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Two Are Better Than One

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

"Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.  If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone?  A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken."

Prayer Point:

Lord we pray for the disciple makers in Diyarbakir to recognize the importance of going out two by two. May your church be blessed with spiritual depth and descernment as they lift each other up. Jesus we pray for all new believers to follow this example and rely on each other in unity. Build up your church through the bond of unity and love. 

Focus City: Diyarbakir

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April 5, 2025

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April 4, 2025

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April 3, 2025

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April 2, 2025

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March 31, 2025

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March 28, 2025

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Muslim World - Night of Power

March 27, 2025

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March 26, 2025

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Karaj, Iran - 110 Cities

March 25, 2025

Let's broaden our global perspective and pray for Karaj, Iran today! Karaj is the capital city of the Alborz province in north-central Iran. Karaj is a major producer of steel, automobiles, machinery, and textiles

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The Northern Yemeni Arabs

March 24, 2025

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March 22, 2025

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There's Nothing God Cannot Do

March 21, 2025

Psalms 108:5 "Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth." Psalms 113:4 "For the Lord is high above the nations; his glory is higher than the heavens."

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March 20, 2025

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March 19, 2025

Acts 1:12-14 "Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, a distance of half a mile. When they arrived, they went to the upstairs room of the house where they were staying. Here are the names of those who were present: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the zealot), and Judas (son of James). They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus."

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Shiraz, Iran - 110 Cities

March 18, 2025

Let's broaden our global perspective and pray for Shiraz, Iran today! Shiraz is the capital of Fars province, in Southwestern Iran, with a population of almost 2 million. It has been a regional trade center for over a thousand years. In the 13th century, Shiraz became a leading center of the arts and letters, due to the encouragement of its ruler and the presence of many Persian scholars and artists. For this reason the city was named by classical geographers Dar al-'Elm, the House of Knowledge. Two famous poets of Iran, Hafez and Saadi, are from Shiraz, and are buried near the city.

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The Northern Iraqi Arabs

March 17, 2025

Let's pray specifically for one of the unreached people groups living in Türkiye today. Matthew 11:29-30 "Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls."

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Two Are Better Than One

March 16, 2025

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 "Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.  If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone?  A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken."

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Go Out Two by Two

March 15, 2025

Disciplemaking Principle: Go Out Two By Two Jesus sets an example of going out with others to tell lost people about the Kingdom of God. He then commands his disciples on separate occassions to go out in pairs where he will send them. 

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Your goodness, power, and splendor on display

March 14, 2025

Psalms 96:3 "Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does." Psalms 97:9 "For you, O Lord, are supreme over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods."

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Jesus Our Lord and Friend

March 13, 2025

John 15:15 "I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me."

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The Lord's Return

March 12, 2025

Acts 1:9-11 "After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him. As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. 'Men of Galilee,' they said, 'why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!'"

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Lift Up Everywhere He is About to Come

March 11, 2025

Disciplemaking Principle: Lift Up Everywhere He Is About To Come In Luke 10 Jesus sends out his disciples to places where he says he is about to go. He gives us his strategic plan for Going to All Nations. 

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Your Name is Great

March 10, 2025

Psalms 104:1 "Let all that I am praise the Lord. O Lord my God, how great you are! You are robed with honor and majesty." Psalms 108:3 "I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations."

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You Will Return

March 9, 2025

Matthew 24:14 "And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come."

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Identities, Calling, and Power

March 8, 2025

Acts 1:6-8 "So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, 'Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?' He replied, 'The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.'"  

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Tabriz, Iran - 110 Cities

March 7, 2025

Let's broaden our global perspective and pray for Tabriz, Iran today! Tabriz is said to derive from tap-riz (“cause heat to flow”), due to the many thermal springs in the area. As Iran’s fourth-largest city and a major center of production, Tabriz is a hub ripe for burning ones to be trained and sent throughout neighboring cities and countries.

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The Lebanese Arabs

March 6, 2025

Let's pray specifically for one of the unreached people groups living in Türkiye today. 2 Kings 17:38 "Do not forget the covenant I made with you, and do not worship other gods."

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Get Wise Counsel

March 5, 2025

Proverbs 24:6 "So don’t go to war without wise guidance;     victory depends on having many advisers.

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Participate in Strategic Planning

March 4, 2025

Disciplemaking Principle: Participate in Strategic Planning Disciple makers participate in strategic planning on a regular basis. They seek out wise advise and get on-going coaching from those with more experience. 

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Diyarbakir is the Lord's

March 3, 2025

Isaiah 49:16-1 "See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands. Always in my mind is a picture of Jerusalem’s walls in ruins."

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You Are Always Faithful

March 2, 2025

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March's Strategic City: Diyarbakir

March 1, 2025

During the month of March let's pray together for the strategic city of Diyarbakir, in southeast Türkiye. We encourage you to find out more about Diyarbakir and the unique history, culture and people of this historical city. All month long we ask that you direct your prayers here.  

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Mashhad, Iran - 110 Cities

February 28, 2025

Let's broaden our global perspective and pray for Mashhad, Iran today! Mashhad, is the second most populous city in Iran and located in the relatively remote north-eastern part of the country. The famous Persian poet, Ferdowsi, is buried outside of Mashhad. His national epic poem the Shahnameh has been read and recited for nearly a thousand years.

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