新加坡2015年SG50全國禁食禱告40天內容

The Big Crash: Prayer Response to the Financial Crisis.

1. Acknowledge God

The global economic system is a system based on greed, personal gratification, lust for power and control, rather than on social justice, community responsibility and stewardship.

Acknowledge the hand of the Sovereign Lord in this global financial shaking, the worst so far. It is a redemptive instrument of God to —

• correct our wrongs (we reap what we sow).

• draw us back to Christ, our one and only security.

• teach us His ways.

• re-lay our foundations.

• mature us in His character.

• change us inside out.

Out of this shaking, may Singapore (Church and nation) emerge stronger and purer in God, refined to define the times.

Welcome the Sovereign Lord to establish His new economic order in our lives (personal and corporate) founded on His wisdom, truth, righteousness and justice.

2. Repent of our sins

Sins of self conceit.

Pride blinds

. Pride deceives.

. We have prided ourselves on our abilities.

We have relied on our own reasoning, resources and reputation, more than we have relied on God. We have put our trust in our leaders, our institutions, our systems more than we have trusted God.

Sins of unbridled greed

Use of dishonest scale, usury, extortion.

Sins of ingratitude.

Because of a scarcity mentality and unbridled greed.

Sins of injustice.

Because of unbridled greed, we exploit the poor and needy, the weak and the vulnerable for our own selfish gain. For example, the defrauding of migrant workers.

3. Renounce fears

Amid the global shaking, identify with the fears of our nation. Release to God our fears and renounce its grip over us.

Fear of economic failure.

Fear of being marginalised, being insignificant, fear of losing out.

Fear of brain drain and emigration: Singaporeans exiting the land.

Fear of losing our national sovereignty and identity.

4. Realign with God

Urgency to humbly pray like never before.

Grace and willpower to get out of debt.

Godly contentment to live well.

Godly wisdom and knowledge to lead well.

Fresh passion to glorify God in our daily lives.

Compassion to serve the poor and needy.

5. Prophetic Response

Big time giving in spite of the Big Crash!

Spirit of generosity.

Outrageous, cheerful giving even out of our own lack.

Transfer of wealth to eradicate systemic poverty.

Pray for a massive shift of financial resources to the righteous who serve the poor and needy.

Philanthropy movement

A new spirit of philanthropy among Singaporeans.

Ask the Lord to bring together His alliance of God-fearing wealth-creators for the benefit of the poorest of the poor in Asia.

 

6. Pray for MAS

Pray for MAS Directors by name.

That God will bless them in their personal lives and strengthen them in all aspects of their MAS responsibilities.

That God will protect them from unwise counsel.

That God will anoint them with wisdom, insight, foresight.

That God will grant them clear economic decisions and direction, fresh thinking and a new spirit of economic innovation, empowering Singapore to leapfrog into new economic arenas to fulfill His purpose!

Monetary Authority of Singapore

SOURCE: www.mas.gov.sg

MAS is the central bank of Singapore.

Our mission is to promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth, and a sound and progressive financial centre.

 

MAS’ Functions

To act as the central bank of Singapore, including the conduct of monetary policy,

the issuance of currency, the oversight of payment systems and serving as banker

to and financial agent of the Government To conduct integrated supervision of

financial services and financial stability surveillance

To manage the official foreign reserves of Singapore

 

To develop Singapore as an international financial centre

 

Board of Directors

Goh Chok Tong (Chairman)

Senior Minister

Mr Lim Hng Kiang (Deputy Chairman)

Minister for Trade & Industry

Mr Koh Yong Guan

Chairman, Central Provident Fund Board

Mr Lim Chee Onn

Executive Chairman, Keppel Corp Ltd

Mr Teo Ming Kian

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance

Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Minister for Finance

Mr Lucien Wong Yuen Kuai

Managing Partner, Allen & Gledhill

Professor Walter Woon

Attorney-General, AG Chambers

Mr Heng Swee Keat

Managing Director, MAS

Focus 1: A Life Changed

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! [2 Corinthians 5:17]

Thank the Lord for every pre-believer alive in Singapore today! Stand in agreement with God our Maker that every person matters. Every life is a gift from Him, precious. Every one is a potential follower of Jesus, a fisher of man, a promising star to brightly shine for Jesus, making a world of difference!   Praise Him for pre-believers in your web of relationships. Bless every one in Jesus' name. Ask God to open their eyes and awaken their hearts to His love. Cry to God for their salvation. Pray for supernatural encounters. Focus 2: A Church Revived Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the Word of life [Philippians 14-16].   In this day of revival, ask God to brand our hearts with the fire of His holiness. That we will fear Him, love Him and serve Him with singleness of heart, renouncing all other gods and all worthless pursuits that drain energy, waste resources, and distract us from our true mission to spread The Good News!   Ask Him to change us inside out to be His blazing torch to light up the world! A people of distinction, a people of destiny: victorious, visionary, visible, vigilant, valiant, vibrant and vocal!   That we will be the compass and conscience of our nation, rightly representing God.   That we will mould and mentor a young generation in the fear of the Lord, passing on a legacy of humility and unity, compassion and servanthood, prayer and passion for the lost, and radical commitment to world evangelisation. Focus 3: A Nation Transformed Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever [Daniel 12:3]   Bless Singapore: May she be a bright shining star where God's Kingdom values are honoured in every level of decision-making, every expression of society, every arena of national life and influence: Home and Family. Justice. Law Enforcement. Immigrations. Religion. Social Concerns. Finance. Trade and Industry. Defence. International Relations. Education. Healthcare. Life Sciences. Home Affairs. Info Technology. Media and the Arts. Entertainment. Tourist Promotion. Environment. National Development. Manpower. Transport. Community Development. Sports   Bless Singapore: May she be a bright shining star in the arena of public administration, human resource development, economic innovation and entrepreneurship. That tiny Singapore will bless the world in big ways to bring strategic change and practical benefits, with no strings attached.   Bless Singapore: May she be a bright shining star in the arena of foreign policy and international affairs. That Singapore will be a peacemaker and a bridge-builder, God's ambassador of reconciliation.   Bless Singapore: May she be a bright shining star the arena of humanitarian concerns, servant-leadership and volunteerism.   Bless Singapore: May she be a bright shining star in the arena of media and the arts. That Singapore will showcase world-class works that are clean, creative and contemporary to unlock nations for His glory! Focus 4: A World Evangelised You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth [Acts 1:8].   Praise the Lord for a vibrant, well-equipped, harvest-minded Singapore Church rated as the most evangelistic in the world!   Pray that every local church in Singapore will continue to prioritise prayer, finances and manpower for world evangelisation. That we will be Spirit-led and Spirit-empowered in all our mission endeavours, impacting the world through Word, works and wonders!   Pray for strategic focus and success in pioneering among unreached people groups sitting in darkness, the majority of whom are in Asia, within a seven-hour flight radius from Singapore! That we will see and seize the open doors set before us in the nations through crisis relief, community development, business, education, healthcare, etc.   Pray for greater synergistic partnership among churches, mission agencies, humanitarian networks, international corporations and foundations to transform the nations.