D32 : Justice, Fairness, Righteousness, Wisdom, Godliness in Our State Government Administration

Malaysia was formed after 122 years of peaceful and harmonious rule of the British Government and Rajahs undergirded by strong Christian principles based on the Nine Cardinal Principles of Rule. As we wake into the 50th year of Malaysia, the need for a godly state government is more acute more than ever. The present state of the wellbeing of the Sarawakians, especially those living in the rural areas, calls for a more effective and efficient state administration in raising the people’s standards of living. We need leaders who are strong and righteous in managing the rich resources that the state is endowed with and increasing equitable distribution of income among the people groups. The perspective of ‘church and politics do not mix’ has created a serious lack of active involvement of Christian leaders in political arena in Sarawak’?

Prayer Suggestions: • Pray for a heightened awareness and strong commitment of the Sarawakians to their role in the political process (and as the responsible voting population) in the development of the state. • Pray for an active political system that ensures just and fair administration of the state. • Pray for a rise in the participation of the Christians in exerting their influence in the political arena. • Pray for a provision of political leaders who are courageous and stand fervently for righteousness. • Pray for the Fear of God to rule over those involved in the administrative system.