A mighty day of prayer was launched on March 7th 2019 in Indonesia. By God’s grace and miracle, 555 cities, 511 cities in Indonesia and 44 cities overseas, participated in this Solemn Assembly to pray for the peace of Indonesia.

Hundreds of thousands gathered together in one accord across these 555 cities! No men, organization or churches could have made this happen where churches from different cities and denominations responded. Glory to His name and may His name only be exalted. Praise be to Jesus as the Prince of Peace who can bring peace to the nation of Indonesia.

Pray for the Peace of Indonesia was initiated by the prayer and church leaders in Indonesia, including the Council of Churches in Indonesia, Indonesian Evangelical Council, Indonesian Pentecostal Council, Catholic Bishop Conference of Indonesia, Salvation Army, Baptist, Orthodox, and the 7th day of Adventist Churches in Indonesia together with the Indonesian National Prayer Network, Transform World Connect Indonesia and My Home Indonesia. 

These leaders, churches and organizations agreed to unite together to pray for the Presidential and Legislative election which will be held on the 17th of April, 2019.

On that date, Indonesians are heading to the polls to vote on the Presidential Candidates and also to elect the 711 seats at People Consultative Assembly. This election will decide the future and direction of this nation, politically and economically.

As the election is getting closer, the political situation is heating up. Issues of ethnicity, religion, race and intergroup relations are the dominating factors which are segregating and splitting the nation. Hoax, fake news and hate speech attract voters based on their ethnicity, race and religion.

It has created much tension and chaos in the nation among the radical, the moderate Moslem and the minority. As we all know, Indonesia population is 87 % Moslem. It is crucial that the President and Legislators elect people who uphold truth, justice, tolerance, equality and stand for all races and religions in the fear of God. 

This is why we called for a solemn assembly for the churches to humble themselves and pray and seek God’s face and turn from our wicked ways. We trust the Lord will hear our cry from heaven, forgive our sin and heal our land (2 Chr. 7:14).

Please join us in praying for:

The call for unity among the body of Christ to reconcile, to unite, to pray and to stand together for this upcoming election.

The preparation of the Presidential and Legislative Election will be in order and free from intervention in 34 Provinces and 800,000 polls throughout the cities.

Indonesian National Police and National Armed Forces would remain neutral and would uphold justice and peace.

The General Election Commission would do their job honestly and without impartiality.

The voters will be free to vote wisely, cleverly, freely, directly, honestly and fairly with God’s wisdom and without any intimidation.

Pray for thepeace of God to cover the cities and nation.

Pray that God’s chosen persons that will be elected. People who have high integrity, honest, true, just, tolerant and hold the value of morality and equality for all ethnicity, races and religions and persons who serve the people and nation and not just their group, religion or party.

Thank you for your prayer and stood with us. God bless you all.

Charles Jonan
Indonesian National Prayer Committee Chairman