Every week, Greater Europe Mission (GEMISSION) lifts a country in prayer. This week, we join in prayer for Latvia, with thick forests, cool beaches and a history of being bullied. Political power and cultural influence have changed hands time after time. Now fear of Russia and refugees are on Latvian minds. Prime minister Laimdota Straujuma resigned last December before her term had ended, and multiple candidates turned down the position. Last month a new leader was chosen - Maris Kucinskis. He represents the same party as the former prime minister (centre-right), but is taking a harder stance against immigration and the few hundred refugees Latvia has been charged to take by the EU. There is brokenness in Latvia. 92% of children living in orphanages have living parents, whose domestic problems cause them to give their children to institutions. Many girls graduating from orphanages become victims of human trafficking. Latvia has the world’s fourth highest suicide rate.