18 Aug long hair is sinful

“Alzuma,” an artisan, has worn his hair long for many years. An Islamic leader approached Alzuma and told him that it was a sin to wear his hair so long and any prayers that he has prayed have been worthless because of his refusal to...

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16 Aug not yet

“Mary’s” brother accepted Christ more than 20 years ago and he has been sharing his faith with her since that time. Mary has never been obstinate towards the Gospel, but has always listened to her brother and sought his wisdom. And yet, Mary has not...

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15 Aug In Step with the Spirit

Pray that Nigerien Christians would walk with the Spirit and pursue His promptings and His purposes as they strive to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with their peers. “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25 Priez...

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14 Aug seeking counsel

“Obediah” has persecuted his Christian wife for many years, but recently, as he has aged and his health has deteriorated, his heart has begun to soften. Obediah has begun seeking counsel from a Christian stepson. He has entrusted his finances to the stepson’s care and...

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12 Aug sow bountifully

“The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” 2 Corinthians 9:6 Pray that Nigerien believers and missionaries would be bold in their proclamation of the Gospel. Pray that there would be abundant Gospel sowing throughout the entire country...

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11 Aug cut-off

“Mohab’s” father is a well-known Imam and a highly respected marabout within their Muslim community. When he heard that his son had accepted Christ, he was furious and immediately cut him off financially. Praise God that Mohab has persisted in his faith despite the rejection...

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10 Aug 8% die before 5th birthday

According to Unicef’s State of the World’s Children 2022 report, Niger is one of the countries with the highest burden of death among children under 5.  Last year, 124,291 children under the age of five died.  Approximately 8% of children in Niger die before their...

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09 Aug immediate repercussions

“Mohab” experienced immediate repercussions after choosing to be baptized.  Upon hearing that he was a Christian, Mohab’s parents refused to continue paying his university tuition and his landlord evicted him from his home. Yet Mohab continues to share the Gospel with others and has already...

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08 Aug from darkness to light

“But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, delivering you from your...

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07 Aug threatens and belittles

“Souleyman” continues to be frustrated that his wife and oldest daughter have become Christians. During the month of Ramadan, he forced his wife and children to fast in hopes that they would appear to be “good Muslims” to their neighbors. Souleyman threatens and belittles his...

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