The Songhai tradition is interspersed with sorcery and mystic beliefs. The Songhai have 4 annual festivals in which they worship, celebrate, or make sacrifices to specific spirits in order to gain various forms of favor or protection. Pray that the Songhai people would stop placing...
Pray for “Souleyman” who has finally come to terms with his wife “Mira’s” decision to become a Christian, but has stated that she is not allowed to share her faith with their children. One of their daughters has already accepted Christ and been baptized. Pray...
“That your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon...
According to the CIA World Factbook, the largely agrarian and subsistence-based economy of Niger is frequently disrupted by extended droughts common to the Sahel region of Africa. Please pray that the Word of God would penetrate the lives of the Nigerien people like a heavy rain...
Pray for Nigeriens living in Niamey, the capital city. Following the recent coup d’état, prices of groceries and medicines have risen drastically and lengthy power cuts are occurring frequently throughout the day. Much of the population is overwhelmed and exhausted by the current difficulties that...
“Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours.” John 15:20 Persecution and suffering are an expected result of following Christ. If new...
Pray for Tiana, a woman who was abandoned by her husband and left to care for their five children. Recently, Tiana’s Christian neighbor visited her and shared the Gospel with her. The neighbor returned to her house a few days radio with an audio Bible...
Polygamy is a normal practice among the Songhai people. The ability to have more wives is a symbol of power, success, wealth, and prestige among the Songhai people. Wives typically have a lot of responsibility and men do not help their wives with any household...
Pray for “Ali,” a church leader who has been incredibly faithful in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ throughout his village and numerous surrounding villages. Ali and his family have experienced numerous ailments over the years, but have not wavered in their passion for...
John 13:35 “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” A large majority of Nigeriens do not value sacrificial love. Many Nigeriens value self-preservation above all things, even at the expense of family and friends. ...