“For all the promises of God find their yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.” (2 Corinthians 1:20)
Buddhist ideas are woven into a much wider tapestry of belief, ritual, filial piety, and morality. This tapestry will often include rituals involving other gods, the ancestors, and often the occult. Noteworthy for prayer:
- Few people have turned to Christ from active Buddhist practice despite centuries of Christian witness.
- The main exception to this rule is countries where existing beliefs have first been suppressed by communism or war: for example, Cambodia, China, Laos, Mongolia, South Korea, and Vietnam all have growing churches or substantial Christian populations.
- Churches are being planted among Buddhists, and there are recurring reports of Buddhist monks studying the New Testament and meeting Jesus.
- Though Buddhism is hailed as a religion of tolerance, militant versions of it are appearing just as similar radicalism has developed within Islam, the Hindu world, and Christianity.
- Buddhist ideas such as mindfulness, some types of meditation, and Buddhist statues are being adopted around the world.
God, we pray for the remaining Buddhist peoples of the world to encounter Jesus Christ, who is desired by nations. Let the Buddhist nations of the world experience this desire! (Haggai 2:7)
Team Expansion Worker
A and Z are exploring more ways to partner with Christian leaders in south Asia in surveying and reaching out to new people groups and areas in several districts. Pray that more people find the Living Life.
Pray for More Workers
Lord of the Harvest, we ask You to raise up church planters, scholars, and study-centers that can learn and teach fresh Christ-like approaches to the 540 million members of the Buddhist world.
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