World Prayer List: May 2023
My temple will be called a house of prayer for the people of all nations. Isaiah 56:7b GNT As nations around the world face political, socio-economic, climate, religious, and other challenges, we urge you to PRAY! Your prayers are powerful, and they can impact nations. That’s why Scripture encourages us to pray for people of all nations. God works through…
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Jesus in the Schools of Paraguay
Maria* had hit rock bottom. Her mom was abusive, and her dad was not in her life. Maria became overwhelmed by feelings of anger and depression. Heartbroken, she tried to commit suicide to escape the physical and emotional pain she felt daily. Sadly, this is a reality for many youth living in Paraguay. About a quarter of Paraguayans live below…
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Prayers that Destroy the Spirit of Racism
Our response to the individual sins and societal structures perpetuating racism is one of fervent prayer. As followers of Jesus, this prayerfulness dismantles works of darkness while we pursue bold works of mission and justice. Intercession rooted in God’s Word inspires the heart transformation and wisdom we long for in addressing the complex issues of racism today. Prayer invites the…
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Translating the Bible for the Oshiwambo People
The Oshiwambo people make up half the population of Namibia and a small population of Angola. They live in farms and villages relying on the region’s rich soil. Many generations of Oshiwambo people are plagued by the consequences of past generations. They came from homes were domestic tensions were high. Oshiwambo men were frequently recruited to work in mines faraway.…
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Set Free from Witchcraft, Sri Lankan Woman Praises Jesus
Chalani’s* life was full of darkness. When she lost both her father and husband, she turned to witchcraft. In Sri Lanka, witchcraft has been practiced for many centuries. Chalani didn’t want to be alone, so she gave herself to evil spirits. Soon, they were controlling her. She could not escape their torment. When the people in Chalani’s village saw that…
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Answered Prayer! Help for Struggling Families in Peru Quarantine
Scripture tells us “The king will answer, ‘Whenever you did it for any of my people, no matter how unimportant they seemed, you did it for me’” (Matthew 25:40, CEV). The Bible Society of Peru shows this bold ministry response by meeting physical and spiritual needs worsened by COVID-19. By adapting their program given quarantine restrictions, the Bible Society is…
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Answered Prayer! Jesus Turns a Rwandan Woman’s Mourning to Praise
Floride watched her husband waste away before her eyes. When he died, a rumor spread through her Rwandan village, “She poisoned him.” But the reality was almost as horrific as the rumor. Floride’s husband had died from HIV/AIDS. And now Floride had it too. Grieving the death of her husband and filled with shame over her condition, Floride needed an…
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