What have you felt lately that is outside of love, joy and peace? What was the situation that triggered that response? We must realign our thoughts with Truth if we are to truly be free. John 8:36, 42-47. Let Galatians 5:22-25 become your heart gauge to know when you are walking in the Spirit or when something elseContinue reading “The Time for Freedom is Now”
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Listening to God
Our God is very present and very real. All throughout the Bible we see how personally and also corporately He speaks to and through His people. If you are among a growing number of Christians who claim He doesn’t speak that way anymore, I challenge you to find the verse that says that. Yes, that’sContinue reading “Listening to God”
Update on Detained Missionary Pilot, Mozambique
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. Brutal persecution by Muslim extremists has ranked the Christian-majority nation of Mozambique one of the most dangerous in the world for followers of Jesus, mainly due to Islamic State Mozambique (ISM), which has vowed to murder all Christians and Jews who doContinue reading “Update on Detained Missionary Pilot, Mozambique”
Missionaries, Pastors Face Charges in Nicaragua
Although 95% Christian, Nicaragua ranks among the most dangerous countries in the world for followers of Christ. Currently, 11 Nicaraguan pastors and three missionaries from the USA face charges of “money laundering and organized crime” after their US-based non-profit, Mountain Gateway, hosted evangelistic campaigns last year that reached nearly one million people with the gospel.Continue reading “Missionaries, Pastors Face Charges in Nicaragua”
Israel-Gaza Hostage Update
When the IDF received intel that Hamas had planned an attack on their troops from a certain location in central Gaza, the resulting air strike caused the collapse of an adjacent building where three hostages, Noa Argamani, Yossi Sharabi and Itai Svirsky were unknowingly held. Terrorists used Noa to announce in a video that YossiContinue reading “Israel-Gaza Hostage Update”
Lakewood, Punjab and Other Persecution Headlines
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024, as we pray for persecuted Christians, their persecutors and the nations to awaken to Christ’s love. PAKISTAN: Last week, Christian teen Sunil Masih (age 14) died for his faith when six armed Muslim extremists shouted threats against Christians and open-fired on a groupContinue reading “Lakewood, Punjab and Other Persecution Headlines”
Two Argentine-Israeli Hostages Rescued
Israeli forces rescued two hostages under heavy fire from Hamas during a covert operation which involved multiple air strikes through the night Sunday at Rafah, southern Gaza. Both Fernando Simon Marman, 60, and Norberto Louis Har, 70, have safely returned to Israel in good medical condition. After 129 days in captivity, the two Argentine-Israelis attributedContinue reading “Two Argentine-Israeli Hostages Rescued”
Pray Our Children Will Love Jesus
Lord, please fill our homes with Your presence and Your love. Set us free from the sins and wrong thought processes that make it difficult for our children to see You as You truly are. Empower us with Your love, embolden us with Your grace, and teach us to forgive. Give us wisdom in everyContinue reading “Pray Our Children Will Love Jesus”
Shining in Battle
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. The battle we are in is not one of race, gender, political parties, rights, power, influence or nations. Those are just earthly skirmishes skittering around the deeper issue at the core. Every voice clamoring to be heard was created for abundant life throughContinue reading “Shining in Battle”
Dozens of Christians, Children Arrested in Eritrea
Authorities in Asmara, Eritrea, detained 30 Christian adults and a number of children, as they gathered to celebrate a baby’s first birthday. Non-Christians attending the event were sent home. (Open Doors UK News, February 4) It is unknown what these believers and their children will now face. Normal procedure is to torture and even killContinue reading “Dozens of Christians, Children Arrested in Eritrea”
Israel-Gaza Update
Pray for Israel and Hamas as they discuss a possible ceasefire and hostage release this week. Of the 132 hostages still held by Hamas, Israel has confirmed at least 31 are dead and possibly another 20. The count includes the bodies of two soldiers killed and abducted in 2014, Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin. InContinue reading “Israel-Gaza Update”
Worldwide Persecution Trends
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. Last year, Open Doors’ World Watchlist counted 4,998 Christian martyrs, 82% of whom died in Nigeria at the hands of Fulani tribesmen and Muslim extremists. In addition, some 14,766 churches and other Christian properties worldwide were attacked, a number seven timesContinue reading “Worldwide Persecution Trends”
