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 Somalia, ranked #2 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. “Christians in Somalia live in one of the harshest environments inContinue reading “Somalia: #2 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2026”
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Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2026
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’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. “In recent months, at least 20 Yemeni Christians haveContinue reading “Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2026”
Eritrea: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2026
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 #6 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. Praise God, more than 400 Christians have beenContinue reading “Eritrea: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2026”
Israel: Pray for Protection, Elections
As we pray for persecuted Christians today in Syria today in our countdown to IDOP, let’s also remember Israel’s elections now, that the Lord will protect against disruptive attacks from enemy nations and place in leadership those He desires. Pray also for every heart to hear the good news that their Messiah has come andContinue reading “Israel: Pray for Protection, Elections”
Ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine
Praise the Lord for an answer to our prayers for Oleshky, where civilians have been cut off from food and medical care. US First Lady Melania Trump helped secure a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for that city, beginning October 27, so humanitarian aid can get in to those in desperate need and civiliansContinue reading “Ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine”
Prayers for the Persecuted, Countdown to IDOP
Next Sunday is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, when Christians throughout the world gather to pray for our brothers and sisters facing poverty, imprisonment, violence, and even death for their faith. At PrayerWall.pw this week, leading up to IDOP, we will post daily persecution updates and prayers for the top sixContinue reading “Prayers for the Persecuted, Countdown to IDOP”
Arms of Grace
“God can forgive any sin, but not THAT one. He’ll never be able to use me again.” Have you ever thought that before? Did you forget that with God all things are possible? That He is working the good out of everything? That you are redeemed, bought back from even the most terrible of sinsContinue reading “Arms of Grace”
Families Torn Apart by Violence and War
Let’s pray for families in desperate and dangerous situations across the world, torn apart by violence and death, that the Lord will meet the lost in powerful ways and save them. DJIBOUTI: A boat to YEMEN carrying more than 300 migrants capsized just after setting sail Thursday, killing at least 139, including children. More thanContinue reading “Families Torn Apart by Violence and War”
Floods in Nepal, Thailand, Mexico, India
Let’s pray for those going through deep and difficult hardships, that God will meet the lost in powerful ways, draw them in with His love and mercy, and save them. NEPAL: At least five people are missing after flash floods swept away homes and bridges along the Budhi Gandaki River Sunday. Families were forced toContinue reading “Floods in Nepal, Thailand, Mexico, India”
Jesus Is the Answer
Why do we keep looking somewhere else for answers, when there is only one Way to the love, joy, peace and fulfillment we seek? We run all day, but forget about inviting Jesus into our schedule. We have time to watch our favorite show on TV, but no time to spend alone with the OneContinue reading “Jesus Is the Answer”
From Depression to JOY
Today’s prayer lead comes from Isaiah 51:11: Pray the wayward will remember God and return home, so we can all rejoice together. Pray for those who have been bound up in darkness, despair, and depression, that we will trust in God’s goodness, let Him overturn every lie with the truth that sets us free, andContinue reading “From Depression to JOY”
The Miracle of Mercy
As we pray here at the Prayer Wall for persecuted Christians throughout the world who are trapped and in need of rescue, I am reminded of our own escape from the closed country where we served the Lord for many years. Everything changed in an instant. Our security was breached. Our names were made knownContinue reading “The Miracle of Mercy”
Christian Mother and Daughter Killed in Gaza
An Israeli air strike targeting a senior Hamas official in Gaza City’s Remal neighborhood killed five Saturday, including a Christian mother and daughter beloved for their help with displaced people sheltering at Holy Family Church. The funeral for Christians Mary Hafez Michel Najjard and her daughter Maysa Khader Ibrahim Abu Daoud was held the sameContinue reading “Christian Mother and Daughter Killed in Gaza”
Spirit on the Move in Sweden
Church attendance in secular Sweden had steadily declined for decades. But now, Gen Z is turning that around. Thousands who grew up feeling “empty” and “lost” in unbelieving homes are looking to Jesus for meaning and truth. (Dale Hurd, CBN News, September 10) In fact, it’s considered “cool” to be a Christian. “You have parents,Continue reading “Spirit on the Move in Sweden”
Prayer for Wisdom
Lord, give us wisdom, please. As we face difficult decisions, help us not lean on our own understanding, but to seek You in all our ways, letting You direct our paths. Proverbs 3:5-6. We can’t see the future, but You can. You know what’s up ahead and where You’re taking us. Help us surrender allContinue reading “Prayer for Wisdom”
How to Become a Christian
Have you ever wondered, “What is the meaning of life?” or “What is the truth about Jesus?” Have you been searching for how to find true love and happiness? What Is the Truth? There is only one God. He is the Creator of the Universe, infinite, all-powerful, perfect, holy. He created us because He lovesContinue reading “How to Become a Christian”
Yet More Christians Arrested in China
A number of pastors and other leaders of Beijing Jiaquan Church, a long-time underground Christian church network in China, were detained just days before US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington this week. (China Aid, September 21) This follows many other such arrests of Christians throughout China. About 30 policeContinue reading “Yet More Christians Arrested in China”
Where Is Your Focus?
