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Prayers for persecuted Christians in Mali
Christian Leader Beheaded
Islamists in MALI beheaded a Christian leader. They reportedly have a list of other Christians whom they intend to behead. Sharia law has been imposed in the north.
Pray for courage and protection for believers. “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
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Turmoil in Mali
The situation of Christians in Mali is bleak. They make up only about 1% of the population, but this tiny minority is being targeted in recent violence. Sharia law has been imposed in Timbuktu. One refugee testifies, “We have escaped in the wake of horrible death threats as the Islamists have a list of all the Christians in Timbuktu whom they intend to execute by beheading.
Children Discipled
In MALI, where Muslims make up 90% of the population, Christians are using a family devotional guide to disciple children and help them resist the pressure to join the Muslim majority.
Ask God to mature the next generation of Christian leaders in Mali. “Only hold fast what you have until I come.”
Muslim mercenaries threaten Christians
Islamic extremists are recruiting Muslims in Mali to attack Christians in a nearby country.
Pray that these Muslims would instead be confronted by the person of Jesus Christ and believe on Him for their salvation. "For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom he will."