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Wednesday, November 6, 2013 To hear an mp3 recording of the PrayerLine, click here. http://media1.imbresources.org/files/188/18859/18859-104477.mp3  “He breaks me down on every side, And I am gone; My hope He has uprooted like a tree.” (Job 19:10, NKJV) Hi, this is Eleanor Witcher of IMB’s prayer office, asking you to pray for those who think there is no hope. In Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has established a hotline where people can call in for consultation and guidance. Last year, approximately 9.8 million people phoned in—close to 10 percent of the population! Contrary to expectations, more men than women have made a contact. Of these, the majority of calls have come at night from men in the prime of their working careers, between the ages of 30 to 50. The number-one concern that was evidenced? “I have lost my hope for living.” Surely the cries of nearly 10 million Japanese have reached the ears of the Father.  “Death is difficult.” That’s what a grieving friend said to members of the Senufo Supyire team after her brother’s brief illness and untimely death. While the separation that death brings is hard for everyone, for unbelievers like this young woman it is compounded by the lack of hope. Earlier, the team attended a funeral in Mali for a believing friend who had also experienced a sudden illness that took his life quickly. While there was sadness, there was the joyful hope of the resurrection and peaceful confidence of the fact that he had entered eternal life with his Savior. The team desires to share the Gospel with sensitivity when people whose hearts are heavy and grieving, but who may also be more open to spiritual matters.  * Please pray that many more Senufo Supyire people will understand that there is One who saves sinners from eternal punishment and gives hope of everlasting life in His presence.  * Intercede for the people of Japan, giving thanks for the kindness offered through this government hot line but praying that the people will seek Jesus Christ, who is able to provide lasting answers. * Consider those in your life who are living without hope and offer them the joy of Jesus.

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