One business owner on this street shared with pride how he moved to Pekanbaru seven years ago with nothing and built his business. For every success story like this, there are a dozen stories that didn't quite turn out.
Pray for the Lord to bless the efforts of those who are working hard to make a livelihood for themselves and their families.
Pray for people in Pekanbaru to seek the Lord as diligently has they seek for their daily bread.
This shop sells furniture and fabric.
Pray for the fabric of Pekanbaru to be woven with honesty, integrity, and generosity.
Pray for the homes in Pekanbaru to be furnished with love, faithfulness, and respect for every family member.
These bags come in all shapes and sizes to help people carry their things.
Pray for people in Pekanbaru who are carrying burdens that are too heavy for them to find relief.
Pray for people to cast their burdens onto the Lord and find that He cares for them.
This man works making clothing. A strong seem makes for a durable shirt or pair of pants.
Pray for the seems of community relationships to be durable and strong.
Pray for honesty with kindness to be sewn into relationships in Pekanbaru.
This young man was unpacking stock at a store. It is common here for people to flash the peace sign when posing for a photo.
Pray for the peace of God that passes understanding to guard the hearts and minds of the people of Pekanbaru.
Pray for people to encounter the steadfast love of the Lord and find their hope in Him.
Pray for the people who seek God at this Mosque to find Him.
Pray for the people of Pekanbaru to know the truth and to be set free from the bondage of sin.
"It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre" (Psalm 92:1-3, ESV).
Pray for unity in Pekanbaru as all the people here praise the Lord together.
