Day 4
JANUARY | 2022
Guinea-Bissau
PRAYER FOR THIS COUNTRY
Bless the President and the leaders of Guinea-Bissau as they strive for economic and spiritual reformation.
Bless Guinea-Bissau leaders and their households with salvation in Jesus Christ. May they surrender their lives to God and walk humbly before Him.
Bless Guinea-Bissau so that the Gospel will be made known and transform lives, communities, families, and all people groups.
Pray that the people of God will grow spiritually and economically so they can help the poor to overcome poverty (The Bible 2 Corinthians 8:9).
Source: WIN prayer points
MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY
Umaro Sissoco Embalo is the President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau since 27 February 2020. Nuno Gomes Nabiam is the Prime Minister since 28 February 2020. Guinea-Bissau is one of the world’s poorest countries, relying on revenues from raising a cashew crop to feed most families, and its economy depends greatly on foreign aid. Outside of the agricultural sector, the government struggles to pay its workers. There are suspicions that the country aids the Latin American cocaine trade as the narcotic reaches Europe.
CHIEF OF STATE
President Umaro Sissoco Embaló
HEAD OF GOV.
PM Nuno Gomes Nabiam
POPULATION
1,874,303
CHRISTIANS
11.5%
EVANGLICAL CHRISTIANS
1.8%
DOMINANT RELIGION
Islam
PERSECUTION RANKING
Not Ranked
REFUGEES
8,807
LIFE EXPECTANCY
54.27 yrs
LITERACY RATE
55.3%
POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE
Unknown
Day 4
JANUARY | 2022
Japan
PRAYER FOR THIS COUNTRY
Japan is a rapidly aging nation. Today, we bless young people with a deep desire to know more about Jesus and how He can bring joy and satisfaction in life.
As the Church in Japan is also aging, bless them with the willingness to change in order to better accommodate the needs of the younger generations.
Japan has a very high suicide rate. Bless those who are feeling lost, empty and alone, that they may meet a Christian and be willing to open their hearts to receive the love of Jesus.
Heavenly Father, we ask that You will revive Japan with Your Gospel (The Bible, Psalm 80:18).
Source: WIN and Measures to Address Japan’s Aging Society (Public Relations Office)
MORE ABOUT THIS COUNTRY
An archipelago of 6,852 islands, Japan has the world’s third-largest economy and is a major donor for world crises. Three-quarters of the nation’s population lives in big cities; this together with one of the world’s most aging populations has resulted in specific needs in rural areas as young people all move to the cities in search of work. A strong traditional core has been flanked by a progressive younger generation valuing Western culture and ideas. Japan suffers from a high suicide rate, the leading cause of death for those under 30.
CHIEF OF STATE
Emperor Naruhito
HEAD OF GOV.
PM Shinzō Abe
POPULATION
126.3 million
CHRISTIANS
2.2%
EVANGLICAL CHRISTIANS
0.6%
DOMINANT RELIGION
Shintoism
PERSECUTION RANKING
Not Ranked
REFUGEES
12,491
LIFE EXPECTANCY
84.74 yrs
LITERACY RATE
99%
POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE
16%
