Riches of Grace Await
March 6, 2006
"The rain & snow come down from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, making it bring forth and bud, that to give seed to the sower and bread to the eater. Likewise, shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth: it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in My intended purpose." - Isaiah 55:10-11
PRAISE:
The expatriate MBB who was being held against her wishes by her parents is now back in our country and is employed! It took her over a year to find a job that is suitable to her qualifications. Pray that the new job will be the best one for her to grow in her major field of study but also in her walk and dependency on God.
PETITION:
Pray for prayer teams who are visiting the country this month and next month. Pray for God to use them - to guide them in their prayers and intercessions. Pray that they would be used by God in the heavenly realms - to bring a freedom from the darkness which binds people. Pray also for safety in travel around the country. Pray that they would sense God's vision and heart for this country.
For almost half a century, the gospel in written form has found its way into the hands and homes of unknown numbers of people in Yemen. Some have been devoured, inspiring the readers (and listeners) to hunger for more and varied types of teaching. Others have been accepted politely and put on a shelf, in a box, or under a bed. Pray that these "hidden" Scripture portions that are sitting in homes of unbelievers (and even believers who may have been frightened into hiding their books) will be found, picked up, read, and by the power of the Spirit, understood. Let's claim the promise of Isaiah 55:11 in prayer for the people in Yemen who already have access to His Word.
An Indian pastor who has been under severe persecution continues to try to leave the country. There have been many hold-ups on his and his family's paperwork. Pray that God would remove all obstacles for this brother to be able to leave the country. Pray also for refreshment and restoration for the family. They are weak and weary after almost 2 months of persecution, arrests, kidnapping, beatings, robbery, phone threats, living away from their house with friends, and emotional abuse. Pray that God would refresh and bless this family for His glory.
Pray for the Iranian brother who just ended his employment due to poor treatment, lack of payment and a less-that-desirable working atmosphere. He is discouraged, in financial straights because his Christian boss didn’t pay him and the laughing-stock of his Muslim family. He is a disgrace in their eyes. Pray that the One who had no shame but took our shame on him will comfort this dear brother’s soul.
TESTIMONY:
Mary (not her real name) is at a crossroads. She has already shown the potential to be a leader among believing women - God is truly using her. But she is also seemingly trapped in poverty, with little chance of breaking out of it under normal cultural means. Due to this pressure of providing for her widowed father and younger family members, she tends toward depending on others to provide for their physical needs rather than trusting God first to meet them. Dependency on man rather than God could cripple her potential. Trusting God fully could light a fire of church-planting that has already sparked. Pray that this spark would be fanned into an amazing flame that could not be quenched, through complete trust in God by Mary and those she disciples.
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Praying Thru the Arabian Peninsula
www.pray-ap.info
USA #: 800-376-5876 (Eastern Time)
Encouraging & equipping believers & churches everywhere to pray through
the heart of the Muslim world so that church planting movements will
spread throughout the Arabian Peninsula and beyond for the Lord's glory.
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To learn how you can support this & other work in the Middle East,
visit:
http://www.srginc.org
Or write:
ptap@srginc.org
Or:
PTAP
c/o Strategic Resource Group
P.O. Box 1809
Easton, MD 21601
USA
"The rain & snow come down from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, making it bring forth and bud, that to give seed to the sower and bread to the eater. Likewise, shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth: it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in My intended purpose." - Isaiah 55:10-11
PRAISE:
The expatriate MBB who was being held against her wishes by her parents is now back in our country and is employed! It took her over a year to find a job that is suitable to her qualifications. Pray that the new job will be the best one for her to grow in her major field of study but also in her walk and dependency on God.
PETITION:
Pray for prayer teams who are visiting the country this month and next month. Pray for God to use them - to guide them in their prayers and intercessions. Pray that they would be used by God in the heavenly realms - to bring a freedom from the darkness which binds people. Pray also for safety in travel around the country. Pray that they would sense God's vision and heart for this country.
For almost half a century, the gospel in written form has found its way into the hands and homes of unknown numbers of people in Yemen. Some have been devoured, inspiring the readers (and listeners) to hunger for more and varied types of teaching. Others have been accepted politely and put on a shelf, in a box, or under a bed. Pray that these "hidden" Scripture portions that are sitting in homes of unbelievers (and even believers who may have been frightened into hiding their books) will be found, picked up, read, and by the power of the Spirit, understood. Let's claim the promise of Isaiah 55:11 in prayer for the people in Yemen who already have access to His Word.
An Indian pastor who has been under severe persecution continues to try to leave the country. There have been many hold-ups on his and his family's paperwork. Pray that God would remove all obstacles for this brother to be able to leave the country. Pray also for refreshment and restoration for the family. They are weak and weary after almost 2 months of persecution, arrests, kidnapping, beatings, robbery, phone threats, living away from their house with friends, and emotional abuse. Pray that God would refresh and bless this family for His glory.
Pray for the Iranian brother who just ended his employment due to poor treatment, lack of payment and a less-that-desirable working atmosphere. He is discouraged, in financial straights because his Christian boss didn’t pay him and the laughing-stock of his Muslim family. He is a disgrace in their eyes. Pray that the One who had no shame but took our shame on him will comfort this dear brother’s soul.
TESTIMONY:
Mary (not her real name) is at a crossroads. She has already shown the potential to be a leader among believing women - God is truly using her. But she is also seemingly trapped in poverty, with little chance of breaking out of it under normal cultural means. Due to this pressure of providing for her widowed father and younger family members, she tends toward depending on others to provide for their physical needs rather than trusting God first to meet them. Dependency on man rather than God could cripple her potential. Trusting God fully could light a fire of church-planting that has already sparked. Pray that this spark would be fanned into an amazing flame that could not be quenched, through complete trust in God by Mary and those she disciples.
<>< <>< <>< <>< <><
Praying Thru the Arabian Peninsula
www.pray-ap.info
USA #: 800-376-5876 (Eastern Time)
Encouraging & equipping believers & churches everywhere to pray through
the heart of the Muslim world so that church planting movements will
spread throughout the Arabian Peninsula and beyond for the Lord's glory.
====
To learn how you can support this & other work in the Middle East,
visit:
http://www.srginc.org
Or write:
ptap@srginc.org
Or:
PTAP
c/o Strategic Resource Group
P.O. Box 1809
Easton, MD 21601
USA
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