A Global Army
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. In the last two years since the Prayer Wall moved to this dedicated space at PrayerWall.pw, we’ve seen over 21,000 visits from 114 nations! Thank you to all of you who have joined the Lord’s army here, praying daily for ourContinue reading “A Global Army”
Pakistan: Forced Conversions and Torture
Muslim extremists in Pakistan abducted Azam Masih, 28, and his younger brother Nadeem and tortured them into reciting the Kalima creed for conversion to Islam by beating them with metal rods. Police have arrested a Muslim cleric for conducting the conversion, as well as Naseem Shah and Sunny Shah, known criminals involved in other hatredContinue reading “Pakistan: Forced Conversions and Torture”
How Self-Protection Endangers Us
It’s easy to fall back into old habits, putting up walls against how we imagine someone might hurt us. But when we seek to self-protect, we will fail. Every time. We’re just not equipped for that God-sized job. Coming out from under our Protector’s covering to try to do His job ourselves only leaves usContinue reading “How Self-Protection Endangers Us”
Get Ready for March 11-April 9
Mark your calendar and prepare now for this spring’s 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening March 11-April 9 here at the Prayer Wall. We will journey through the nations of the world, praying for unreached peoples, persecuted Christians and their persecutors. Join with us as we ask the Lord of the Harvest to awakenContinue reading “Get Ready for March 11-April 9”
Praying for China’s Uyghurs
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. The Uyghur are an ancient Turkic people numbering about 12 million in China’s northwestern province of Xinjiang, which borders the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Russia and Mongolia. There was a time about 1,000 years ago when nearly all the UyghurContinue reading “Praying for China’s Uyghurs”
2024: “Super Election Year”
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. This year is perhaps the biggest election year in history, as more than 60 nations expect to hold national elections involving some 2 billion voters. With a population of 1.44 billion, India‘s Lok Sabha (House of the People) election in April/MayContinue reading “2024: “Super Election Year””
Worship and Overcome
It’s easy for the angels who see God’s face every day to worship Him. But when His children down here in this world filled with sin and trials worship in spirit and in truth, sight unseen, from the midst of all our hardships and heartache, that is — I paused here as I wrote thatContinue reading “Worship and Overcome”
Prayer for Global Revival
Join us for 30 days of Prayer for Global Awakening March 11-April 4, 2024, as we pray for every heart in every nation to awaken to Christ’s love. Oh, Lord, what will it take for our hearts to finally hunger and thirst for You such that we will let go of the temporary, of-this-world thingsContinue reading “Prayer for Global Revival”
Pray for Awakening in Our Nation
More than 114 countries have joined us here at the Prayer Wall since we began in 2020. Today, our prayer is for the USA, but it is written so you can also pray for your own nation. We hope you will join us for 30 days of Prayer for Global Awakening March 11-April 4, 2024,Continue reading “Pray for Awakening in Our Nation”
Lifting You Up, Ukraine
Next month will mark two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Let’s continue praying for a great awakening to Christ in both countries and an end to the bloodshed, death and destruction. John 10:10. Lord, please fill Ukraine with Your angel armies, fighting for what is right and good, fighting for a future with You inContinue reading “Lifting You Up, Ukraine”
Freedom of the Heart
Isaiah 51:11 What is holding you and your family back from more of the Lord? Depression? Anxiety? Anger? Lust? Ask Him to show you, and spend some time today in prayer, asking Him to set you free. This may be of help: Lord, please help us walk out in the freedom that we were createdContinue reading “Freedom of the Heart”
Faith and Freedom for Youth
Lord, please set our children free from fear and demonic oppression. Whenever the enemy gives them a nightmare, invade that dream in visible, powerful ways and rescue them. Whenever they begin to lean on something or someone other than You, call them back. Remind them of the love, peace and joy only found in You,Continue reading “Faith and Freedom for Youth”
Prayer for Awakening and Protection
