Eternal God, we praise You today with Miriam, whose work in Shiraz, Iran, is growing and multiplying disciples among young women. Grant her supernatural wisdom with these spiritual sisters and impart to them Your grace and truth. As she mentors them to multiply their faith through sharing the Good News, may Your beauty shine through each one and let them sing the praises of Psalm 107:8: “Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.” In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Psalm 100:4, “…enter his gates with thanksgiving… and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.”
Eternal Father, we lift up Kamal and his wife today in Kermanshah, Iran, celebrating the ministry you have given them to care for “spiritual” widows, women whose husbands have disowned them because of their faith in You. May their home reflect the words of Psalm 100:4 so that when the broken-hearted and downtrodden enter, they will “enter his gates with thanksgiving… and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.” Be with each “spiritual” widow, comforting her with Your mercy and covering her with Your grace. We bless Kamal and his family, in Jesus’ Name, Amen. |
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Following a botched 2015 nuclear deal with the U.S., firm sanctions on Iran have weakened their economy and further tainted the public opinion of the only Islamic Theocracy in the world. As the access to basic necessities and governmental planning worsens, the people of Iran are further disillusioned with the Islamic utopia the government promised.
These are just a few of the many factors that are contributing to Iran hosting the fastest-growing church in the world. Kermanshah is the capital city of Kermanshah province in western Iran.
The inhabitants are mainly Kurds of many different tribes, most of whom settled in the city after World War II. Though Sunni Kurds make up 10% of Iran’s population, they cannot construct Sunni mosques within many urban areas and are often mistreated by authorities.
Use these resources to help pray specifically each day.
1 Peter 5:10, You are the "God of all grace, who called [Leila and her team] to [Your] eternal glory in Christ."
ReadProverbs 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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