When this messy world is so up in your face, it’s hard to focus on eternal things, isn’t it? For instance, a headache can take precedence over being loving and kind. But a headache is temporal. It’s very real pain I have to go through right now, but it’s not going to follow me toContinue reading “Where Is Your Focus?”
Come Out of that Spiritual Desert
Are you going through a dry time in your spiritual life? Or maybe your hunger for the Lord has been gone so long you don’t even realize you’re in a desert? That’s a dangerous place to be. Blind to your spiritual condition. Hungry so long you don’t even recognize the hunger anymore. Weary from yourContinue reading “Come Out of that Spiritual Desert”
Don’t Bend Truth. Live It!
Nearly every day we hear of any number of ways a church or Christian leader has compromised, embracing worldly viewpoints and sin, bowing to those idols. This is nothing new. All throughout the Bible we read about those who were supposedly God’s people bowing left and right to anything but Him. Have you also compromisedContinue reading “Don’t Bend Truth. Live It!”
Revival, Mass Baptisms Across the World
Here at the Prayer Wall, we have been praying for the nations to awaken to Christ. Read today’s exciting report of how He is answering, and pray for these new believers to grow strong in their faith and to reach out to their lost neighbors to share God’s love: BELARUS: Nearly 31,000 people gathered inContinue reading “Revival, Mass Baptisms Across the World”
Christians Arrested in China
Police detained eleven elderly Christians from Early Rain Covenant Church last Thursday, as they gathered to read together in a teahouse in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Most have chronic illnesses, including He Futao, 73, who has struggled with lung cancer and fainting. By Saturday morning, nine had been released, but Elder Wu Wuqing and Brother ShenContinue reading “Christians Arrested in China”
Do Not Fear. Come Up Here.
A sweet word from the Lord for those suffering in the midst of trials: My child, I know it’s been hard. I’ve seen what you’re going through. In fact, I knew it would happen before it ever did, and I have a plan for bringing the good out of what the enemy meant for evil.Continue reading “Do Not Fear. Come Up Here.”
Pray for Christians Imprisoned in China
China is listed among the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians due to high surveillance and persecution of believers, as well as destruction and/or closure of churches. Today, let’s pray by name (pronunciation in parentheses) for our brothers and sisters currently in prison there because of their love for Christ: Lord, please be a ShieldContinue reading “Pray for Christians Imprisoned in China”
News on Christians of Pakistan, Iran, USA, Zimbabwe
PAKISTAN: Christian nurse Razia Noreen, who risked her life to rescue the only infant to survive last month’s Islamabad hospital fire, was awarded the Star of Service award and 10 million rupees. Lord, we praise You for Razia’s courage, and for the beautiful way You used her to save this child’s life. As others talkContinue reading “News on Christians of Pakistan, Iran, USA, Zimbabwe”
Good News for Abundant Life
Often, people come to this Prayer Wall who don’t yet know the truth of who Jesus is. Some live in closed countries, where it could cost them their life just to ask about Him. Others only know the religion the people around them believe, but they realize there’s something missing. They’re searching for Truth. TheyContinue reading “Good News for Abundant Life”
Pray for Christians in Nepal Affected by Floods
A glacial collapse triggered flash floods at the end of August that swept away entire communities on the Nepal-Tibet border and killed more than 1,118, with nearly 4,000 people still missing, 590 of those from 39 other countries. According to missionaries with contacts in the area, 12 or more pastors have lost their lives. BelieversContinue reading “Pray for Christians in Nepal Affected by Floods”
