General Clifton calls Salvation Army to prayer

General Shaw Clifton has issued the following calls to prayer:

GREETINGS in the name of Jesus.

Salvationists are praying people and we have cause to be deeply grateful for the devoted prayer which has supported God's children through many situations in different areas of the world during this past year. Sometimes there is a need to call the whole Salvation Army to prayer on a specific issue, and this will happen again this year in the month of September.

Call to Prayer for Peace, Sunday 21 September 2008 (International Day of Peace)

As last year, The Salvation Army around the world is called upon to mark the above date by praying for peace. Not only is there conflict between nations, but many countries have suffered internal tension and political unrest. Inevitably, the innocent suffer, and there is tragic loss of life and displacement of people. Our intercession is for the leaders of the nations, striving for peace and justice, and for the victims of war, suffering pain and bereavement. Our heartfelt plea to the Lord is: 'Guide our feet into the path of peace' (Luke 1:79, Today's New International Version).

Call to Prayer for Victims of Sex Trade Trafficking, Sunday 28 September 2008

Once again, the victims of sex trade trafficking need our prayer and ongoing action for their release and restoration. Befriending those entrapped in the sex trade has been a continuing mission of The Salvation Army. Addressing the issue of demand is also on the agenda as we speak and teach around the world. Society's attitudes can and must be changed through the power of prayer and godly intervention. The Salvation Army is called upon to pray even more earnestly than ever before, for those who are abused and who need protection. Jesus said: 'Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me' (Matthew 25:40, TNIV).

Thank you for your faithfulness in prayer.

Yours in Christ,

Shaw Clifton
General