PRAYER FOCUS

Intercede for the more than 4 million souls residing in Lebanon.

Pray for the millions of Lebanese that live outside of the country to come to know Jesus. The largest population of Lebanese outside of Lebanon is in Brazil, with the United States being second. Pray that those that know the Truth will have opportunities to witness.

Ask God to protect the churches in Lebanon from persecution of any type.

Ask God to send forth His warring angels to guard the borders of Lebanon, and that any activities which would seek to wreak havoc in this nation would be exposed and stopped before causing harm.

Pray for a great harvest of souls.

Pray for the believers to have strong relationships with God, that they would strive to seek HIM first and HIS righteousness.

Pray for the huge expat population, that more churches would be established to reach them.

Bind the spirit of division. Release unity. Pray for complete restoration and reconciliation between those churches, which preach the truth.

Over 1500 hundred children work on the streets in Lebanon, most from neighboring Syria.

Pray for protection for children, and a resolution to the poverty and political issues that force many children into work.
Pray for children to come to know Christ, and have a hope for their future that is based on His love for them.

Psalm 72:4King James Version (KJV)

4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.

FACTS ABOUT LEBANON

Population: 6,184,701

Religion: Muslim 54% (27% Sunni, 27% Shia), Christian 40.5% (includes 21% Maronite Catholic, 8% Greek Orthodox, 5% Greek Catholic, 6.5% other Christian), Druze 5.6%, very small numbers of Jews, Baha'is, Buddhists, Hindus, and Mormons

note: 18 religious sects recognized (2012 est.)

Languages: Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian

Ethnic Groups: Arab 95%, Armenian 4%, other 1%

note: many Christian Lebanese do not identify themselves as Arab but rather as descendents of the ancient Canaanites and prefer to be called Phoenicians

CITIES WITH OVER 100,000

Beirut

Ra's Beirut

Tripoli

Sidon

Tyre

Nabatlye et Tahta

Ephesians 3:10-12King James Version (KJV)

10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.