14 Aug crippled with fear

Pray for “Hosea’s” friend who desires to be a Christ follower, but is crippled with fear by the persecution that he will face if he becomes a Christian. Pray that Hosea’s friend would recognize that a relationship with Jesus Christ is worth the most severe...

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13 Aug powerful

The Zarma people have been known throughout Niger as holding key positions of power until recently. This resulted from the fact that they were the first people group to embrace modern education and join the army; over the years, they have craftily kept these advantages. ...

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12 Aug honored to serve

“Ossé” praises God for allowing him to share the Good News with others in his village and surrounding villages. A large percentage of Ossé’s village are devout Muslim Tuaregs who have been extremely obstinate towards the Gospel. When a well was dug at Ossé’s church,...

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11 Aug the aroma of Christ

2 Corinthians 2:14-16 “But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and...

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10 Aug a friend of conversation

The Tuareg people are known for preparing tea which many say is the "friend of conversation." Many Nigeriens drink tea throughout their day: in the heat of the day before an afternoon nap, following meals, and even before going to bed.  Pray that as families,...

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09 Aug searching for truth

Pray for “Maliki” a village chief who has been visiting “Naaman” to discuss faith and ask questions about Jesus. “Maliki” is desperately searching for truth and is hungry to know more about the Gospel. Pray that in his search for truth, Maliki would be convinced...

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08 Aug whoever hates his life

John 12:5 “Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” Pray that those in Niger would not cling to a life that is fleeting. Pray that they would seek to know Christ and in...

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07 Aug seeing the future

“Mattias” had an influential and lucrative career as a seer in his village. Many would pay him to use mysticism to predict the future or give counsel based on his visions. When Mattias became a Christian, he knew he must abandon all aspects of his...

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06 Aug freedom from fear

Throughout Niger, many Wodaabe people are accepting Christ and are being baptized.  Historically, the Wodaabe have worn belts, amulets, and other mystic symbols for protection.  Wodaabe Christians, however, are abandoning these practices and placing their trust in Christ alone.  Others have been drawn to Christ...

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05 Aug ruthlessly persecutes

“Lawton” is a marabout living near “Ali’s” church. Lawton ruthlessly persecutes the Christians in their village. Ali asks for prayer that Jesus would reveal himself to Lawton and that his eyes would be opened to the truth. Pray that Lawton would experience a powerful conversion...

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