Niger
Though there are few conversions in the country, many Muslims seem willing, even eager, to listen to the Gospel. This is one of the poorest countries in the world, and children especially suffer from lack of food and water. Foreign missionaries have gained a foothold in society by bringing food and helping to provide jobs. Most of the country is too poor for any education and, as a result, few can read. The Bible has not been translated into the local languages.
There is little overt persecution of Christians, but Islam is deeply embedded into local culture, so evangelism is difficult. Islamic fundamentalists are starting to push for imposition of Sharia law.
Prayers for persecuted Christians in Niger
Overlooked Christians Receive Aid
Christians in NIGER, who make up less than one percent of the country’s population, are facing starvation after a drought. Government aid in Muslim countries like Niger often does not reach the Christians.
Praise God that believers from outside the country have provided food for their persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ. “For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”
Dangerous for Christians
"I believe in Christ with all of my heart. But, this is a dangerous place to live as a Christian."
Pray that this man from Niger will receive the gift of courage in the fear of the Lord, to follow Jesus whatever the cost. "But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God."