ireland diary

Please pray for 30 caregivers taking part in a two year trauma care school. "Wounds as deep as we are facing here aren't fixed with one training," says Wisam, one of our partners running the programme. "Creating awareness and achieving healing takes time. It might take years, generations. We...

The occupation of the Nineveh Plains by Islamic State has left deep wounds in many people's lives. Give thanks for 3 trauma care centres set up to provide trauma awareness courses and retreats for local Christians. Pray that the centre will bring healing and peace to many who are in pain...

Zara and Mohsin are facing extreme pressure from their families because of their decision to follow Jesus. Pray that they will find other believers who will stand with them and strengthen them, and that Yah will soften the hearts of their families. Thanks so much for praying like the Bible...

Political unrest is increasing as Tunisia's president attempts to introduce a new constitution. Pray that Yah will bring stability to the country, and that despite persecution, the church's witness will draw more Tunisians to Christ's Love. Thanks for praying, Yah bless you. Taken from Open...

Anwar, Fatima and Adam are all facing intense pressure from family and friends to renounce their faith in Jesus. Pray that they would not lose heart but would be inwardly renewed day by day - 2 Corinthians 4:16 Thanks for praying, Yah bless, taken from Open Doors UK and Ireland prayer diary

There are very few Christians in Libya and choosing to follow Jesus often leads to great suffering, Pray for Ezekiel who is struggling with heavy persecution. Ask Yah to comfort him in his distress, and to heal him both physically and mentally. Thanks so much for praying, Yah bless you. Taken...

Father Daniel, who runs a Centre of Hope in Iraq, will be speaking tonight at our annual gathering, Standing Strong. Pray that Yah will use his words to challenge, inspire and equip Christians in the UK and Ireland - and that they will be encouraged to keep praying for our persecuted church...

'Voice of Peace' is a Christian radio station that reaches up to 150,000 people across Iraq and the Middle East. Ask Yah to speak through its broadcasts to strengthen the church and improve the church's standing in Iraqi society. Thanks so much for praying, Yah bless you. Prayer taken from Open...

Many smaller rural villages in the south and west of Oman have no contact or interaction with Christian believers. Pray that the inhabitants of these communities will encounter Christ in dreams and visions, and meet Christian in larger towns. Thanks so much for praying, Yah bless you. Prayer...

Protestant Christians and converts to Christianity lack legal recognition as a church and faith community, and as a result their rights to freedom of religion or belief are restricted. Pray that Yah will give these believers wisdom and creativity to meet together safely to worship, and for...

'Voice of Peace' is a Christian radio station that reaches up to 150,000 people across Iraq and the Middle East. Ask Yah to speak through its broadcasts to strengthen the church and improve the church's standing in Iraqi society. Thanks so much for praying, Yah bless you. Prayer taken from Open...

Church leaders in Iraq carry a heavy burden. Pray that Yashaya , that great Shepherd of the sheep, will equip them with everything good for doing His Will - Hebrews 13.20-21, as they shepherd those in their care. Thanks so much for praying, May Ahayah the Great I AM bless you, prayer taken...

Give thanks that, with the help of Open Doors supporters; at least 126 churches in Iraq have been turned into Centres of Hope. 'I know for sure that our work has contributed to people staying," says Thomas, who oversees the work in the region. "The church has become smaller, but it is still...

Many Iraqi Christians struggle to know whether to remain in Iraq due to ongoing insecurity. Pray for wise leaders who will support and guide believers making difficult decisions for the future of their families. Thank you so much for praying, Elohim bless you. Taken from Open Doors UK and...

More than 80% of Iraq's Christians have fled the country since 2003. Pray for church leaders like Fady who have chosen to stay to serve their communities. "It is important for Iraq to keep a Christian presence," says Fady. "As Christians, we are the salt of the earth. We have an ancient...

Alaa age 37 was displaced from Homs to the village of Al Hawash. He recently started a saw-mill business with the support of the local Centre of Hope. Ask Yah to bless this project so he can provide for his family and his brothers families as they work with him. Thanks so much for praying, Yah...

Praise Elohim that, with the help of Open Doors supporters, 160 Centres of Hope have been established across Syria. Please pray for wisdom for those providing vocational training and income-generating projects for those caught in poverty and pray for the economic crisis to be solved. Thanks so...

Please pray for a Christian who has been in prison since Christmas for evangelising. Pray that he will stand firm in his faith, for emotional support for his wife, and for wisdom for his legal teams. Thanks for praying, Elohim bless you. Taken from Open Doors UK and Ireland prayer diary.

Yemen is a deeply tribal society and it's leaders have great influence. Pray that tribal leaders will hear about the servant leadership of Christ, who became a servant to bring us salvation. Pray that they will come to faith in Jesus and lead their tribes to the Saviour. Thanks for praying...

A group of believers has asked for prayer for one of it's leaders after someone spread reports about his faith on the internet that could endanger him and those close to him. Pray that the messages will stop, and for wisdom and protection for these believers. Thanks so much for praying, Elohim...