There is a common belief among the Hausa that people can consult with a marabout (or religious leader) to seek retaliation. For example, if a woman has a conflict among a co-wife, she might visit a marabout who will write a quranic verse on paper...
Praise God for "Elias" and “Nan,” faithful believers who lost their daughter Kadija to cancer earlier this year. The Lord has continued to use Elias and Nan to influence and encourage many people in their village and region. Recently, Christians helped construct a well in their village. ...
2 Corinthians 10:17-18 “But, ‘Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.’ For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” Pray that Nigeriens from every people group would boast in the name...
Sorcery is commonly believed among all Nigerien people groups. Nigeriens state that sorcerers live in every village and neighborhood and people daily seek sorcerers to call upon evil spirits to attack their enemies or seek protection. For example, it is frequently reported that when one...
Pray for "Yusef's" father. A few months ago, his father returned home after leaving 20 years ago. When Yusef's father returned, he was listening to the Bible and having spiritual conversations with his son. Over the past few months, however, Yusef's father has refused to leave his...
"And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus." (Acts 5:41) Pray that believers in Niger would saturate the entire country with the truth that Jesus is the Christ. Pray that...
Pray for “Sebastian” a 17-year-old who is a passionate follower of Christ and faithfully shares the Gospel. Sebastian is going to live with a spiritual mentor so that he may be discipled and trained as an evangelist. Praise God for Sebastian’s passion and faith! Pray...
Pray for the people groups who live in remote areas of Niger that are struggling to survive and provide for their families. Pray that God will provide for their basic physical needs through the local churches and government aid in ways that are sustainable long-term. ...
Pray that churches all over Niger would stand firm amid temptation and persecution. Recently, villages with new churches have been visited by Nigerien Muslims who are offering to dig a well and provide them with food if they abandon their faith and return to Islam....
"And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus." (Acts 4:29-30)...