Edward* serves in a closed country where there are very few Christians. Most of his team are away on home leave over the summer. Pray for rest and refreshment for them all, and especially one family who have had a particularly hard time. There are also tensions with the organisation where Edward and another team member work. A financial crisis means they probably won’t be paid for a while, and this adds to the feeling that their contributions and efforts aren’t valued. However, alternative employment possibilities were threatened with sabotage by their current employer. This is sadly representative of the cultural attitude towards foreigners. Please pray for the team to be physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy. Pray for wisdom and guidance from the Lord regarding the relationship with this employer.

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Edward* serves in a closed country where there are very few Christians. Give thanks for a good start to the new academic year, and for stability at the university. Pray for boldness to share with students. After feeling prompted by the Spirit to ask Andrew* to read some Scripture with him, they had an incredible time reading John 6. Andrew* asked what it might feel like when God calls us and gives us faith, as if he was considering that it could be happening to him. Pray for the Lord to give Andrew* faith.

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Edward* serves in a closed country where there are very few Christians. Give thanks that the government elections in his country went peacefully. There are big changes ahead and the leadership of the university Edward teaches at is expected to be replaced in line with the new government leadership. Ask God to give Edward peace as he anticipates some of his colleagues leaving, many of whom he has built a good friendship with. Pray that God will open further doors for Edward to speak about his faith in Jesus with his current colleagues and that they will be interested in learning more. 

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