03 Aug baby “bâpteme”

When a new baby is born in Niger, the parents typically hold a “bâpteme” for their new child 8 days following the birth.  The family typically has a ceremony in which they announce their child’s name and host a large meal for their family, neighbors,...

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02 Aug never loved

 “Abdias” has never felt loved by his father. When he was a child, his father told their mother that she must reject Christ, or he would leave her. When she refused to abandon her faith, Abdias’s father left them, refused to provide for them, and...

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01 Aug the crown of life

James 1:12 “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” Pray that Christian Nigeriens would remain steadfast in the midst of trials.  Pray...

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31 Jul relentlessly ridiculed

“Sonny” and his family all accepted Christ after their neighbors shared the Gospel with them on Christmas day. After that time, Sonny and his family would often meet their neighbors each morning to pray. A Fulani neighbor has relentlessly ridiculed Sonny and even planted seeds...

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30 Jul abused, neglected, forgotten

In Wodaabe culture, the daily interaction between men and women is characterized by avoidance, for example, men and women do not eat together.  Many women fear physical violence from their husbands who have the right to discipline them.  Even the woman’s parents can not interfere...

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29 Jul because He first loved us

1 John 4:19 “We love because he first loved us.” Pray that God would place a passion in the hearts of Nigerien Christians to love their neighbors by telling them about Jesus Christ who died for their sins.     1 Jean 4 :19 ‘’Pour nous, nous l’aimons, parce qu’il...

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28 Jul unequally yoked

“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” 2 Corinthians 6:14 Pray for young Christians who desire to be married.  Pray that they will not be unequally yoked with Muslims who will persecute them for...

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27 Jul miracle trees

Moringa trees (also known as Miracle Trees) grow throughout Niger.  Almost all parts of the tree are edible or can be used for traditional medicinal purposes.  The moringa leaves are an excellent source of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants.  It can reduce high cholesterol, lower blood...

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26 Jul burned down

Pray for a Christian family whose house burned down and they lost all of their belongings. The family is grateful for the Lord’s protection and praises God that no one was injured and none of their animals were lost in the fire. Pray that the...

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25 Jul press on toward the goal

Philippians 3:14 "I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Pray that Nigerien Christians will have a spiritual awakening and a passion to proclaim the Gospel of Christ throughout Niger.   Philippiens 3 :14 ‘’ Je cours vers le...

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