Family

“He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers; or else I will come and strike the land with a curse” —Malachi 4:6

Prayer Campaign for FAMILIES of Belize

Purpose of Family: For a married man and woman to provide for their children a safe and stable home; to show them how to love God, one another, their neighbors, and their future spouses and children; and to support them as they grow in their gifts and pursue their callings

AGREE WITH US IN PRAYER FOR FAMILY ISSUES

In the public arena

Church unity in response to the homosexual agenda that seeks to redefine marriage & family
Affirmation of family built on marriage between one man and one woman
Affirmation of the constitutional rights of unborn children endowed by our Creator
Recognition that unnatural sexual acts are not rights endowed by our Creator
Recognition of the distinction between sodomites’ arguments for human rights, which they
already have, and promotion of special rights to engage in unnatural acts that spread disease
Victory after victory over attempts to legalize sodomy, same-sex marriage & abortion
Victory after victory over pornography, lewdness & obscenity in music, fashion, arts and media
Family-friendly government, courts, schools, businesses, music, arts and media

In the church

Repentance for avoiding issues of emotional, physical and sexual abuse in homes
Training of church & school counselors in solutions & inner healing for abuse & deep family hurts
Conviction on unmarried couples living together that they must marry or live apart
Counseling, help and adoption services for women considering abortion
Ministries for homosexuals who want their true sexual identity restored
Testimonies of release from emotional & sexual bondages and physical healings from AIDS, etc
Growing respect between the sexes and proper boundaries in clothing, dance, words & actions
Restoration of values of true friendship, sexual purity, courtship, marriage and family
Powerful ongoing expressions of these values transforming society

Many families in Belize are missing their fathers

In the home

God’s Fatherhood to those who don’t know where their father is or what he does for a living
The turning of the heart of fathers to children, and the hearts of children to fathers
Testimonies of the return of prodigal fathers & children, and family reconciliation
Models of true masculinity, true femininity and holy matrimony
Grace for men to grow into their roles as husband and father
Honor, healthy submission and family unity
Faithfulness between marriage partners, and clear boundaries with those they aren’t married to
Forgiveness for past wrong relationships, clear agreements with former spouses & partners
Good answers by the right people at the right times to children who have questions about sex
Revelation to parents of how precious their children are while they still have them
Frequent hugs from parents, and saying “I love you”, and use of the five love languages
Family devotions—the family that prays together stays together
Home jobs suited to the personal and social development of each family member
Safe homes full of love and encouragement to pursue individual & family callings
Training in Kingdom values and finances and family budgeting
Fathers who fulfill pledges to their families with accountability as in the movie Courageous
Training and loving discipline of children as they grow in responsibility & freedom
Families that not only become models for other families but for the family of God

In the neighborhoods

Divine disruption, conviction and conversion of those planning crimes, including molestation
Courage and protection for people to testify when they have evidence of crimes
Gang truces that become opportunities for salvation and lasting peace
The aroma of Christ to draw people away from marijuana and other drugs into heavenly realities
Outreaches to get gang members free and involved in fulfilling relationships, jobs and activities
Safe neighborhoods where women and children can go about without fear
Raising up parents as models & guides for other parents & families in their church & school
in raising children and demanding that neighborhoods be free of loud, obscene music
Disaster recovery plans & resources for families and neighborhoods
Mutual appreciation & cooperation among different races and ethnic groups in Belize

GOD SHOWED US:

Kids who don’t feel understood at home will seek understanding and identity from gangs
He has the power to shake the earth, but is tender enough to reach kids where they are
Just as the enemy tried to bring greater darkness into schools through the HFLE manual, so he is now trying to do so in neighborhoods through gangs