I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Tim 2:1-2

Pray for the new government in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's new President, Ashraf Ghani, is casting a vision for The New Afghanistan.  He is speaking about tackling the major issues confronting this troubled country.  

In his first few days in office he is calling for unity among all Afghans and demonstrating his commitment by forming a unity government.  He has pledged to take on corruption at all levels and asked the Afghan people to hold him accountable.  He has stipulated that all new government hires be based on merit, not nepotism and cronyism.  He is honoring the former President by giving him an office and asking him to be his advisor.  He has announced plans to reform the judiciary and get his country operating under the rule of law. And he has signed the bilateral security agreement with NATO and told the insurgents to come to the negotiating table or suffer the consequences.

Ashraf Ghani's wife of 38 years, Rula, is a non-Muslim, some say a Christian, originally from Lebanon. She will play a significant role in the new government and is already a beacon of hope for women and minorities throughout Afghanistan. All of these bold initiatives reflect kingdom values.  The Afghan people are hopeful that this is indeed a "new day for Afghanistan."  After all, why do we elect leaders?  Don't we look to them to bring order out of chaos?  Let's join together and pray for his success!

Pray against the work of the enemy.
The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2Cor 10:4

We know the enemy is working actively against the success of this new administration.  Let's join together to bind the work of the enemy, to cause disruption and confusion and dissent among their ranks and to foil all their evil plans and to cause despair and hopelessness for their cause.

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