A prayer from Matthew 19:26 for an outpouring of God’s love, truth and grace: Lord, it feels like these past three years have seen such an increase of enemy activity. Or maybe what Satan’s doing has just been more visible or apparent. But God, we ask You now for Your angel armies to flood myContinue reading “Prayer for Awakening and Protection”
Repentance and Humility
James 4:10 Lord, we have wandered far from You. We have placed our own pain, fear, pride, selfishness, doubt, anger, judgment, lust and so much more above the simplicity of surrendering to You and letting Your Spirit guide our thoughts and actions. Proverbs 3:5-7, John 5:19. Forgive us, Lord. For we have left our FirstContinue reading “Repentance and Humility”
Off My High Horse and on My Face
A real-live battle between good and evil rages, and we are in the midst of it. Ephesians 6:10-12. We have a real enemy, and it’s not our brother or sister. The minute we begin attacking God’s people, we have switched sides. Revelation 12:10-12. Feeling justified in our attacks against others is a normal enemy tactic.Continue reading “Off My High Horse and on My Face”
Joy
What do you want for your life? If Jesus stood before you right now asking you that question, how would you answer Him? I had a dream one night of those who know Christ heading toward a curtain, and I knew somehow that heaven was behind that curtain and that these were those who wereContinue reading “Joy”
Leading through Love
Satan wants to keep us so busy with even good causes that we forget the eternal things that matters most. 1 John 4:8. How much we accomplish or how great others think we are won’t amount to anything in the end. Only how well we loved. 1 Corinthians 13. So many marriages, families, churches, teams,Continue reading “Leading through Love”
Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis
Today, let’s lift up the three main terrorist groups engaging in warfare activities against Israel and their allies at this time. Hamas is an acronym for the Islamic Resistance Movement, “Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya,” a Sunni Muslim terrorist group of about 20-25,000 extremists created in 1987 for the purpose of armed resistance against Israel and establishingContinue reading “Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis”
Praying Through the Headlines This Week
BANGLADESH: Fire broke out in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Ukhiya, burning more than 1,000 shelters last Saturday and leaving about 7,000 Rohingya people homeless. We ask You, Lord, to please provide for their needs, especially their need for You. Meet them in their dreams, bring Christians to them to shine Your love, and openContinue reading “Praying Through the Headlines This Week”
Ecuador: Internal Armed Conflict
President Daniel Noboa has declared a state of emergency as the military deals with armed confrontations erupting across the country following the escape of gang leader Adolfo Macias from prison this week. Explosions, police kidnappings, prison upheaval, more escapes and even attempts to take over a TV studio and hospital are just some examples ofContinue reading “Ecuador: Internal Armed Conflict”
Christians in Sudan Offer Trauma Healing
Since war broke out last April, the peoples of Sudan have experienced brutal rapes, killings on the streets and in their own homes, looting, the displacement of more than 7.3 million of their countrymen (500,000 just in the last month), and hunger, with nearly 30 million now in need of humanitarian aid. (UNOCHA.org report, JanContinue reading “Christians in Sudan Offer Trauma Healing”
Christian Village Targeted by Hezbollah Missiles
The day after Christmas, Hezbollah targeted an ancient Christian village in northern Israel. Muslim terrorist missiles from Lebanon hit Saint Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Iqrit, wounding an 80-year-old man and nine Israeli soldiers who rushed to help. Already more than 80,000 people have been displaced in that region. (CBN, Jan 2) Israeli air strikesContinue reading “Christian Village Targeted by Hezbollah Missiles”
Deadly Japan Earthquake, Plane Crash
Rescuers race the clock, freezing rain and possible landslides to find survivors beneath the rubble of several powerful earthquakes that hit the Noto Peninsula since Monday, including a magnitude 7.6. At least 82 people have died and more than 30,000 are displaced, with food running out in the displacement centers and power and water shortagesContinue reading “Deadly Japan Earthquake, Plane Crash”
Are You Filled with Faith? Or Fear?
The same night I experienced two dreams. In the first, I saw a woman looking out at the mountains rising high and beautiful ahead of her and all around her in the wilderness. I heard the Lord say “New horizons,” and felt the exhilerating joy of adventure. Wrapped in the presence of the One WhoContinue reading “Are You Filled with Faith? Or Fear?”
