open doors diary

Central Asia - Thank God for the hospitality of local house churches which shelter new believers thrown out of home. Please pray they reach more Christians in need and that their love and generosity will be a shining light in their communities. Prayer taken from Open Doors prayer diary. Thanks...

Many Christians living near the Burkina Faso border have fled their homes after threats by Islamic militants. "Christians should leave within 72 hours or accept Islam", Ask the Lord to strengthen the church in Niger and help believers to remain strong in their faith amid this uncertainty. Thanks...

Since the coup in February 2021, Christians have encountered greater violence and tighter restrictions. Even in relatively safe areas, believers are required to ask permission to meet. Ask God to protect believers and surround them with songs of deliverance (Psalms 32.7) thanks for praying...

Remember the many Christians currently imprisoned for their faith in Iran. Pray for God's comfort and strength especially for those being held in isolation or facing torture, and pray that Iran will stop persecuting Christian converts and other religious minorities for the peaceful practice of...

Persecution is increasing rapidly in Uttar Pradesh state due to the implementation of anti conversion laws. Pastors, evangelists and believers are being falsely accused and jailed, and many churches have closed down. Ask God to intervene and make a way for the gospel to advance. Manisha and...

Pray for Mary Mohammadi, an active Christian rights activist in Iran who, despite being only 22, has already been kicked out of university, spent 6 months in prison and lost her job due to her activities. Praise God for her boldness and ask Him to protect and substain her as she fights for the...

Remember the many Christians currently imprisoned for their faith in Iran. Pray for God's comfort and strength especially for those being held in isolation or facing torture, and pray that Iran will stop persecuting Christian converts and other religious minorities for the peaceful practice of...

Fredy works among the Wounan indigenous people of San Juan river, Choco and is translating biblical resources for children into the language of the Wounan tribe. Ask the Lord to bless his work and to provide resources needed to print and distribute the materials to the Wounan people. Pray for...