Despite the signing of a peace accord last year, war crimes have continued in Ethiopia, especially against women and girls. A recent estimate counts more than 10,000 people have been traumatized by rape and other sexual violence. With a population of 126 million, Ethiopia is not only the most populous country in East Africa; itContinue reading “Crimes Continue Against Ethiopia’s Women”
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Underground Churches Help Morocco Earthquake Victims
Hidden Christians have been stepping out into the open these last two weeks to provide aid and share Christ’s love with those wounded, grieving and displaced after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake claimed the lives of more than 3,000 people in Morocco. In the 99% Muslim nation listed among the most dangerous countries in the worldContinue reading “Underground Churches Help Morocco Earthquake Victims”
Deciding God’s Way
Today, I feel the Lord urging us to pray for those who are being pressed into tight corners and are having to make huge life decisions. Lord, give us wisdom, please. Help us not lean on our own understanding, but to seek You in all our ways, letting You direct our paths. We can’t seeContinue reading “Deciding God’s Way”
Nigeria: 42 Martyrs in a Month
PLATEAU STATE: Muslim and Fulani terrorists killed 37 Christians in several attacks within a month. On Sunday, September 10, they murdered ten believers in Kulben Village, Mangu County, and injured one. On August 14, they attacked a community high school in Kwi Village, Riyom County, while in session, killing two Christian teachers as they taught,Continue reading “Nigeria: 42 Martyrs in a Month”
Libya’s 11,300 Death Toll, Taiwan, Vietnam and Other Headlines This Week
LIBYA: The death toll from this week’s floods is at more than 11,300, and could reach as high as 20,000. Tens of thousands of people have been displaced. Continue praying…. TAIWAN: China flew 68 warplanes and sent 10 navy vessels into areas nearby the self-ruled island on Thursday. The number of military aircraft jumped fromContinue reading “Libya’s 11,300 Death Toll, Taiwan, Vietnam and Other Headlines This Week”
10,000 Missing in Libya Floods
Mediterranean storm Daniel has killed more than 5,300 people in Libya’s eastern city of Derna and surrounding areas, as a bulging river busted through dams Sunday night on its way from the mountains through the city to the sea, carrying cars, buildings and people with it. Some 10,000 people are still missing, more than 40,000Continue reading “10,000 Missing in Libya Floods”
Headline Prayers After Floods and Earthquake
Heavy rainfall and floods caused the collapse of several buildings and the deaths of between 150 to 250 people in Derna, Libya this weekend. At least 26 people have died in the floodwaters of Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria since last Tuesday, 15 of those in Greece. Thousands have been rescued, but people are still missing.Continue reading “Headline Prayers After Floods and Earthquake”
Thousands Dead in Morocco Earthquake
A rare and extremely devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit western Morocco Friday night, killing more than 2,000 people and critically injuring more than 1,000 in Marrakech and surrounding provinces. Morocco is more than 99% Muslim and listed among the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians, especially converts from Islam, who face tremendous pressureContinue reading “Thousands Dead in Morocco Earthquake”
Floods Across the World
In Spain, a ten-year-old boy was rescued Monday after clinging to a tree all night to avoid floodwaters from Storm Dana, which claimed the lives of at least three people. The boy’s father is still missing. Continued rain after Typhoon Haikui has broken reservoirs and spread muddy floodwaters across parts of Fujian Province, China, causingContinue reading “Floods Across the World”
Headline Prayers for Awakening
A fire ripped through a “hijacked” building in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday, killing at least 74 and injuring more than 50. (Gangs or other groups often “hijack” abandoned buildings and then lease out spaces for migrants and South Africans who cannot afford other housing.) The wildfire in northeastern Greece continues to burn out ofContinue reading “Headline Prayers for Awakening”
13 Christians Released from Prison in Eritrea
After enduring more than ten years of horrific conditions, 13 Christian prisoners were released from custody last month in Eritrea. The seven women and six men, as with other ex-prisoners in that Communist country, however, remain under constant threat of re-arrest. Their release comes after an international plea for prayer regarding two Christian leaders imprisonedContinue reading “13 Christians Released from Prison in Eritrea”
Freed Kidnapping Victim Delivers Video Message to Her Abductors
When Alix Dorsainvil, a missionary nurse with El Roi Haiti was abducted last month along with her baby daughter, thousands of Haitians risked their lives to march in protest, crying out not only for their freedom, but for that of all Haitians held hostage by terrorizing gangs. In fact, just this past weekend gangs open-firedContinue reading “Freed Kidnapping Victim Delivers Video Message to Her Abductors”
