Saharan Arab in Mali

In the modern Arab world, traditional values have undergone significant changes for most Arab groups. This cultural change can be attributed to the pressure to urbanize, industrialize, and de-tribalize. However, many of the Saharan Arabs still live as desert shepherds, regardless of their location. The Arabs migrated hundreds of years ago from the Middle East into North Africa, and from there, many of them live in such sub-Saharan African countries as Mali and Senegal. The Saharan Arabs remain predominantly nomadic. These people work as livestock herders living in tents. They move their herds to the desert during the rainy season and move out of the desert during the summer. Some Saharan Arabs have joined the movement of Azwad, a separatist group that seeks to create an independent state for Saharan Arabs.

Ministry Obstacles
Their remoteness and their lack of Christian believers are two factors that keep the Saharan Arabs in spiritual darkness.

Scripture Focus
"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah"  Psalm 62:8

Scripture Prayer
Pray that the Holy Spirit will draw many from this people group to trust the Lord at all times and share their hearts with Him.

Prayer Focus
Pray for God to send abundant rain to the Saharan Desert as a testimony to the Arabs of his goodness and sovereignty. Ask God to open the hearts of the Saharan Arabs to the message of salvation. Pray for faithful workers to take the message of salvation to the Saharan Arabs. Pray for the formation of Bible believing churches to develop and transform their lives.

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