Northern Mexico continues to struggle with crime, violence and kidnappings, which is why Alicia Margarita Arellanes Cervantes, the mayor of Monterrey, Mexico, is giving the city over to God:

"I, Alicia Margarita Arellanes Cervantes, give Monterrey, Nuevo León, to our Lord Jesus Christ, so that his kingdom of peace and blessings may be established. I open the doors of this municipality to God as the ultimate authority. Lord Jesus Christ, welcome to Monterrey, the house that we have built. This is your home Lord Jesus, Lord of Monterrey."[1]

Arellanes isn't the only Mexican mayor to have dedicated her city to the Lord lately. According to The New York Times (NYT), "it turns out that the mayors of Guadalupe and Juárez, two towns close to Monterrey, and of Ensenada, in Baja California, (have) already done the same."[2] 

Not surprisingly, Arellanes' speech has caused quite a stir to many in Mexico, both positive and negative responses from citizens, legislators, and the media. We at BridgeBuilders see this as a powerful answer to the intercession of thousands in Mexico and the USA who have united in prayer to invite God's transforming presence back to our two nations and to our border.

PRAY:

• Father God, thank you for the boldness of these mayors and may others in both Mexico and the USA follow their lead in claiming their cities for Christ. We ask You, God, to give holy boldness to others in influential positions in Mexico and the USA to make a public stand for You and Your righteous ways.
• Lord, raise up a shield of protection for those who are speaking out for You, both on a professional and personal level.
• We pray for a multiplication of the intercessors praying on both sides of the border--that a shift in the spiritual atmosphere will occur. We pray that our communities will be delivered from a culture of death and despair and instead will foster life and hope.

[1] "Mayor of Monterrey, Mexico Gives the City over to God." KPCC. N.p., 13 June 2013. Web. 26 June 2013.

[2] Steffan, Melissa. "Mayor 'Gives Away' Mexico's Wealthiest City to Jesus, Prompting Church-State Debate." N.p., 13 June 2013. Web. 26 June 2013.

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