Missionary Alix Dorsainvil was abducted along with her daughter last Thursday, July 27, from the campus where she serves as a community health nurse for El Roi Outreach International in Haiti. Originally from New Hampshire, she is also the wife of Haitian director Sandro Dorsainvil. Gang violence and kidnappings are a constant threat in Haiti.Continue reading “Missionary and Her Daughter Kidnapped in Haiti”
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Myanmar’s Displaced Once More on the Run
Minority people groups have long been in peril because of an ongoing civil war that began in 1948. In addition, Buddhist extremists have launched numerous attacks against Christians in recent years. But after a military coup in February of 2021, many thousands of innocent civilians have been killed, schools and churches bombed or set afire,Continue reading “Myanmar’s Displaced Once More on the Run”
Where the Floods Rise
In Pakistan more than 55 people died recently due to heavy rains, including eight children caught in a landslide. Neighboring Afghanistan saw more than 31 deaths, 74 injuries and 41 missing. Typhoon Doksuri left at least 39 dead and caused extensive flooding on many islands in the Philippines, with tens of thousands evacuated. On Friday,Continue reading “Where the Floods Rise”
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”
Protests in Manipur
Last Saturday, thousands of people gathered to protest the sexual assault of women from the mainly Christian Kuki ethnic group by mobs of Hindu Meiteis, who have continued to burn churches and run Christians from their homes since early May despite the presence of the Indian army in Manipur, India, where more than 65,000 peopleContinue reading “Protests in Manipur”
Current Wars Across the World
As we read Jesus’ prophecy below, it’s no surprise that so much persecution and war have erupted across the world. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdomContinue reading “Current Wars Across the World”
Letter from Pilot Ryan, Fast Tomorrow
Missionary pilot Ryan Koher and two South Africans were detained while preparing Koher’s plane to deliver vitamins and other needed items to orphanages in northern Mozambique. They were imprisoned several months, and have been granted a provisional release, but their case is still ongoing. Missionary Aviation Fellowship has called a fast tomorrow, July 27, forContinue reading “Letter from Pilot Ryan, Fast Tomorrow”
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”
Doctors Attacked in Sudan
Sudan is 91% Muslim and ranks in the top ten most dangerous countries for Christians. Converts from Islam to Christianity face violence, sexual assault and imprisonment. For years, conflicts have erupted between the Hausa, the Berti and other Muslim people groups in the East African country. And now, for the past three months, all-out warContinue reading “Doctors Attacked in Sudan”
Ukraine’s Resident Remnant
Let’s remember those who remain in Ukraine during these dark days for their country. Father, please be with those who remain in Ukraine. Comfort them as they miss their loved ones. Strengthen their faith. Restore their hope. Shield minds and hearts from trauma, and meet every person in powerful ways, speaking hope, truth, love andContinue reading “Ukraine’s Resident Remnant”
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”
Continued Prayers for Sudan
Due to ethnic violence, attacks against civilians, and sexual assaults of women and girls in the midst of war, at least 3.1 million Sudanese have fled their homes. Most of those are internally displaced, but an estimated 750,000 have crossed borders into neighboring countries, mainly Egypt, Chad and South Sudan. The majority of refugees areContinue reading “Continued Prayers for Sudan”
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”
Flooding in Korea, India and Beyond
At least 36 people are dead and others are still missing after heavy rains, landslides and flash floods hit South Korea over the weekend. Nearly 8,000 have been evacuated. Meanwhile, tornadoes ravaged areas of Ottawa, Canada, on Thursday. In Delhi schools have closed, as overflow much of the Yamuna River has placed much of theContinue reading “Flooding in Korea, India and Beyond”
Pray for the Innocent
An estimated 1.7 billion children worldwide experience abuse (about 3 million within the USA). In most cases, that abuse happens by the hand of a parent or other family member, but an estimated 8 million children go missing every year, anywhere between 400,000 to 800,000 of those within the USA. In addition, many children growContinue reading “Pray for the Innocent”
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”
God Sees You. He Knows. He Hears.
Today, I want to share with you this word of encouragement from the Lord for His bride based on Isaiah 40: “I know what you’re going through is hard, and what you’re feeling as you go through it is even harder. I knew your need before you ever spoke it, before it ever happened. IContinue reading “God Sees You. He Knows. He Hears.”
