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26th July 2009 |
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Pray for The Bahamas
Population of 307,000 people living on a cluster of 700 coral islands between Florida and Cuba. Only forty are inhabited. The Bahamas is a sovereign independent nation. Political and legal traditions closely follow those of the United Kingdom and the Westminster system. The Bahamas is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state (represented by a governor-general). Independent from Britain in 1973 as a parliamentary monarchy. A stable democracy since 1992.
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Materialism stimulated by tourism and drug money has deeply affected every level of society. Nearly all Bahamians claim to be Christian, but commitment is weak. A 55% illegitimacy rate, widespread drug addiction and family breakdown are symptoms of spiritual need. Pray for God-glorifying changes. The morally crippling impact of the large drug trafficking trade of the 1970s and ‘80s has greatly diminished. Among Christians, commitment is low despite the large percentage of Evangelicals in the country. Few are willing to commit themselves to the Lord’s work, and many congregations are without adequate pastoral care. Pray for revival, and for a missionary vision among believers. | |