Ephesians 4:32 (ESV) - Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Ezekiel 36:26 (ESV) - And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

Prayer points

1. Canadian indigenous peoples suffered shameful treatment in the past. Both the government and the Church (mostly European-background) abused these peoples in painful ways. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2008-2015) concluded that the residential school system amounted to cultural genocide.

 Pray for appropriate repentance and forgiveness – both are necessary for true reconciliation.

2. First Nations peoples have 600 reserves in Canada, all with small populations. Many Canadian indigenous peoples are called Christian, but many do not practice their faith.

 Pray for leaders and churches that represent First Nations culture to plant others like them!

3. Missions evangelize and plant churches in the difficult northern parts of the country. Revivals came among the Inuit in the Arctic.

 Pray that the power of the gospel will transform Inuit communities!

4. Two prominent ministries that are bringing real vibrancy for Christian work in Canada are Catholic Christian Outreach and National Evangelization Team. Catholicism is strong throughout the country.

 Pray for this movement to grow and interface well with other expressions of living Christian faith in Canada.