Explosion in Amasra, Turkey

Posted byMikaela Vincent, Author, More Than A Conqueror Books, www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.comPosted inPray for the worldTags:, ,

More than 40 people have died and 11 are hospitalized after a coal mine explosion in Amasra, northern Turkey. As we pray for those involved in this tragedy, let’s also lift up the 46 unreached people groups who still have yet to hear the Gospel. Turkey is listed among the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians because of Islamic oppression.

Christians in Turkey experience incredible pressure from very strong—and increasing—religious nationalism in Turkey. The government continues to target even foreign Christians in its borders, along with the foreign spouses of Turkish citizens. It’s not technically illegal for Muslims to convert to Christianity, but any Muslim who does decide to follow Jesus comes under immense strain from their families and communities, who often demand the convert return to Islam. These believers are sometimes forced to lead a double life and hide their conversion. 

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Lord, please rescue those who are trapped, heal those who are wounded, and comfort those who mourn. Make a way for the lost to hear Your Good News. Awaken every heart in Turkey to You. Point them to Christian websites with Your message of Truth. Get Your Word into every home in a language they can easily understand. Don’t let any barrier stand in the way of whole families and villages and people groups coming to Christ. And protect Christians from persecution. Be a Shield around them, hiding them from those who seek to do them evil, and yet emboldening them to share Your Good News with those who are seeking You. For those currently suffering persecution, give them courage, Lord. Be near to them and speak tenderly to them, giving them strength to endure and shining through them Your light in the darkness.

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Published by Mikaela Vincent, Author, More Than A Conqueror Books, www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com

Mikaela Vincent is a wife, mother, and missionary with a passion to see the lost saved and God's people walk in oneness with Him and each other. She and her husband have been serving the Lord in a dark area of the world where few have heard Jesus' name and Christians are persecuted. In her quiet times with God, He has written together with her deep Bible studies and other books for all ages on listening to God and removing the barriers to oneness with Christ and others. She hosts spiritual mentoring groups online, and has led retreats internationally. Through her books, both children and adults are finding freedom from anxiety, panic, and other strongholds. Her novels, prayer journals, devotionals, day planners, children's books and more are available at www.MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com.

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