PRAY

We would like you to join us in praying for our

work in the developing world and become our
partner in prayer. “Devote yourselves to
prayer, being watchful and thankful”

with us
- Colossians 4:2

December
Day 1
3/12 If you have not begun your Christmas
shopping, use today to reflect on how you can
use the money wisely this year. Don’t purchase
for the sake of it. Read: Job 38-42
Day 2
4/12 Today, reflect on the Angel’s message to
Mary that she would give birth to Jesus. Ask God
how you may be used to be part of his story of
reconciliation in this world. Read: Ps 1-7
Day 3
5/12 Today, consider peace and what it means.
Spend time in reflective meditation, seeking God
on how you can be an instrument of true peace.
Read: Ps 8-14
Day 4
6/12 Today, reflect on the birth of Jesus’ cousin,
John the Baptist and consider what it means
for us to truly declare the way of Jesus to the
broken world around us. Read: Ps 15-18
Day 5
7/12 Pray for the relationship between North
and South Korea amongst the current tensions
there. Pray that lasting peace would be reached.
Read: Ps 19-24
Day 6
8/12 Pray for peace in Sudan as they
head towards a referendum on southern
independence. Read: Ps 25-30
Day 7
9/12 Pray for those working on cures for
diseases striking poor communities. Pray that
their work would be successful. Read: Ps 31-34
Day 8
10/12 Pray for sponsor children around the
world; that their families would know peace,
hope, joy and love this Christmas. Read: Ps 35-37
Day 9
11/12 Pray for global areas suffering through
drought right now and that the global
community would be moved to support those in
need. Read: Ps 38-42
Day 10
12/12 Today, consider hope. Reflect on how
service to the poor shares hope and pray that
the work of TEAR Fund would be an instrument
of hope. Read: Ps 43-48
Day 11
13/12 Pray for those who feel no hope; that
even in the face of turmoil they would catch a
glimpse of the heart of Jesus. Read: Ps 49-54
Day 12
14/12 Pray for those feeling stressed at this time
of year. Pray that they would be able to simplify
and focus on what’s really important.
Read: Ps 55-60
Day 13
15/12 Pray for all those who serve God. Pray
that we may be shaped to better reflect him to
the world around us. Read: Ps 61-67
Day 14
16/12 As we consider Joseph in the story of
Jesus’ birth, reflect today on what it means to be
faithful and even things around us are confusing.
Read: Ps 68-71
Day 15
17/12 Pray for the coming Poverty Cycle
event next year. Pray that people would get
enthusiastic about it and want to take part.
Read: Ps 72-75
Day 16
18/12 Pray that the holiday break would be a
time of rest and rejuvenation for the staff of
TEAR Fund as we look towards another year.
Read: Ps 76-78
Day 17
19/12 Today, consider love. Reflect on what it
means to truly love those on the margins of our
society and the world. Call on God to grow that
love within you. Read: Ps 79-84
Day 18
20/12 Pray for those who work with those on
the margins; that their work would not feel like
a chore, but would be inspired by a deep love
for others. Read: Ps 85-89
Day 19
21/12 Pray for those who are alone and/or
abandoned this Christmas - that they would
know their worth and value. Read: Ps 90-95
Day 20
22/12 Pray for those who won’t have loved ones
with them this Christmas due to deaths relating
to issues caused by poverty or conflict.
Read: Ps 96-102
Day 21
23/12 As we reflect on the travel of Mary and
Joseph to Bethlehem, pray for those who are
traditionally nomadic and facing environmental
hardships. Read: Ps 103-105
Day 22
24/12 Today, as we reflect on the night
before Jesus was born, pray for the people of
Bethlehem now who face hardship daily.
Read: Ps 106-108
Day 23
25/12 Today, give thanks for the gift of God
entering our world to bring about reconciliation
with all he created. Read: Ps 109-115
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be
on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting
Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

For more information about TEAR Fund or our projects call 0800 800 777 or visit tearfund.org.nz