Tag: creative - Pray For Qatar

“Anything creative, anything powerful, anything biblical, insofar as we are participants in it, originates in prayer.” -Eugene Peterson What an exciting thought.  We serve a mighty, powerful, creative and good God.  Prayer is our primary means of communication with Him. Dear Jesus, we lift up Qatar to you. Thank you that you have Sons and Daughters in that land, both Qatari and expatriate. I pray that you would strengthen them today. For those who are struggling with fear, or discouragement, or are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus, I pray that you would surround them with your peace and presence. Meet…

Throughout the world, missionary efforts are often paired with a “cup of cold water”—compassionately meeting physical needs in Jesus’ name, and sharing the Gospel by those means. In Qatar, there is no need for a social gospel. Qatar, the richest country in the world, is engaged in its own philanthropic pursuits. However, the lack of apparent physical need doesn’t mean there is not a spiritual need. Access is perhaps the greatest challenge in reaching this UPG (Unreached People Group). Since Qataris make up only 15% of the nation’s population, connecting with them isn’t easy and its expensive for Christian workers…