Nièvre, France (58)

This week I hope we will pray for the region of Bourgogne, then talk about why we pray for France, and on the weekend begin the tour.

Today we are in the Department of Nièvre and as I was looking at this area it saddened my heart to see that there are only 6 evangelical churches in a department of 221,488 people.  My first cry to God  is for more pastors and Christians to move into this area and begin new churches.  Second would be to ask God to use the 6 churches in a mighty way, and thirdly that they would be encouraged in what they are doing knowing that all things are possible with God. 
Nièvre is a rural department with the Loire river and the Morvan forest providing camping, cycling, canoeing, and fishing, to name a few of the outdoors adventures one can enjoy.  In Cosne-Sur-Loire you are able to find Église Protestante Évangélique preaching the gospel of Christ.  Visit their website and pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ. 

Father,

Thank you for your faithful servants in Nièvre, France.  I pray that people who live here will see the teachings of your words are relevant to their lives today.  Lord, your truths are needed in our lives and hearts.  Open hearts and help them to see that you can provide life and hope.  Thank you for Église Protestante Évangélique in Cosne-Sur-Loire.  I pray that you will move in a mighty way and bring to them many opportunities to share Christ and your good news to all those around them.  Give the pastor here words of wisdom and the gift of shepherding his flock as he leads this congregation to know your more.  Let them grow in their knowledge and faith in you.
I pray these things in the name of Jesus, my Shepherd.
Amen