This week, the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Commuist Party is taking place (16-22 October). Chinese Christians are praying that they will see a loosening of the restrictions on religious freedom that have been getting worse in the past few years. Please do join them in praying for...
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Women, children and the elderly are among those especially at the mercy of the Taliban, while young men are prone to being influenced by the extremist regime. Pray for their protection and that opportunites will emerge for them to flourish.
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In a neighbouring country, Afghan Christian refugees are doing jobs such as pushing trolleys to survive. Some husbands and fathers remain in Afghanistan, but families can't communicate with them to know if they're alive. But they're still holding onto Jesus. Pray for provision of needs and that...
Thank God for a c ounselling school set up to provide training for Christians in topics like pastoral care, trauma healing, marriage and family counselling. Pray that those who attend will be equipped to help those in need.
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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...
Deliver us from the enemies camp and make us invisible to them and all that’s involved in our lives have everything turn out well soon lord with your mighty blessings and open doors bless and protect us and those close and heal all colds Pnd allergies and sinuses
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...
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Lord Jesus, help our persecuted brothers and sisters in India to stand strong in their faith and shine as stars (Philippians 2:15) in their local communities. Continue to manifest Your love and power through healings and miracles. Guard Your children from harm and equip them for the challenges...
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Lord heal of any infections and injuries and restore us all. Guide and direct us with open doors to Your perfect will and our families bless and protect us this week.
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.
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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.
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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
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"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."(Matthew 6:33-34) Thank You Lord Your Word is trustworthy and sovereign. Praise You for...
Heavenly Father, please extend Your loving arms to Christians in the north of Cameroon who are grieving, traumatised or vulnerable. Show them Your tender care, and protect them from further violence. May they know Your peace that passes understanding. Give wisdom to church leaders and Open Doors...
I need prayer for the Holy Spirit to reveal to me All the open doors I allowed the enemy to come in and remain in my life so I can repent and remove each one. I want to be 100% free. I desire to have the Heart of God. My mind wanders and strays when I want to spend time in the Word of God. I...
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.
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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...