Today we will be lifting the Muong people group before the throne of God. The Muong come from the same historical roots as the Vietnamese and although they speak a different language, their languages do share some similarities. They worship numerous spirits including the spirits of their ancestors and local heroes, as well as the spirit of the village and the land. Pray that they will come to know the Most High God who created them and loves them deeply.
Ask God to begin a mighty work among the more than 1 million Muong of northern Vietnam. Ask Him to break down all the barriers that are keeping them from coming to Christ. "Sovereign Lord, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for You. You show love to thousands. O great and powerful God, whose name is the Lord Almighty, great are Your purposes for the Muong and mighty are Your deeds. Your eyes are open to all the ways of the Muong." (Jeremiah 32: 17-19)
Pray for the Muong Christians today. Pray that they will grow daily in their faith and that God will open doors for them to share their faith with family and friends. "May the Muong praise You, O God. May all the Muong praise You. May the Muong be glad and sing for joy, for You rule and guide them justly. May the Muong praise You." (Psalm 67: 3-5)
Ask God to call out more laborers to work among the Muong. "Father, I ask that You would open the eyes of the Muong and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to You, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified." (Acts 26: 18)
Ask God to call out national church planters who have a burden for reaching the Muong. Pray that every Muong will have an opportunity to hear of God's love for them. "I pray the Muong will be full of the knowledge of You, Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Let Your kingdom come to the Muong. Let Your will be done in the hearts of the Muong." (Isaiah 11: 9; Matthew 6: 10)
Pray that there will soon be a thriving church in every Muong village in northern Vietnam. Pray that God will raise up leaders among the Muong Christians. "May the Muong turn to You, Lord, and be saved for You are God, and there is no other. You have sworn by Yourself, the word is gone out of Your mouth in righteousness and will not turn back. O Lord, may every knee of the Muong bow and every tongue of the Muong give praise to You and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord." (Isaiah 45: 22-23 NAS; Romans 10: 9)
Please continue to pray for the persecuted church in Vietnam. Ask God to strengthen their faith and to use this difficult situation for His glory and honor. "I pray the Muong will fear Your name, Lord, and that all the kings of the earth will revere Your glory." (Psalm 102: 15)