Prayer Warriors

 As a new week started at Doulos, I was struck by a sudden thought- while it's great that the 3rd graders are praying for different nations, should it stop there? No! The amazing thing about prayer is that everyone can participate. We may not be able to physically journey to a foreign country to lend a helping hand, but in our prayers, we are helping in one of the most powerful ways possible- in the Spirit. So with this in mind, I am asking you to join with my 3rd graders each week and lift up the countries that are chosen. Together, I really believe a difference can be made!

This week, my students have selected to pray for Niger in West Africa. I contacted a YWAM Centre in Abalak and asked them if they had any specific prayer needs. Here is what they said:

1. Niger is a Muslim country. Please pray for hearts to be open to receive the Lord.
2. Right now there is an extreme food shortage due to drought which may very well become a famine in the coming months.  
3. Due to the drought and food shortages, many nomads (primarily the Taureg and Wodaabe tribes) have lost their livestock, which is their livelihood. 
4. All around Niger, countries are at war or there is civil unrest. Many war refugees are fleeing to Niger, which is putting even more of a strain on the country.
5. Above all, pray that the believers there can make a significant difference in the lives of a very hurting country.

 Each week, I will post the list of prayer requests so that you can join with us in prayer. Let's make a difference!