10 Sep the most isolated tree on earth

The Ténéré Tree was at one time considered the most isolated tree on Earth.  It was the only tree for over 400 kilometers (250 mi) in the Sahara desert in the northeastern region of Niger. It was once a well-known landmark among nomads and along caravan routes.  It...

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09 Sep strongholds of her past

“Chatou” was born into a family steeped in demonic witchcraft, but she came to Christ after a Christian family welcomed her into their home. Chatou developed a deep love for the word of God and became passionate about evangelism. But Chatou was at times deceitful...

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08 Sep who else can I call?

“Mufasa” was recently married to a Muslim woman, but did not tell any of his family members. Recently, however, he has begun calling his older brother who is a Christian to complain about all the hardships that he is daily facing. When his brother asked...

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07 Sep 6.59 births per woman

  Niger’s fertility rate is approximately 6.59 births per Nigerien woman. One in 10 children in Niger dies before age five.  Pray for the mothers and children in Niger.  Pray that the Lord would sustain them within the harsh environment that they live both physically and...

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06 Sep deteriorating

“Yasmin” is a diabetic whose health is quickly deteriorating. One night, her husband found her passed out and feared that she had died. Yasmin and her husband have intertwined Islamic and animistic beliefs, and are desperately searching for answers. Pray that their ears would be...

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05 Sep protection from dark forces

There is a superstition amongst the Zarma that if someone touches a child’s head, they are cursing the child or placing an evil spirit upon them.  Zarma people believe that others frequently seek harm for their neighbors and practice rituals and wear fetishes to protect...

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04 Sep increasingly open

Over the last few months, “Remi” has been increasingly open to having spiritual discussions with a Christian neighbor. Remi is part of a prominent political family and is overwhelmed by the weight of measuring up to the expectations placed upon her. She asks for prayer...

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03 Sep Fools

  There are numerous people living on the streets of Niamey who are referred to as “fools” among the Nigerien population.  Some people battle mental health issues, others have complications resulting from drug use, others are believed to be possessed by spirits, yet they are rejected...

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02 Sep He remains faithful

2 Timothy 2:12-13 “If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself.” Pray that Nigeriens...

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01 Sep indifferent

“Abel” has several extended family members who are Christians, but whenever someone tries to share the Gospel with him, he responds with indifference. Abel does not even consider Christianity a religion, but more of an institution, mainly for women. Pray that Abel would recognize that...

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