(swah-HEE-lee) – Mary came to faith as a young university student and had a lot of questions about her future. She had big dreams of becoming a doctor and serving her community in that way; however, her family’s financial situation and her father’s poor health made her doubt that her dreams would ever come true. As she studied the Word, she came across Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV): “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” She clung tightly to this promise, trusting that the plans that God had for her were good. It was this promise that helped her through the financial and academic challenges and allowed her to continue pursuing a medical degree. Pray for those among the Swahili-speaking Arabs of East Africa who, like Mary, face an uncertain future. Ask that they will put their faith in Jesus and be able to trust in His promises.