Christians Jailed for Their Faith
UGANDA: On the third day of an evangelistic campaign in Soroti, a crowd of Muslims beat the Christian preachers for quoting the Quran. Police then arrested two of the evangelists, Joseph Omadi and Isaac Napakol, for “wounding the religious feelings” of the Muslim community. Their physical condition has worsened considerably in prison this past month.Continue reading “Christians Jailed for Their Faith”
Stand on Love and You Will Stand
We are facing days such as never before. And the battles we fight are not what the world says they are. This is a spiritual battle we are in, and LOVE is the way we win. Romans 8. Now is the time to set aside whatever has been keeping you from the heart work you’veContinue reading “Stand on Love and You Will Stand”
Nigeria: More Than 160 Massacred at Christmas
At least 160 people died, more than 300 sustained injuries, and hundreds of homes burned to the ground over Christmas weekend in brutal attacks on more than 20 mostly Christian communities in the Bokkos and Barkin Ladi region of Plateau State, Nigeria. Although Nigeria is nearly 52% Christian, it is by far the deadliest countryContinue reading “Nigeria: More Than 160 Massacred at Christmas”
Loving the Lost – John 3:16
The fact that so much of the world still has not heard the good news could be more a love problem than one of restricted access. How deeply do you love? How far are you willing to go to see Christ’s Kingdom come to the ends of the earth? Will you share with your neighbors? WithContinue reading “Loving the Lost – John 3:16”
Do You Measure Up?
Our kids tend to lean on God the same way they lean on us. So, if we’re telling them all the ways they don’t measure up, they’re likely to see God as displeased with them, as well. Maybe that’s something you also experienced that is still a struggle for you today. It’s easy to imagineContinue reading “Do You Measure Up?”
Freedom through Forgiveness
In yesterday’s post, the Lord was calling us as His people to open wide our hearts to forgive, to let Him set us free from the old offenses the enemy still uses to yank us around, so bitterness and fear will no longer control our reactions, but LOVE, grace and peace will. Mark 11:25, RomansContinue reading “Freedom through Forgiveness”
Forgive
This morning, I felt the Lord leading us back to forgiveness. Matthew 6:14-15; Psalm 32:1-5; Romans 12:17-21 When Jesus died on the cross, He paid for all our sin — from the tiniest infraction to that monstrous mistake we still regret. So, if our mile-high debt has been forgiven entirely, why are we so botheredContinue reading “Forgive”
Three and Three Hostages Returned to Israel
Yesterday, during combat in Shejaiya, Gaza, Israeli Defense Forces mistakenly killed three hostages who had managed to escape from Hamas: Yotam Haim (m, 28, abducted from Kfar Azza); Samer Talalka (m, 22, abducted from Nir Am kibbutz); and Alon Shamriz (m, 26, abducted from Kfar Azza). Just before that tragic event, the bodies of threeContinue reading “Three and Three Hostages Returned to Israel”
Warmth for the Lonely
Winters are cold in the dark area of the world where the Lord called our family to share the gospel for almost 30 years. Lots of snow and ice. Not many people outside. It can feel quite lonely, especially when you’re the only Christian around and an oppressive government forbids Christmas. No, I’m not talking about the Grinch,Continue reading “Warmth for the Lonely”
Caught in a Battle Not Their Own, Lebanese Christians Choose Love
The day after Hamas invaded Israel, Hezbollah shot rockets from Lebanon, and Israel returned fire. The shelling that Sunday morning hit near churches gathered for worship in about a dozen Christian villages in southern Lebanon. Since then, many believers’ homes have been destroyed and their farmlands and surrounding forests set ablaze by hits from bothContinue reading “Caught in a Battle Not Their Own, Lebanese Christians Choose Love”
Pray for Awakening and Transformation
Awaken our nation to You, O God. Get up in our face. Invade our space. Demand our attention. Distract us with Your love. Lift the veil from our eyes and show us who You truly are. Knock down our idols. Set us free from our sin. Heal our minds and hearts. Transform us by YourContinue reading “Pray for Awakening and Transformation”
A Hostage Dead, A Rescue Foiled
Hostage Sahar Baruch, 25, whose brother was killed in the October 7 massacre in Be’eri, has been murdered. His and possibly another 18 bodies of hostages are still held by Hamas in Gaza. Numerous terrorists died and two Israeli soldiers were seriously wounded in a failed attempt this past week to free some of theContinue reading “A Hostage Dead, A Rescue Foiled”
80th School Shooting of 2023
Three people were shot dead and one was wounded Wednesday at the University of Nevada Las Vegas by a man who applied for a professorship there but was denied. This marks the 80th school shooting so far this year, including 51 K-12 schools and 29 university or college campuses. Lord, we ask You, please, toContinue reading “80th School Shooting of 2023”
Better Not Pout
