Toulouse

Lord, We pray that the city of Toulouse will believe that you are the Word that is with God from the beginning and before.  Lord, through you all things were made.  We pray that each person in Toulouse will hear about the Word that became flesh and lived with us.  Lord, you bring life and so we pray that they will receive life from you here in the city of Toulouse.  We pray all these things in the name of Jesus.  Amen

Lyon- our 3rd City

 

City Facts

• Know as the Capital of Lights
• The Banking Center
• Know for innovation
• Interpol based here
• Christian Publisher Editions Clé  is here

 

Prayer Needs

• The Word of God can be published with great interest and success
• God will use the many ministries in Lyon to lead all men to him
• Allow the local Churches to stand strong for the faith

Father,
We have bowed before you concerning the people of Lyon in the past and today, we humbly come together again.  Lord, many ministries are here in Lyon reaching people with the gospel of Christ, we pray that they will stand strong in you.  We know that you are our strength and we pray that they will do all things in You.  Show them how and where to reach the lost in Lyon with the gospel.  Open new avenues this year.  Thank you, for the growth the Churches have seen and encourage each pastor and their families. Lord allow your glory be seen in the city of Lyon.  We pray all these things in the name of Jesus. 
Amen

 

 

Lord, we begin this year knowing that you are great God. We know that you love the people in France for you sent your Son to die for each one. Lord, we ask that the Holy Spirit will have the freedom to move in the hearts of stone and create soft hearts, willing to believe in you as Lord of lords and King of kings. We trust in you to change hearts. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen

Marseille - City of the Day

City Facts

• In the region of Provence -Alpes-Cote d'Azur
• Department Bouches-du-Rhone
• Approximately 1.4 million
• Port city which brings people from all over the world into France
• 34 Evangelical Churches in the city and few more in surrounding areas

Prayer Needs

• In roads into the Muslim population
• Strong unity in the Body of Christ
• Many souls saved this coming year
• Freedom to speak of Christ

Father God,
We praise you for all that you are doing in the city of Marseille.  Thank you for each local church and the people they are able to reach.  Lord, we pray that as people hear of you they will believe that your are the true God.  There are many belief systems in Marseille and very few believe in You.  Lord, this year we ask that the strong hold of disbelief be torn down.  We ask that you will be lifted up so that all will come to you in a saving faith.  Lord, allow the Word of God to be preach and spoken of in common areas of this city.  Let your name be glorified in lives and home.  Lord, we pray for your work to be accomplished in the people of Marseille and the surrounding areas. We pray all these things in the name of Jesus.
Amen

Paris - Today's City

City Facts 

• Approximately 2.2 million residence
• In the region of Ile-de-France and in the department of Paris 
• Capital of France 
• Over 25 million visitors a year
• Divided into 20 arrondissements 
• Around 70 evangelical churches in the department of Paris

Prayer Needs of Paris

• More Churches who will preach the gospel of Christ
• The Parisians will believe that God is real and see their need for Him as their Savior
• God will open doors for Christians to influence the people in their lives, through friendships
• Strengthen the local churches and their Pastors

Lord,
we thank you for the beauty of Paris and the people who make this city their home.  We ask that you will strengthen the churches and the Christians in Paris and the surrounding areas.  We pray that 2012 will be a year of spiritual growth personally and corporately for the Christians.  Lord 70 churches is not enough to reach the 2.2 million people who live in Paris. Raise up active Churches willing to tell your good news.  Lord as the visitors come allow them to hear of you in Paris.  Change heartsas you work in our lives here in Paris. We pray in the name of Jesus. 
Amen.

Praying through the Cities of France

This year we hope to be able to pray for a city a day here at Praying for France.  We will be praying for 366 cities over the year.  I will be using the list of cities largest to smallest  beginning in Paris and ending in Le Plessis-Robinson in Hauts-de-Seine.  There are 440 cities with population of 20,000 or more so we may be able to pray for all but for now the plan is to pray for 366 cities this year.  I hope you will enjoy this journey through France.

The year is ending

Lord, we thank you for all that you did this year in France.  We praise you for all of our new brothers and sisters in Christ.  Thank you for in roads made into hard to reach people groups.  Thank you for all the prayers answered.  We are grateful for all the lives mended and families reunited.  Thank you for the healing and the miracles we witnessed in your name. Thank you for the new churches started and the growth in many churches.  Bless those who followed you in baptism.  You have blessed us this year.  You are a great and mighty God and look forward to all that you  will do in 2012. We look into the heavens and we praise you in the name of Jesus, our Savior.  Amen