Restoring Broken Connections
Have you ever reached out to someone, wanting a deeper connection, but they didn’t take you up on that invitation? As you shared your heart, did they look at their watch? Check their social media notifications? Talk over you? Walk out of the room? It’s not uncommon. But what the Lord was asking me toContinue reading “Restoring Broken Connections”
Nepal: 1,300 Missing in Flash Floods
A glacial collapse triggered flash floods Wednesday that swept away entire communities on the Nepal-Tibet border and buried people and homes in mud. At least 469 have died in Nepal and five in China. More than 1,300 are still missing. According to missionaries with contacts in that area, 12 or more pastors have lost theirContinue reading “Nepal: 1,300 Missing in Flash Floods”
Massacre of 27 Christians in Nigeria
At least 27 Christians were murdered Monday night in simultaneous attacks on several communities near Jos, Plateau State. “The first attack began at about 10:30 p.m. in Rim village, Riyom County, when Fulani militants opened fire on a civilian guard post, killing two guards, youth leader Solomon Dalyop told TruthNigeria (Masara Kim, August 19). AsContinue reading “Massacre of 27 Christians in Nigeria”
Pray for the USA Headlines
Two cyclists from a small Christian college in Tennessee died when John Benfield, 69, drove his car into them Wednesday. Four of the seven Milligan University cyclist team members injured in the assault are in critical condition. One died and more than 130,000 homes were left without power when Hurricane Lala hit Hawaii a fewContinue reading “Pray for the USA Headlines”
Living His Song
You were formed unique with a purpose, a holy calling from the One who breathed life into you. There are specific ways He wants to shine His light through you that no one else on this planet can do in quite the same way you can. Your culture, language, family life, experiences, looks, trials, gifts,Continue reading “Living His Song”
308 Abducted Nigerians Rescued in One Day
On February 3, during one of the deadliest attacks in recent years, Muslim terrorists massacred more than 160 people in the Woro and Nuku communities of Kwara state, Nigeria and abducted 163. The same month, they kidnapped another 145 victims from rural communities in Niger state. After six months of captivity in the densely forestedContinue reading “308 Abducted Nigerians Rescued in One Day”
Missionary to Refugees Killed in Greece
Scottish missionary Elisabeth-Jane “Lisa” Ross, 38, was murdered in Athens, Greece last month, shortly after her arrival to help with refugees. “Lisa will always be remembered for her unstoppable passion to help those who were less fortunate than herself,” her church in Edinburgh said in a statement. “This passion and deep sense of calling sometimesContinue reading “Missionary to Refugees Killed in Greece”
Refugees in Europe: Problem or Blessing?
When some 70,000 refugees swam from Morocco to the tiny Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week, 100 or more died in the attempt, and the world awakened once more to Europe’s “problem.” Over the last decade, tens of millions of refugees have made their way to Europe, many of them Muslims fleeing violent nations inContinue reading “Refugees in Europe: Problem or Blessing?”
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”
Why the Wilderness?
Are you going through a wilderness season now? What does your “wasteland” look like? Hard trials? Lonely times? Restless nights? Uncomfortable situations? Danger on every side? Temptation? Enemy attacks when you’re at your weakest? Just because things are hard doesn’t mean God is not with you. In fact, He may have allowed such trials becauseContinue reading “Why the Wilderness?”