Sometimes, even when God has given us so much, we get upset because there’s something else we want that we don’t yet have. It may be a valid desire, even one placed there by the Lord because He plans to fulfill it one day. But the pouting is not God’s plan, neither is self-pity, angerContinue reading “Better Not Pout”
Deepen Our Love
Let’s make this celebration of Christ’s birth memorable because of how we choose to LOVE. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 NASB Lord, help us lay down all our grudges, fears, pride, and regrets, so we can LOVE, even as You first lovedContinue reading “Deepen Our Love”
Christmas in the Dark
What is it like to live in a country where celebrating Christmas is forbidden? Where Christians are persecuted? Where millions have never heard about the God Who loves them and gave His Son to die for their sins so they can be free? I can tell you. Because we’ve lived there. For most of theContinue reading “Christmas in the Dark”
Christians Killed in Gaza
Since the war with Israel began, most of the 800 or so Palestinian Christians in Gaza have sheltered in two churches in the north — about 300 in the Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church and about 500 in the Holy Family Catholic Church. Both are in Gaza City, where much of the fighting has occurred.Continue reading “Christians Killed in Gaza”
Twists in Myanmar’s Battle
While news has focused on the Israel-Gaza conflict, Myanmar’s horrific civil war has taken a turn. Various ethnic and other resistance forces have banded together and are actually gaining ground in their fight against the nation’s brutal military regime which has attacked, burned and murdered thousands of civilians since overthrowing the elected government in 2021.Continue reading “Twists in Myanmar’s Battle”
A Psalm 31:15 Prayer for 2024
As 2023 comes to a close, take some time to get alone with Jesus and reflect on what He has done this past year. Then ask Him what He wants to do this coming year. As hard as 2023 has been, 2024 will see its own trials. We have a real enemy, and he doesn’tContinue reading “A Psalm 31:15 Prayer for 2024”
Eight Hostages Released, Including Two Muslims
Hamas released two hostages on Thursday, and then another six several hours later. Among the eight were two Bedouin siblings, Aisha and Bilal Ziyadne, abducted from Kibbutz Holit near the Gaza border. They are the first Arab Israelis freed since October 7. Five more Muslims, including Aisha and Bilal’s older brother Hamza and father Youssef,Continue reading “Eight Hostages Released, Including Two Muslims”
16 Hostages Released, and a Jerusalem Attack
Despite a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, two Hamas gunmen opened fire at a bus stop at the entrance of Jerusalem on Wednesday, critically wounding several people and murdering three (rabbinical judge Elimelech Wasserman, 73; Liviya Dickman, 24; and Hannah Ifergan, 60+). The same day, Hamas released two Israeli hostages with Russian citizenship; and thenContinue reading “16 Hostages Released, and a Jerusalem Attack”
Daughter of Holocaust Survivors and a Dog Among 12 Hostages Released
Hours after gunfire and explosives briefly violated the ceasefire with Israel, Hamas released 12 more hostages Tuesday. Among them was Ada Sagi, born in Tel Aviv in 1948 as the daughter of Holocaust survivors from Poland. Ada learned Arabic and taught it to others as a way to make friends with Palestinian neighbors. She wasContinue reading “Daughter of Holocaust Survivors and a Dog Among 12 Hostages Released”
A Miraculous Escape, and Monday’s 11 Hostages Released
Hostage Eitan Yahalomi, 12, one of nine children and two mothers released by Hamas on Monday, was abducted from his home in Nir Oz together with his family on October 7. As the attack on their kibbutz began, Eitan hid with his mother and two sisters in a sealed room. But because the door didn’tContinue reading “A Miraculous Escape, and Monday’s 11 Hostages Released”
Another 17 Hostages Released Ahead of Giving Tuesday
Praise God for the release on Sunday of yet another 17 hostages taken by Hamas. Alma Avraham, 84, is in critical condition at a hospital in Beersheba, Israel. She is one of 14 Israelis in this weekend’s third group, which also included three Thai nationals, a Russian-Israeli and a dual American citizen. In exchange, IsraelContinue reading “Another 17 Hostages Released Ahead of Giving Tuesday”
17 More Hostages Released
After a delay of many hours and several violations of their agreement with Israel, Hamas at last released 17 hostages late Saturday night. In exchange, Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners. Among the freed hostages were 13 Israeli women, teens and children, as well as four Thai nationals. That is three fewer foreigners than agreed upon.Continue reading “17 More Hostages Released”
Miracle in Gaza: Hundreds Meet Jesus in Dreams
Since the war between Israel and Hamas began on October 7, we have been praying here at the Prayer Wall for God to open the way for Christians to bring aid to Gazans and share the good news with them. We have also asked Jesus to show up in Muslims’ dreams and lead them toContinue reading “Miracle in Gaza: Hundreds Meet Jesus in Dreams”
