16 March 2009
Our world has been living beyond its means, financially and environmentally, while the most vulnerable suffer the consequences.
This financial crisis means radical policy changes are being discussed at the forthcoming G20 summit in London on 2 April.
Right now is a unique opportunity to pray for a fairer, more sustainable world.
The Put People First march and rally in London on 28 March is about calling for social justice in this atmosphere of change.
Tearfund is calling on Christians to put God first and join the movement asking for jobs, justice and a greener economy.
Billions of dollars have been made available and 'thrown' at bankers in recent months by Western governments despite their frequent failure in the past to meet aid targets.
There is anger about these double standards in developing countries.
World leaders have the chance to build economic policies that will sustain the environment and will limit the effects of climate change on the most vulnerable communities.
- Pray for the G20 leaders and finance ministers as they focus on how to respond to financial crisis and formulate new global financial arrangements
- Pray for all Christians to show their concerns at this crucial time through prayer, fasting, marching and simple advocacy approaches to local and national leaders. We worship a God of justice and power. Let’s place our hope in him to work through world leaders at this time to bring about justice and change.
Click here for more information about the G20 rally and church service on the 28th.
Click here to go to the Micah Challenge prayer resource.