Praying with insight Excessive wailing and mourning at the death of a relative is prohibited in Islam. Each culture defines “excessive” differently. However, it's not rare to hear Muslim relatives of the deceased being scolded for crying at a funeral. Today, as we pray through Matthew...
Praying with insight Islam is a works-based religion. The more faithfully Muslims practice the five pillars of Islam, the better their chances are of entering paradise. Today, as we pray through Matthew 5:3 for Nigerien Muslims, focus especially on how essential poverty of spirit (humility) is...
Please pray for Alzuma, an artisan and close friend of a devoted Christian church planter. Though he has heard the Gospel for decades, he remains unconvinced that Jesus is the Christ. While he rarely practices his Islamic heritage, he has yet to place his faith...
Praise God for the six refugees from various countries who were recently baptized in Niger! Thank the Lord for their desire and willingness to follow Jesus and for His sovereign hand in bringing them to a place where they could find salvation. Pray that their...
Many Wodaabe men do not value their wives. Many men practice polygamy because they are viewed as wealthy and worthy of respect if they have more than one wife. Many will leave their wives and children for months at a time while they pursue money,...
Pray for the friends and family of Rahab as they grieve her sudden and unexpected passing. A few months ago, Rahab suffered from a severe skin infection, and some Christian friends went to great lengths to help her receive proper treatment, leading to her healing....
"By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones." (Hebrews 11:22) Pray for believers in Niger to be so certain of the Lord’s promises, that they would have foresight now to...
Among the Songhai people, young girls are pledged as future brides to men who are frequently within the same family line. Once the girl has been reserved by a family, the agreement cannot be revoked and the girl is obligated to marry this man when...
Pray for “Abdoul,” a 17-year-old young believer who has faced immense hardship. Abandoned by his mother and left without his Muslim father, who passed away in 2023, Abdoul was forced to drop out of school to provide for his family. However, when his local church...
"By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, bowing in worship over the head of his staff." (Hebrews 11:21) Pray that every believer in Niger would have spiritual children that they would, by faith, impart the same blessing to — “let them grow...