Prayer from Isaiah 51:6
Lord, in the midst of the trying circumstances so many of us are facing right now, lift our eyes up to look to You. This earth is passing away. Our time here is so short. But Your salvation lasts forever and Your righteousness never fails. Help us to rise up above all the dissension andContinue reading “Prayer from Isaiah 51:6”
Mass Baptisms of Prisoners in Florida
Nearly 70 inmates at a Florida jail were recently baptized, after the Walton County Sheriff’s Office joined hands with two churches to help prisoners turn their lives around. One of those partners, New Life Church of Santa Rosa, baptized another 58 women at two events at the women’s jail, as well as 15 boys atContinue reading “Mass Baptisms of Prisoners in Florida”
Finding Joy in Your Spiritual Desert
A word from the Lord today from Deuteronomy 32:10-12, Hosea 2:14-23, Song of Songs 8:5a: “My beloved, I know this desert has been hard for you. The winds of change have howled all around you, and you have despaired even for your life. But I am here. I never left you. Nor will I ever.Continue reading “Finding Joy in Your Spiritual Desert”
Indian Pastors Imprisoned on False Charges
Six pastors and one other Christian in India were wrongfully convicted June 12 and sentenced to five years of prison. Their churches have shut down, and believers scattered. (Morning Star News, July 23) At a five-year-old’s birthday party two years ago, Angad Singh Maravi, an anti-Christian follower of indigenous religion who was not invited, causedContinue reading “Indian Pastors Imprisoned on False Charges”
Jesus Calms the Sea for Iranian Refugee
Abandoned by his Muslim parents as a child, Ali grew up in northern Iran angry and bitter in a country ruled by a terrorist regime. Seeking a better life for his unborn child, he and his wife fled their homeland and boarded a boat filled with migrants headed for Greece. A sudden storm rose up,Continue reading “Jesus Calms the Sea for Iranian Refugee”
Worship in the Midst
Whatever you’re going through, however the struggles of this world have weighed you down, lay it all at Jesus’ feet now. And worship Him. Oh, Jesus, great are You and worthy to be praised. For You were there before the beginning of time, and all things were formed by Your hand. It is in YouContinue reading “Worship in the Midst”
I Am Here
I am here. I have not left. I am your Safe Place. Wherever you find yourself now, however you mourn, I want you to know I am with you. I have made a way through this for you, and it is in My arms. All around you is disaster, but hidden in the palm ofContinue reading “I Am Here”
Be Careful What You Pray For
Sometimes, we pray so fervently for what we want, God actually gives it to us, even though He had a better plan. 1 Samuel 8. We weren’t created for everything to go our way here on earth. We were created for oneness with Christ. In this world you will have trouble. It is a promise.Continue reading “Be Careful What You Pray For”
Nigeria Persecution Update
Fourteen Christians kidnapped when armed men stormed an open-air Christ Apostolic Church crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ekiti state, are now freed, after their ransoms were paid. Another abducted worshipper, an 84-year-old woman, died while in captivity. (Truth Nigeria, July 7) Fulani Ethnic Militia (FEM) burned villages in Karim Lamido County, Taraba state, killing at leastContinue reading “Nigeria Persecution Update”
14 Christians Beheaded in DRC
Six Christians were executed by Islamic State terrorists in Democratic Republic of the Congo June 3, and eight more on June 24. A local field contact said that locals have observed the terrorist group moving their activities to other areas in order to avoid being infected by the Ebola virus, which has been spreading inContinue reading “14 Christians Beheaded in DRC”
Floods, Fires and Other World News
SPAIN: At least 12 have died and 23 others are missing in wildfires near Sierra de Los Filabres mountains in Almeria province. VIETNAM: A speedboat carrying 32 tourists from INDIA and four crew members capsized Saturday just a half kilometer (0.3 miles) from shore, killing 15. VENEZUELA: The twin earthquakes death toll has risen toContinue reading “Floods, Fires and Other World News”
Mission Pilot Killed in Papua
Nicholas F Gosselin, 29, a pilot with Associated Mission Aviation (PT AMA), was gunned down last week in Indonesia’s Papua region by the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB). The separatist rebels also set fire to the plane, but left the other seven passengers, who were locals, unharmed. The attack occurred just after Nicholas landedContinue reading “Mission Pilot Killed in Papua”
Christians Abducted, Released, Killed in Nigeria