24 Hostages Released!
Hamas released 24 hostages yesterday — 13 Israeli women and children, ten Thais and one Filipino. Most of the nine Israeli women were in their 70s or 80s, and of the four children under nine the youngest was a two-year-old. In exchange, Israel released 39 Palestinian women and teens from prison and provided increased food,Continue reading “24 Hostages Released!”
Earthquake in the Philippines
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines a week ago resulted in at least nine deaths and more than 800 houses and other facilities destroyed or severely damaged. Philippines is home to 90 unreached people groups who have yet to hear the good news of Christ. Most are indigenousContinue reading “Earthquake in the Philippines”
Happy Thanksgiving
Let’s take a moment to thank Christ today for everything He has done for us, and recommit our lives and families to love Him, serve Him and bring Him glory the rest of our days here on earth. In the midst of so much darkness, let’s join together as one to shine His light. ThankContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving”
Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom
As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s thank the Lord for the privilege and freedom to know and worship Him. Let’s also pray for our brothers and sisters throughout the world who do not have that freedom, but face persecution and even death because of their love for Christ. Isaiah 60:1-2. Lord, we thank You for all thatContinue reading “Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom”
Prayers for a Blessed Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, let’s pray God will cover our family times together and fill our homes with His presence, peace, joy and love. Also, please take a moment and ask the Lord if there is someone He wants you to bless during the holidays, perhaps with a special dinner or gift. Do youContinue reading “Prayers for a Blessed Thanksgiving”
Hostages Found Dead Near Al Shifa Hospital
Hostages Noa Marciano, a 19-year-old Israeli soldier from Modi’in, and Yehudit Weiss, a 65-year-old snatched from her home in Be’eri, are now confirmed dead. Israeli ground forces found their bodies this past week near Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital, which appears to have been used by Hamas terrorists as a command center. The death of aContinue reading “Hostages Found Dead Near Al Shifa Hospital”
He Knows What’s Up the Road Ahead
A word of encouragement from the Lord for His bride based on Isaiah 40-43: “I have a plan through this. I know you can’t see around the other bend, and what you think might be waiting for you there scares you. But trust Me. I know what I’m doing. I know what’s up there ahead.Continue reading “He Knows What’s Up the Road Ahead”
Bring Us Out of Captivity
Let’s pray Jeremiah 29:11-14 over our country today, asking God to bring us back from all the ways we’ve been captive to the enemy, so our children (and we) will have a hope and a future of abundant life, rather than destruction (John 10:10). Lord, You have given us a choice, because You are loving.Continue reading “Bring Us Out of Captivity”
Praying for Yemen’s Salvation
Since Yemen’s warring sides failed to renew a truce that expired last month, fighting has continued at a standstill, giving respite to their haggard nation. In the meantime, however, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have begun attacking Israel. Although Yemen is the third most dangerous country in the world for followers of Jesus, nearly a decadeContinue reading “Praying for Yemen’s Salvation”
Three Christians Conditionally Released from Prison in Iran, One Pardoned
Three Christians imprisoned in Iran for participating in house churches, Ahmad Sarparast, Ayoob Poor-Rezazadeh and Morteza Mashoodkari, have been released to serve the remainder of their five-year sentences outside prison, as long as they return to work daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the jail’s adjacent factory. In addition, another house church memberContinue reading “Three Christians Conditionally Released from Prison in Iran, One Pardoned”
Praying for God’s Mercy on Gaza
It has now been several weeks since Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on October 7, beginning a war which has cost thousands of lives and sparked anti-Palestinian and antisemitic protests and violence throughout the world, including hundreds of thousands of people protesting against such prejudice. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened dramatically, as drinkingContinue reading “Praying for God’s Mercy on Gaza”
Overturning Prejudice and Persecution
Let’s join together to push back the enemy’s purposes and pray forth God’s As nations war against each other. As antisemitism and anti-Palestinianism grow at alarming rates throughout the world. As migrants flee their home countries seeking refuge from war and persecution. As Christians continue to suffer torture and death at the hands of extremists.Continue reading “Overturning Prejudice and Persecution”
Let God Be Your Time Manager
Philippians 4:13; Proverbs 3:5-7; Ecclesiastes 3:1 In all things Kingdom Culture, Jesus is our Model. And Jesus only did what His Father was doing. John 5:19. So should we. Burnout happens when you’re doing more than God has asked you to, or you’re doing it in your own power. That’s why it’s so important toContinue reading “Let God Be Your Time Manager”
Nigeria: 74 Christians Martyred, More than 123 Abducted in Two Months
As you read this devastating report from Nigeria in September and October, Pray for those who mourn, that the Lord will comfort them and give them courage to forgive and to stand strong in their faith. Pray He will use them to show His love and peace in such powerful ways terrorists will come toContinue reading “Nigeria: 74 Christians Martyred, More than 123 Abducted in Two Months”