Fighting for Russia’s Heart
Current estimates say more than 50,000 Russian troops have died since the invasion of Ukraine began early last year. Let’s pray and not cease…. Lord, we ask You, please, for a Great Awakening all throughout Russia. Meet every leader and influencer in powerful ways, showing them that You alone are God. Pursue them with YourContinue reading “Fighting for Russia’s Heart”
Christian Churches, Homes Burned in Pakistan
Thousands of angry Muslims went on a rampage last Wednesday in Jaranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan, burning 19 churches and destroying 89 Christian homes, while damaging another 400. (Release International, Aug 21) “We don’t have words to describe the terrible destruction of church buildings, Bibles and everything in them. All we could see were ashes,” saidContinue reading “Christian Churches, Homes Burned in Pakistan”
Fires in Canada and Spain
More than 19,000 residents of Yellowknife in Canada‘s Northwest Territories have been evacuated as firefighters battle 236 active fires in that area, just a fraction of the 1,000 fires raging across Canada and pouring smoke into the US. More than 29,500 people across the Northwest Territories are under evacuation orders, and over 15,000 in BritishContinue reading “Fires in Canada and Spain”
Pray for Victims of Human Trafficking
Isaiah 51:9-23 Lord, today we pray for those across the world who are oppressed through human trafficking. Invade their darkness with Your beauty. Speak to them. Tell them who You created them to be. Envelop them in Your love so completely, whatever the enemy does against them disappears in the vastness of Your love andContinue reading “Pray for Victims of Human Trafficking”
Letter from Alix, Released from Abduction in Haiti
Missionary nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her baby, abducted last month in Haiti, were released August 8 healthy and unharmed after 13 days of captivity. Praise God! Thank you to all of you who joined us at the Prayer Wall to fight for their release. Here is a note from Alix of gratitude to those whoContinue reading “Letter from Alix, Released from Abduction in Haiti”
Pray for Refugees in Danger
Eight Rohingya refugees have been rescued, but 30 are missing and at least 17 are dead after bad weather capsized their boat in the Bay of Bengal last week. Many of the Muslim-majority unreached people group highly persecuted in Myanmar have died at sea from hunger and disease as they seek to reach Malaysia andContinue reading “Pray for Refugees in Danger”
Family Unity for Ministers
I grew up overseas as the daughter of missionaries. Many of my MK (missionary kid) friends have excelled in life. They feel at home no matter where they are in the world, and the Lord uses them in powerful ways. In stark contrast, others have left the faith and made devastating choices. In fact, atContinue reading “Family Unity for Ministers”
Ugandan Christian Martyred by Husband
Amina Nanfuka was killed by her Muslim husband the very same day she chose to follow Christ. A relative in Kampala, who had become a Christian just two years before, heard Amina needed to see a doctor in her city, so she invited her to stay in her home. “I shared the saving power ofContinue reading “Ugandan Christian Martyred by Husband”
Christians Run for Their Lives in Pakistan
After three blasphemy accusations in a row in Pakistan, the third of which was a poster anonymously signed “a warrior of Maryam,” Christians from that town fled their homes last month fearing retribution from local Muslims. At least 15 Christians were taken into custody merely because their identity cards listed Maryam as their hometown. “Pakistan’sContinue reading “Christians Run for Their Lives in Pakistan”
Where Tensions Are Rising
These last few days in the RUSSIA-UKRAINE war: The shelling of a hospital in Kherson killed a doctor, injured a nurse and damaged two floors. Among other attacks to Ukraine’s food supplies, a grain storehouse in Odesa was destroyed. Meanwhile, Ukrainians are vigorously working to remove the Soviet hammer and sickle symbol from Kyiv’s prominentContinue reading “Where Tensions Are Rising”
Pray for Pakistan
More than 100 Muslims were injured and at least 54 died Sunday in a suicide bombing at an Islamic political gathering about 125 km north of Peshawar in the town of Khar, Pakistan, near the border of Afghanistan. Close to 98% Muslim, Pakistan is home to 828 people groups unreached with the Gospel of Christ.Continue reading “Pray for Pakistan”
Where the Fires Rage
At least 34 people have died in Algeria due to fires in recent days, especially in Bejaia Province (23). Flames also spread in nearby Tunisia. Meanwhile, three people have died in Greece, including two pilots whose plane crashed while fighting wildfires. Thousands have been evacuated from the islands of Corfu, Evia and Rhodes. Hailstorms andContinue reading “Where the Fires Rage”
Headline Prayers for Awakening
As we continue in our prayers for nations devastated by war, let’s also lift up those suffering from this past week’s tragic events: SYRIA: A bomb exploded near a popular Shia Muslim pilgrimage site south of Damascus this week, killing at least six people and wounding more than 20. ECUADOR: The mayor of Manta diedContinue reading “Headline Prayers for Awakening”