Terrorists attacked a church prayer vigil in Ori-Oke Ajaiye, Kwara state on May 23, killing three and kidnapping 15. (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News, May 25) Gunmen abducted Uwem Cosmos, general director of Scripture Union Nigeria, on June 14, along with seven other Christians, including Ven. Onyenagbagha, Pastor Gbenga and his two daughters, the driver,Continue reading “Christians Abducted, Released, Killed in Nigeria”
Six Years and 140 Nations Later
On Saturday, we passed this Prayer Wall‘s sixth anniversary since the Lord called us on July 4, 2020 to begin praying daily for every heart in every nation to awaken to Christ’s love. Please share in the comments how He has used this Prayer Wall in your heart and life. Some highlights we have seenContinue reading “Six Years and 140 Nations Later”
A Week of Crashes, Clashes, Trashes, Ashes, Lashes
It is often in the midst of intense hardships and terrible trauma that those who do not yet believe in Jesus long desperately for salvation. Let’s pray those affected by each of these situations will seek Truth with all their hearts, and find Jesus: THAILAND: An 11-year-old boy driving a truck crashed into a groupContinue reading “A Week of Crashes, Clashes, Trashes, Ashes, Lashes”
Death Tolls Rise in Venezuela Earthquakes, Europe Heatwave
VENEZUELA: The death toll from June 24’s twin earthquakes has risen to nearly 3,000, with close to 13,000 injured and perhaps 50,000 still missing. EUROPE: A new study says more than 20,000 deaths June 22-28 may have been caused by the present heatwave. Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires fed by wind, drought and heatContinue reading “Death Tolls Rise in Venezuela Earthquakes, Europe Heatwave”
America 250 Prayer for True Freedom
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation, we thank You, Lord, for how You set this nation up to enjoy freedom and safety few countries have known. So many of the men who signed that Declaration of Independence acknowledged You as our Creator and Sovereign, and even set aside a time of fastingContinue reading “America 250 Prayer for True Freedom”
Yet More Earthquakes and Other News
VENEZUELA: The death toll in Wednesday’s simultaneous earthquakes is now past 1,400, with more than 3,200 injuries, as rescuers continue to search for survivors among some 50,000 still missing. Since Wednesday’s four, earthquakes have also rocked PAPUA NEW GUINEA (M5.5) Thursday; JAPAN (M6.1), PHILIPPINES (M6.7) and NICARAGUA (M5.2) on Friday; and AFGHANISTAN (M6.1) and PAKISTANContinue reading “Yet More Earthquakes and Other News”
Completely His
Several years ago, the Lord led me to begin a new habit. Before I opened my eyes or got out of bed or thought any other thought, I would think on Jesus and hand Him my day. He took me on a long, beautiful journey of surrendering not only every day and plan, but everyContinue reading “Completely His”
How Do You Respond to Barriers?
In the midst of your present trial, how are you faring? One night, the Lord gave me two different dreams in which the bride of Christ (His church, those who believe and follow Jesus) reacted to life’s barriers in two very different ways. In the first, a woman stood in a cloudy, windswept wilderness, wildContinue reading “How Do You Respond to Barriers?”
Headline Prayers This Week
PHILIPPINES: Three students died and seven were wounded when two teenagers open-fired at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte Province on Monday. QATAR: An explosion at a gas facility in Ras Laffan killed at least 13 and injured 66 Sunday. All fatalities were from INDIA and PAKISTAN. GAZA: At least four PalestiniansContinue reading “Headline Prayers This Week”
Pray for Fathers
Lord, we ask You today for our fathers, both earthly and spiritual. Bless them abundantly, and draw them all the closer to You. Show them the ways You want to use them for Your glory, and give them courage to step out in those things and to do everything in Your empowering. Lead them toContinue reading “Pray for Fathers”
Violence in Ireland, Afghanistan, South Africa
IRELAND: Violence broke out in Belfast after Hadi Alodid, a Sudanese national, attacked Stephen Ogilvy with a knife, seriously injuring his back, eyes and face. Protesting crowds then set fire to cars and homes, leaving both immigrant and local families homeless. AFGHANISTAN: PAKISTAN killed 13-26 people in airstrikes on Khost, Kunar and Paktika Wednesday. SinceContinue reading “Violence in Ireland, Afghanistan, South Africa”
Pray for Christians Sharing Christ at the World Cup
World Cup matches begin tomorrow, June 11. Let’s pray for Christian athletes, missionaries and others traveling to cities where World Cup matches are held, that God will empower them to share His love in ways people can easily understand. Pray He will give the lost a hunger to know Him. Pray especially for athletes andContinue reading “Pray for Christians Sharing Christ at the World Cup”
Into the Secret Citadel
