After the arrest on Wednesday of several public figures, including Cardinal Zen, who has been fighting for the survival of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong, let’s pray…. Lord, we ask You, please, to draw near to every Christian who has been arrested or imprisoned for their faith. Let them feel You close and hearContinue reading “Arrests in Hong Kong”
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Prayers for Cuba
In an explosion Friday at Havana’s historic Hotel Saratoga (featured photo), at least 27 people died and dozens were injured. Due to increased restrictions on churches by the ruling Communist Party, Cuba jumped from just off the top 50 most dangerous place for Christians (right at 51) last year to number 37 in 2022. “ChristianContinue reading “Prayers for Cuba”
Oppressive Regimes
As we continue praying through Isaiah 51, let’s pray for righteousness, justice, salvation and hope (verse 5) to come swiftly to those who suffer throughout the world under oppressive governments, especially the top 10 most dangerous countries to follow Christ: Afghanistan North Korea Somalia Libya Yemen Eritrea Nigeria Pakistan Iran India Lord, may Your righteousnessContinue reading “Oppressive Regimes”
Pray for Kazakhstan
Of the nearly 19 million people in Kazakhstan, roughly 14 million have yet to hear the Good News about Christ. Let’s pray for a great movement of God in this nation, torn apart this week by deadly protests. “Kazakhstan’s government has steadily increased its control over religious expression in the country, which means increased surveillance,Continue reading “Pray for Kazakhstan”
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 and grace. BeContinue reading “Human Trafficking – Isaiah 51:9-23”
Pray for Afghanistan
Afghanistan is #2, second only to North Korea, on Open Doors’ 2021 World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians. “How we survive daily only God knows. He knows because He has been kind to dwell with us. But we are tired of all the death around us.” secret Afghan believer Oh, Father, please haveContinue reading “Pray for Afghanistan”
Prayer for the Oppressed
A prayer from Isaiah 51:12-15: Lord, we ask You for those throughout the world who are oppressed. Comfort them. Meet them in their anguish, and show them Your great love. May those who have had no way to hear about Your salvation experience it now, Lord. For You are their Creator. You formed them toContinue reading “Prayer for the Oppressed”
Pray for Iraq
Iraq has risen from #15 in 2020 to #11 on the 2021 World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians. “In this crisis we are once again reminded how weak we are as human beings and how much we need the Lord’s salvation.” — Father “Ammar” Father “Ammar” Lord, please be a Shield around everyContinue reading “Pray for Iraq”
