Elijah Project: Day 6

All of the following information comes from Operation World by Jason Mandryke

Today's Country: Angola

The Portuguese colonial rule of Angola was ended in the 70’s when a Marxist coup rose to take power. This brought with it many years of brutal civil war within the country. Power bounced back and forth between rebel groups and other trying to gain control, and in the middle of it were the people. 90% of the casualties through the wars have been Angolan Civilians.

Although Angola lies on some of the most fertile ground in Africa, especially for oil and diamonds, it see’s little to none of the profit and the country is immersed in immense poverty. 

What to pray for: 

1) Rehabilitation both physically and emotionally in this time of peace

· The people of Angola have been a tactical hostage within the war with leaders starving some to gain aid from other countries, attacking civilian villages as an act of revenge on others. 1/350 Angolans is a landmine victim with 70%-90% of the country living in poverty. Pray for landmines to be cleared away, for schools and homes and churches to be rebuilt, and for much needed medical care to be provided.

· Pray also for the psychological ad spiritual damage that has been done. Pray for biblical counseling and training to be provided.

2) With the amount of destruction in rural areas, many refugees flock to the cities. But they do not have the capacity, nor the means of feeding and sheltering all who have come. There are many orphaned and abandoned children that have been accused of witchcraft or sold into prostitution from families that wish to be rid of another mouth to fee.

3) The church

· Pray that the church would be the beginning and head of an act of love and forgiveness within the country

· There is a large number of believers, but few evangelicals. Pray for sincere faith not mixed with tribal cultish religion, and against apathy of non practicing believers.

4) Biblically trained leaders

· There is explosive numbers of those coming to Christ, but it is filled with false beliefs and biblical ignorance. Many who claim Christ do not understand what it means.

· Pray for godly teachers and training programs that will saturate leaders with the word of God. 

5) Youth- Most of Angola’s Christians are under the age of 25

· Pray for schools to be rebuilt for one of the first generations to be able to get an education in a time of peace

· Pray for ministry and training programs targeting youth as well, the future of the church of Angola. 

What God put on my heart:

Father give families hope that you will provide, and please come through for them. Those children who are being put in to prostitution and accused of witchcraft need you! They need you right now Father, be the daddy they don't have. Comfort your children. Take care of them and show your love to them so that they may love you. Rescue your children Lord. Protect then innocence of your sons and daughters, don't let them be robbed of their childhood. Lord I pray for the parents to understand the gift their child it, show them how to really love their children. Help them to understand your sacrificial love and be willing to do that for their own children. Peace. Keep this country from war. Help them to rebuild. Lord I ask that each child will be able to grow up in a peaceful country, that they wouldn't have to be afraid of war. Please do something about the land mines, please remove them Father. Create a place for kids to be able to run and play and just be kids without fear. 

The Church.. I pray for a clear understanding of your word, give the leaders insight and strength to lead. Bring people who know your word to teach it. I pray against andy confusion and mixing your word with other beliefs. Give the people of Angola a clear and raw understanding of your truth. Father don't let this country be overlooked, put a burden on people's hearts for Angola. Call people to help. Call doctors, teachers, missionaries. Show this country your love. Rebuild it Lord.