And So She Prayed

And So She Prayed Rusia is not her true name, but she has been a true believer for ten years. Over the years, she has been faithfully sharing the gospel with Tajik and Uzbek people…and praying for them. While it has not been easy, she has seen the hand of God on her life. When she first converted from Islam, her husband resisted her, but she prayed for him…and prayed, and prayed. After several years of praying, he repented and they both began to serve the Lord together. After her conversion, Rusia’s family and relatives also rejected her. Her father told her not to visit him unless she returned to Islam. She and the church prayed for her family…and prayed, and prayed. After two years, God touched their hearts and they agreed on a visit. Overjoyed, Rusia and her husband went to see them. Her nephew, a young man who had suffered constant pain in his leg since childhood, was in the house when they arrived. Rusia offered to pray for his healing. God chose to miraculously heal him, and that divine intervention opened the door for the couple to plant a new home church. These days, she travels 200 km every month to visit her family and worship in their church. Sometimes she takes her donkey. Despite all the difficulties of traveling, she continues to fervently serve God. Sometimes Rusia can’t travel because of bad weather conditions, so she calls on her cell phone and “preaches” the Word of God long distance. One With Them As you remember Rusia and other believers in Tajikistan, stand One With Them in faithfully praying for those in your life who do not know Christ. And faithfully pray for Rusia and others, giving thanks for their faithful service…and commitment to prayer. 4/9/2013