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The Lord is calling the Church to stand in the gap and intercede for Australia. Let us answer the call.

Defying all expectations of continued decline, new data reveals that Christianity is growing in England and Wales — led by young adults, especially young men, in a movement that has been dubbed the ‘Quiet Revival’.

We need national repentance, followed by revival and reformation, if Australia is to see a change for the better. The National Day of Repentance, on 21 April 2025, is a major step towards that needed change.

Where do the major and minor parties stand on Christian values of faith, Christian freedom, family, life and broader Christian interests? The Australian Christian Values Checklist has been answering these questions since 1999 and has released the 2025 election edition.

God has given each believer spiritual gifts — our responsibility is to fan into flame the gifts He has given us and use them for the benefit of all.

The Canberra Declaration community has given a clear directive on the shape of this year's major prayer campaigns. The resounding response from our survey means it's all systems go in preparing for prayer and fasting for the 2025 federal election.

Meet the Candidates Forum organiser Mike Southon believes “the churches of Australia rising up as one” and are set to significantly shape the federal election. He states it’s still not too late to hold one in your church – but you must act now.

NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore was safely returned to Earth after an extended nine months in space. He credits his faith in Jesus Christ, Who is “at work in all things”, as a basis for his peace in all circumstances. Wilmore is passionate about pointing others to the Creator and His astronomical creation.

The Old Covenant was glorious, but the New Covenant in Christ is far greater, bringing true salvation and transformation.

Last Monday night, the Canberra Declaration held a thanksgiving online Zoom prayer meeting for answered prayers for Cyclone Alfred. And what a fantastic night it was! Many from the affected areas gave testimonies of answered prayer.

A deal between the new government, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian Democratic Forces in north-east Syria could bring a measure of peace and relief for persecuted Syrian Christians caught up in the recent fighting. But will cooperation and goodwill endure?

The Church must recognise that there are women and men among us with deep wounds from an abortion. The House of Refuge ministry means their suffering will be met with an embrace, so their journey of reconciliation can begin. God always brings hope.

While not everyone emerged unscathed from Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the weather event was thankfully significantly less severe than anticipated. Amazingly, the cyclone stalled and weakened from the time an urgent prayer call went out from the Canberra Declaration and many others.

Perhaps the Lord inserted the book of Esther, celebrated in the Feast of Purim, to show us that regardless of our backgrounds, He can use us. May we be a part of the answer in Australia so that antisemitism becomes unthinkable.

While it was widely anticipated that Australians would vote in the federal election on 12 April, Albanese has confirmed it will be held in May. Here’s what that means for Christians praying in the lead-up.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signalled that he is ready to follow the White House’s lead and negotiate a peace deal to end the war with Russia after the Trump administration paused military aid and intelligence sharing.

The lesson from King Solomon's life and from our own experience is that worldly pleasures cannot satisfy our deepest longings. Only God can provide true and lasting fulfilment.

Even when God seems distant or silent, He is actively working to fulfill His promises and purposes in your life.

The Canberra Declaration urgently calls for 24 hours of prayer today (Wednesday, 5 March) for Cyclone Alfred. Please join us for a special Zoom prayer call at 8 PM AEDT as we unite to pray for our country at this critical time.

The Canberra Declaration is pleased to promote 24/7 Prayer International, which is holding its National Gathering this March in Perth and Sydney. We hope to see you there!