All people shall see it and be amazed. Watch Mt. St. Helen-ensign for a coming revival in the states of Washington and Oregon. Watch the fault lines in California-indicate direction and desire of my Spirit. Watch hurricanes in the south - they are a landmark of the rising tide of my presence in the East.
Dec. 28, 2004 / Word from the Lord received by Angie Getz
My heart longs for the children of these nations…..my heart is broken over the secret sins against my little ones, says the Lord. The earthquake marks a battle. I tore down the dragon’s “forcefield” to get to these small ones. The prayers have arisen and filled the censer. Yes, you are hearing, now is the time to advance in the spirit. Your prayers and other’s were accepted according to faith. And a spiritual mountain has now been cast into the sea. The dragon’s fury will soon be unleashed again. Have faith and see this battle through. This quake marks an increase of manifested power in both kingdoms. My Kingdom’s light will shine brighter than ever before. Mere Christianity with its traditions will fade deeper and deeper into the past. Abundant power packages are being delivered to the earth today. However, the destroyer will unleash new levels of deception on the nations. Persecutions will become
innumerable. Many will die. This is the beginning of new woes. But, be encouraged! New weapons (natural and spiritual) are being handed out as we speak. Combat is possible and some will prevail.
=====
I have just returned from a month long prayer mission in the country of Cambodia. One can’t help but buckle at the knees and tune
one’s heart to what the Lord wants and is doing in these final frontier nations. While in Cambodia, I was led to pray one main prayer:
Lord Release Your Glory and Splendor Into This Nation!
(Psalm 34:8, Isaiah 60:1-2 and Isaiah 61:1-3) Now, I believe it’s time to pray this prayer into all SE Asian nations. As we continue
throughout the coming months to support the relief efforts (financially, prayerfully and physically) let’s us also advance the
Kingdom.
The following is a possible prayer strategy for the SE Asian region:
1. Read Isaiah 9, 11. Thank God for shifting government. Thank Him and rejoice that change is coming. Thank Him that these
territories will rejoice. Read Joel 2 and 3.
2. Ask the Lord to expose and deal with our unbelief first and foremost- individually and corporately. We cannot receive the
new weapons and tools the Holy Spirit so desires to give us if we are bound in unbelief. (Please read Heb. 3:12, Mark 11:22 –
and I John2: 2)
3. Pray for the Body of Christ to take responsibility for its failure to bring good news to those swept away apart from Christ
and to pray and support in practical ways all efforts to bring good news to these who have been devastated. (Ezek. 22:30;
Luke 10:25-37)
4. Read Revelation 1-5, and 12. Receive strength to go through the open door that has been set before you. Declare the accuser
of the brethren is bound. Receive power, wealth, and favor to accomplish all He is calling you to do for His kingdom.
5. Pray for God’s hand of favor and wisdom to be upon the many volunteers helping victims now and in the days to come, that
they will be given strength to serve in these horribly difficult circumstances, that they will persevere until the work is
complete. Pray for effective, well-coordinated efforts by governments and international relief agencies. (Ecc. 8:5-6; Heb.
10:35-36)
6. Pray for Christian relief organizations and missionaries who are responding, that God would enable believers to share His
love, compassion and the good news of Jesus’ love to those who are suffering. (1 Peter 3:15; 2 Tim. 4:2; Mark 13:11)
7. Thank God for the miraculous escapes and survival of many victims. Pray for the peace and comfort of God to be upon the
millions who have lost loved ones and all of their possessions, that the Spirit of God would be upon them as they have passed
through the valley of the shadow of death. (2 Cor. 1:3-11; Psalm 23)
8. As power from heaven is released, prayerfully direct it towards these nations in specific ways (these are but a few, there are
many more)
• Pray that during this time of shaking, that God would be the sure foundation of their times, that unshakeable things
will remain and be established in their lives. (Isa. 33:6; Heb. 12:26-28)
• Pray that the heart of the masses will turn to seek God who alone can be their Deliverer, to repent, and to fear Him
with holy fear so that this disaster will result in the salvation of many. (Hosea 6:1-3)
• Pray for those displaced due to the disaster, that God would be their refuge and strength, that they would seek Him
first and His kingdom and everything needed would be added to them. (Psalm 46:1; Psalm 16:1; Matt. 6:33)
• Pray for food, drinking water, sanitation, and shelter even in the most remote areas - supernatural provisions which
glorify King Jesus. (Phil. 4:19)
• Pray for those injured, especially those in a critical state, for God’s miraculous healing power to be upon them,
healings that are unexplainable other than by the Word of God. (Isa. 53:5)
• Pray for no epidemics to break out, which may be caused by water pollution or lack of hygiene. Pray for shocking &
amazing miracles – so, again only the Lord is glorified. (Lk 9:11; Jn 11:4)
• Pray for divine appointments- people being drawn to churches and believers. (Lk 10:5-12)
• Pray for dreams- Asians put a lot of truth into dreams. They are a powerful tool to reach the Unreached (Num 12:6;
Joel 2:28)
9. Ask the Lord for a revelation of His heart for the children of the world. Statistics show that though western nations are
getting older, eastern nations are becoming younger. Our focus needs to shift to the next generation. (Matthew 19:14 says,
“Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”)
10. Pray for native pastors, local missionaries and for future harvesters and workers a gift of repentance from dead
works and a life that is fully walking in the Spirit. (John 15 & 16). We should also pray this first for ourselves!
