October 25 : Old Testament Truths. Please pray that the Father will prepare the way for an Old Testament Survey class that will be taught in L. There will be separate classes for Christians and Muslims. This is truly a “step of faith,” as no meeting of this sort has occurred before. Pray that the Father will send those to this meeting whom He has called out for His purposes. Pray that hearts will be open to hear the truths from God’s Holy Word. Pray that lives will be changed for His glory!

October 26 : Sood Need to Hear. The Sood are one of the “Unengaged Unreached People Groups” (UUPGs) found in the Indian state of Punjab. The Sood are mainly business people with a reputation for doing charitable works. There are nearly 144,000 Sood who need to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. Pray for believers to take the Gospel to the Sood.

October 27 : Searching for House of Peace. An international worker is asking for prayer regarding any seeking that was done during Ramadan. Materials were given to those who were willing to take such things. The team did intentional seed sowing by giving out New Testaments in both Urdu and the Devangari script. Tracts and films that were distributed were received by these R Muslims. Please pray that the Lord will open the heart of a “person or a house of peace” (Luke 10:6) in these Muslim areas of R to receive the free gift of salvation.

October 28 : Persecution in Pakistan. Persecution continues against Punjabi Christians in Pakistan as violence and hatred against them causes death and destruction. In recent months, extremists leveled false accusations against the Christians, accusing them of desecrating the holy Quran. These allegations incited mobs of angry Muslims to act violently towards Christians. During these riots, more than 70 houses were burned. Seven Christians, including four women, were burned alive, and dozens were injured in the clashes that followed the initial riot. Government assessments following the riots reveal no element of truth to the allegations against the Christians of desecrating the Quran. Police now face charges of negligence for failing to protect Christians under threat. These villages have been under military control, and the situation remains tense and grim. Christians are living in fear. Please pray for Christians in Pakistan. Seek God’s healing and restoration for the broken: “O LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their heart, You will incline Your ear to vindicate the orphan and the oppressed, so that man, who is of the earth, will no longer cause terror” (Psalms 10:17-18, NASB).

October 29 : Khandelwal need Jesus. The Khandelwal, numbering approximately 6 million, have both Jain and Hindu followers among them, and their name is derived from their place of origin–Khandla in northern Rajasthan, India. Jains follow a path of non-violence and are strict vegetarians. They believe that through their own efforts, their soul can progress along a ladder to God. Jains are typically well-educated and very literate. They have influence in society at all levels and yet they do not know the God of the universe who can save them from their sins. Pray that the Father will open the eyes of the Khandelwal to understand that on their own, they will never reach Him.

October 30 : Wheel of Life. A common site in Bhutanese temples is a “mandala,” also known as the “Wheel of Life” or “Wheel of Becoming.” This large mural includes a complex, colorful circle held in the mouths and claws of a fearsome creature. The circle symbolizes the continuous cycle of birth, life and death from which one tries to free oneself through achieving enlightenment. Tibetan Buddhists believe humans have to work their way through the six worlds of unenlightened existence represented on the wheel in order to reach the ultimate state of existence called “nirvana,” or freedom from suffering. How it must grieve Almighty God to see so many Bhutanese trying to work their way to a life without suffering! Pray that Bhutanese Buddhists will realize that their efforts will only end in eternal suffering, separated from the presence of the loving Savior who gave His life so they could have eternal life. Pray that they will put their faith in Jesus, escape the need for a wheel of life, and discover the abundant life promised to the children of God.

October 31 : Island Disciples Needed. Please pray for Y, a local believer. Pray that the training he is receiving will help him to proclaim Christ boldly to his family and friends.