Praise Report #1
Praise Report #1
Dear Friends,
God has not made it difficult for us. When we draw near to God, He also draws near to us. When we seek God, we find Him. And when we pray more, God does more.
Here's our first praise report from 10 Days 2026.
Growth: This past year we were amazed to have 2,378 different 10 Day gatherings registered around the globe in 58 nations and 41 U.S. states. In 2025, that number was 600, so this was a four-fold increase. While it's hard to estimate the true number of gatherings and people involved year to year, as far as we can tell there was a tremendous amount of growth this year. We are also aware of other movements and groups gathering believers for prayer during the 10 Days, sometimes intentionally and sometimes unintentionally.
Included in this was the Global Day of Prayer for Israel and the Jewish people on Yom Kippur (Sept 20-21), which engaged more than 100 million people according to International Prayer Connect. In all of these things, we rejoice. The "Global Upper Room" thing is happening!
More than 1,000 small groups gathered nightly in Middle Eastern nations like Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Morocco, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. The wars of the past three years have everyone in the region on edge. No one knows what will happen, or what to do. People's lives and livelihoods are in danger, and the uncertainty and fear are a daily reality. During 10 Days, believers noticed a change -- instead of focusing on the problems, they were focused on the presence of God. Instead of thinking about their own welfare and how to make money, believers began to think about God's promises and purposes for them and for the world and how they could serve the Lord. This exchange of mindsets is one of the most powerful and productive effects of extended seasons in God's presence. In addition to this, many reconciliations and specific answered prayers were reported.
17 Baptized in a Horse Trough: In Rockport, Texas, believers gathered from more than five churches to worship and praise together. During one of the larger outdoor gatherings, 17 young people ended up baptized in a horse trough. Salvation! This was just one testimony of many from a powerful expression in that region.
Rain, Rain, Rain : Santa Fe, New Mexico is in a high desert, but they've been experiencing extreme drought conditions for many years. Incredibly, as believers there started praying during 10 Days, the rain started falling. The gatherings for prayer were described as a "beautiful family reunion" where the love of God was poured out. The night I attended (Sept 16), it rained during the prayer meeting. The next morning, it was overcast (very unusual!) and a soaking rain was falling. It was incredibly encouraging to see and feel the physical reminder that God was hearing our prayers!
Ministry of Reconciliation in Pakistan: In Pakistan, one of the major themes was reconciliation, including deep reconciliation among believing husbands, wives, and families. Entire families were celebrating communion together each day. Then, many groups were going out to share blessings with their Muslim or Hindu neighbors, seeing healings and other signs of God's favor as they shared the good news with their neighbors. One pastor felt led to reach out to and forgive a well known gang leader in the area, who was also a Muslim. As unlikely as it sounds, the gesture was met favorably, leading to a new open door. The emphasis from the prayer guide on praying for Israel and the Jewish people opened many hearts to God's plans and purposes for that nation. How strange from the world's perspective to see Pakistani believers joyfully praying for Israel to know Jesus? And yet, this is normal in our global family of affection!
And, in India.... One church network in India reported 27 in person gatherings, plus a Zoom prayer gathering. It was time of spiritual and personal refreshing for many of the pastors, leading to an increased hunger for prayer and plans to continue with monthly seasons of prayer and fasting. Also, a number of significant healings were reported by participants, including a kidney condition and a large and severe infection that visibly shrank in response to prayer, and was completely healed the next day.
These are just a few of the reports we've heard so far. Be encouraged--God is very much alive and active, showing up and showing off whenever His people call on His name.
Maranatha! Jonathan Friz
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