Week of Prayer - The Bedouin

The Bedouin are traditionally Arabic speaking nomads that live in tents throughout the deserts of the Middle East. In recent decades many of these families have settled into small villages within their tribal territories while continuing to shepherd herds of goats, sheep, and sometimes camels. They culturally have stronger ties to their families, tribal customs, and traditions than with conservative Islam — though all would declare themselves Muslim.

The Bedouin are known particularly for their hospitality. Even the poorest family will offer a cup of tea or coffee to their guest. And yet, many times behind the open generosity there is a family suffering from degrees of brokenness and hopelessness. Life is difficult out in the desert and many have accepted this as fate ordained by God and unchangeable. Because the majority of the Bedouin still live in remote areas, they are hard to reach and as a result, many have never met a true believer in their lives. However, what may seem impossible for us, is possible for God.

Please join us in praying for the Bedouin of the Middle East:

• For the Lord to send His rain to soften the dry ground of people’s hearts
• That God would send dreams and visions and that people will start to talk about their experiences of dreams
• That seeds that have been sown through intercession, proclamation and acts of love would bear fruit
• For people to be filled with courage to question the lies they’ve been taught
• For strength, endurance and constant filling of the Holy Spirit for the workers ministering to Bedouins.