Oman is one of the driest countries on earth, with no natural lakes or rivers, and only a few inches (or less) of annual rainfall in the north and central regions. Thus, ancient Omanis developed irrigation systems to channel groundwater to their villages and farms, known as 'aflaj' أفلاج (singular 'falaj' فلج). In Arabic, 'falaj' means 'split into parts', and aptly describes this distribution of water. These channels, some dating back to 500 AD or earlier, use simple technology and gravity to carry water from its source to its destination. Water flow and equal distribution is monitored by a 'wakil' and overseen by a local committee. There are thought to be around 3000 active falaj systems in use today in Oman.

Today, let us pray for the people of Oman to know Jesus, the Living Water:

O God, You are the well of life, and in Your light we see light. Shine the light of Your holy knowledge on the people of Oman and show them Your flowing fountain. Give their thirsty souls living water and shine Your light from heaven on their darkened minds; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(adapted from a Moorish Liturgy)

Worship with us!: River of Life by Real Hope Worship. May many in Oman come to the River of Life!  

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:

Sur Bani Khuzaymah, Shinas district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 3,020

Sur al-Mazari, Shinas district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 2,920

Al-Umani, Shinas district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 2,868

Asrar Bani Saad, Shinas district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 2,757

Al-Widayyat, Shinas district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 2,433