D31 : Raising the Next Generation Leadership

What shapes the younger generation of today? From the bigger cities to the smaller towns and to the villages in the interior of Sarawak, there is one common issue… exposure to cyberspace, networking through Facebook, YouTube or Twitter and the availability of all sorts of information through the Internet. What is the pressure this generation is experiencing? Pressure to be better than their peers, to attain straight A’s in their exams, to get a place in university to pursue a course of their choice and then finally to land a job that is considered prestigious in the eyes of society. How do young people cope with such pressure and what would be the keys for them to move on and sustain in life? How can the church be relevant and play a part to shape the destiny of our youth today? It is time like this that we need to hear the ‘still small voice of the Lord Jesus’ instructing and guiding us what to do and how to minister.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well Matthew 6:33

Prayer Suggestions: • Pray for God’s wisdom and understanding in handling truth and justice in a society that emphasize on materialistic, educational pursuit and career advancement. • Pray for parents, pastors or mentors to understand the needs and struggle of the next generation and to be Spiritual Fathers to them, guiding them as they face challenges and temptation while striving to live a meaningful, wholesome and fruitful life. • Pray for God-fearing young people to rise up and influence their peers through creative means in order to see another generation on fire for the Lord. • Pray for a willingness for Sarawakians to stay or to come back and fulfill the God’s calling and purpose