Some dear friends from Kurdistan, Iraq have written, asking prayer for the awful situation that the Islamic State terrorists have caused in the country. They write:

"Please join us as every morning we pray to God:

1.That ISIS will leave the country.
2.Families can go back to their homes.
3.Protection for believers and churches.

Last June, because of terrorist's attacks, thousands of people, from different cities, left their homes and moved to Kurdistan, seeking safety... lost everything to gain their lives! At first, because the weather was very hot, all what they needed was ONLY water Tents/shade were the next urgent need Soon food was a great need also, then mattresses, then toilets, then...We found ourselves in an endless demand draining our time and energy, and dragging us out of our goal of building spiritual movements everywhere. But, as a result of this work; 1) Some young people developed a good relationship with Jesus, and started a youth meeting, and 2) Visiting groups of families for Bible sharing and prayer.

With the humanitarian aid, we distributed Bibles, several printed materials and FM radio receivers that help people listen to our special radio programs. Tens of thousands of people join our programs via the radio Facebook page. Bibles: 1,830 - FM Radio Receivers: 1,300 - MP3: 443 - Christian Lectures: 1,190

Please pray for the Christians in Iraq to be encouraged and that God will use them greatly to reach many for Christ during this time of upheaval and uncertainty. They ask us to pray for:

- the need for prayer lead to start a Prayer Network, to stand against the spiritual powers behind the Islamic State.

- wisdom for creative strategies to reach people with the message of Jesus

Pray too for the Iraqi government and military to become united and effective in dealing with the IS threat, pushing them back and reclaiming the huge swath of territory that IS has invaded.

OK friends, the time is NOW!  No more, "I'll check this out later".

Today is December 1st and for the next 31 days, I'm inviting you to join me in being part of The Syrian Circle of prayer.    

The magnitude of the tragedy and the hopelessness of their situation demand an urgent response from Christ's church.  Prayer is the one absolute thing we can do to release the powerful hand of God into their situation. Our prayers will alter history, as the Living God is their Hope.

As believers, we cannot wait one more day.

•     They are cold as winter weather is harsh.
•     They are hungry.
•     They have experienced great personal loss, continued fear, and trauma.
•     They are asking new questions about who they can trust and there is fresh spiritual hunger.

Now is the time to jump in with me as we together intercede on the behalf of the Syrian people!

    Click HERE to let us know you're praying. You will receive daily prayer points.

http://thesyriancircle.com/?utm_source=The%20Chase&utm_campaign=acaa431282-Syrian_Circle_Launch_Email11_18_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3c572c72fc-acaa431282-167335725

• Choose how you want to participate: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Website, Prayer Wall, or as a Circle Starter to mobilize others
• When you sign up as a "Circle Starter," you will have access to other resources to mobilize others to pray.

Let's come boldly to His Throne in behalf of the Syrian people,
Carol Davis