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”
Tag Archives: Pray for Muslims
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”
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”
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”
Persecution News: Somalia, India, Indonesia
SOMALIA: Sofia Ahmed, a former Muslim, chose to follow Jesus in March, but when she recently shared the gospel with her uncle, Sharif Hussein, he rallied other Muslim relatives to beat her with sharp objects. When concerned neighbors came to the rescue and called the police, officers arrested four of Sofia’s assailants, but her parentsContinue reading “Persecution News: Somalia, India, Indonesia”
War Drives Muslims to Jesus
The deeper the darkness, the brighter Christ’s light shines. Thanks to Islamic radicalism and an extremely oppressive government, Iran already has the fastest growing underground Christian church in the world, with perhaps a million or more new converts. But the present war promises to drive all the more Muslims into the Kingdom of God. “EveryContinue reading “War Drives Muslims to Jesus”
Pakistan, DRC, Philippines, Belgium, Middle East Headlines for Prayer
PAKISTAN: At least 24 died and more than 50 were wounded in a Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) suicide car bomb attack on a train carrying military personnel in Quetta Sunday. Lord, please comfort those who mourn. We ask You for the heart of every Baloch, that they will hunger for Truth, seek You with allContinue reading “Pakistan, DRC, Philippines, Belgium, Middle East Headlines for Prayer”
Prayer for Muslim Pilgrims
Join us for the International Day of Prayer for Unreached Peoples tomorrow, May 24. Beginning tomorrow, May 24-29, more than 1.8 million Muslim pilgrims from throughout the world will converge upon Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for Hajj, where more than 1,300 died from excessive heat in 2024. For followers of Islam, Hajj is a mandatory pilgrimageContinue reading “Prayer for Muslim Pilgrims”
China and the Uyghurs
Due to an increase in persecution, China rose 26 places in three years on Open Doors’ list of most dangerous countries for Christians to live. Their highly sophisticated surveillance system is both invasive and oppressive, with Christians as a main target. Churches have been invaded, threatened and forced to disband in recent years, with believers suffering a span ofContinue reading “China and the Uyghurs”
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”
Pakistan: Forced Marriage Upheld by Police
Muslim Ali Murtaza and two accomplices abducted Sidra Bibi, a 15-year-old Christian girl, at gunpoint from her village home in Jaranwala, Punjab, Pakistan on March 27. (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News, April 17) As soon as relatives informed Sidra’s father of the incident, Afzal Javed Masih registered a report. But the police falsely noted herContinue reading “Pakistan: Forced Marriage Upheld by Police”
Persecution News: Ethiopia, Iran, Belarus, China
Join us on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, for the International Day of Prayer for the Unreached. ETHIOPIA: Terrorists have launched several deadly assaults against Christians in the East Arsi Zone of Oromia Region over the past two months. More than 20 Christians were martyred in February in separate attacks inside a church and against OrthodoxContinue reading “Persecution News: Ethiopia, Iran, Belarus, China”
World News Holy Week and Beyond
PAKISTAN: A truck rammed into a crowd of 200 at high speed, injuring at least 60 members of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Klasske, Gujranwala, during an Easter sunrise procession on April 5. (Ayyaz Gulzar, Radio Veritas Asia, April 6) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Due to the threat of ongoing missile and drone attacks duringContinue reading “World News Holy Week and Beyond”
Resurrection Sunday Attacks Kill 93 in Nigeria
Just a week after 27 Christians were killed on Palm Sunday in Jos, Plateau state, suspected Fulani militants attacked the Christian communities of Mbalom and Mbasombo, Benue state, killing 26 and transforming joyful Resurrection Day festivities into mourning and displacement. (Tim, Open Doors, April 7) The same day, two churches in Ariko village, Kaduna stateContinue reading “Resurrection Sunday Attacks Kill 93 in Nigeria”
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”
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”
Pakistan Court Cites Sharia Law, Grants Custody of Christian Child to Her Muslim Kidnapper
Here at the Prayer Wall, we’ve been praying for Maria Shahbaz, a Christian abducted last year at age 12 by her 30-year-old neighbor, Shehryar Ahmad. Despite laws forbidding marriage to a minor and her family’s repeated attempts to legally free her, a federal court last week granted the rapist custody. The two-judge bench — JusticeContinue reading “Pakistan Court Cites Sharia Law, Grants Custody of Christian Child to Her Muslim Kidnapper”
Afghanistan: Dennis Coyle Released!
Dennis Coyle, 64, a Christian researcher we have been praying for here at the Prayer Wall, has now been released! Dennis was abducted by the Taliban just six days after the release of another Christian from the US, Ryan Corbett of New York, who was detained in 2022 for 900 days, until his release in January ofContinue reading “Afghanistan: Dennis Coyle Released!”