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”
Awaken Our Nation, Lord, to You
Want to see a Great Awakening in our nation and in the world? Let’s ask the Lord of the Harvest for it! Lord, how easy it is to follow our enemy’s paths, for wide they are. But the straight, high path that leads to You is narrow. Draw us there, Lord. Every leader, every heartContinue reading “Awaken Our Nation, Lord, to You”
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”
Seven Years a Prisoner Now Free
Held hostage by Al-Qaeda for seven years, Dr. Kenneth Elliot is at last free! Known as the “Doctor of the Poor” and “Savior of Sahel” for treating his patients without charge, the kind Christian surgeon and his wife, Jocelyn, ran a 120-patient hospital in Djibo, Burkina Faso. But in 2016, Muslim extremists abducted them bothContinue reading “Seven Years a Prisoner Now Free”
Deadly Floods in Chongqing, China
At least 15 people have died and more than 10,000 are now displaced by flash floods in Chongqing, China. Zhenba County in Shaanxi Province also reported extensive flooding. More areas throughout the nation already reeling from a heat wave expect both soaring temperatures and heavy rainfall in coming days. China is home to over 1.4Continue reading “Deadly Floods in Chongqing, China”
Prayer for Protection and Awakening
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 this city, this country, the world. Take up residence in our homes. Flood every roomContinue reading “Prayer for Protection and Awakening”
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”
One Nation Under God
Today marks three years since this Prayer Wall began. So much has happened. And so much yet needs to happen. Please invite those you know have the same heart you do to pray. Let’s flood Heaven’s altar with our heart-felt prayers, and pray forth God’s purposes, pushing back the enemy’s. Lord, I pray this nation willContinue reading “One Nation Under God”
Prayer for the USA (from Joel 2)
Lord, we ask You to lift the cloud of darkness from over this nation, the world, and every heart. Raise up an army of prayer warriors who will fight for us. May we cry out to You day and night between the porch and the altar. Listen to us, O Lord, and hear our cry.Continue reading “Prayer for the USA (from Joel 2)”
A Prayer for the USA from Psalm 37:9
Lord, thank You because You are the God who keeps His promises. You have promised us that “Those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.” This is our prayer, Lord. For those who were hiding in their lies have now boldly stepped out into the open withContinue reading “A Prayer for the USA from Psalm 37:9”
Pray for Congress (Isaiah 51)
Lord, the members of Congress are so human, just as we all are. Some truly love this nation and want to do what is right, but many are about their own agendas, dangerous to this nation. Please remove from office every member of the House of Representatives and Senate who is bent on Satan’s agendas,Continue reading “Pray for Congress (Isaiah 51)”
US Senate
Let’s pray for US Senators by name, as we ask the Lord for a Great Awakening in the USA. For a free guide to knowing God’s voice, and deep devotional Bible studies, like Dare to Be a Mighty Warrior, with prayer strategies for defeating the enemy and leading in God’s power, visit MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com. When you clickContinue reading “US Senate”
US House of Representatives
Let’s pray for US House of Representatives by name, as we ask the Lord for a Great Awakening in the USA. For a free guide to knowing God’s voice, and deep devotional Bible studies, like Dare to Be a Mighty Warrior and Dare to Become a Kingdom Culture Leader, with prayer strategies for defeating theContinue reading “US House of Representatives”
Pray for the USA
Lord, we ask You to pursue every person of influence in this nation. Give them a heart that hungers for You. Show them how the ideologies, the politics, the fame, the power, the money, the temporary pleasures, the things they run after have no meaning and cannot satisfy. But how, when they love, when theyContinue reading “Pray for the USA”
Revival in Oregon, Hundreds Turn to Christ
On Memorial Day weekend this year, more than 600 people gave their lives to Christ in a small town in Oregon, as close to 13,000 gathered to celebrate the Greater Klamath CityFest. Organized by 53 churches in the Klamath Falls Basin, the weekend celebration included concerts, gatherings, dinners, and various outreaches to prisoners and youth,Continue reading “Revival in Oregon, Hundreds Turn to Christ”
Prayer Sparks Awakening in South Louisiana
Three years ago, a group of pastors in south Louisiana gathered together to pray for revival in their community. Then last fall, long before the Asbury outpouring in the spring, hundreds of believers began praying together for awakening. Now more than 1,300 souls have turned to Christ. Baptist Message‘s April edition reported 513 saved duringContinue reading “Prayer Sparks Awakening in South Louisiana”
