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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pray for "Nan's" daughter "Deborah" who was pledged to marry an older man at a young age. Now, her family, who are all new believers, want to break their agreement so that Deborah can marry a Christian man of her own choosing. Pray that Deborah will...
Romans 11:33 “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!” Pray that these words would be uttered throughout every region of Niger. Pray that every people group throughout Niger would experience the depth...
Songhai women do not tell others when they are pregnant because of a superstition that has been passed down for generations. Songhai women believe that if they speak of their pregnancy, demons will attack them, make them weak, or kill their unborn children. Pray that...