Pray for Israel
Due to current unrest, let’s lift up Israel, which is 97% unreached with the Gospel. Abba, please bring Your people back home to You. Cover this land beneath Your sheltering wings and call out to every heart. Remind them that You are their Home, not a place. That You are the Sovereign One, not aContinue reading “Pray for Israel”
Missionaries to Haitian Migrants
Since the assassination in 2021 of Haiti’s former prime minister, gang violence has erupted out of control in the Caribbean island. Abduction, rape and murder rage so rampant, thousands of Haitians have fled to seek refuge, more than 50,000 of those in Mexico. Each has a tragic story to tell, and most have faced allContinue reading “Missionaries to Haitian Migrants”
A Militant Muslim’s Encounter with Love
By the time Saudi-born Al Fadi turned 12, he had memorized half the Quran. By age 15, he was ready to die for Allah as a terrorist, had his mother not held him back. He hated Christians and anyone else who did not believe in Islam as the one true religion. The more he readContinue reading “A Militant Muslim’s Encounter with Love”
Meet Us in the Fire
Isaiah 43, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15 Let’s pray for those in Canada, Greece, Crimea, Italy, and USA (Oregon, California) who are facing devastation and grief from wildfires. Pray also for those all around the world enduring extreme, even record-breaking heat. We ask You, Lord, for those facing fires right now. Give firefighters courage, wisdom, strength, andContinue reading “Meet Us in the Fire”
The Overcoming
As I asked the Lord today what He wanted to say to His body, this is what He led me to share*: I’m here with you. I know this life has been hard. I know what your past has held and how many questions you have asked about why it had to happen. And IContinue reading “The Overcoming”
Uganda: Convert from Islam Martyred
After six months of learning about Christianity, 22-year-old Abudu Amisi chose Jesus as his Savior on June 22, but feared for his life because of his former ties to a Muslim missionary and the Islamic community. Christians provided a rental home for him, and he remained indoors for two weeks. But on July 8, AmisiContinue reading “Uganda: Convert from Islam Martyred”
Hungry Prisoners Ask for Bibles
“Prison Fellowship has witnessed a remarkable surge in testimonies of incarcerated men and women encountering Jesus Christ through personal Scripture study. With a dedicated program for distributing Bibles, (Christian) books and other valuable resources, the ministry has seen an extraordinary increase in the demand for God’s Word,” reported Charisma News on June 22. In fact,Continue reading “Hungry Prisoners Ask for Bibles”
Deadly Floods in India, Japan, USA
In flash floods and landslides throughout the world these past few days, at least 22 people have died in Delhi, India; six in Kyushu, Japan; and one in northeastern USA. Father, please comfort those who mourn and care for those in need. Carry them through this hard time, and give wisdom to leaders, rescuers, medicalContinue reading “Deadly Floods in India, Japan, USA”
Don’t Run Away; Run Into His Arms
A comforting word from the Lord for us today: 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. Don’t run away, or theContinue reading “Don’t Run Away; Run Into His Arms”
Adolescent Wrongfully Arrested in Pakistan
Thirteen-year-old Simon laughed with his cousin Adil about which of them would win in a fight. One said he could punch like Muhammed Ali, and the other jokingly responded, “You are not Muhammed Ali. You are a dog.” A Muslim police officer inaccurately overheard the conversation as disrespect for the Islamic prophet Muhammad and beatContinue reading “Adolescent Wrongfully Arrested in Pakistan”
Forced Marriage or Death in Pakistan
Every year in the 98% Islamic country of Pakistan, hundreds of Christian and Hindu girls face abduction, abuse and forced marriages to Muslim men. Most of the victims fall between the ages of 14 and 18, but the second highest number are below the age of 14. Tragically, no woman is safe. Last month, overContinue reading “Forced Marriage or Death in Pakistan”
Nigerian President Replaces Leaders
Bola Tinubu, sworn in as president of Nigeria last month, has named replacements to lead the military, police and defense intelligence. In addition, he is expected to appoint new boards for all government agencies within the next few weeks, Fox News reported Monday. For years now, the mainly Christian nation has been wracked with violenceContinue reading “Nigerian President Replaces Leaders”
Idols Down
One morning, the Lord awakened me to the song Endless Alleluia, and a vision of idols toppling to the ground on their faces. He spoke to me about how so often we try to “fix” our “problem” somehow on our own, as if our willpower is strong enough. It’s not, of course. You and IContinue reading “Idols Down”
300 Killed, 30,000 Displaced in Mangu, Nigeria