11. Pray that all workers will not shrink back … Gal. 6:9 this is a battle. We are asked to stay engaged till it is finalized. (Also
Heb. 6:10)
12. Combat a spirit of deception over the nations with the Word of God (Heb. 4:12-13). Ask the Lord for each nation; be open to
what He tells you to pray. Deception is metamorphic in nature. So this is one area we must be open for change continually in
the spirit.
13. Pray for those who will be persecuted. To reach some of these areas will take great sacrifice. Let’s stand in prayer with those
who are standing unashamed. (1 Peter 5:8-11)
=====
Brief Profiles of the 9 Nations Involved In Dec. 26, 04 Tragedy:
[Mert: Statistics given are official Gov't #'s. I'm aware of 2 situations where the church would claim more believers: Indonesia & India.]
Indonesia
Indonesia, where the quake and tsunami’s began, is the largest Muslim nation in the world. Muslims on the Indonesian island of
Sumatra are "staunchly Muslim.” Sumatra is the largest unevangelized island on earth. It has 52 known unreached people groups
totaling 25 million people.
- Pop: 224m./ 181 m. < 34yr. Old
- 80% Muslim / 10% < Christian (persecuted)
- 46% drop out rate of school aged children in the last 5 yrs.
- Increased amount of street children and prostitution
Sri Lanka
Militant Buddhists there have been attacking and killing Christians and burning their churches with the protection of the
government. “In the first four months of 2004, there were 44 assaults on churches in Sri Lanka, according to the tally maintained by
Christian Solidarity Worldwide.”1[1] Just prior to the end of the year, a constitutional amendment was presented to declare
Buddhism as the official religion of Sri Lanka, while allowing other forms of religion to be practiced “in peace and harmony with
Buddha Sasana.” Freedom of worship for religions other than Buddhism would be subject to public order and morals; something
which could easily be abused to restrict religious freedom. The amendment would also prohibit converting Buddhists to any other
religion as well as spreading other religions among Buddhists.
- 20m / 12m < 34yr. Old
- 72% Buddhist/ 7% Christian (persecuted)
- Renowned as a haven for pedophiles
- Child abuse and child labor abound
- No missionary visas granted at this time
Thailand
Buddhism is also the ruling religion of this nation, but millions come from all over the world to sample the wares of the largest and
most perverted sex industry in the world.
- 61m./ 37m. < 34yrs. Old
- 92% Buddhist/ 2% Christian
- Bangkok and tourist area: sin capital of Asia
- Extremely high child prostitution (Age’s bet. 8-15/ 50-80% HIV pos.)
-Church is reported to lack discipline in the areas of morality and finances/lack of concern
India
One of the most pagan nations on earth with millions of gods and goddesses to worship (Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam are the
major religions) and with a recent history of vicious attacks on Christians-- also with government protection. However, the recent
election was quite a testimony to the power of over 5 million praying Christians of this nation in that the BJP party (very anti-
Christian) was defeated and the more moderate party elected, much to the surprise of the nation.
- 1B. / 700m. < 34yrs. Old
- 80% Hindu or other / 2.4% Christian (persecuted)
- Huge strongholds of idol worship
- Extremely poor with children on the street
- Orphans and girls becoming prostitutes for the Hindu priests
Malaysia
- 21 m. / 15 m. < 34yr. Old
- 58% Muslim/ 9% Christian
- Malays are considered to be an Unreached People Group
- Government recognizes sexual exploitation and incest of children is a problem
Myanmar
- 41m./ 29m.< 34yr.old
- 83% Buddhist/ 9% Christian (persecuted)
- Ruled by one of the most barbaric military regimes ever to have existed
- Most violence takes place with 40% of Burma’s ethnic minorities: Karen, Shan and Karenni peoples
- Life is not viewed as precious: thousands displaced in the jungles
- Thousands of street children, orphans and child soldiers and prostitution
Maldives
- 300T./237T.< 34yr. Old
- Almost 100% Muslim
- Christians are persecuted but a work has started
- Bible has not been translated into their language
Somalia
- 7m./ 6m. < 34yrs old
- Almost 100% Muslim
- Huge drug and violence problems
- One of world’s poorest and least developed countries
- In 1974, missionaries were ousted and others are persecuted
Bangladesh
- 129m. / 95m < 34yr. Old
- 85% Muslim/ .7% Christian (persecuted)
- Church is growing steadily
- All forms of child abuse present: forced prostitution, labor and children used in the military abound.
=====
Links to Ministry and Recovery Efforts [available upon request to Hanna Ems] by Nation:
=====
Helps for Prayer and Fasting
Personal Prayer Preparation for Fasting
http://www.strategicnetwork.org/docs/do
Tips for Fasting: Preparing Yourself Physically
http://www.strategicnetwork.org/docs/do
Tips for Fasting: Preparing Yourself Spiritually
http://www.strategicnetwork.org/docs/do
Tips for Fasting: Breaking Your Fast
http://www.strategicnetwork.org/docs/do