This week, pray for the men and women of Nepal as they challenge deeply entrenched gender beliefs through the Transforming Masculinities approach. Ask God to continue softening hearts, healing families and restoring the dignity of women and girls across the nation.
Sunday 20 September
Give thanks for the profound transformation in Ravi, a businessman who once viewed women as possessions. He now says, ‘God’s word opened my eyes! My wife is my equal partner... This dialogue has strengthened my marriage and deepened my love.’ Lord, we pray that through Transforming Masculinities, the power of scripture would continue to dismantle old ways of thinking. Amen.
Monday 21 September
‘I have treated you like a child,’ Ravi confessed in a public apology to his wife, Tamanna. Pray for more men in Nepal to have the courage to acknowledge harmful behaviours and seek forgiveness. Ask for a wave of reconciliation to sweep through homes in this community and beyond.
Tuesday 22 September
‘He treats our daughters well now,’ smiles Tamanna. Pray for the daughters of Nepal, that they would grow up in homes filled with warmth and encouragement. Pray specifically for their education, that fathers would follow Ravi’s example in motivating their daughters to excel in their studies.
Wednesday 23 September
Thank God for Pratima and her husband. Tearfund’s Transforming Masculinities programme ended his abusive behaviour, leading their family towards healing. Pray Pratima finds lasting peace and can earn a living through different means, so she doesn’t have to do physical labour breaking up stones. Pray for her protection and for the provision of resources so she can find economic independence.
Thursday 24 September
Pray for Bhim, who survived years of abuse in her own home. She says, ‘I learnt that staying quiet only protects the abuser. Now I know God sees my worth.’ Lord, be with the female facilitators like Sanu Tamang who walk alongside survivors, including Bhim. Grant them wisdom and strength to carry the weight of these stories. Amen.
Friday 25 September
‘I used to pressure my husband to earn more... I never realised I was inflicting violence on him,’ shared one female participant. Pray for the Transforming Masculinities sessions to bring holistic healing, helping both men and women recognise and change harmful behaviours that hinder family progress.
Saturday 26 September
Lord, we pray for the neighbouring communities who are begging for this training. We ask for more resources and safe spaces to be established so that the abuse of women in these communities can stop. May every home become a sanctuary of peace. Amen.