Over the past month, Fulani terrorists murdered 300 Christians, destroyed 28 church buildings and 2,000 houses, displaced 30,000 people from their homes and looted 150 trailer loads of grain in Mangu County, Plateau State, Nigeria. (See the full Morning Star News story here.) Lord, please comfort those who mourn, heal the bodies and minds ofContinue reading “300 Killed, 30,000 Displaced in Mangu, Nigeria”
Worship in the Midst of Trials
With all the disheartening news, in the midst of all our pain, anxiety, and anger, we choose to worship…. 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 You that we move and breatheContinue reading “Worship in the Midst of Trials”
Which Side Are You On?
My bride must pick My side in these days to come or she will not make it through. These days will be like no other days ever experienced on Earth. For the evil is deepening, the darkness growing thicker, as it connects together all across the globe. My light must be stronger. My bride mustContinue reading “Which Side Are You On?”
Pakistan: Christians Wrongfully Accused
A 24-year-old Christian has been sentenced to death after a false conviction of breaking Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. Morning Star News reported that police broke into Noman Masih‘s home to arrest him while he slept — the same time he is accused of showing blasphemous images of Islam’s Prophet Muhammed to a group of people inContinue reading “Pakistan: Christians Wrongfully Accused”
Window Narrowing in India
Local officials recently arrested five Christians on false charges in a small village in Uttar Pradesh, India. Global Christian Relief reported that as the Christians gathered to pray about a difficulty one of them faced, a knock sounded at the door and the police pushed their way in, backed by over 100 people standing outside.Continue reading “Window Narrowing in India”
Prayer Army Needed
The lostness of this world in turmoil is staggering. Nearly 160,000 people die daily without the hope of Christ. The news constantly blares headlines of such wars, earthquakes and evil as declared in biblical warnings of the last days before Jesus’ return. And yet, the greater the darkness, the more starkly Light shines. We mustContinue reading “Prayer Army Needed”
Children Suffering Amidst Fighting in Sudan
Since war broke out on April 15, more than 850 people have died in Sudan, including nearly 200 children. An estimated 1.6 million people have fled their homes; others remain trapped without any way to get food, water and other supplies. At least 60 children have died from fever and lack of food in oneContinue reading “Children Suffering Amidst Fighting in Sudan”
Stand for What is Right
From Isaiah 51:7b-8, let’s ask the Lord for protection, courage, and empowering for those who stand for what is right and good, but who are persecuted relentlessly by those who disagree, who have been blinded by the enemy and push his purposes, rather than God’s. Lord, please make us strong and courageous as we fightContinue reading “Stand for What is Right”
Help Us Stand, Lord
I felt the Lord asking me to share with you this illustration (in the photo) He gave me urging us to not give up the fight, as we pray for our nation and the world. Lord, give us courage to stand in Your mighty power. Ephesians 6:10-20. To not grow weary or give up theContinue reading “Help Us Stand, Lord”
Time to Overthrow
People of God, we must rise up and overthrow the enemy. Isaiah 52:2. Today, we must say, “No!” to the gangrenous thoughts we have allowed Satan to feed us that are contrary to what God says. Now is the time. Throw off the chains of selfish ambition, bitterness, anxiety, the dangerous ways we seek to “escape,” and everything elseContinue reading “Time to Overthrow”
Pentecost Proclamation
In Acts 2, during Pentecost (which we celebrate today), the Spirit came upon the apostles like fire, and they began preaching in the tongues of those gathered there “from every nation under heaven” (Acts 2:5), leading thousands to faith in Christ. What a beautiful picture of a loving God making His truth known to theContinue reading “Pentecost Proclamation”
Wedding Planner
What has your heart and mind been feeding on lately? How are you training your thoughts to follow after Christ? Ask the Lord to show you, and transform your thoughts to agree with His purposes. Isaiah 55:6-9, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Romans 12:2. The word below is a continuation of Which Side Are You On? (above):Continue reading “Wedding Planner”
The Matthew 18:15 Principle
Today, I feel the Lord leading us to examine our own hearts, especially with regard to how we handle conflict. One way the enemy gets us to do his dirty work is through saying bad things about someone, rather than letting God transform us. Most of the problems we have with others really are our own.Continue reading “The Matthew 18:15 Principle”
Choosing What Is Eternal
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 “Choosing What Is Eternal”
A Prayer for Mothers
Feel free to write a prayer of blessing for your mother or spiritual mother in the comments. Father God, please wrap Your arms around mothers throughout the world today and let them feel Your love. For mothers who don’t know You yet as Savior, please draw them to You in powerful ways. Urge them toContinue reading “A Prayer for Mothers”
Prayer for Sons and Parents
