August 8th, 2011 Celebrate Jesus!

The Tenth Annual International Day of Prayer for the Maltese Islands

Psalm 29:2 - Ascribe to the Lord

the glory due His name.

His goodness shines with brightest rays when we delight in all His ways.

His glory overflows its rim when we are satisfied in Him.

His radiance will fill the earth when people revel in His worth. By John Piper

Heb. 6:10 - Many Christians come to Malta for short-term trips. Ask for fruit in Malta and in the participants’ lives. Pray that others will hear the call and faithfully come to share Jesus.

2002

Acts 28:2 - The Apostle Paul shipwrecked in Malta and found that the islanders showed

him “unusual kindness.”

One can still find this friendliness in the Maltese people today.

2003

Ask that Malta’s unique location will enable Maltese Christians to reach people from all

over the world with the gospel.

2003

The Band Club

Many Maltese see nothing wrong with adoring a particular saint or statue

When the Maltese are taught the Ten Commandments, the second is omitted, and instead the tenth is split into two parts.

Pray that instead they will “Exalt the name of the Lord… in the islands of the sea.” Isaiah 24:15

“You shall not make for yourself a carved image… you shall not bow down to them nor serve them.”

Pray that instead of adoring saints or statues, Maltese will “Exalt the name of the Lord… in the islands of the sea.” Isaiah 24:15

2004

Ask that parents would look to God’s Word for raising their children and making life decisions.

Pray that whole families will come to Christ (Acts 16:31) and that new churches will be started.

2005

But if anyone obeys His Word, God’s love is truly made

complete in him. This is how we know we are in Him:

Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.

I John 2:5-6

But if anyone obeys His Word, God’s love is truly made

complete in him. This is how we know we are in Him:

Whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did.

I John 2:5-6

2006

Ask that Maltese would have a hunger to read the Bible for

themselves and discuss it in small

groups. Pray for them to obey what

they have read, not out of blind duty or in

an attempt to earn their salvation, but out of love for

their Savior.

2006

Request that Maltese youth will have a personal, daily walk with Christ in a

setting where they can use their creativity and energy to worship Him and reach

out to others around them.

2007

2007Ask the Lord to sanctify the Maltese youth, bless them, convict them of sin, and reveal Truth.

2007Psalm 67:5-7May the peoples praise You, O God; may all the peoples praise You. Then the land will yield its harvest and God will bless us. God will bless us and the ends of the earth will fear Him.

Prayer for Maltese Believers

Many new Christians face pressurefrom their family and friends.

Pray that they will hunger and thirst for the Lord, desire to be like Him, and that they will stand strong.

2008

Ask for their eyes and ears to be clear and open to discern truth from lies as they stay in God’s Word.

Petition that they will share freely with those around them and give testimony by their changed lives and baptism.

2008

Finally lift them up as they become witnesses in Malta, North Africa, Europe, and the world! 1 Cor. 15:58

2008

Father, make us increasingly aware of the opportunities you give us on

a daily basis wherever we live to make a difference for Your

kingdom. May our walk match our talk for

Your glory. Eph. 5:1-2

2009

Pray for Christian ministries in Malta and ask that as they glorify God’s name,

He will call all men to Himself. John 12:32

2010

2011Your turn now! Interact

globally by posting prayers and praises on

www.august8.info or in the Facebook group “August 8th.”

Thank you for praying for Malta!