Flyin' Prayer

This is something you don’t see in America, but it’s common in Indonesia. Lion Air is one of the major airlines in Indonesia. They have provided a brochure with suggested ways to pray for your flight’s safety. There are specific prayers for those who are Muslim, Protestant, Catholic, Hindu, or Buddhist in both English and Indonesian. For anyone who has had the pleasure of flying in Indonesia, prayer is not a bad idea!

Indonesia is far more public about religion than the United States. It is very common to talk about religion and people are not offended if you ask about their religion. The problem is that religion alone does not deal with the problem of sin, nor does it give power to do what is right. Many Indonesians know the right answers that religion teaches, but it has no impact or bearing on how they live their day-to-day lives.

What people in Indonesia, and for that matter in the United States, need is a personal encounter with Almighty, Holy God. While surface religion has no impact on how life is lived, an encounter with Jesus changes everything. All mankind needs this type of life-transforming faith. Flyin’ prayers just won’t do.

Pray for religious people on Sumatra to meet Jesus and experience life-transformation.

Pray for those who already know Jesus to be faithful to obey His commands.

Pray for the Holy Spirit to prepare hearts and minds in Sumatra to hear and receive the Gospel.