He vowed to avenge his father’s death, but God had other plans

------=_Part_162022255_137717110.1684418454525 Content-Type: text/html;charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Dear {NAME},  When gunshots rang out through their village in northeast Nigeria, Ayuba and his siblings ran for their lives. The next day, as they returned home, Ayuba saw three bodies. He quickly recognized his father’s clothing.  “They killed him because he was a Christian.”  That day, Ayuba vowed he would avenge his father’s death. But God had other plans and purpose for this young man’s life… [Read Ayuba’s story]( Praise God! Ayuba and his family wound up at Open Doors’ trauma center in Nigeria and there, they found hope again and strength to continue to live for Christ.  “I decided to let go of my anger and have peace,” Ayuba says. “I learned to leave everything at the feet of Jesus.”  Because of you, Open Doors is able to reach thousands of believers like Ayuba and his family who are walking through devastating loss and pain. But there are so many more who need help.  As I’ve told you before, the violence against our sisters and brothers is threatening the very survival of the church in sub-Saharan Africa. Every day, believers like Ayuba live under constant pressure. [If you feel led, you can give a gift today to help Christians like Ayuba who risk everything to follow Jesus.](                       I hope you’ll read and share Ayuba’s inspiring story of how God is using His Church to care for His hurting people.   Lisa Pearce Interim CEO, Open Doors U.S.  For more information about Open Doors U.S., visit [www.opendoorsus.org](  “Open Doors US is part of the global ministry of Open Doors, mobilizing prayer, support and advocacy in 22 countries and supporting Christians in the 70 countries where they face the greatest cost for their faith. If you have any questions about your donation please contact info@opendoorsus.org, or call 1-800-896-5285”.   [FAQs Â](| [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe](  ------=_Part_162022255_137717110.1684418454525--