Central Kurd in Iran
The Kurds are a large ethnic group of about 25 million people who have always lived in the same region, and who trace their roots back to the Medes of ancient Persia (the frontier of what is now Iraq, Iran and Turkey) more than 2,500 years ago. In fact, the Magi, or wise men, who traveled from the East to deliver their gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn Jesus in Bethlehem were most likely Zoroastrian priests, ancestors of the modern Kurds. The Kurds are tribal people and many of them lived, until recently, a nomadic lifestyle in the mountainous regions of Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran. Their refuge has always been the mountains, with their steep pastures and fertile valleys. They are Kurmanji speakers.
Today, Kurds are the largest ethnic group in the world without a state of their own. They are unevenly distributed between Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Armenia and Azerbaijan. If the Middle East map were to be redrawn to give the Kurds their own boundaries, Kurdistan would be as large as France, stretching over 200,000 square miles.
Pray for Jesus Christ to be exalted in this city. Pray for his name be revealed, received and revered amongst every people, tribe and tongue in this city. Pray for God’s Kingdom to come and his will to be done in this city! Matthew 6:9-10, Malachi 1:11, Hab. 2:14, Psalm 22:27 |
Pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send forth laborers to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom with demonstrations of power and love! Pray for a Christ-exalting house church to be planted for every 1000 people in this city! Luke 10:2, Matthew 16:18, Acts 4:29-31 |
Pray for the Bible to be translated into the heart language of every people group in this city. 2 Thess 3:1 |
Pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon all flesh in this city! Pray for the Holy Spirit to convict of sin and show them their need of a Savior, found only in Jesus Christ. Pray for God the Father to draw all men to Christ through the power of the cross. Pray for God’s kindness to lead all to repentance. Acts 2:17, John 16:8-11, John 6:44, 12:42 |
Pray for God to forbid, bind and restrain the powers of darkness over this city and loose the power, truth and love of the Holy Spirit upon the peoples of this city. Pray for God to remove the blindness that the enemy has put over the minds of the unbelievers that they will see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ! Matthew 18:18-20, 2 Cor. 4:4-6 |
Use these resources to help pray specifically each day.
Proverbs 18:14, that "the human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear?"
ReadJeremiah 30:17 declares: "I will restore you to health and heal your wounds."
ReadRevelation 21:4, that You "will wipe every tear from their eyes."
ReadIs. 43:2 "...when you pass through the waters [God] will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned…"
Read"...that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
ReadMatthew 11:28-30: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest."
Read"My peace I leave with you; my peace I give you…not as the world gives" John 14:27
Read"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3
Read"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." 2 Cor. 1:3-4
Read"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Is. 41:10
Read"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Ps. 34:18
Read"throne of grace with confidence, so that [they] may receive mercy and find grace"
Read"Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord!" Psalm 150:6
ReadJohn 4:14, "whoever drinks the water I give will never thirst again."
ReadPsalm 117:1, "Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise him, all you people of the earth."
ReadPsalm 113:3: "Everywhere—from east to west—praise the name of the Lord."
ReadPsalm 107:8: "Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them."
ReadPsalm 106:1: "Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever."
ReadPsalm 104:1: "Let all that I am praise the Lord. O Lord my God, how great you are! You are robed with honor and majesty."
ReadPsalm 100:4, "...enter his gates with thanksgiving... and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name."
ReadPsalm 98:4 says, "Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!"
ReadPsalm 96:4, we declare together: "Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! He is to be feared above all gods."
ReadPsalm 95:1: "Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation."
ReadPsalm 86:12: "With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever"
ReadPsalm 66:4: "…I can never stop praising you; I declare your glory all day long."
ReadPsalm 66:4 declares: "Everything on earth will worship you; they will sing your praises, shouting your name in glorious songs."
ReadPsalms 63:3 declares, "Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you!"
ReadPsalm 48:1, "How great is the Lord, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on his holy mountain!
ReadPsalm 47:6, "Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises!"
ReadPsalm 34:1, "I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak His praises."
ReadPsalm 33:1, "Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord; it is fitting for the pure to praise Him."
ReadPsalm 30:4, "...sing to the Lord, all you godly ones! Praise his holy name."
ReadPsalm 29:2 to "Honor [You] for the glory of [Your] name" and "worship [You] in the splendor of Your holiness."
ReadPsalm 19:1, "...Heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display [Your] craftsmanship."
Read“When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them…” Acts 19:6
ReadActs 13:2 records, “The Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul…’”
Read"Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit." Acts 8:17
Read“God anointed Jesus [to bring the Good News]… with the Holy Spirit and power.” Acts 10:38
Read"Jesus…has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit." Acts 9:17
Read"Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit." Acts 8:17
Read“We are witnesses… and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” Acts 5:32
Read“They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.” Acts 4:31
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