ireland diary

Please pray for all persecuted believers displaced by natural disasters this year - in Afghanistan Syria Turkey Morocco and Libya. Ask God to provide all spiritual and practical support, and pray that the churches in these nations will be strengthened to keep following Jesus. Thanks for praying...

Myanmar - Tun Maung, a local Open Doors partner, was displaced when the coup began in 2021. He and his family fled to a camp for internally displaced people, but many camps have turned into conflict zones. "We are asking for God's protection and our safety," he says. Please join in prayer in...

In Lybya, those who leave Islam to follow Messiah face immense pressure from family. Moncel recently chose to follow Yashaya , but his family is pressuring him every day to renounce his faith. Please pray that he will daily encounter the substaining power of the Holy Spirit. Thanks so much for...

When Doni converted to Christianity from Islam, his mother began to persecute him. Open Doors local partners have helped him with a home and starting a small business selling food. Please pray that Doni will be able to forgive his mother and that God will bring about healing and reconciliation...

Praise God for youth leaders in Lebanon working with Muslim child refugees from Syria. They run various activities and games, provide sweets and toys and share a simple story about God. Please pray that these children will experience God's love and grow in their desire to know more of our...

Please pray for Christians displaced by the conflict in Myanmar. Many face emotional turmoil due to displacement, and trauma because of the violence they have experienced. Ask God to provide shelter and food for them, as well as emotional and physical healing. Thanks so much for praying Yah...

Political instability, poverty and drug trafficking-related conflict are forcing many parents to flee and leave their children with relatives. Although Nicaragua is not in the World Watch List top 50 (the 50 countries where persecution against our Christian brethren is the highest), it has risen...

"For those who are being persecuted I would tell them not to leave their faith" says Valentina. "If they are still here, it's because God has a purpose for them." Thank God for Valentina's courage and pray that her testimony will strengthen and encourage other children living at the Children's...

Pray for children of converts from Islam - many of them are facing hostility and persecution because of their parent's faith. Please pray that these children will know Jesus as their foundation early on in life and be strengthened to stand strong. Thanks so much for praying, Yah bless you...

Sonu and her sister were abused by their stepfather when he discovered they had chosen to follow Jesus. They are now sheltering in a church and being supported by Open Doors partners. "I feel secure in Jesus," Sonu says. "I'll never turn back from my faith". Please pray for God's healing...

In May, we asked you to pray for Talitha age 17, who was secretly baptised last Christmas. Sadly, the pressure of such a challenging environment ha led to Talitha deciding not to pursue her faith in Jesus at the moment. Please pray that God will guide her back to Him. Thanks so much for...

Christian children from a Muslim background often struggle in their school or community. Layla age 14 from Egypt is mocked by students and teachers because she cannot participate in Ramadam(A prescribed time of fasting in the false Islamic religion). Please pray for Layla and children like her...

Pray that the delegates at the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative(PSVI) conference will understand how religious identity can heighten the vulnerability of women and girls in many countries around the world. Ask Yah to give them discernment to know the next steps to take in...

Please pray for wisdom and guidance for the Open Doors Advocacy Team as they meet with delegates - it's to do with our Parliment the Government here in the UK. Pray that Foreign Secretary James Cleverly MP - together with other Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ministers - will engage...

Open Doors local partners recently ran workshops for Christians living in three states where murder rates are among the highest in the country. Church leaders who speak out against criminal gangs are especially at risk. Pray that believers will be used boldly by God to reduce crime and reach...

The ongoing Anglophone crisis - a civil war that's been fought since 2017 - has preoccupied the government, resulting in less security in the north where Islamic militant group Boko Haram is active. It's making Christians vulnerable to attack. Please pray that the government will be stirred and...

Abd is often closely watched by the authorities because of his faith. Another believer, Meriam, is passionate to share the gospel, but she struggles to know how to do this. Please pray for peace and protection for Abd, and ask Yah to fill Meriam with courage and confidence. Thanks so much for...

Christians in Tunisia can face intense pressure from their families to renounce their faith. Two believers, Zara and Mohsin, are currently facing this from their families. Please pray they will be given wisdom, boldness and strength. Thanks so much for praying, Yah bless. Taken from Open Doors...

The reestablishment of the 'Ministry for the Prevention of Vice and Promotion of Virture' reflects the Taliban's desire to enforce their strict interpretation of Sharia(Islamic Law). Please pray that international pressure will lead to greater freedom for women and religious minorites. Thanks...

Secret believers continue to live in deep fear that they will be discovered and face violent persecution. Please pray for their protection and that God's close presence will bring peace to their hearts. Thanks for praying, Yah bless. Prayer taken from Open Doors UK and Ireland prayer diary...