As the Mountain People are gearing up to celebrate Orthodox Christmas on January 7, there is a group of believers among them who do not observe the Christmas season in the same way. These believers know that they cannot work their way to God by refraining from animal products for the 40 days leading up to Christmas. They know that they cannot find favor by going to church more frequently during the holiday season. They know that even though Mary is a big part of the Christmas story, she cannot save them and make them right with God. Please pray for these believers who are part of the Mountain People’s culture but do not conform to it. As they celebrate together and with those who don’t know Christ, pray that they will be wise and bold in sharing the hope they have within them this Christmas season. Ask the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of those who still do not understand that Jesus came as a baby to be God with us, and that the only way to have a relationship with the Father is through Him.