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“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” – Psalm 107:1 This Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on God’s abundant blessings in our lives. His goodness and steadfast love never fail! Let’s give thanks not only for what He has done but for who He is. What are you thankful for today? Please share in the comments below and we can celebrate God’s faithfulness together.

The Dom | Country: India | Population: 2,429,000 | Language: Odia | Main Religion: Hindu | Evangelical: Unknown The Dom people are traditionally day laborers, street musicians, and beggars. Tradition says they were cursed to this life of poverty by their god for eating a cow. Most Doms are committed Hindus, with particular devotion to the gods Baba Ramdeo and Bhainro. Along with this devotion, each family worships a deity of its own choice. There are also a significant number of Dom Animists who constantly make small animal sacrifices to deter ill luck. Education is encouraged for boys, but not for girls. Pray that the Doms are presented with the Truth of the Gospel and freed from poverty.

Pray for rain in Ecuador. Pray for the many people of Ecuador who are struggling because of a severe drought over the past few months which has caused wildfires, affected crops, and required rationing of electricity with outages anywhere from 6 to 14 hours per day. Pray too for our missionary families during these outages and ask God to help them deal gracefully with the stresses of helping kids with homework, prepping for ministry, cooking, and keeping food safe to eat.

Country: Iran | Population: 2,515,000 | Language: Luri (Northern) | Main Religion: Islam | Evangelical: 0.00% The Luri are a nomadic tribe of shepherds who live in the Zagros Mountains of southwestern Iran. Many believe they were the original inhabitants of this area. They travel six to eight months out of the year, only living in permanent dwellings during winter. The valleys in this area have rich pastures that make it ideal for this lifestyle. The Luri language is very similar to modern Persian, or Farsi. The men, who have regular contact outside the community, are generally bilingual, but the women only speak Luri. The Luri have had little chance of ever hearing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. While portions of the Bible have been translated into Luri, they do not have a complete New Testament. Pray for more openness in Iran to share the Gospel.

Country: Tajikistan | Population: 7,631,000 | Language: Tajik | Main Religion: Islam | Evangelical: 0.05% The Tajiks of Central Asia are a spiritual people who are open to spiritual conversations. Pray that they would want to to learning about who Jesus is and what He taught.The Tajiks are one of the oldest people groups in Central Asia despite being invaded and conquered multiple times throughout history. After the USSR dissolved, Tajikistan went through a destructive civil war that killed thousands and collapsed the economy. Many Tajiks farm in the summers and live in the cities during the rest of the year, which creates an unsteady labor force. The majority of Tajiks are Sunni Muslim, although about 10 percent identify as non-religious. The Tajik are a spiritual people and are open to spiritual conversations. Pray that they would be open to learning about who Jesus is and what He taught, and they would not see Christianity simply as a “Russian” religion. Pray for workers to invest in the communities and support the local churches.

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"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength." - Corrie Ten Boom Wise words from Corrie Ten Boom, a woman who faced unimaginable hardships yet found strength in her faith. Her words remind us that worry doesn't change the future, but it can steal our joy and peace in the present. The Bible encourages us to "cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7) Let's choose to trust in God's goodness and provision, knowing that He is with us every step of the way. When worry tries to creep in, let's turn our hearts and minds towards the One who holds our future in His hands. #CorrieTenBoom #FaithStrength #TrustInGod

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