Harrowing Headlines for Prayer

Pray God will meet in powerful ways each person involved in and affected by these world events, and save them.

USA: A 16-year-old shot and killed a teacher and three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon on Thursday. He also injured another teacher and a 7-year-old child before a concerned citizen shot and killed the shooter.

PAKISTAN: 34 children and a female teacher died when a school roof collapsed during morning in Peshawar Thursday. Most of the victims were under 13 and from low-income families. About 45 children were injured.

YEMEN: IRAN-backed Houthis attacked the presidential palace in Aden, hitting a command center for SAUDI ARABIA’s coalition fighting against the terrorist group and killing five. Houthis have hit the Saudi airport about 20 times since October 1.

ALBANIA: Protests against the government turned violent this week in Tirana, as students attacked and torched government offices and surrounding buildings and businesses. At least 18 protesters and 61 police officers were injured.

INDONESIA: Four people fighting wildfires in East Java’s Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park died Thursday. Haze from the fires has caused respiratory problems for hundreds of thousands of people in MALAYSIA, EAST TIMOR and now SINGAPORE.

ROMANIA: Seven crew members are missing after drones (possibly from RUSSIA) attacked two chemical tankers in the Black Sea. Drone strikes have hit at least five other cargo ships in the past 10 days, with at least 23 sailors lost off the coasts of Romania and BULGARIA.

Lord, please have mercy on these nations and the people affected by so much violence. End each devastating war in a way that brings about millions of people turning to faith in You. Rebuild with Your love and grace nations and families torn apart by war. Show them the way to salvation and place into leadership those who care for their people and who will open the way for Your good news to be freely preached. Heal the minds and hearts of those affected by trauma. Mend the bodies of the wounded. Comfort those who have lost loved ones. Feed the hungry. Shelter the homeless. Show both soldiers and civilians Your love in powerful ways. Make a way for the gospel to reach the lost in a way they can easily understand and receive. Open the doors wide for Christian aid workers to come in bringing food, medical supplies, counselors, doctors and others to help families through each crisis. We speak LIFE over the children, Lord, in Your precious name. PEACE over each of these countries. And most of all, SALVATION for the many dying daily without the knowledge of Christ. Make the way for every person to hear the gospel and receive You as Savior. Use Christians in their midst to shine Your love and peace, bringing hope and showing mercy. May Your Kingdom come to the lost soon, Lord, before it’s too late. Awaken this world to Your love. Especially have mercy on the children. Protect them from harm, provide safety for both them and their families, and draw them into Your kingdom. Perform signs and miracles and wonders that will turn all eyes to You. In Jesus’ name. Amen

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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 MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com.

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