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”
Prayer for Transformation
Awaken us 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 Your loveContinue reading “Prayer for Transformation”
A Prayer for the USA from Isaiah 59
Lord, have mercy on us, please. Do not let evil prevail, but punish evildoers and every act of deceit, attack and corruption. Bring forth Your purposes, O God, and overturn the enemy’s. Come and be who You are. Overturn evil, and let righteousness, justice, peace, truth and salvation break forth across this land by YourContinue reading “A Prayer for the USA from Isaiah 59”
Video Update from Pilot Ryan
As Ryan Koher of Mission Aviation Fellowship readied his plane to take vitamins to needy orphans in tumultuous northern Mozambique at the beginning of November, he and two elderly South African volunteers, W. J. du Plessis and Eric Dry, were detained. After several months of imprisonment, they were given a provisional release from prison in mid-March. TheirContinue reading “Video Update from Pilot Ryan”
Christians Respond to Deadly Floods in Ukraine
More than 52 people have died in floods in the Russian-occupied areas of southern Ukraine, after a major dam collapsed in Kherson on June 6. The dam had provided drinking water to hundreds of thousands of people and cooling water to a major nuclear power plant. Although Russian forces retreated from the city of KhersonContinue reading “Christians Respond to Deadly Floods in Ukraine”
Cyclone Hits Southern Brazil
More than 13 have died and dozens are still missing after a cyclone hit Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul this weekend. Thousands have been displaced from their homes, even as more rainfall and low temperatures loom ahead in the coming week. Loving Father, please rescue those who are trapped, heal those whoContinue reading “Cyclone Hits Southern Brazil”
Terrorists Kill Students on Uganda-Congo Border
Terrorists set a secondary school on fire and murdered about 47 people, most of them between the ages of 13 and 18, on Friday night in Uganda. The attackers abducted at least six others and escaped across the border into Congo. Uganda is 82% Christian and borders the volatile eastern region of Democratic Republic ofContinue reading “Terrorists Kill Students on Uganda-Congo Border”
A Prayer for Fathers
My dad is an amazing prayer warrior man of God. He has spent his life loving others over and beyond, even moving his family to a poverty-stricken country to share God’s love with those who hadn’t experienced it yet. I am who I am today because he showed me Jesus, and because I grew upContinue reading “A Prayer for Fathers”
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”
Listen … He’s Talking
When was the last time God spoke to you? Do you remember? Is there anything He’s asked you to do. you haven’t done yet? What will it take to be still and listen? God is speaking all the time. He’s even speaking right this moment. He’s so creative and personal that what, when, where, andContinue reading “Listen … He’s Talking”
More Than 3,000 Refugees Rescued
At least 79 refugees died and 104 have been rescued from a fishing boat that capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Greece Wednesday. Perhaps another more than 450-550 people remain missing, including about 100 children. On Monday, about 1,200 people were rescued from two different boats in distress, one with 400 andContinue reading “More Than 3,000 Refugees Rescued”
Martyred in Manipur
As an ethnic Kuki Christian woman prayed in her church last weekend in Khoken village, Manipur, India, Meitei terrorists dressed in Indian army uniforms and bearing automatic rifles killed her along with two other Kuki Christians, injuring two more. The ethnic Meitei, which make up 53% of Manipur’s population, are a mostly Hindu unreached peopleContinue reading “Martyred in Manipur”
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”
China: Imprisoned Mom Boldly Shares Christ
Chinese officials arrested a mother for gathering together with other Christians to worship God after the government had forbidden their church to meet. In a jail cell with nine other women, she openly told stories of Jesus. The guards forbid her to “hold church,” but each time they moved her to another cell, she sharedContinue reading “China: Imprisoned Mom Boldly Shares Christ”
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?”
Step Up into My Arms
A powerful word from the Lord today for those of us feeling a bit beat up in the battle: Step up. Not with hopeful goals to better yourself that fade away within a couple of weeks. Not with working all the harder and burning out all the faster, or with beating yourself up because youContinue reading “Step Up into My Arms”
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”
All Is Not Lost. Stand Up and Fight!