Father God, please lay Your hand on our sons, guiding them constantly into Your purposes. Pursue them with Your love. Bring to them disciplers, mentors, teachers and friends who will challenge them to walk as one with You and model what that looks like. Guard their eyes, ears, heart, mind and body from evil, andContinue reading “Prayer for Sons and Parents”
Prayer for Daughters and Parents
Lord, please grow our daughters up to love You with all their hearts. Protect them from the plots of the enemy to harm their bodies, hearts and minds and to draw them away from You. Be a Shield around them, blocking them from social media and other influences that seek to drive them to anxiety,Continue reading “Prayer for Daughters and Parents”
Pray for Serbia
Two mass shootings in two days have left Serbia in shock. The nation had just begun three days of mourning after a 13-year-old shot nine people and injured seven at a school in Belgrade on Wednesday, when yet another mass shooting occurred Thursday in Dubona, just 26 miles south, killing eight and wounding 14. Lord,Continue reading “Pray for Serbia”
Floods in Rwanda and Italy
At least 136 people have died and the death toll is rising after flash floods in Rwanda this week destroyed more than 5,000 homes and displaced perhaps tens of thousands. In addition, two people died due to torrential rains and flooding in northern Italy Wednesday. Father, please comfort those who mourn and care for thoseContinue reading “Floods in Rwanda and Italy”
Haitians Fight Back
Violence in Haiti has reached horrific levels with gangs now controlling more than 80% of the island nation’s capital. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes, many of them living in makeshift shelters without basic services, as gang members break into residences, raping, kidnapping and murdering to gain control of neighborhoods. These firstContinue reading “Haitians Fight Back”
Starvation Cult in Kenya
At least 73 people have died and others are on the brink of death after a cult leader in Kenya urged his followers to starve in order to “meet Jesus.” Cults and false teachings have become a dangerous problem in the largely religious country. The man responsible was arrested twice in recent months related toContinue reading “Starvation Cult in Kenya”
Save This Nation, Lord
Come join us on May 4 for the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of Prayer is already up at this link, for those who want to prepare: National Day of Prayer Consider inviting friends and neighbors to your home to pray, getting together a prayer group at your church, setting up a conference callContinue reading “Save This Nation, Lord”
Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians
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. Ongoing conflict between the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and theContinue reading “Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”
Memorial Day Prayer for Israel
Since early this year, growing crowds of now tens of thousands have taken to the streets almost daily in Israel, protesting against judiciary reform. From sundown today to sundown tomorrow, the nation will celebrate its annual Memorial Day, Yom Hazikaron יוֹם הַזִּכָּרוֹן, commemorating those who died for freedom. Pray God will open their eyes toContinue reading “Memorial Day Prayer for Israel”
War in Sudan
Hundreds are dead and thousands injured in a battle raging on the streets of Khartoum between the Sudanese military and Rapid Support Forces. The conflict, which began a week ago, has hindered life-saving humanitarian aid to tens of thousands of severely malnourished children and has the potential of forcing millions more into acute hunger. InContinue reading “War in Sudan”
Don’t Grow Weary
Come join us on May 4 for the National Day of Prayer. This past month of prayer for Global Awakening has been intense for me. Has it been for you? Praying for 6 billion lost people, especially those with no portion of Scripture at all in their language, can feel overwhelming. Let us not growContinue reading “Don’t Grow Weary”
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. Nearly 160,000 people die daily without the hope of Christ. The news constantly blares headlines of such wars, earthquakes and evil as declared in biblical warnings of the last days before Jesus’ return. AndContinue 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 US served as a Baptist missionary toContinue reading “Day 29: Caribbean”
Day 28: South America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 28 Many of the early missionaries to South America died as martyrs, including Allen Gardiner of England, who journeyed 1,000 miles through the Argentine wilderness in the 19th century sharing Christ with tribes he encountered along the way with little to no success. HeContinue reading “Day 28: South America”
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 Verses for contemplation: Galatians 5 Protestants seeking religious freedom settled in North America in the early 17th century. Since then, many notable movements of the Holy Spirit have arisen, including the recent Asbury Revival (one of many at Asbury over the years) and a Second Great Awakening inContinue reading “Day 26: North America”