Do you often feel disconnected from God? Like you’re working for Him, but missing out on the more somehow? Do you see others enjoying His power and His anointing, while you just feel weary and dry? What if you knew of a supernatural portal into His presence? What if, like a superhero, you had yourContinue reading “Into the Secret Citadel”
Fighting for Love
What battles have you been fighting in your marriage or other relationships? It’s easy sometimes to forget what this fight is for and who our real enemy is. We have an enemy, but it’s not that person standing next to you. When you fight for what you want and get angry because someone doesn’t doContinue reading “Fighting for Love”
Revival Prayer
Join us tomorrow, May 17, for Rededicate 250. Lord, we have run on empty so long it feels normal to us. Like this is all there is. Our hearts have been parched and dry so long we’ve forgotten how thirsty we are. We’ve forgotten the Living Water. Complacent in our sin and unforgiveness, we’ve becomeContinue reading “Revival Prayer”
Army of Prayer Warriors
Join us now through May 17 for Rededicate 250 Decades ago, when God called our family to move to a nation where Christians are persecuted and share the good news with the lost, powerful prayer warriors joined us on that journey. Many were elderly. They couldn’t work, but they had been through the fire andContinue reading “Army of Prayer Warriors”
High Schools Awaken
Join us now through May 17 for Rededicate 250 Praise God, His Spirit has been sweeping across our nation, awakening young people to Christ. We’ve shared about revival among university students. But now, a movement has begun in high schools, as well. Hundreds of teenagers made decisions for Christ on May 8 in Columbus, Ohio,Continue reading “High Schools Awaken”
Prayer for the Prodigals and the Lost
Join us now through May 17 for Rededicate 250 Let’s pray Isaiah 51:6 for our neighbors and our loved ones who don’t know Christ or have strayed from the faith. Feel free to use specific names as you pray…. Lord, we ask You, please, to lift the veil from their eyes so they can seeContinue reading “Prayer for the Prodigals and the Lost”
A Busy Month for Terrorists in Nigeria
More than 30 armed Fulani militants opened fire on Odo-Eri community in Kogi state on April 22, kidnapping pastors and their families from two churches (an estimated 20 people), and causing others to flee. (TruthNigeria, April 23) On April 20, perhaps 20-35 terrorists attacked Kemanji in Kwara state with explosions and gunfire. Four soldiers died,Continue reading “A Busy Month for Terrorists in Nigeria”
Mass Shootings and Other Headlines for Prayer
UKRAINE: At least six died and 15 others were injured in a mass shooting in Kyiv‘s Holosiivskyi district on Saturday. The shooter, a 58-year-old man born in Moscow, RUSSIA opened-fire on civilians and then entered a supermarket and took hostages before police killed him. USA: A man killed eight children ages 3-11, seven of themContinue reading “Mass Shootings and Other Headlines for Prayer”
Open Our Ears, Lord
Do you want to hear God’s voice? Follow His lead? Lean on His understanding rather than your own? A prayer from John 10:27: Lord, open up our ears to hear You. How have we closed off our minds and hearts from listening? Have we decided You no longer speak? As if Your Word is aContinue reading “Open Our Ears, Lord”
Touch This Nation, Change Our Hearts
Decades ago, when God called our family to move to a dark area of the world where Christians are persecuted and share the good news with the lost, dedicated prayer warriors joined us on that journey. Many were elderly. They couldn’t work, but they had been through the fire and they could pray! They prayedContinue reading “Touch This Nation, Change Our Hearts”
Missing Refugees, Mass Shootings, Storms
BANGLADESH: Nine people, including three Rohingya and three Bangladeshis, were rescued, but perhaps more than 250 are still missing, after a boat on its way to Malaysia capsized in the Andaman Sea around April 9. TURKEY: A former student opened-fire on a vocational high school in Siverek, Sanliurfa province, injuring at least 16 before killingContinue reading “Missing Refugees, Mass Shootings, Storms”
Cuba Awakens: Within the Blackouts, Revival Light Shines
Cuba is facing more blackouts this week. But a failing power grid is only one form of darkness Cubans have had to contend with since Communism took control in the late 1950s and persecution became commonplace. Many Christian leaders fled the country back then, but those who remained were prayer warriors who cried out toContinue reading “Cuba Awakens: Within the Blackouts, Revival Light Shines”
Pray They Will Hear
Gather your church, your family and your prayer partners, and prepare now to join us on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, for the International Day for the Unreached. Did you know 3.37 billion people still have never heard the good news about Christ? That’s a third of the population of the world! Barriers like geographic isolation,Continue reading “Pray They Will Hear”
Listen UP!
