September 2023 Women of Hope Prayer Calendar

September 2023

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In September, we are praying for Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa! Please pray... 

1. Lord, may the new Women of Hope episodes that our Farsi team create bring the hope of Jesus to women in Iran and to those living among the diaspora in other countries, including Türkiye. (Ps. 130:7)
2. Father, may women in Karakalpakstan who suffer from depression and fear due to divorce, difficult family relationships, unemployment, low self-esteem or lack of education find their hope and identity in you. (Ps. 143:7-8)
3. God, may the churches in North Africa that have been forced to close in recent years be reopened to provide spiritual nourishment and Christian fellowship. (Matt. 4:4)
4. Prostitution in Israel, with Tel Aviv as the centre, has been dominated by immigrants from the former Soviet Union. Lord, provide a way out for these women. (Ps. 107:28)
5. We praise you, God, for the Arabic Women of Hope program and pray for the follow-up teams as they provide counselling and discipleship to the listeners. (Rom. 10:14)
6. God, we pray for the people of Türkiye, where the inflation rate in the past year has reached as high as 85 per cent. People are unable to pay their rent and feel hopeless. (Rom. 15:13)
7. Lord God, please help the women in Northern Cyprus who suffer from trauma. May they find hope and healing in Jesus. (Ps. 107:13-16)
8. Heavenly Father, we lift up the women in Egypt and pray for their safety and protection. Guard them against harm and grant them peace. (Ps. 91:11-12)
9. Lord, we pray for the women of Yemen and Sudan who are experiencing war. Protect the mothers who are trying to provide for their children. (Ps. 46:1)
10. Father, bring protection and healing to women in Uzbekistan who suffer domestic violence. May the hearts of abusers be transformed by you. (Isa. 41:10)
11. Lord, may husbands in Tajikistan find employment in their country so they don’t have to travel to Russia for work. Many have been jailed for being there illegally. (Ps. 90:17)
12. God, protect female victims of human trafficking who end up in casinos and brothels in Northern Cyprus. Help them find a way out of forced prostitution. (Ps. 82:3)
13. Father, make yourself known to those who were affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. May they come to know and accept Jesus and find hope in him. (Isa. 54:10)
14. Lord, we ask for increased educational opportunities for women in Jordan. Help them to pursue knowledge and skills that enable them to contribute to society. (Prov. 1:5)
15. As they risk their lives bringing the gospel to the people in North Africa, Father, provide protection for our brave team and to those who receive their message of hope. (Ps. 23:4)
16. God, open the eyes and hearts of women in Israel to receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. (Mark 14:61-62)
17. Lord, open up opportunities for women in Central Asia to start their own businesses that would benefit them and their families. (Prov. 31:18)
18. God, we pray for freedom and protection of human rights for women in Syria. May your truth shared through Christian media bring healing and restoration to their lives. (Isa. 61:1)
19. Father, give strength and courage to women in Iraq to overcome difficulties and be a source of hope for others. (Josh. 1:9)
20. The poor in Kyrgyzstan are suffering from an economic crisis and unemployment. Lord, may the government reach out with food and medical services to support them. (James 2:15-16)
21. Lord, give our North African teams wisdom and make them ready and available to prepare programs that minister to people with diverse life scenarios. (James 3:17)
22. Father, strengthen the fellowship of the Kurdish small group that recently began in the Middle East. Grant the group leader wisdom and courage to discuss challenging topics. (James 1:5)
23. God, we pray for the women and families in North Africa who struggle with financial and societal difficulties. Give them wisdom for their lives. (Prov. 21:5)
24. God, may Christian families in Uzbekistan open their hearts and homes to orphans and to children from dysfunctional families who cannot care for them. (Job 29:12)
25. Father, we pray for the health and well-being of women in Morocco. Grant them access to quality health care and give them strength and vitality. (3 John 1:2)
26. Lord, we pray for the spiritual, mental, and physical protection of young women in Middle Eastern churches. May they remain steadfast in their faith. (2 Thess. 3:3)
27. Women in Turkmenistan face many written and unwritten prohibitions unfairly restricting their actions. Lord, work in the hearts of leaders to value women and desire to give them more freedom. (Luke 4:18)
28. God, as the moral fabric decays among young people in North Africa, may your truth help women see the value in faithful, godly relationships. (Prov. 3:3)
29. Lord, bless and protect the new coordinator and TWR Women of Hope team in Northern Cyprus as they seek to minister to young, nonbelieving women there. (Num. 6:24-26)
30. Father, comfort and strengthen the lonely women of Türkiye who remain at home caring for their children and families. (Deut. 31:6)