Day 25: America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 42:10-35 Today, all of the countries in the Americas and Caribbean are considered majority Christian and enjoy greater religious freedom than many parts of the world. While the Catholic Church dominates Central and South America, evangelical churches have seen tremendous growth over the pastContinue reading “Day 25: America”
Day 24: Oceania
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Romans 12 Explorers in the 16th century first introduced Christianity to Oceania, but few records mention missions until the 19th century. Papua New Guinea, with its 885 tribes and almost as many languages, has attracted missionaries focused on unreached peoples and Bible translation. Today, thatContinue reading “Day 24: Oceania”
Day 23: Southeast Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 22:25-28 Southeast Asia is home to nearly 700 unreached people groups. In addition, six of these countries (the most violent of which is Myanmar) are on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of nations persecuting Christians. Christians and seekers of Christ face extreme pressure to conformContinue reading “Day 23: Southeast Asia”
Day 22: South Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 44 Tradition says the Apostle Bartholomew took the Gospel to Pakistan, and Thomas to India, where he was martyred in AD 72. Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier, who ministered to India’s lower classes in 1542, baptized 30,000 Paravar people. William Carey, instrumental in evangelical missionsContinue reading “Day 22: South Asia”
Day 21: East Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 55 The Silk Road opened the way in AD 645 for Nestorian Christians to arrive in China, where they sought converts until suppressed 150 years later. In the 16th century, Jesuits brought the next wave of Christian influence to China, while Portuguese Catholics arrivedContinue reading “Day 21: East Asia”
Day 20: Central Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 95 Acts 2 suggests the Parthians who heard the Gospel at Pentecost would have carried it back to Southern Turkmenistan, among other areas. As Christianity spread farther in the first centuries, several cities along the Silk Road became strong centers for Christian culture andContinue reading “Day 20: Central Asia”
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, and the Russian Orthodox Church is now the most prevalent religion of North Asia. Notable growth occurred among Protestants after World War I, when Russian prisoners cameContinue 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. 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, clocking inContinue reading “Day 17: Asia”
Day 16: Southern Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Ephesians 5 In 1840, the London Missionary Society sent David Livingstone to South Africa, where he became one of the first Europeans to traverse the continent. Other missionaries also brought the Gospel to the mostly animistic peoples of this area, and today, all of theContinue reading “Day 16: Southern Africa”
Day 15: East Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verse for contemplation: Isaiah 51:14-16 Due to violence, drought, floods, displacement and disease, nearly 50 million people in the Horn of Africa now face acute food insecurity (up from 31 million in 2022). Somalia, Ethiopia and other parts of this region have suffered famine after more than fiveContinue reading “Day 15: East Africa”
Day 14: Central Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: John 8:31-32 Many of the first missionaries to the animistic people groups of Central Africa in the 19th century died of illnesses endemic to that area. Others suffered so many hardships they gave up after a brief amount of time. But some endured, and todayContinue reading “Day 14: Central Africa”
Day 13: West Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 42:1-9 Of the 4,998 Christians worldwide who died last year for their faith, 82 percent were martyred in Nigeria. That is an average of 14 believers murdered per day in that one country alone! Attacks on churches during worship have become tragically commonplace, alongContinue reading “Day 13: West Africa”
Day 12: North Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 42 The Bible records several prophecies regarding North Africa, and in Matthew 2:13-20, Jesus’ family fled to Egypt to avoid persecution after His birth. (See Matthew 2:15 and Hosea 11:1). Acts 2 suggests those who heard the Gospel in their own language at PentecostContinue reading “Day 12: North Africa”
Day 11: Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 22:37-40 Africa plays a large part in biblical history, including the 430 years God’s people spent as slaves in Egypt (See Exodus 12:40-41). And in Acts 8, we see the Gospel of Jesus shared with an Ethiopian. Today, brutal attacks by Muslim extremists threatenContinue reading “Day 11: 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 9: Northern Europe
