Merry Christmas - Pray for Thailand

In a few hours, the people of Thailand will awaken to Christmas Eve. As in most of Asia, the dawning of Christmas Eve for over 60 million Thais will mark the beginning of two days of very secular celebration. They will celebrate Santa Claus, they will celebrate Mickey Mouse and all his Disney friends (that's another story), and they will celebrate with gifts and Christmas trees. However, for all but about 0.7% of the population (yes, less than one percent of the total Thai population), there will be no real meaning to all the celebrating. Although Thailand is one of the most accessible areas in all of Asia, it is also one of the most unreached. While the secular traditions of Christian culture have penetrated Thai culture, the true reason for the season is still lost among most of the Thai people.

It is said in Thailand that to be Thai is to be Buddhist. It is against this backdrop that believers across this beautiful country, both Thais and missionaries from other lands, must work to share the good news. It is our prayer that all believers in Thailand will use the secular celebrations over the next two days as an open door to explain the true meaning of Christmas. We are asking everyone in our international prayer network to join with us in prayer for the people of Thailand. Pray that believers throughout Thailand will recognize this special opportunity to share the good news. Pray that they will have the courage to share with everyone they encounter over the next two days. Pray for protection from attacks from the enemy as they share about Jesus. Pray that the Holy Spirit will prepare the hearts of everyone they encounter to hear the good news. Pray that the message of who Jesus is will break through the cultural and spiritual strongholds that prevent the Thai people from knowing the truth about Christmas. Pray that those who hear the truth about Christmas will be receptive to the good news that is being shared with them. Pray that all who hear the good news will be open to an invitation to become a Christ follower. Pray for Thailand and for her people during this very special time of year.