#prayforchina

"Chinese regions represented by their traditional dishes cheering on Wuhan, represented by Wuhan noodles (热干面/ Hot Dry Noodles)."

Not that bad actually, we just stayed at home as long as possible to reduce the risk for virus spread. It may be boring and inconvenient, but we will go through….

Virus may be scary but not Chinese!

Let us give thanks for the courage of the young people of Tiananmen Square who 25 years ago showed the world that the Chinese people desire freedom and justice above all earthly goods, and who were willing to give their lives in their brave witness. May all be strengthened by their bravery. May all be blessed by their memory.

All: Let us remember with gratitude the martyrs of Tiananmen Square.

In this anniversary of China’s young martyrs let us pray that the Chinese leaders of today would turn their hearts away from fear and defensiveness, that they would reach out to the victims and victims’ families, and repent of the massacre of China’s youth. May repentance be the first step toward reconciliation and be a promise to history to never again turn on their own people in murder.

All: Let us pray for repentance and reconciliation

Let us remember all other victims of cruel tyranny who have suffered jail, beatings, despoliation and theft of homes, property, livelihood and good names and reputation in all the regions of China and all its great and growing cities.

All: Let us remember all victims of injustice who suffer at the hands of the powerful.

Let us all bless China and its people and leaders that they would find new resolve to bind up old wounds and dedicate themselves to a future of justice, harmony, and peace.

May each of us from our many national, cultural, and especially religious traditions take increased devotion to the cause for which the Tiananmen martyrs gave their lives and pledge to each other our commitment unflagging service to their memory and to the cause of justice, freedom, and human dignity that inspired them.

In the minute of silence that follows these words may each of us reach into our own hearts and the hearts of our religious faiths, and adding our own concerns – some too deep for words – and breathe that prayer that is capable of moving mountains.

Have mercy, Lord!  Hear the cries and prayer of Your people in Hong Kong.  Deliver them from all evil and heal their land, I pray.

What the enemy intended for evil, Lord, You will turn it for good, for Your purposes and glory in Hong Kong.

No weapon formed against Your people and Hong Kong shall prosper and every tongue that arises against them, I condemn.

By Your grace, Lord, let peace that surpasses all understanding guard the hearts and minds of Your people in Hong Kong.

Let Hong Kong and China see their salvation and the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living, I pray.

Be glorified, Lord!   In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.