Global Altar Impact Alliance, GAIA

Date: July 1st – Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day   Opening Scripture -  “Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession.” – Psalm 2:8. A Brief History of Hong Kong    _ Hong Kong’s journey is one of resilience, transformation, and global influence. Once a quiet fishing village under Chinese imperial rule, it became a British colony in 1842 after the First Opium War. Over the next century, it evolved into a major trading port and financial powerhouse. - 1842: Ceded to Britain via the Treaty of Nanjing.  - 1898: Britain leases the New Territories for 99 years.   - 1941–1945: Japanese occupation during World War II.   - 1997: Returned to China as a Special Administrative Region (SAR) under the “One Country, Two Systems” framework. Today, Hong Kong stands as a cultural and economic bridge between East and West, with a unique identity that continues to shape global co...

Weekly Theme: Renewed Strength  Bible Verse:   --  "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles." – Psalm 34:17-18.   Reflection:    --  God is always attentive to the cries of His children. He hears us in our distress and acts as our deliverer, offering comfort and resolution in times of trouble.   Devotional Thought:     --  Reflect on a time when you cried out to God in prayer. How did He deliver you or provide comfort in your troubles?   Action Point:      --  Pray for someone you know who is facing troubles. Ask God to hear their prayers and provide them with His deliverance.   💕🌼🌺 Affirmation Instruction:   --  Take a moment to center yourself. Recite the affirmation aloud three times with intention, or meditate quietly on its meaning. Feel free to adapt this to your personal practice—let the words insp...