Satan has bound this woman, a daughter of Abraham, for eighteen years—shouldn’t (literal translation: is it not necessary that) she be untied from this bondage on the Sabbath day? (Luke 13:16)
(This was my prayer as I thought about Japan where I now live. I would ask you to join me in interceding for this nation, but by all means, modify this prayer as you pray for your own.)
Father, I pray for this nation. It has been bound by Satan, not just for 18 years, but for thousands. Is it not necessary that it be loosed from this bondage?
Give me Jesus’ compassion and heart for those who are bound by Satan.
Like that mustard seed, let your kingdom grow and spread in Japan so that people might know the true rest that can only be found in you.
Like that yeast, let your kingdom permeate each part of this society, completely transforming it.
Father, let your kingdom come.
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