GLOBAL PRAYER NETWORK: Pashtun, Northern of Afghanistan

Jumat, 22 Agustus 2014

Pashtun, Northern of Afghanistan

Pashtuns are the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan, and make up the majority of the Taliban and the current Afghan government. There may be as many as 400 tribes and clans within the Pashtun community. The Pashtun are said to be elegant, colorfully attired, hospitable, considerate, fierce in hatred, and kind in friendship. They are a people who have known frequent warfare. The essence of their culture can be seen in the code of ethics they live by. This unwritten code is called Pushtunwali ("the way of the Pushtun"), and is close to the heart of every Pashtun. The overwhelming majority of Pashtuns follows Sunni Islam, and follows it fiercely.
Ministry Obstacles
Pashtuns have been strongly committed to Islam for generations, and they have been a war-like people, as well. Most Taliban are Pashtun.
Outreach Ideas
There is a network of people committed to praying for and reaching out to the Pashtun. Pray they will work together in a unified manner and that God will allow them to experience breakthroughs in reaching this group.
Pray for the followers of Christ
A small handful of Pashtun have come to accept Jesus as Savior. They very much need prayer. Please pray they will live holy lives, and will be filled with all the fruit of God's Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. This will honor the Lord before their families and friends.
Pray for the entire people group
Please pray the Lord will place a desire for peace in Pashtun hearts, and that they will increasingly be dissatisfied with anything less than knowing and serving Jesus Christ.
Scripture Focus
"Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6