Turkey

Let's pray specifically for one of the unreached people groups living in Turkey today

Luke 13:10-13

"One Sabbath day as Jesus was teaching in a synagogue, he saw a woman who had been crippled by an evil spirit. She had been bent double for eighteen years and was unable to stand up straight. When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Dear woman, you are healed of your sickness!” Then he touched her, and instantly she could stand straight. How she praised God!"

The Shikaki People

The Shikaki Kurdish are actually part of a much greater Kurd population. They have experienced great oppression and hate in Turkey. They follow Islam, hoping for social justice, but finding none. Mullahs (Muslim spiritual leaders) play an important role in the social and cultural life of those living in the country. Until recent times, mullahs would act as village witch doctors, performing ceremonies and reciting chants to drive out madness or cure the sick. However, We know only Jesus can truly heal and restore the sick and weary.

Prayer Point:

Answer the cries of the Shikaki Kurds of Southeast Turkey, O Lord. Do not let them continue to be oppressed, sitting in bitterness and hate, waiting for revenge. Jesus, just as you heal all kinds of sicknesses, please heal the Shikaki people of their hurt and pain. Let them release bitterness and turn to you, God. Let them embrace their Turkish neighbors as friends and family because you have healed their hearts and minds. Bring true transformation to your people. Open their eyes and ears to hear and recieve your gift of eternal life. 

Focus City: Gaziantep