This week's card is inspired by the African nation of Somalia. Being a Christian in Somalia is EXTREMELY dangerous and suspected believers are often killed on the spot. Women converts are treated terribly and either killed or forcibly married to a Muslim man so that he can convert her back to Islam. It is a sad existence being forced to believe something with no choices to explore other ideas or paths. We, in America, are very fortunate that we can pursue and worship God without conflict. Yes, sometimes we're made fun of for our beliefs but we don't face the threat of torture and death simply for believing the way we do.
Please, please keep the people of Somalia in your prayers this week. Here are some specific things you can pray for:
Pray for Somalia
- Pray for the families of those who have been murdered for their faith, that they would receive the comfort of their Heavenly Father and be healed from bitterness.
- Pray for a strong church to grow among Somali people, relying on Jesus and with a hunger and thirst for the righteousness of God.
- Pray for those who are responsible for the killings of Christians to be convicted with the fear of the Lord.
The "fun" fact from Somalia that inspired this week's card is this: Somalia ranks 2nd in the world for the most number of active modern day pirates.
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