ireland diary

Praise God for a secret believer who became a Christian in a safe house in China before returning to North Korea. "After several months, he contacted me from North Korea," says an Open Doors worker. 'He said he was able to tell people about the gospel and they were now having Christian meetings...

Open doors runs safe houses in China for North Koreans who make the dangerous journey across the border. It's risky work. Pray for protection for the workers who run the safe houses and the North Koreans who find shelter in them. Ask God to use their time in these safe houses to draw them to...

Pray for secret believers in North Korea, who risk everything to follow Jesus in the face of the most extreme persecution. Ask the Lord to protect them, provide for their needs and use them to shine as lights in the darkness. Thanks for praying, God bless. Taken from Open Doors UK and Ireland...

According to the Open Doors World Watch List, over 3,500 Christians were killed for their faith in Nigeria in 2020. Pray for God's comfort and healing for families for whom Christmas brings painful memories of loved ones they have lost. Thanks so much for praying, Elohim bless you. Prayer taken...

Please pray for families who are separated this Christmas because one or both parents are in prison for their faith. Pray especially for the children of these believers, that God will comfort them and restore their parents to them. Thanks so much for praying, God bless. Taken from Open Doors...

Please keep praying for imprisoned Uyghur pastor Alimjan Yimit, his wife Gulnur and their two sons, as they spend a 13th christmas apart. Alimjan's 15 year sentence is due to come to an end in 2023. Pray for an early release. Taken from Open Doors UK and Ireland prayer diary. Thanks for...

The UN estimates that there are now over 26 million refugees and four million asylum seekers worldwide. Pray for the global church to take the opportunity to show Christ's love to those forced to flee their countries to escape war and persecution. Pray that we will be God's hands and feet in...

According to the UN, Turkey currently hosts around 3.6 million refugees from Syria, 142,000 from Iraq and 39,000 from Iran. Among them are many Christians. Please pray for a community centre that opened this year to provide a safe place where Christians refugees can receive practical and...

Please pray for children in Africa in internal displacement or refugee camps who have lost a parent or siblings. Pray that they will always know their Heavenly Father holds them in His hands and no one can snatch them out of it. Thanks for praying, God bless. Taken from Open Doors UK and...

Each year, Open Doors field workers provide support and training for around 150-200 North Korean women who have been trafficked into China. Pray for protection for those attending these secret meetings, that they will not be anxious about their safety but will be able to focus on God's Word and...

Pray for those working with Afghans who have fled to neighbouring countries to escape the Taliban. "Refugees, especially women, are emotionally broken, very stressed, and often crying because they lost their homes," says Aysha. "We need prayer for wisdom, strength and new opportunities to serve...

Harassment and arrests of Christians are documented in the 2020-2021 Human Rights report by the Vietnam Human Rights Network. More than 30 of the 288 known prisoners of conscience in Vietnam are Christians. Pray for their release and that human rights abuses will cease. Thanks so much for...

Keep praying for Pastor Ghirmay age 75, Pastor Samuel age 74 and Pastor Georgio age 72, who were arrested in July. Pastor Georgio was too unwell to be imprisoned so is under house arrest. The other two are being held in an unknown location. Pray for their immediate release, and for comfort for...

There are many Christians in Iraq who have not shared their stories of abducted family members out of fear, including Sanna, whose husband and two sons were taken by Islamic militants in 2014. Pray that more stories will come to light, and for Centres of Hope providing trauma care for these...

At least 112 of the 276 girls taken from their school in Chibok, Nigeria, by Boko Haram militants in 2014 are still in captivity. Please pray for God's continuing comfort and protection, and that they will be released and restored to their families. Thanks so much for praying, God bless. Taken...

It's been over 4 years since Pastor Raymond Koh was abducted by Malaysian state police. His wife Susanna has a Christmas tree up all year round in his honour. "It is hard to celebrate without him. Raymond always loved Christmas," she says. Pray that Pastor Raymond will be found, and the family...

Ivan age 9 was severely bullied at a sports camp where he was the only Christian. He was beaten every day by the other boys but did not deny his faith. Since returning home he has had headaches and dizziness every day and doctors say he may not be able to play sports again. Please pray for his...

Many churches here have been closed, cutting off an important source of community for children. Pray that these churches will reopen so that children can continue to grow in their faith. Thanks for praying, God bless. Taken from Open Doors UK and Ireland prayer diary

When Soy was 14, she was imprisoned for six days after her church was raided by the local authorities. She had to move away from her community and is now being supported by Open Doors partners. Pray that she will press on and grow in her relationship with Jesus. Thanks so much for praying, God...

Many children of believers from a Muslim background are raised with two conflicting worldviews: a Christian one from their parents, and an Islamic one through their school and other family members. Pray that God reveals the truth to them. Thanks so much for praying , God bless. Taken from Open...