Refugees in the News This Week
Pakistan is forcing 1.5 million undocumented Afghan refugees and migrants out of their country. So far, more than 250,000 have returned homeless to impoverished Afghanistan just as winter comes. Refugees fleeing fighting in Sudan have reported mass killings of perhaps 800 people, most from the Masalit ethnic group in a camp for internally displaced people.Continue reading “Refugees in the News This Week”
A Prayer for the US
Right now, and over the next few weeks and months, all across the US, and especially in our nation’s capital, people are making decisions that affect hundreds, thousands, millions, even billions of people, not just in our own country, but throughout the world. Some don’t have all the facts to make those decisions. Others do,Continue reading “A Prayer for the US”
Families Torn Apart
Lord, today, we pray for families that have been torn apart by war poverty oppression, hardship, tragedy, trauma sickness, mental illness death divorce abuse pornography, infidelity, jealousy addictions rejection, abandonment anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, misunderstandings disagreement of values, goals sin, rebellion, demonic oppression fear, anxiety, hopelessness, depression busyness silence. Please have mercy. Make a way forContinue reading “Families Torn Apart”
Deadly Earthquake in Nepal
More than 157 people died and over 170 were injured in a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that shook northwestern Nepal Friday night and flattened many villages. People as far away as New Delhi, India, also felt the tremors. Then, today, another earthquake hit in the same area as the first, Ramidanda in Jajarkot district, followed byContinue reading “Deadly Earthquake in Nepal”
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Please go to our International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church page for today’s prayers: International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church If you haven’t subscribed to the Prayer Wall yet, please enter your email address below, so you can receive each daily prayer guide in time for your morning quiet times with God:Continue reading “International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church”
North Korea: #1 Most Dangerous Nation
Join us November 5 for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Over the past couple of years, North Korea’s President Kim Jong Un has inserted himself into the news time and again with his missile launchings and meetings with world leaders of other oppressive governments.Continue reading “North Korea: #1 Most Dangerous Nation”
Somalia: #2 Most Dangerous Nation
Join us November 5 for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s remember Christians facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in 99.6% Muslim Somali, ranked #2 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist ofContinue reading “Somalia: #2 Most Dangerous Nation”
Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians
Join us November 5 for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Yemen, ranked #3 on Open Doors’ WorldContinue reading “Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”
Hostage Rescued by Israeli Security Forces
Israeli ground forces pressed into Gaza on Monday, rescuing Pvt. Ori Megidish, a soldier taken hostage by Hamas terrorists in the October 7 surprise assault against Israel that killed more than 1,400. Praise God Ori is now reunited with her family, as are the other four hostages Hamas released, Nurit Cooper, Yocheved Lifshitz, Judith TaiContinue reading “Hostage Rescued by Israeli Security Forces”
Eritrea: #4 Most Dangerous Nation
Join us November 5 for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for this Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Eritrea, ranked #4 on Open Doors’Continue reading “Eritrea: #4 Most Dangerous Nation”
Libya: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians
Join us November 5 for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for this coming Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Libya, ranked #5 on OpenContinue reading “Libya: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”
Pray for Christians in Danger
Join us for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Next Sunday, November 5 is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Some believers will be setting aside the entire month to fast and pray. What about you? How is God leading you to prepare? Will you invite your whole churchContinue reading “Pray for Christians in Danger”
Oppressive Regimes
Join us Sunday, November 5, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. In many countries, it is a crime to be a Christian or to speak about Jesus to those of other religions. In some places, even holding a Bible or asking questions about Christianity on the internet can result in beatings,Continue reading “Oppressive Regimes”
Maine Mass Shooting: At Least 18 Dead
At least 18 people died and 13 were injured Wednesday in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine — one at a restaurant and another at a bowling alley, where families had gathered to play games. This is the deadliest of at least 566 mass shootings in the US reported by the Gun Violence Archive inContinue reading “Maine Mass Shooting: At Least 18 Dead”
Christians Multiply in Algeria Despite Forced Closing of Churches
As one of the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians, Algeria is 96.5% Muslim and 99.9% unreached with the gospel of Christ. Interestingly enough, in the midst of much persecution, Christianity has been growing at a rate of 8.1% annually for several years, compared with the global rate of 2.6%. (See JoshuaProject.net) A lot ofContinue reading “Christians Multiply in Algeria Despite Forced Closing of Churches”
