03/11/2026
In recognition of International Women’s Day, we pause to honor the strength, courage, and faith of women around the world. In the Middle East, many women face immense challenges with resilience and quiet bravery. See a glimpse of God’s work through the eyes of a TAP Partner in the Middle East:
“We’re constantly amazed and awed by the women we meet here.” In a place where women don’t often have many rights, our Partner serves as a counselor, meeting with women who face incredibly difficult situations. “For example, if a woman is in an abusive relationship with her husband, she knows that if she chooses to leave him, normally she will not be able to see her children again.” Over and over, these women show strength and courage. These women embrace personal risk to share their Source of healing, love, joy, peace, and hope. God is redeeming even in the tragedies and drawing these women to Himself.
One of the women shares, “…I see…women suffering greatly, living under the shadow of hardship, displacement, and migration. But the Lord saw their hearts, chose them, opened their eyes, and used this hardship for their good”. This reminds us of what Joseph said to his brothers in Genesis 50:20, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”
The women share that what touches their hearts is how God loves and values them and wants to give them freedom. The Good News is being shared in the community, Bible studies are being held by the women, and more are coming to believe. We’re thankful for these women who are standing firm, cultivating hope, and walking boldly despite great risk.
Please join us in praying for:
• Their protection
• Continued growth in faith
• That more people will come to put their entire hope and trust in the One who loves us and came to rescue us and give us hope.