Tuesday
Quite a few Chinese believers feel very proud of China churches because China is now a economic and military power. A lot of church leaders take great pride in the great number of believers in their system. Pride is indeed a huge problem of China churches. May the Lord have mercy on us, take away the pride we all have, not to brag but give Him all the credit. The Lord gives us genuine humility, so we will not fall into the trap of the evil one and stand firm.
WednesdayQuite a few Chinese believers feel very proud of China churches because China is now a economic and military power. A lot of church leaders take great pride in the great number of believers in their system. Pride is indeed a huge problem of China churches. May the Lord have mercy on us, take away the pride we all have, not to brag but give Him all the credit. The Lord gives us genuine humility, so we will not fall into the trap of the evil one and stand firm.
Admittedly, leaders of China churches in all levels must deal with their personal ambition, which is often misplaced, rather than the desire to do great things for God. It is sad to see church leaders "competing", having the tendency to see who is better, more follower and who has more seniority. The Lord have mercy and forgive us, so that we can all have the pure, single-mind and clean motive to serve Him and His sheep and awaits the great revival of the church.
Thursday
There is a fine line between the godly ambition and personal ambition. A church with large attendance can feature great speakers, bring in outside donation and support, and improves the compensation of coworkers. We pray for faithful servants on behalf of China churches, may they seek only the praise of the Master, and not from people. Protect our hearts, Lord, so our heart and motives are examined by you, protect us from fame and free us from greed.
FridayThere is a fine line between the godly ambition and personal ambition. A church with large attendance can feature great speakers, bring in outside donation and support, and improves the compensation of coworkers. We pray for faithful servants on behalf of China churches, may they seek only the praise of the Master, and not from people. Protect our hearts, Lord, so our heart and motives are examined by you, protect us from fame and free us from greed.
A hidden crisis facing China churches is the tendency to seek instant gratification. Many believers wants immediate blessing from God, but not willing to pay the price of following Jesus. Many churches cater to that, preaching the easy Gospel, superficial and "practical" but lacking in deeper teaching. We praise God for the increase of numbers of believers, but the follow up and discipleship are much harder. Churches badly need more teachers to train, to grow and encourage new believers. We pray for those who teaches the introductory classes in church, the Lord help them in explaining God's truth well.
Saturday
In the past 20 years, many people from Wenzhou have migrated to Europe, many of them are Christians. These believers have shared their faith to other Chinese in Europe and started churches or meeting places in addition to doing their business. We praise God for Wenzhou believers, who have especially blessed by God, they have solid foundation, great models in serving, and God has richly bless them with wealth. May the Lord use them mightily, to be examples and channel of blessing for many churches. To God be the glory!
SundayIn the past 20 years, many people from Wenzhou have migrated to Europe, many of them are Christians. These believers have shared their faith to other Chinese in Europe and started churches or meeting places in addition to doing their business. We praise God for Wenzhou believers, who have especially blessed by God, they have solid foundation, great models in serving, and God has richly bless them with wealth. May the Lord use them mightily, to be examples and channel of blessing for many churches. To God be the glory!
People from Wenzhou are known for their knack as businessmen and believers from Wenzhou are known for their fervent love for the Lord. Wenzhou, the city is actually known as the “Jerusalem of China”. We pray for churches started or supported by Wenzhou believers, may the Lord use them mightily, bless their work and dedication, so the Gospel is advanced and many more believers are built up.
Monday
If church leaders are ambitious to expand church ministries for own gratification, or churches focus so much on numerical growth and programs much more than the emphasis on relationship with the Lord and salvation of souls, then these are not pleasing to Him. The Lord guards our hearts and mind, especially when He blesses us with growth and vibrant ministries, that none of us fall prey of the invisible pride. The Lord safeguards our church leaders from ungodly sense of achievement and discourage playing church politic.
