Open Doors reported yesterday on their prayer app that a father and son, former Muslims in Uganda who converted to Christianity, were attacked by Islamic extremists after leaving an all-night prayer meeting December 10. Uganda has no laws against conversions. In fact, it is a mostly Christian nation. Persecution comes from Muslim communities who seekContinue reading “Prayer Warriors Attacked in Uganda”
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Pray for Our Brothers and Sisters in Danger
Here at the Prayer Wall, we’ve shared several stories about Muslims in closed countries who have found Jesus. Let’s continue praying for their protection, as they face persecution and even death for their faith. O Lord, thank You for those in Muslim countries who have chosen to follow You. Be a Shield around them andContinue reading “Pray for Our Brothers and Sisters in Danger”
Prayers for the Persecuted this Christmas
As we gather with loved ones this Christmas and worship God freely in our churches, let’s take a moment to pray together as a family for persecuted Christians throughout the world who don’t have that freedom. Pray for protection, strength, courage, and the Spirit’s empowering to endure suffering and share with the lost. Lord, weContinue reading “Prayers for the Persecuted this Christmas”
Prayer for Persecuted Christians
Sunday was the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians, and many Christians are setting aside this whole month of November, as well, to pray. Click here to view this moving video from the heart of a sister in Nigeria, by Voice of the Martyrs: Lord, we ask You for Christians all throughout the worldContinue reading “Prayer for Persecuted Christians”
Letters Smuggled Out of North Korea
Yesterday, we prayed for North Korea, where between 300,000 and 500,000 Christians follow Jesus secretly. “Any North Korean caught following Jesus is at immediate risk of imprisonment, brutal torture, and/or death,” states Open Doors. An estimated 50,000 to 70,000 Christians are imprisoned in labor camps and prisons. In addition, North Koreans have been facing death byContinue reading “Letters Smuggled Out of North Korea”
All the More Fighting in Tigray
Despite agreeing to peace talks (which have been delayed), neither side has relented in the Tigray conflict. In fact, the Ethiopian army has taken over three main Tigrayan cities — Shire, Alamata and Korem. The war which began two years ago has left about 5.4 million people in need of humanitarian aid. Ethiopia is listedContinue reading “All the More Fighting in Tigray”
China’s 20th Party Congress
Most of China’s 20th Communist Party Congress this week will be held behind closed doors, but Leader Xi JinPing’s opening speech has been summarized in a recent article by CNN. Let’s pray for this vast Asian nation of almost 1.5 billion people, suffering through severe zero-Covid restrictions, seeking reunification with Taiwan and influencing so manyContinue reading “China’s 20th Party Congress”
Nuns Abducted in Nigeria
Four Catholic nuns were abducted Sunday at gunpoint in Iwo State, Nigeria. Let’s pray for their safe release and for protection over other Christians in danger. Last year, an estimated nearly 6,000 Christians were martyred for their faith worldwide, almost 5,ooo of those in Nigeria. Lord, please be a Shield around these women. Don’t let anyContinue reading “Nuns Abducted in Nigeria”
Persecution and Unrest in the DRC
Due to uncounted deaths and injuries from current fighting against UN peacekeeping forces in the eastern area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, let’s pray for this mostly Christian nation oppressed by Islamic extremists. Violent attacks from the Muslim group, Alliance for Democratic Forces, have wiped out many churches and placed the DRC onContinue reading “Persecution and Unrest in the DRC”
Nigeria: Where Attending Church Is Deadly
Muslim militia from the nomadic Fulani people group killed three worshippers at a Catholic mass on Sunday, June 19, in Nigeria’s Kaduna State; then abducted five men and 31 women and children from a Baptist church service. Two victims were later released to communicate ransom demands. On Sunday, June 5, (the same day about 70Continue reading “Nigeria: Where Attending Church Is Deadly”
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