(ah-ZER-ees) – The Azeris are seeking hope and joy for their lives. Many continue to follow Islam; however, a growing number are searching in other places. Some are looking to traditional folk beliefs, others are beginning to follow New Age teachings, and still others are simply looking to themselves for answers. Many have given up on finding truth outside of themselves. In all of this, their hearts are seeking truth apart from the one true God. Please pray that just like in Ezekiel 36:26 (ESV), God will give the Azeris “a new heart, and a new spirit” and that He will “give [them] a heart of flesh.” Pray that they will understand the truth of God’s Word and the sacrifice of Jesus for their sins and that they will repent and put their faith in Jesus.