“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2)

On March 25, Hong Kong will elect a new Chief Executive. We believe that as Christians we are called to seek the peace and prosperity of the city in which God has placed us and to pray for it. The Lord says, “…if the city prospers, you too will prosper” (Jeremiah 29:7). We are calling for all who love our city and committed Christian intercessors to pray:

1.    Pray for the CE election (5 minutes) – (Scriptural ref.: Isaiah 11:2-5; Psalm 33: 8-12)
•    For God’s choice to be elected
•    For campaigns to be conducted with transparency and integrity
•    For fruitful dialogue with the public by all candidates
•    For God’s choice for the team supporting the CE elect: Chief Secretary, Secretary for Justice, Financial Secretary, and all Bureau Chiefs
•    For the current government to effectively govern HK during the transition period
•    For smooth transition of power and God’s protection of HK during the process

2.    Pray for current election issues in HK (5 minutes) – (Scriptural ref.: Habakkuk 2:14; Psalm 24). Pray that constructive ideas will be generated through debates and discussions during the CE election campaign process. Items may include but are not limited to the following:
•    Housing and land use policies
•    Population and immigration policies
•    Widening wealth gap – poverty issues
•    Policies regarding pregnant mainland mothers giving birth in HK
•    Education policies
•    Healthcare policies
•    Environmental issues
•    Solution to increasing tension between mainlanders and HK peoplea