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“Dear friends,

God the Father chose you long ago

and knew you would become His children.”

~1 Peter 1:2 (LB)~

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TODAY’S PRAYER
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AUGUST 16, 2010

“But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord, in the acceptable time; O God, in the multitude of Your mercy, hear me in the truth of Your salvation.” (Psalm 69:13)

WORLD LEADERS. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for Prime Minister Muhammad bin Rashid Al-Maktum of United Arab Emirates (eastern Arabian Peninsula).

BASOTHO OF LESOTHO AND SOUTH AFRICA (BAH-soo-too). As missionaries Jim and Teresa Flora open their Bibles, it starts . . . the drumming. Every Sunday afternoon, the Floras visit the village of Phoekoeng to teach the Bible. They meet in front of the chief’s “rondavel” (a traditional round building with a grass roof) and sit among a large crowd of Basotho who are eager to hear the truth of God’s Word. Just up the mountain is the home of the local “sangoma,” or witchdoctor. Each Sunday, about the time that the Bible study begins, the drums start. The “church” led by the “sangoma” is held in a small cinderblock building. The room is full of people of all ages, and confusion abounds. They truly believe that they are worshipping God, and that their access to God must come through their ancestors. Please pray that those attending the Bible study at Phoekoeng will hear and receive the truth of the Gospel and share it with those meeting just up the hill, listening to the sound of the drums.http://www.basotho.org/

MUSLIMS OF NORTH PAKISTAN. Thank you so much for your prayers for the national family. The Father has answered in wonderful ways. This couple, who moved back to their home village three months ago, made it safely. They were welcomed back by their families, which is a great answer to prayer. They were very anxious and nervous about seeing their parents and extended families again. The last time they saw them, their families would not even speak to them because of their decision to follow Christ. It seems now that the family members are more open to hearing about the Truth. Keep praying that the Truth will fall on listening ears and soft hearts. Pray that soon many families in North Pakistan will be worshipping the King together. http://www.basotho.org/