This blog is an invitation to pray for the city of Pekanbaru to peoples of all faiths. Only God can change the hearts of mankind. When we pray together in unity, God will do a powerful work in this city.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Jalan Sudirman
Jalan Sudirman is one of the most important streets in Pekanbaru. Over the next three posts we will view some of the important places on this street.
Pray for the knowledge of God to be widely known in Pekanbaru.
Pray for people to live in a way that pleases God.
This intersection has some of the most modern and important government offices in Riau Province.
Pray for the government leaders to fear God and to govern in ways that are pleasing to Him.
Pray for corruption be unheard of in Pekanbaru.
One of the largest police centers is at this same intersection.
Pray against corruption in law enforcement.
Pray for the police to serve the community with diligence and integrity.
Pray for safety of police officers doing their duty.
At another part of this same intersection is one of the largest banks in Pekanbaru.
Pray for integrity within financial institutions in Pekanbaru.
Pray for government resources to be used for the projects and programs that they are intended to fund.
This Muslim place of prayer is just outside of a hospital. While taking pictures, I met a little girl who just came from visiting her uncle who was sick with cancer.
Pray for hospitals and medical professionals to provide continually improving medical care to the people of Pekanbaru.
Pray against corruption in the education system for doctors & nurses.
This is the department of religion for Riau Province.
Pray for fairness for peoples of all faiths.
Pray for unity and harmony in Pekanbaru between people of different faiths.
"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way" (1 Timothy 2:1-2, ESV).
Pray for the government and for civic leaders in Riau Province.