Following street protests in December 2010 going into January 2011 over a repressive government, seemingly lavish government spending, levels of corruption, economic hits, and dismal employment prospects for even the educated, Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi was brought into power to replace Mr. Ben Ali. Prime Minister Ghannouchi has set up an interim government until elections can be held mid-year. Many political prisoners have been freed. Demonstrators are still angered that the new cabinet is dominated by the former president Ben Ali’s party. Some protestors feel that long-barred groups such as the Islamist groups or the Tunisian Communists should be able to participate in the government. On January 26th, the interim government issued an international arrest for Mr. Ben Ali and has dismissed cabinet ministers.

Please pray:

1.    That peace and stability will come over Tunisia and that God’s people in Tunisia will be an instrument of peace.
2.    For an end to violence and looting—many of whom are from higher-educated backgrounds.
3.    For a new government with a heart for justice and the righteousness of God and that God would perhaps raise His children to the ranks of governing and to ranks of influence to council and govern in His ways.
4.    Repentance in the Church and restoration to the Land.
5.    Protection of Christians from persecution as well as material needs. Food and petrol are becoming more of an issue.
6.    For the interim government to act with accountability, honesty, and wisdom until the mid-year elections and that the elections be free from corruption.
7.    That the Gospel of Christ Jesus advance.
8.    For Tunisian Christians to use this time to share their faith and that God would grant to them deeper faith.