This week, we'll hear updates and prayers from our dedicated humanitarian workers in Iraq, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Let us lift them up to the Lord in prayer, thanking him for their calling to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Sunday 8 November
Olivia is a passionate advocate for women’s rights and social justice in Iraq. In her role working for Tearfund’s partner, Olivia asks us to pray ‘for wisdom and strength as we continue working with women and girls across Iraq, especially those affected by violence, conflict and displacement. Pray that the women we support will find healing, hope and the courage to build new futures for themselves and their families.’
Monday 9 November
‘When a woman came to one of our centres earlier this year, she was afraid to speak, visibly anxious and unsure if she could trust anyone,’ says Olivia. ‘She had experienced years of abuse and isolation.’ Praise God that through support, ‘she regained her confidence, started setting goals for herself and even expressed interest in becoming a community volunteer to help others in similar situations.’
Tuesday 10 November
Judas Massingue is the Country Director for Tearfund in Mozambique. ‘Between 2021 and 2022, Tearfund and the Mozambique Christian Council built 20 modern houses for some of the most vulnerable people displaced by armed conflict,’ explains Judas. Praise God that ‘the 20 houses we built saved hundreds of people during Cyclone Chido’.
Wednesday 11 November
Judas invites us to continue to pray, ‘for the safety and security of humanitarian workers as they assist people affected by armed conflict, drought, floods and cyclones in different regions of Mozambique’.
Thursday 12 November
The Tearfund Zimbabwe team share how they’ve been supporting communities affected by drought: ‘We are encouraged by the words in Matthew 25:35, which say: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink.”’ Pray that they can continue to reach communities in greatest need.
Friday 13 November
‘One of the hardest things is not being able to reach everyone in need, especially after disasters like droughts,’ explains the Tearfund Zimbabwe team. ‘Please pray for good, consistent, life-giving rains, that the rains will restore the depleting water table and replenish major water sources.’
Saturday 14 November
A prayer from Arblina in Iraq: ‘I would like to ask for prayers for guidance and clarity in every decision I make, so that my work can truly support those who need it most. Please pray for perseverance during challenging times, and for peace and encouragement to keep serving with compassion. I also ask for prayers for the safety, wellbeing and unity of our whole team, and that our efforts will bring hope, restoration and lasting change to communities across Iraq.’
