Cruizing along the highway, windows down, music up… August is the perfect month for a road trip!  Alright I admit, we might not be able to physically road trip through Iran, but we can certainly ‘pray through’ Iran.

Today marks the first day of the 2016 August Intensive.  While our team on the ground dedicates these next 10 days to proclamation, teaching, and intercession, let’s join them in a 10-day prayer road trip through Iran.  #livedeadiran

 First Stop – Tabriz

Fast Facts

• Population: 1.8 million
• Religion: mostly Shia Islam
• People Groups:  majority are Iranian-Azerbaijanis who speak Azeri Turkish
• Reputation:  considered a summer resort; known for hand-woven rugs (Tabrizi carpet) and jewelry; an academic hub for some of the most prestigious academic and cultural institutes in NW Iran

Prayer for Tabriz

Tabriz is famous for its craftsmanship; it was even nominated for the title of “World Crafts City” in 2015.   The bazaars in Tabriz offer high-end, handmade carpets and intricate miniature paintings.  We pray that this artistic city will recognize the greatest artist, God Almighty.

Dear Jesus, today we join together in prayer for Tabriz.  May the people of Tabriz turn to You and worship You alone.  Redeem their art so that each rug, each painting, and each piece of jewelry will point to You, the Ultimate Artist.  May the people of Tabriz begin to make their crafts and pursue their studies as acts of worship before You, the Creator.  God, have mercy on the people of Tabriz and bring them into Your Kingdom through Jesus’ death and resurrection.  Amen.