On June 4, 2006 more than 200 million Christians
from 199 of the 220 natons of the world united in a day of repentance and prayer
for the world. Christians came together in large stadiums, open fields, market squares,
churches and other public venues to pray. It was broadcast by hundreds of radio
and TV stations around the world. Many prayer networks, Christian organizations
and prayer leaders support this initiative.
Christians all over the world are invited to join hands and take part in a Global
Day of Prayer. This initiative will continue for the next several years. Every year
on Pentecost Sunday there will be a Global Day of Prayer.
The two key verses that are guiding our planning around the Global Day of Prayer,
are 2 Chron.7:14
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek
my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive
their sin and will heal their land.". And Hab.2:14...
"For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the
waters cover the sea."
There is a simple threefold strategy:
- 10 days of prayer from Ascension Day till the Saturday before Pentecost Sunday.
- A Global Day of Repentance & Prayer on Pentecost Sunday
- 90 days of "community blessing"