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The MRU: A Cow Ate Their Holy Book

October 1, 2026September 13, 2026 thewaitingworld

(From Pray4SouthAsia.com.(pray4southasia.com) – The Mru people live in the border regions between Myanmar, Bangladesh, and India in South Asia. They have an oral story explaining why they do not possess and ancient sacred book. According to the story, God sent… Read moreThe MRU: A Cow Ate Their Holy Book

South Asia  Animism, Bangladesh, Pray, video

One People, Four Borders…Hard to Reach

September 29, 2026September 4, 2026 thewaitingworld

(From Pray4SouthAsia, pray4southasia.com) – High in the Pamir Mountains where four countries nearly meet, live the Wakhi. Fewer than sixty thousand are scattered across Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and China. Political borders have divided one people among four countries. In Pakistan,… Read moreOne People, Four Borders…Hard to Reach

South Asia  evangelism, Muslim, Pray

From Conflict To Faith

September 13, 2026August 20, 2026 thewaitingworld

(From Pray4SouthAsia.com). Radha* first connected with believers online in 2020. At that time, she did not follow Jesus and lived with confusion, family conflict, and deep emotional pressure. As believers listened to her, shared God’s Word, and encouraged her, she… Read moreFrom Conflict To Faith

South Asia  Hinduism, Jesus moving on hearts/lives changed, mission mobilization, Pray

From Darkness To Light

September 1, 2026August 2, 2026 thewaitingworld

(From Pray4SouthAsia, pray4southasia.com. This true story is part of their continuing series on average people doing extraordinary things for the Kingdom of God) – Ravi* became deeply involved in tantric rituals and gained spiritual power. (Tantric rituals are rooted in… Read moreFrom Darkness To Light

South Asia  Buddhism, evangelism, Hinduism, Missions mobilization, Persecution, Pray

Mobilized To Pray

August 30, 2026July 29, 2026 thewaitingworld

(Pray4SouthAsia, pray4southasia.com) has been highlighting stories of average people in South Asia who are making a real difference in the lives of those around them by praying and witnessing to the power of God in their lives. We will be… Read moreMobilized To Pray

South Asia  Bhutan, Buddhism, evangelism, Missions mobilization, Pray, Results of prayer

MigrantWorkers: Going Far, Sending Money Home

June 23, 2026June 8, 2026 thewaitingworld

(From Pray4SouthAsia, Pray4SouthAsia.com) Bangladeshi, Nepali, Indian, and Sri Lankan men gather before dawn at airports in Dhaka, Kathmandu, Kochi, and Colombo. They are flying to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Malaysia. They will work in construction, cleaning, or household… Read moreMigrantWorkers: Going Far, Sending Money Home

South Asia  Migrant workers, Nepal, Pray

Freedom Without Shame In Nepal

June 9, 2026May 31, 2026 thewaitingworld

(From Pray4SouthAsia, pray4southAsia.com) Sri Lanka’s economy is improving, but reports show that still over one third of Sri Lankans were in poverty or at risk in 2025. Many families face poverty, debt, food insecurity, unstable jobs, and the effects of… Read moreFreedom Without Shame In Nepal

Sri Lanka  Buddhism, evangelism, Missions mobilization, video

Defend the Fatherless

May 12, 2026April 18, 2026 thewaitingworld

(From Pray4SouthAsia, pray4southasia.com) “Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. Rescue the poor and helpless; deliver them from the grasp of evil people.” – Psalm 82:3-4, NLT Please pray: Father… Read moreDefend the Fatherless

South Asia  child labor, child trafficking, evangelism, Persecution, Pray

Bhutan: “Land of the Dragon”

March 31, 2026March 10, 2026 thewaitingworld

According to Operation World (operationworld.org), one of the main prayer requests for this Buddhist monarchy, is true spiritual freedom. It is the government’s policies to keep Bhutan isolated, and the stronghold of Vajrayana Buddhism. Thus it is one of the… Read moreBhutan: “Land of the Dragon”

South Asia  Bhutan, Buddhism, Missions mobilization, Pray, video

South Asia’s Cultural Diversity

December 4, 2025November 27, 2025 thewaitingworld

(Pray4SouthAsia.com)-South Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world. It is home to nearly one-fourth of the world’s population. People here speak over 650 languages from families such as Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Tibeto-Burman, and Austroasiatic. There are more… Read moreSouth Asia’s Cultural Diversity

South Asia  Buddhism, Cultural Diversity, evangelism, Hinduism, Missions mobilization, Pray

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