“Prayer is the pulse of life; by it the doctor can tell what is the condition of the heart. The sin of prayerlessness is a proof for the ordinary Christian or minister that the life of God in the soul is in deadly sickness and weakness.” – Andrew Murray

“praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints” – Ephesians 6:18

VOM-USA Prayer Update for May 6, 2011
On Thu. May 05 2011 at 12:11 PM Moderator wrote:
Nigeria–Non-Muslims Targeted After Presidential Election
VOM Sources 

Psalm 42:5

Violent protests broke out across Nigeria’s Muslim northern region on April 18 after the overwhelming election victory of President Goodluck Jonathan, a Christian from the South. Angry crowds burned churches as well as homes and cars belonging to non-Hausa/Fulani (non-Muslim) residents. The homes of traditional Muslim leaders who supported non-Muslim political candidates were also targeted. More than 500 people have been killed and more than 150 churches burned. VOM workers in Nigeria are collecting reports on the destruction and assessing how to help. They are already responding to medical needs — meeting victims in hospitals, helping them get care and paying medical bills. The VOM team is also providing food and other relief to those who were displaced. “The church leaders in Nigeria did not know how to confront this massive destruction of churches and properties,” wrote Isaac, a VOM worker. “Please join hands in praying for the church in Nigeria.”

 

This devotional highlights a prayer need from time to time as given by the organization “Voice of the Martyrs”.

It is a privilege to pray for those who are in need of prayer and the church in Nigeria needs our prayers.

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(NASB) Psalm 42:5 “Why are you in despair, O my soul?

And why have you become disturbed within me?

Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him

For the help of His presence.”