2 More Makes 4 Hostages Released!
Praise God, hostages Nurit Cooper, 79, and Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, were released yesterday. Together with Judith Tai Raanan and her teen daughter, Natalie Raanan, who were released on Friday, that makes four! A helicopter brought the two women to Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv early yesterday morning, and soldiers carried them into the facility onContinue reading “2 More Makes 4 Hostages Released!”
Shielding Our Children
In these days of intense pressure from peers, social media, movies, teachers, and even some professed Christians seeking to influence our children to be other than who God created them to be, we must be all the more diligent in prayer and in training them up to be Christ’s. Lord, we pray for our children.Continue reading “Shielding Our Children”
Surrender Brings Peace
How are you doing with processing the news and current events these days? Are you worried about the future, as war rages around the world? Are you going about your life as if all that’s happening over there and will never affect you? Are you wondering what our government will look like next year, ifContinue reading “Surrender Brings Peace”
Two Hostages Released!
Praise God, hostages Judith Tai Raanan and her teen daughter, Natalie Raanan have been released! The two US citizens from Evanston, Illinois traveled to southern Israel to celebrate a Jewish holiday and Judith’s mother’s 85th birthday, when Hamas terrorists abducted them from Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7. Just a mile from the Gaza border,Continue reading “Two Hostages Released!”
Son of Hamas Leader Chooses Christ
There will be no peace for either Jews or Muslims until they give their lives to the One this life is for, urged Mosab Hassan Yousef, who once served Hamas, but now serves Jesus Christ. As the eldest son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a Hamas founder and leader, Mosab was groomed from a young ageContinue reading “Son of Hamas Leader Chooses Christ”
Let the Change Come
Fall is the time when the trees show us how beautiful it can be to change and let go.🍂🍁 What has God been asking you to change? And what has He been asking you to let go of that you’ve been clinging to too tightly to embrace the new growth He has for you ahead?Continue reading “Let the Change Come”
Tensions Rise Across the Middle East
An explosion at Gaza’s Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital on Tuesday killing hundreds of displaced people sheltering there has sparked anger all across the Middle East, North Africa and world. Israel says one of about ten Islamic jihadist rockets launched at the precise moment the hospital was hit may have misfired; while Gaza blames Israel for theContinue reading “Tensions Rise Across the Middle East”
Continued Prayers for Israel, Hostages
Ezekiel 36, Psalm 83 More than 1,200 people have died in Israel and at least 3,400 have been injured since the October 7 invasion by Hamas militants, who have taken at least 199 hostages held captive in a network of underground tunnels and other locations throughout Gaza. Among the Israeli hostages are those suffering fromContinue reading “Continued Prayers for Israel, Hostages”
Lifting You Up, Ukraine
As we continue praying for the Israel-Gaza conflict and for the hostages by name, let’s also lift up those suffering in Ukraine, where Russian forces have relentlessly assaulted the city of Avdiivka non-stop for almost a week. Ukrainian forces destroyed hundreds of Russian tanks and armored vehicles, and killed thousands of Russian troops. Lord, pleaseContinue reading “Lifting You Up, Ukraine”