How do you make decisions? Do you weigh the pros and cons? Press for what you want? Lean on your own understanding? Ask others their opinions on the matter? Our decision-making processes are one of the main ways the enemy slips in to do his dirty work. We’re in a hurry. We think we alreadyContinue reading “Listen UP!”
A Prayer for the Lost
Today, let’s pray by name for our neighbors, our leaders, and our loved ones who don’t know Christ: Lord, we ask You, please, to lift the veil from the eyes of (insert names of those you know need Jesus) so they can see You as You truly are. Give them a hunger for You, OContinue reading “A Prayer for the Lost”
Resurrection Day
God has proven His love for us this way: That even as we committed sins left and right, sentencing ourselves to death, Christ took our place and died for us on the cross, so we can have LIFE. When He rose again, death was defeated, and all that the enemy planned for us was swallowed upContinue reading “Resurrection Day”
Holy Week Celebrations Restrained After Attack on Syrian Christian Village
As an expression of solidarity with the Christian town attacked and burned by Muslims last weekend in Syria, Greek Orthodox and Catholic patriarchs have called for “only prayer inside the churches,” rather than the jubilant songs and marching bands normally filling the streets during Holy Week in Christian communities. (Katie O’Malley, Mission Network News, AprilContinue reading “Holy Week Celebrations Restrained After Attack on Syrian Christian Village”
Good Friday Prayer: Humble Obedience
Today, as we think on Christ’s obedience to Father, even unto death, take a moment to ask the Lord, “What have You asked me to do that I haven’t done yet? What have You asked me to stop doing that I have continued in? What has kept me from obedience?” Lord Jesus, what You askContinue reading “Good Friday Prayer: Humble Obedience”
Worshipping Boldly
Happy Palm Sunday! Jesus is still King. Let’s worship Him and pray for those across the world who are persecuted for their faith in Him. Luke 19:28-42 Lord Jesus, today we celebrate Your triumphant entry into Jerusalem, when the people cried out praises to Your name because of the miracles You had done. In whatContinue reading “Worshipping Boldly”
Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back
In what way has fear held you back from the greater things? What has God been calling you to do that you haven’t done yet? What’s keeping you from obedience? Fear not the storms ahead, for the One who calms the sea is with you. He has great things prepared to show you, to growContinue reading “Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back”
Day 30: The World
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: John 3:16-21 The lostness of this world in turmoil is staggering. More than 174,200 people die daily without the hope of Christ. That’s over 1.2 million people in the coming week and over 5.2 million people in the coming month. Not only that, but theContinue reading “Day 30: The World”
Day 29: Caribbean
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 13:45-46 The first explorers to Latin America landed on the shores of the Dominican Republic in 1492, and subsequent ships brought both Catholic clergy from Europe and slaves from Africa. In 1783, a manumitted slave from the USA served as a Baptist missionary toContinue reading “Day 29: Caribbean”
Day 27: Central America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Habakkuk 2:4-14 Christianity arrived in Central America during the 16th century, along with explorers and colonialists who mistreated and enslaved the native people. Juan de Zumarraga, appointed Protector of Indians, is one of many brave missionaries who fought for their rights and eventually helped establishContinue reading “Day 27: Central America”
Day 26: North America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Praise God, 37 missing teens ages 14-17 were rescued in Riverside and other counties in California, USA last week during an anti-trafficking effort in which seven people were arrested. Lord, we praise You for this answer to prayer, and ask You now to pour out Your love overContinue reading “Day 26: North America”
Christian Prisoner in North Korea Released!
Today, on Day 21 of our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, as we pray for East Asia to awaken to God’s love, we wanted to share with you this miraculous news of answered prayer from North Korea: Praise God! A Christian imprisoned in one of North Korea’s inhumane labor camps is free! DeaconContinue reading “Christian Prisoner in North Korea Released!”