As narratives rage in media these days — some false and some true — and so many with evil intentions vie for control and seem like they’re winning by earthly standards, it’s easy to feel hopeless, like any fight against this present darkness is to no avail. It is not. There is a stand weContinue reading “All Is Not Lost. Stand Up and Fight!”
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”
43 More Martyrs in Nigeria
Armed Muslim extremists and Fulani tribesmen attacked two Christian villages in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, May 11, killing a pastor, his wife and 41 other people as they slept. They also burned down the church and several homes. Officials buried the 43 who were slain in a mass grave without consent from their families. Most ofContinue reading “43 More Martyrs in Nigeria”
Pray for the Lost and Grieving
One passenger train hit another, killing nearly 300 people and injuring over 800 in India’s Odisha State on Friday. Home to 2,373 distinct people groups, India is 80% Hindu and 90% unreached with the Gospel. Due to anti-conversion laws and Hindu violence against Christians, the South Asian nation of more than 1.4 billion people ranksContinue reading “Pray for the Lost and Grieving”
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”
Chin Christians Ask for Prayer
Christians in Myanmar continue to face severe persecution in the midst of civil war, especially in Chin State, where hundreds of Christians have been killed and homes and villages have burned to the ground at the hand of the Burmese military. Today, we share with you a prayer request from a Chin brother for thoseContinue reading “Chin Christians Ask for Prayer”
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”
Set Apart … to LOVE
What has your mind dwelt on lately? What subject has moved you into heated conversations? And how are you shining Christ? There are topics the world has taken on that may not be what God is saying or the focus He wants us to have as His bride. He has given us one task: MatthewContinue reading “Set Apart … to LOVE”
The Coming Generation
Father God, today we ask You for those all throughout the world who are yet unborn. Hold them in the palm of Your hand and cover them as a Shield, sealing them for Love. Shape them perfectly by Your mighty perfect hand, every cell, every organ wonderfully and beautifully made. Speak tenderly to them evenContinue reading “The Coming Generation”
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”
Take Up Your Mat and Walk with Me
Our world is barreling fast into places of no return. We must throw off our sin and the thoughts that spiral us out of control, rise up and walk with the Lord now, as one with Him, or we may not make it through what is to come. The days are coming when you mustContinue reading “Take Up Your Mat and Walk with Me”
Pray We Will Fight the Right Fight
Prayer. It’s the only way through this. The problems we are facing, as earthly as they feel, they are spiritual. Ephesians 6:12. As much as those who persecute feel like the enemy, they are not. We know who our enemy truly is. Let’s band together and fight. With so many lies promoted in the media,Continue reading “Pray We Will Fight the Right Fight”
Faith in the One Who Never Fails
So many have lost hope. But God is still Good. He is still the answer we’re looking for. Only He can save us from the messes we’re in. Only He can make something beautiful of it all. Today, let’s meditate on Isaiah 51:6. Mikaela Vincent and her husband are missionaries who live by faith, trustingContinue reading “Faith in the One Who Never Fails”
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”
Ukrainian Refugees Now
About a year ago, we published this prayer below for Ukrainians fleeing their home country as the invasion began. Today, I felt the Lord asking us to re-visit that post, as we continue to pray for this country torn apart by war. There are now more than 8 million Ukrainian refugees spread throughout Europe andContinue reading “Ukrainian Refugees Now”
May Our Homes Be Filled with Love
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 “May Our Homes Be Filled with Love”
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”
For the Anxious Heart
Lord, be our Shield. Block fear from invading our minds, hearts, and homes. When anxiety, worry, and panic overcome us, we have trouble trusting in Your Sovereignty and Your heart of Love. We try to take control, but everything’s so out of control, especially our racing hearts and spiraling thoughts. Rescue us, O Lord, fromContinue reading “For the Anxious Heart”
The Heart of the Matter
In the midst of all the world is facing, God’s been calling me to report briefly on the news here at the Prayer Wall, but deeply on His heart. Wars, devastation, atrocities — none of this is new. We live in a fallen world where sin has made a terrible mark. We as Christ’s bodyContinue reading “The Heart of the Matter”
Christians on the Run in India’s Manipur
At least 58 people have died and more than 23,000 have fled their homes in the northeastern state of Manipur, India, next to the border with Myanmar, due to ethnic clashes between the Hindu Meitei and the Christian Naga and Kuki (Myanmar’s Chin) people groups. Global Christian Relief reported at least 25 churches and manyContinue reading “Christians on the Run in India’s Manipur”
