Today We Join With Operation World in Praying for

Niger

Republic of Niger

Africa

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Geography

Area: 1,186,408 sq km
Sahara desert in centre and north. Only the southwest and a narrow strip along the Nigerian border in the south are savannah grasslands.
Population: 15,891,482    Annual Growth: 3.94%
Capital: Niamey
Urbanites: 16.7%
HDI Rank: 182 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 38 (76% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language: French. Language of wider communication is Hausa    Languages: 21 All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Muslim

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	52,442	0.33	2.1
Evangelicals	21,541	0.1	3.7
Muslim	15,436,986	97.14

Answer to Prayer

The establishment of groups of believers among most of the peoples of Niger, including the Wodaabe/Bororo, Manga Kanuri, Zarma, Tuareg/Tamacheq, Songhai and others.

     For an additional 2 Answers to Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

Challenge for Prayer

This Muslim land is open for the gospel, and there is encouraging spiritual openness among its peoples. Still, Islam is pervasive, and groups with strict and aggressive interpretations of it are on the increase. Pray that the land may remain open for Christian mission, and that every social, religious and spiritual barrier to the knowledge of the Lord may be removed. The spiritual effects of folk Islam and demonic oppression are major hindrances to people coming to Christ.
     For an additional 7 Challenges for Prayer see Operation Worldbook, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

More Information

The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Niger.

ALL IS WELL - from Robin Mark's new album YEAR OF GRACE

Some trusts in chariots

Psalm 20, The Lord Answer You

Psalm 20

Psalm 20

New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 20

Psalm 20^[a]

    For the director of music. A psalm of David. ¹ May the LORD answer you when you are in distress;
   may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
² May he send you help from the sanctuary
   and grant you support from Zion.
³ May he remember all your sacrifices
   and accept your burnt offerings.^[b]
4 May he give you the desire of your heart
   and make all your plans succeed.
⁵ May we shout for joy over your victory
   and lift up our banners in the name of our God.
   May the LORD grant all your requests.
 ⁶ Now this I know:
   The LORD gives victory to his anointed.
He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary
   with the victorious power of his right hand.
⁷ Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
   but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
⁸ They are brought to their knees and fall,
   but we rise up and stand firm.
⁹ LORD, give victory to the king!
   Answer us when we call!

Footnotes:

1. Psalm 20:1 In Hebrew texts 20:1-9 is numbered 20:2-10.
2. Psalm 20:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.