ireland diary

Now, the Taliban is back in power, there are reports of people, including Christians, who randomly disappear. Said Farishteh, a young Christian woman from the Gulf, shares : "Many of us live in fear of being kidnapped.....Knowing I am God's beloved reminds me, that no matter what, the church...

Samad is a Muslim man who fled Afghanistan to a neighbouring country. After meeting with our partners who supported him and shared the gospel with him, he admitted that he had become dusappointed in Islam because of the Taliban. At the moment, he is still searchin for his family as they were...

Please pray for Open Doors partners who meet with and minister to Afghan refugees in neighbouring countries. "As Christians, I think we should be open to accept suffering people, but what if radicals come among them? We need wisdom and leading from God in this," shares our partner Hamad. "Of...

Saad is a secret believer who has decided to remain in Afghanistan with his wife, Fatimah. On the night the Taliban returned, Fatimah gave birth to a daughter. "When the Taliban took control, it was everything we feared," Saad said. "That night, I felt someone step into my memories and try to...

Many Indian's are coming to know Jesus after being healed of sickness. Praise God for the witness of the church, and pray that, despite the increasing pressure that Christians in India are facing, Christians will continue to boldly share God's love with their neighbours. Thanks for praying...

There continues to be a silent epidemic of kidnappings, forced marriages and forced conversion of Christian girls and women in Pakistan. Pray for a stop to these awful crimes, and that our sisters will be released from captivity and healed of all trauma. Thanks so much for praying, Elohim bless...

The level of trauma amongst Christians is reaching crisis level as men are killed, women are raped and abducted, and youths are left despondent over the future. Pray for healing and hope, and that more will be done by the government and authorities to combat the escalating violence. Thanks so...

Last year saw a new wave of Christian arrests, dampening hopes that the government was relaxing its repressive policies following the release of several believers in 2020. Please pray that imprisoned Christians and their families will be substained by God's presence. Thanks so much for praying...

Christians in Libya who want to stay safe must live a secret life of faith. This is made harder by there not being a centralised government. Laws are not widely enforced, making Christians further exposed to persecution. Pray for the provision of a government that strives to protect all its...

In Somalia, Islam is the state religion, and almost everyone is muslim. The number of Christians is believed to be in the hundreds, Pray that each one of our brothers and sisters will find continued strength and hope in Jesus so they will not grow weary or loose heart. (Hebrews 12.3) Thanks for...

It's extremely dangerous to live openly as a Christian in Afghanistan, even more so following the Taliban's seizure of power last year. Pray that a wall of protection will guard secret believers from harm, and ask God to surround each one with His loving presence. Thanks so much for praying...

During, the coup many parts of society ground to a halt. Many people - including Christians - have been unable to work, and church activites have been disrupted. Ask the Lord to provide for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of believers during this uncertain time. Thanks so much for...

Praise God that the entire New Testament has now been recorded in the dialects of three Buddhist ethnic minorites. Pray for continued unity and safety for the team as they embark on an audio recording of the Old Testament in these dialects. Thanks so much for praying, Adonai bless you. Taken...

In some towns and cities, invasive camera surveilance has been adopted to monitor the general population. This is one reason why churches cannot meet in larger groups. Pray for wisdom and resillience for believers facing these restrictions and for other ways to meet together. Thanks for...

China is intentionally reducing the number of overseas business people, students and teachers, especially those suspected of affiliation to missionary organisations. Many overseas Christians have had their visa applications rejected. Ask the Holy Spirit to equip Chinese Christians with wisdom...

"Our vision for 2022 is to expand our work and reach more North Koreans with practical and spiritual support," says Brother Simon, who runs Open Doors' ministry to North Korean believers. "We are hoping to find more workers who will dedicate themselves to this ministry." Pray that this vision...

"We really love the radio programmes. We get strengthened and encouraged in our spiritual life," a believer recently shared. But even owning a radio can put a believer at risk. If they are discovered - even just to have a device - they will be arrested and imprisoned, or worse. Pray for...

Give thanks that Open Doors is able to broadcast Christian radio programmes into North Korea. . The North Korean government tries to disrupt the broadcast frequency, making the sound quality so poor it needs to be changed. Pray against attempts to disrupt these broadcastings. Thanks so much for...

Please pray for Open Doors' work with women who have been trafficked and sold into marriage with Chinese men. Our workers are able to reach these women with the love of Jesus, and run several Bible study groups for them. More female workers are needed for this vital ministry. Ask God to provide...

In 2020, North Korea closed its borders to try to keep out Covid-19. Although borders have partially reopened, the situation remains desperate, with over half of North Korean's only able to eat one meal a day. Dissatisfaction with Kim Jong-Un is mounting among officials. Ask God to intervene to...