The landmark declaration has come as an answer to many prayers of Christians around the world.<\/p>\n
Langham Scholar Meron Tekle Gebreananaye is from Ethiopia and is currently studying for a PhD at Durham University. She recently requested prayer that \u201cthe promising turn in the political situation in our home country will result in sustainable peace and justice for all people\u201d.<\/p>\n
She is very thankful that tensions \u201cseem to have abated recently, and serious escalation no longer seems imminent\u201d.<\/p>\n

Please pray for believers in Ethiopia and Eritrea.<\/sup><\/p><\/div>\n
Please keep praying<\/strong> for Ethiopia and Eritrea, and especially Langham Preaching\u2019s work equipping future leaders in these countries. Please also pray<\/strong> for Langham Scholars such as Meron who could have a lasting impact when she returns to Ethiopia after her PhD.<\/p>\n
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