Ibri (pop. 55,419) is the largest city in and capital of the Adh-Dhahirah region, and seat of the Ibri district (pop, 163,179). The name comes from the Arabic root عبر, meaning 'to cross' or 'crossing', and was the site of ancient caravan crossroads linking what is now Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. It sits on the foot of the Hajar Mountain chain and the edge of the vast “Empty Quarter” desert. 

Nearby archaeological sites date back to the Bronze Age (3000 BC), and the fort in Ibri is approximately 400 years old. This area has historically been known as a bastion of conservative Islam, tribalism, and hostility to outsiders. Today, Ibri is home to 2 universities, a large marble quarrying industry, and Oman’s largest solar energy plant. In 2021, a new highway across the Empty Quarter was opened, re-linking Ibri with Saudi Arabia.

God gives an invitation to His people in Jeremiah 6:16, 'This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls."'  May the people of Ibri, literally at the crossroads, seek for and discover the true ancient path!

Watch a prayer video for Ibri here. 

Pray for the Town and District of Ibri:

• Glory of God.  That God would be glorified and exalted and worshipped in Ibri. (Habakkuk 2:14, Psalm 138:4-5)    
• Expansion of the Kingdom.  That many people in Ibri will come to know Jesus, and that communities of believers will be planted, that movements will be ignited. (Luke 1:32-33, 2 Cor 10:15-16)
• Hearts and Minds.  That spiritual blindness and bondages will be lifted from the minds of the people in Ibri, and that hearts will be stirred with hunger for Jesus and truth. (2 Cor 4:4, Luke 24:45)
• Authority.  Pray with the authority that Jesus gives you over principalities, powers and spiritual strongholds in Ibri. Pray that God would release prophetic words over the land, releasing visions, dreams, signs and wonders in Jesus’ name. (Matthew 18:18, 2 Cor 10:4)
• Revival.  That any believers living in Ibri would be awakened by the Holy Spirit, have love and passion stirred in them for the lost, and rise to meet the need in their neighborhood. (Luke 10:2, Ezekiel 37:10)
• Provision.  That God would bring His provision and blessing to all those in need in Ibri. That He would show His eternal kindness, demonstrate the blessing of His Kingdom, and cause His people to prosper. (Philippians 4:19, Jeremiah 29:7)

Worship with us!: Show Us the Ancient Paths.  May the people of Ibri come to Jesus, the true Way, and enter His rest!

Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ 

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