Lebanese Baptists appealed to Christians around the world asking for prayers for their country.

Appointment billionaire Nadshiba Mikati new head of government has provoked in many cities across the country rally supporters of his predecessor, Saad Hariri.

Mikati's candidacy was put forward by pro-Iranian movement Hezbollah. In Parliament he has received the most votes: 68 MPs voted for him, 60 for Hariri's Western-backed. January 12, after the opposition has put its powers, the government collapsed Hariri. Cause of the crisis became the UN tribunal investigating the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in 2005. In addition to Saad Hariri's father, were also killed another 21 people. According to reports, the murder charge be brought against the leading members of Hezbollah.

Nabil Costa (Nabil Costa / Beirut) - Director of the Lebanese Baptist Society asked for prayer support: "Pray for our youth. How can we convince them that they have a future in Lebanon, if our country got into a vicious circle, returning us to a time where we desperately are trying to say goodbye? ".



Fearing that from time to time repeating the tensions in the country have a negative impact on their future, more and more, mostly well-educated Christians are leaving Lebanon every year - about 150 thousand.

In his letter, Costa thanks, above all, the Lebanese army, which ensures peace and order in the country. Despite the chaos in the country, he believes that God is at the helm. Need to believe His promises and His word. Costa points to a place in the New Testament: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, present your requests to God" (Philippians 4:6). "Our country needs a responsible leader in the heart of God. God is not difficult to achieve this goal. We are praying and waiting for his intervention. "

In recent years, the number of Christians in Lebanon is much reduced. In 1975, Christians accounted for roughly 60% of the population today - just over 30%. Of the four million inhabitants of the country's majority - the Muslims. Baptist Union in Lebanon has 27 communities with approximately two thousand members.