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verse for contemplation: Jeremiah 29:11 During the Viking Age in the 9th century, as Norsemen traveled, traded and plundered other lands, they encountered Christian communities. But only after several influential chieftains chose baptism did Christianity take hold in Scandinavia. Hermits from Ireland who settled in Iceland were theContinue reading “Day 9: Northern 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 7: Western Europe
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 85:6-7 Western Europe is the home of such renowned hymn writers, missionaries and preachers as Charles Wesley, Hudson Taylor and Charles Spurgeon. In fact, much of the spread of Christianity throughout the world in recent centuries began with faithful believers in this region whoContinue reading “Day 7: Western Europe”
Day 6: Europe
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Ezekiel 36:25-29 In the first centuries after Jesus’ death and resurrection, Christians endured severe persecution and met mostly in secret. But when Constantine declared Christianity the Roman Empire’s official religion in 380 a.d., all that changed. “Christendom” spread throughout Europe and its leaders gained andContinue reading “Day 6: Europe”
Day 5: Unreached Peoples
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Romans 10:9-15 A “people group” is an ethnic population bound together by common language, culture, religion and/or other features which set them apart from the peoples around them. An unreached people group (UPG) has little or no way to hear the Good News about Christ.Continue reading “Day 5: Unreached Peoples”
Day 4: Persecuted Church
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 10:16-42 2 Timothy 3:12 promises that all who seek to live a godly life will be persecuted. Open Doors reports that more than 360,000,000 Christians face high levels of persecution and discrimination. That’s one in seven! In fact, in many countries, even those whoContinue reading “Day 4: Persecuted Church”
Day 3: The Church
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 28:18-20 The deeper the darkness, the brighter His Light shines in the midst of it, drawing all men to Himself. Let’s join together today to pray for the church to be that light. Suggested topics for prayer: Prayer starter: Father God, please forgive usContinue reading “Day 3: The Church”
Day 2: My Home Country
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verse for contemplation: 2 Chronicles 7:14 Yesterday, we began our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening March 23-April 21 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. WhatContinue reading “Day 2: My Home Country”
Day 1: My Own Heart
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verse for contemplation: Ephesians 3:16-21 Today begins our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening March 23-April 21 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. But first, weContinue reading “Day 1: My Own Heart”
A Lost and Dying World
Tomorrow begins our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening March 23-April 21. Come join us! One day, as I worshipped the Lord together with others, He opened before me a vivid picture of what my life would be like now had I not chosen Christ: a struggling journalist, always trying hard but never quiteContinue reading “A Lost and Dying World”
Prayer for Awakening
Join us Thursday, March 23, for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. 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 things we’ve held onto, and grab hold of what is eternal? What will it take forContinue reading “Prayer for Awakening”
Pray They Will Hear
In just a few days, we begin our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening here at the Prayer Wall, a special time for Christians all over the world to pray together for every heart in every nation to awaken to God’s love. Did you know that 3.37 billion people still have never heard theContinue reading “Pray They Will Hear”
Torture Could Not Shake This Eritrean’s Faith
Last month, we prayed for 44 Christians arrested in Eritrea. While we do not have an update on their situation, we’d like to share with you the testimony of how God sustained one Eritrean prisoner recently released: At age 21, Twen Theodros had only believed in Jesus two years when she was arrested for attendingContinue reading “Torture Could Not Shake This Eritrean’s Faith”
Where Knowing Christ is Dangerous
For billions of people across the areas colored red in this map below, fear and uncertainty are a constant reality. Christians and even seekers asking questions about Jesus are severely persecuted, often by beatings, imprisonment or death. And yet, in Christ alone is LIFE. “As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seenContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ is Dangerous”
Dinner and a Prayer
March 23 – April 21 we will embark on a journey here at the Prayer Wall praying through every nation for every heart to awaken to God’s love. The dates for these 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening are especially significant because they coincide with Islamic Ramadan, when faithful Muslims will fast throughout theContinue reading “Dinner and a Prayer”
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