29 Dec time of temptation

Pray for “Absalom,” a man who has endured tremendous persecution since his conversion. Absalom has remained faithful to Christ despite being rejected by his own children, kicked out of his house, and numerous other trials. Currently, Absalom is going through a period of temptation and...

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28 Dec devoted to prayer

“All these with one accord were devoting themselves to prayer…" (Acts 1:14) Praise the Lord for the groups and churches that He is raising up among Nigeriens who are devoting themselves to prayer. Pray that the Nigerien church would follow the examples of the early...

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27 Dec ministers to women

Pray for “Muriel,” the wife of a dynamic church planter and leader. Muriel loves ministering to the women in her village and daily opens her home to help women learn how to sew while they listen to God’s Word. Muriel is pregnant and has several...

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26 Dec witch doctors

The Zarma people of Niger have a mixed faith of Islam and animism and spirit worship. The witch doctor is seen as a vital component to peace and health. Pray that this stronghold would be broken and that God’s Spirit would open their eyes to...

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24 Dec increase and abound

1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 “Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, so that he may establish your hearts blameless in...

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23 Dec more good than evil

Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”  In Islam, eternal life is acquired through doing more good works than evil, yet it is not guaranteed.  Pray that Nigeriens would come...

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22 Dec apprentice

Praise God that “Miri” was able to participate in an apprenticeship this summer to learn how to be a housekeeper. Pray that the Lord would provide a job for Miri so that she can better provide for her family. Pray that the Lord’s presence would...

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21 Dec dwell

Psalm 27:4 “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.”  Pray that the greatest desire...

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20 Dec ransacked

Pray for "Yusef," and several other students who live together. Recently, they were told that they could no longer live in their house. Recently, a thief broke into their house and stole all of their computers, phones, and valuables. Pray that the Lord would provide...

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19 Dec in secret

Often, when the Zarma become Christians, they hide their faith and practice it only in secret for fear of persecution, shame, or losing their prestige.  Pray that Zarma believers would not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but would boldly proclaim the Gospel...

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