About 170 people have died and more than 300 have been injured since fighting broke out once again last week between the Hausa and Berti ethnic groups in the Blue Nile state of Sudan over land rights. This week, protesters filled the streets of the state capital, Damazin, condemning the conflict, which has killed hundredsContinue reading “Fighting in Sudan, Chad, Ethiopia”
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Tigray-Ethiopia Peace Talks
The Ethiopian government and warring forces from that country’s Tigray region have agreed to accept an invitation from the African Union to participate in peace talks this weekend in South Africa. The two years of relentless violence have cut off the six million people in Tigray from needed food, medicine, fuel and other aid deliveries,Continue reading “Tigray-Ethiopia Peace Talks”
Prayer for Anxious Hearts
Lord, be our Shield. Block fear from invading our minds, hearts, and homes. When anxiety, worry, and panic overcome us, we have trouble trusting in Your Sovereignty and Your heart of Love. We try to take control, but everything’s so out of control, especially our racing hearts and spiraling thoughts. Rescue us, O Lord, fromContinue reading “Prayer for Anxious Hearts”
Prayers for Palestine
Due to recent unrest and a death toll of nearly 50 people in the region of the Holy Land this year, let’s pray for Palestine today. Lord, please guard every heart and soften it to You. Give Palestinians such a hunger for You they will search for You with all their hearts and find YouContinue reading “Prayers for Palestine”
Violence in Israel
Since we last prayed for Israel in March, several more anti-Israeli attacks have happened, bringing the death toll up to 18 (including two Ukrainians and an Arab-Israeli police officer). At least 29 Palestinians have also died. Last week, just after the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and the Jewish Passover feast overlapped, three Israelis wereContinue reading “Violence in Israel”
Prayers for Ukraine and the World
Don’t grow weary in prayer. We have a Friend in the highest of places and He is still very much in charge. Lord, please direct rescuers to those who are trapped or in danger, and protect them as they get people to safety. Heal the wounded, rescue those who are dying, be a Shield aroundContinue reading “Prayers for Ukraine and the World”
Joy and Freedom
Love. Joy. Peace. Abundant life. These are ours through Christ. Galatians 5:22-23, John 10:10. Lord, what has been blocking me from more of You? If You are my Peace, then why am I so anxious? If You are my joy and You are Love, then why am I depressed or angry? How have I allowedContinue reading “Joy and Freedom”
Wings to Soar
As Valentine’s Day nears, take some time to ask the Lord how you’re doing with love. In what ways has the enemy used you to weary, slander, attack or hurt the one you love? How have you allowed the troubles of this world to consume your thoughts and determine how you feel and act? HasContinue reading “Wings to Soar”
Fighting for Myanmar
Since a coup seized power from the elected government in Myanmar early last year, security forces have killed more than 1000 people, including at least 35 women, children and other villagers fleeing conflict on Christmas Eve. Minority people groups, many of which have converted to Christianity, face persecution because of an ongoing civil war thatContinue reading “Fighting for Myanmar”
Missing Girls Recovered
Praise God for the recent recovery of five missing teenage girls. Let’s pray for their healing and salvation, and also for the 30 sex offenders who were arrested in the area of New Orleans, La., as a result of “Operation Boo Dat.” Lord, thank You for rescuing these lost young women. Please heal their mindsContinue reading “Missing Girls Recovered”
