Saturday, September 17, 2011
Today We Join With Operation World in Praying for
Nicaragua
Republic of Nicaragua
Latin America
See Prayer Information
Geography
Area: 127,849 sq kmThe largest of the Central American republics. Central mountainous area between Pacific and Caribbean coasts.
Population: 5,822,265 Annual Growth: 1.31%
Capital: Managua
Urbanites: 57.3%
HDI Rank: 124 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 18 (6% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Spanish. English-speaking communities on east coast Languages: 7 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 5,666,228 | 97.32 | 1.4 |
| Evangelicals | 1,732,307 | 29.8 | 5.5 |
Answer to Prayer
God has used various means to bring about a remarkable turning to Himself, many involving suffering:a) Natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and hurricanes shocked many into considering issues of life and eternity.
b) The massive upheavals of war, conflict and political polarization forced many to turn to the compassion of Christians and hope in Christ.
c) Extensive evangelism by mass crusades, "Evangelism in Depth" programmes and local church outreaches all added to the number of believers.
For an additional Answer to Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
For an additional 8 Challenges for Prayer see Operation Worldbook, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
Challenge for Prayer
Nicaragua’s divided past still influences the present. The traumatic events of 1979-1998 divided politics (left- and right-wing), communities (the Hispanic-Mestizo west and Creole-Amerindian east), trade unions, churches and families. The situation is changing, but there is still lingering distrust along these fault lines that needs to be overcome.For an additional 8 Challenges for Prayer see Operation Worldbook, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
More Information
The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Nicaragua.Psalm 19
Psalm 19
New International Version (NIV)
Psalm 19
Psalm 19[a]
For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God;the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 They have no speech, they use no words;
no sound is heard from them.
4 Yet their voice[b] goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is deprived of its warmth.
7 The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the LORD are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the LORD are firm,
and all of them are righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the honeycomb.
11 By them your servant is warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 But who can discern their own errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then I will be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Footnotes:
- Psalm 19:1 In Hebrew texts 19:1-14 is numbered 19:2-15.
- Psalm 19:4 Septuagint, Jerome and Syriac; Hebrew measuring line
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