Day 19: North Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: 1 John 4 Greek missionaries from the Byzantine Empire introduced Christianity to Kievan Rus in the 9th century. Now, the Russian Orthodox Church is the most prevalent religion of North Asia. Notable growth occurred among Protestants after World War I, when Russian prisoners came toContinue reading “Day 19: North Asia”
Day 18: Middle East
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 61:1-4 More than 3,000 years ago, the Hebrews settled in the area of today’s Israel, where King David ruled from Jerusalem, and where Jesus died and rose again. Acts 2 suggests those who heard the Gospel in their own languages at Pentecost would haveContinue reading “Day 18: Middle East”
Day 17: Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 49:1-13 More than 5 billion people live on this massive continent, among them thousands of unreached people groups (UPGs). In fact, two countries in this region have populations of over a billion each: India, which also has a whopping 2,135 UPGs, and China, clockingContinue reading “Day 17: Asia”
Day 16: Southern Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Persecuted Christians in African countries and other nations where Islamic extremists murder, rape and abduct those who do not follow Islam are asking for prayer for protection during the unrest caused by Khamenei’s downfall Saturday. Pray every heart caught up in the fight for Iran will know theContinue reading “Day 16: Southern Africa”
Day 13: West Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Persecuted Christians in African countries and other nations where Islamic extremists murder, rape and abduct those who do not follow Islam are asking for prayer for protection during the unrest caused by Khamenei’s downfall Saturday. Pray every heart caught up in the fight for Iran will know theContinue reading “Day 13: West Africa”
Christians in Iran Ask for Prayer
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, a father of worldwide terrorism whose regime executed perhaps 40,000 of his own countrymen in two days, died in an air strike during Operation Epic Fury. The joint US and Israeli attack on leaders and military targets came after talks with Iran aimed at stopping their production of nuclearContinue reading “Christians in Iran Ask for Prayer”
Day 12: North Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Persecuted Christians in African countries and other nations where Islamic extremists murder, rape and abduct those who do not follow Islam are asking for prayer for protection during the unrest caused by Khamenei’s downfall Saturday. Pray every heart caught up in the fight for Iran will know theContinue reading “Day 12: North Africa”
Day 10: Eastern Europe
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: John 10:7-16 Christianity spread into Eastern Europe in the first centuries after Christ’s resurrection and eventually became the main religion in many of the countries on our map below. But for most of the 20th century (1922-1991), Christians in Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Belarus, Ukraine, MoldovaContinue reading “Day 10: Eastern Europe”
Day 8: Southern Europe
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Hebrews 13:1-8 Several of the first Christian churches mentioned in the New Testament sprang to life in Italy, Macedonia and Greece on Paul’s missionary journeys. As the centuries moved on, the Roman Catholic Church established its papal seat in Holy See (of Rome). In theContinue reading “Day 8: Southern Europe”
Day 3: The Church
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening This week, we began our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening February 18-March 19 here at the Prayer Wall. Throughout the next month, we will journey through the nations of the world, praying for unreached peoples, persecuted Christians and their persecutors. Jump on in and join us,Continue reading “Day 3: The Church”
Day 2: My Home Country
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening This week, we began our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening February 18-March 19 here at the Prayer Wall. Throughout the next month, we will journey through the nations of the world, praying for unreached peoples, persecuted Christians and their persecutors. Jump on in and join us,Continue reading “Day 2: My Home Country”
Prayer for Outpouring
Join us February 18-March 19 for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. Let’s pray for Heaven to open and pour down LIFE, and HOPE, and LOVE, and HEALING over our hearts, our families, our churches, our schools, our leaders, our businesses, our media sources, our cities, this nation and the world! Father God, YouContinue reading “Prayer for Outpouring”
Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics
As we continue to pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics, let’s pray especially for Christian athletes sharing with their unbelieving teammates and with other athletes in their division from closed nations where missionaries are not allowed. Lord, please be a Shield around every Christian athlete in the Olympics and protect them from sicknessContinue reading “Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics”
Prayer for Clarity in Chaos
Lord, today I choose to worship You. In the middle of my mess. In the midst of my pain. In the dark hours of the night when my thoughts keep me awake. As I scroll through the news and cry out, “Please, Lord, come.” So much pain, so much sorrow, so much evil in thisContinue reading “Prayer for Clarity in Chaos”