If church leaders are ambitious to expand church ministries for own gratification, or churches focus so much on numerical growth and programs much more than the emphasis on relationship with the Lord and salvation of souls, then these are not pleasing to Him. The Lord guards our hearts and mind, especially when He blesses us with growth and vibrant ministries, that none of us fall prey of the invisible pride. The Lord safeguards our church leaders from ungodly sense of achievement and discourage playing church politic.
許多信徒自認為目前中國經濟強大、國力強盛，也覺得中國教會頗有可誇之處。不少的教會領袖也以他們會友人數眾多為誇耀。現今中國教會自身隱藏的最大危機之一就是驕傲。 求主憐憫我們，挪去我們所有的驕傲， 不誇耀自己，而是感恩，將我們所享得的一切都歸榮耀給主。 再一次求主賜給我們真有一顆謙卑虛己的心，不落在那惡者的計謀，能站立得穩，成為流通愛與恩典的管道。
星期三
今日中國教會自身隱藏的危機之一是領袖們常有不合神心意的野心，而不是真正要為主做大事的雄心。倘若教會之間開始爭競，比較誰做得大，誰做得好，甚至論資排輩……那麼教會將陷入怎樣的境地？求主憐憫、赦免我們以世界的價值觀來混淆了自我的視野，不討神的喜悅。主教導我們，誰願為大就要服事最小的，看別人比自己強。願中國的眾教會都能保持當初單純、質樸、潔淨的心志，忠心事奉主和祂的群羊，以此迎接大復興。
星期四
野心與為神國度大發熱心的壯志雄心的確是很難分別, 追求卓越這是人之常情。 人數眾多的教會往往較能吸引著名的講員，易有國外的經濟支持與奉獻，而同工的待遇也的確有一定的保障。求主保守祂的教會及忠心的僕人們，專注單一地要討天上主人的讚美，而不是世人的誇獎。願主保守我們每一個信徒的心懷意念，常以天上不朽的獎賞為念，不被世界的名譽，錢財引誘，失去了神永恆的賜福。
星期五
教會自身隱藏的另一項危機是信仰速食化。不少信徒都願意追求從神而來的祝福，卻不願付上代價。現在的中國教會，似乎越來越追求「快」了。其結果就是使主的真道變得膚淺、表面、「實用」。感謝主，近年信主的人很多，然而探訪、跟進、門徒訓練都是極為不易的。求主興起更多願意投入門徒訓練、栽培、跟進事工的人，也為許多教會能看重信徒基要真理的裁培來祈求，願主裝備、供應所需的師資和資源。
星期六
近年許多溫州人移居歐洲，其中很多是基督徒。他們除了做生意之外，當然也積極向歐洲的中國人傳福音， 在各地建立了不少教會或是聚會點。我們特別為溫州背景的信徒祈求， 感謝神特別恩待他們，賜他們有美好的信仰基礎，在教會中成為事奉的好榜樣，神也悅納他們愛主所擺上的心志。願主繼續大大使用他們，成為眾教會祝福的管道，願將一切榮耀都歸給天父。
星期日
溫州人很懂得做生意，而溫州信徒事奉的火熱也是出名的，所以溫州有「中國耶路撒冷」之稱。我們特別記念溫州信徒參與的教會，願 神大大賜福他們，因著他們的全心擺上，福音能更大地廣傳，也使更多的信徒得到建造。也求主把救人靈魂的負擔與急迫感放在每一個信徒心中，效法溫州教會的熱心，共同為主的大使命畫上一份心力。
星期一
倘若教會的領袖，將發展教會作為滿足自己野心的手段；倘若教會開始注重人數增長與事工效果更甚於注重與主的關係和靈魂的拯救，這就不討神的喜悅了。求主保守我們的心懷意念，當教會增長，事工興盛時，不被隱形的「驕傲」佔據，教會領袖們也要提防以個人的成就感取代神國異象的使命感，在 教會間避免玩弄人際關係的手段，得罪神及玷污了神的聖工。
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