More than 200 Dead in Mass Shootings This Year
At least 27 have died this past week and more than 200 so far this year in mass shootings across the United States. Let’s pray for the families of those who have died, and for healing for those who survived. Pray also for God’s miraculous intervention to block those in harm’s way from being injured.Continue reading “More than 200 Dead in Mass Shootings This Year”
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”
A Deadly March-April in Nigeria
Hundreds of martyrs have fallen over the past two months in Nigeria at the hands of Fulani herdsmen and other Muslim extremists. As you read these horrific accounts of killings in various states, please KADUNA: Terrorists slayed 27 Christians in attacks on March 10 and 14 in two separate villages. Around the same time, extremistsContinue reading “A Deadly March-April in Nigeria”
National Day of Prayer
Let’s join together with Christians all across our nation and the world today as we pray for the USA. Pray for Our Government I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives inContinue reading “National Day of Prayer”
Haredim in North America
Come join us on May 4 for the National Day of Prayer. The Haredim number nearly 500,000 in North America, mainly residing in New York City, but also in Toronto, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., and Chicago. They consist of Yeshivish and Hasidic peoples whose communities are closed and who strictly adhere to Jewish lawsContinue reading “Haredim in North America”
Afghans of North America
Come join us on May 4 for the National Day of Prayer. An estimated 400,000 Afghans reside in North America, mainly in these cities: (Click on each, and then head down to the map at the bottom of the page to take a virtual prayer walk of their communities.) Many of these are refugees fleeing oppressionContinue reading “Afghans of North America”
Punjabi Sikhs of North America
Come join us on May 4 for the National Day of Prayer. Punjabi Sikhs number anywhere from 670,000 to 1,000,000 in North America, mostly in Toronto, Vancouver, various cities in California, and in the Richmond Hill area of Queens in New York City. Originally from the Punjab border region of India and Pakistan, they believeContinue reading “Punjabi Sikhs of North America”
Hindis of North America
Come join us on May 4 for the National Day of Prayer. Did you know there are nearly two million Hindi-speaking Indians in North America? About 80% are proficient in English, and they are among the wealthiest and most highly educated of those living here but born abroad. Many are doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, educators andContinue reading “Hindis of North America”
Prayer for National Awakening
Come join us Thursday, May 4 for our National Day of Prayer. If you would like to prepare for this day of prayer for the USA, and get your church and other prayer groups involved, the information is already up at this link: National Day of Prayer In addition, over these next few days leading upContinue reading “Prayer for National Awakening”
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”
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”
Fighting Intensifies in Myanmar
The war in Myanmar has intensified all the more this week, and around 5,500 people (including more than 800 children) have fled across the river to seek asylum in Thailand. Minority people groups have long been in peril because of an ongoing civil war that began in 1948. In addition, Buddhist extremists have launched numerousContinue reading “Fighting Intensifies in Myanmar”
Prayer for Those Affected by Tornados
At least 22 are dead after tornadoes ripped through seven states in the US this weekend. Let’s pray! Lord, please protect those in need. Provide for their needs, give them shelter and keep them warm and safe. Comfort those who mourn. Heal those who are wounded. Be near to those whose homes and livelihoods have beenContinue reading “Prayer for Those Affected by Tornados”
Pilot Ryan’s Family Reunited
Missionary pilot Ryan Koher‘s wife Annabel and two preschool sons have joined him at last in their Nampula home, Mozambique. After many months of prison, Ryan was granted a provisional release two weeks ago. See the original story on Koher’s detainment here: Missionary Pilot Imprisoned in Mozambique The Ryan and Annabel would like to thank youContinue reading “Pilot Ryan’s Family Reunited”
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”
Christ in Their Dreams
You may have noticed here at the Prayer Wall that we often ask the Lord to meet people in dreams, visions and other miraculous ways, especially in countries closed off to the Gospel, where Bibles are not available, Christians are persecuted, and missionaries are not permitted. He is answering! In fact, as Muslims fast andContinue reading “Christ in Their Dreams”
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”
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