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Worldwide Prayer Concerns “But recall those earlier days when, after you had been enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, sometimes being publicly exposed to abuse and persecution, and sometimes being partners with those so treated.” Hebrews 10:32-33
NIGERIA Pray for Leah Sharibu, who recently turned 18 as she enters her fourth year in captivity with the Islamist group Boko Haram. She was only 14 when militants abducted her along with over 100 other schoolgirls. Though all of the others were returned, she was not, since she reportedly refused to renounce her Christian faith. Pray for her to have strength each day as she must live under what can only be imagined as very difficult circumstances. Pray for her parents, who are worried about their daughter and are frustrated by the government’s inability to help return their daughter. Pray that Leah’s faith in Christ would remain strong and that her witness would influence the men that kidnapped her.
HAITI Pray for the nation of Haiti as it struggles with political instability. Elections are scheduled for a constitutional referendum, but many Haitians believe it is illegal and should not be held. Though COVID has thankfully had little impact on the country, kidnapping has been a major issue, as well as violence between rival gangs. Pray for the people of Haiti to experience peace and for its leaders to be good shepherds.
Worldwide COVID response Praise God for the progress we have made so far against COVID, and continue to pray for those all around the world who are threatened. Pray for vaccine production to continue to expand so that vaccines can be distributed all around the world where it is needed. Pray that new variants would not be more infectious or damaging. Pray for strength for doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers who are being stretched to their limits as they care for those who are suffering.
- Jonathan Peske If you have information to share about the persecuted church or news from the mission field, please share it with Jonathan Peske.
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