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For the Persecuted Church
“Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.”
Hebrews 13:3
Latest Prayer Opportunities
- Pray for the parents and families of children who have been forcibly recruited; that Holy Spirit will comfort them.
- Pray for physical, emotional and spiritual provision and safety of those in captivity.
- Pray for the government to have wisdom and willpower to bring justice to the perpetrators.
- Pray for the Christians in Tigray for wisdom and safety in the situation.
- Pray that the attackers will come to know Jesus.
- Please pray for an immediate cessation of hostilities and maximum restraint by all parties.
- Pray for protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian and human rights law, and for immediate humanitarian assistance including food, clean water, emergency shelter, medical supplies, psychosocial support, and protection services for displaced populations.
- Ask for strengthened diplomatic engagement between both governments to restore confidence, reduce tensions, and prevent further violence. Also for support of long-term peacebuilding, reconciliation, and recovery for affected communities on both sides of the border.
- Pray that there would be independent assessment and monitoring by the African Union, IGAD, the United Nations, and other appropriate regional and international bodies to establish the facts and support peaceful resolution.
- Countless women in Nigeria have suffered abduction and/or sexual violence. Apart from the trauma this causes, there is often also shame to deal with. Pray fervently for God’s intervention. Pray for more workers to bring help and provision for all.
- About 18.5 million children, the majority girls, have no access to education in Nigeria (UN, 2022), mostly because of the jihadist attacks on schools. Pray for more physical and emotional care to children, that they will receive the education they need.
- In the northeast and parts of the Middle Belt Christians face brital attacks resulting in injury and destruction of property. Survivors suffer grief and trauma. The need for care outweighs resources of churches. Pray for more workers.
- Thank the Lord for the Church’s courage amid danger. Pray for grace to remain courageous in growing danger. Pray that believers will receive sufficient spiritual care.
- Pray that God will continue to build His Church and that she will grow despite severe persecution. Pray that Christians will remain bold and obedient in sharing the Gospel. Pray for continued grace, protection, and faithfulness to pastors. Pray that they may have all they need as they work, often amid great opposition
Country Profiles
Use our country profiles to help inform your prayers. Each has information about the country, as well as prayer points: