Kävelen kaduilla Ankara, the beating heart of my nation, and I feel the weight of history beneath my feet. This land has carried the story of God for thousands of years — nearly 60% Raamatussa mainituista paikoista are here. From Ephesus to Antioch to Tarsus, these hills still echo with the footsteps of apostles and the first followers of Jesus. Yet today, that story feels nearly forgotten.

Everywhere I turn, I see mosques rising toward the sky, reminders that my people — the Turks — remain one of the largest unreached groups in the world. Many have never truly heard the Gospel, and those who have often dismiss it as a foreign faith. At the same time, Western progress and modern ideas have swept through our culture, blending with tradition but rarely bringing true hope. In this tension, I see a harvest — vast, ready, and waiting for laborers.

Turkey stands at the crossroads of continents, connecting Eurooppa ja Lähi-itä — a bridge of trade, culture, and faith. Here in Ankara, where decisions shape the future of the nation, I pray for God’s Kingdom to advance — not through politics or power, but through transformed hearts. I long for the day when it can once again be said of this land: “"Kaikki Aasian asukkaat kuulivat Herran sanan."”

Until then, I pray for boldness — that followers of Jesus will rise in love and wisdom, sharing the Good News with courage. I pray for the Spirit to soften hearts, for the Church to shine brightly, and for this land, rich in God’s history, to once again become a living testimony of His glory.

• Rukoile the people of Turkey to encounter Jesus, the living God of their own land’s history. (Apostolien teot 19:10)

• Rukoile boldness and wisdom for believers in Ankara as they share the Gospel in a culture that blends faith, pride, and tradition. (Efesolaiskirje 6:19–20)

• Rukoile the Church in Turkey to multiply disciples and establish strong, Spirit-led communities across every province. (Matteus 28:19–20)

• Rukoile hearts among the Turkish people to be softened to the message of Jesus, breaking through skepticism and fear. (Hesekiel 36:26)

• Rukoile Turkey — that this crossroads of civilizations would once again become a gateway for the Gospel to reach the nations. (Habakuk 2:14)