Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. (Col 3:18-21)

Children are a gift from the Lord and parents want the best for their children. Thankfully, the wealth of the oil-rich countries like Oman has helped its children not to be in want, as they were before the economic boom of the 1960s. Unfortunately, it has also created a generation of boys and girls who struggle with health issues due to unhealthy “fast foods” and a sedentary lifestyle. Childhood obesity and diabetes are on the rise at an alarming rate. 

Prayer: Dear Lord, we pray for the children in Oman who are suffering because of the excesses in their lives. We pray that they will get the help that they need to be physically disciplined with exercise and healthy eating. More importantly, we pray for the salvation of these children because the Kingdom of God belongs to them (Luke 18:16). And we need the prayers of children as well! Raise up a new army of intercessors who are children for we know You delight to answer the prayers of all believers! Amen. 

Worship with us!: I Believe by Jonathon and Melissa Helser. May the sons and daughters of Oman look at what the Lord has done!

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

Please bring these towns and villages before the Father:

An-Naamiyah, Ad-Duqm district, Al-Wusta region. Population: 336

Juwayrah, Ad-Duqm district, Al-Wusta region. Population: 295

Thalin, Ad-Duqm district, Al-Wusta region. Population: 271

Nafun, Ad-Duqm district, Al-Wusta region. Population: 173

Ghafat Mahjan, Ad-Duqm district, Al-Wusta region region. Population: 88

Wadi Marzam, Ad-Duqm district, Al-Wusta region region. Population: 82