Dennis Coyle Detained in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, an academic researcher of Afghan languages from Colorado, USA, was wrongfully detained by the Taliban over a year ago, and has been held in “near-solitary conditions, requiring permission even to use the bathroom, and without access to adequate medical care.” After spending two decades in Afghanistan, surveying their many languages and helpingContinue reading “Dennis Coyle Detained in Afghanistan”
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 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 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”
Day 25: America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Long-time Communist Cuba is now in talks with the US because of oil blockades and a major energy crisis marked by days-long blackouts across the island country, with food, fuel and medical care running out. Government leaders have agreed to release 51 prisoners, but have not specified yetContinue 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 INDIA: On February 14, Hindu extremists in Kapena village blocked a Christian family from burying their son. All 30 believing families in this village have faced the locking of their church and violent pressure to renounce their faith. (Open Doors UK on X, February 19) Lord, please comfortContinue 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 Several Christian families in this region are at “extreme risk of persecution and detention right now. Due to their public profession of faith in Christ, they are now forced to flee for their lives and the lives of their children. We are doing what we can. Due toContinue 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. 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 15: East 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 15: East Africa”
Day 14: Central 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 14: Central 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”
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 11: 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 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 As we pray for Europe today, please stop and lift up Ukraine. Tomorrow, February 24, marks four years since Russia began the devastating war which has caused an estimated 2 million military casualties on both sides. (See our Pray for Ukraine and Russia page.) Verses for contemplation: EzekielContinue 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 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”
Day 1: My Own Heart
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 1: My Own Heart”
30 Days 2026 Is Almost Here!
In just three days, we will begin our journey through 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening February 18-March 19, here at the Prayer Wall. Come join us, as we pray for every nation and every heart to experience Christ! Sign up now to get the daily prayer points delivered to your inbox in timeContinue reading “30 Days 2026 Is Almost Here!”
Pray Christ will Meet Muslims in Their Dreams
Most of the 4,849 Christians martyred for their faith last year were killed at the hands of Muslims. They attack, abduct, rape, torture and kill, all in the name of “God,” whom they don’t know. If they truly knew Him, they would love, for God is Love. 1 John 4:8. Here at the Prayer Wall,Continue reading “Pray Christ will Meet Muslims in Their Dreams”
Pray for Muslims to Encounter Christ
No matter how hard Islam tries to stamp out Truth, they cannot. God is not confined by terrorism or oppressive regimes. He is well-known for presenting Himself to Muslims in miraculous ways, especially during Ramadan, which falls on February 18-March 19 this year, the same days as our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening.Continue reading “Pray for Muslims to Encounter Christ”
Pakistani Muslim Ordered to Appear in Court with Kidnapped Christian Girl
Join us February 18-March 19 for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. A federal court in Pakistan ordered police to find and present a 30-year-old Muslim man and the 13-year-old Christian girl he abducted, forcibly married and converted to Islam. Shehryar Ahmad kidnapped Maria Shahbaz on July 29 last year, as she stepped outsideContinue reading “Pakistani Muslim Ordered to Appear in Court with Kidnapped Christian Girl”
Winds of Revival: Iran, Nigeria, India, Philippines and 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 join us February 18-March 19 for this year’s 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. Pray for these new believers to grow strong in their faith and to reachContinue reading “Winds of Revival: Iran, Nigeria, India, Philippines and Across the World”
50+ Christians Detained, Disappeared in Yemen
In the first two weeks of 2026, Yemeni authorities detained more than 50 Christians who are now missing and likely undergoing intense interrogation, including torture. (January 14, Open Doors UK) Yemeni Christians ask for prayer: Yemen ranks #3 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live dueContinue reading “50+ Christians Detained, Disappeared in Yemen”
Nigeria: 177 Christians Abducted During Church Services Sunday
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening February 18-March 19. Updated February 21: Praise God, He has answered our prayers here at the Prayer Wall! Reports have come in that all 177 Christians abducted from two churches in Kaduna State on January 18 have been rescued by security services. No ransom wasContinue reading “Nigeria: 177 Christians Abducted During Church Services Sunday”
Nigeria: 73 Killed in Two Weeks
As you read this report, please pray for protection over Christians and others in danger, for healing and comfort for those who are wounded or mourning, and for their persecutors to encounter Christ in powerful ways and be saved: At least 73 people were murdered in the first two weeks of 2026, as persecution againstContinue reading “Nigeria: 73 Killed in Two Weeks”
Coming Next Month: 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening
Catastrophic events have heated up the world, making it ripe for revival. Now is the time to pray for a great movement of the Holy Spirit in every heart of every nation. In fact, it’s already begun! Learn what the Lord is doing throughout the Earth, and partner together with Him and believers from more thanContinue reading “Coming Next Month: 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening”
World News for Prayer
MEXICO: At least 13 died and 98 were injured when a train with 250 on board derailed yesterday in Asunción Ixtaltepec, Oaxaca. SURINAME: A knife attack near Paramaribo killed nine, including five children, four of which were his own, on Saturday. GREECE: All 545 asylum seekers on a sinking fishing vessel were rescued near Gavdos.Continue reading “World News for Prayer”
Christmas and New Year Terrorist Attacks Foiled Across the World
NIGERIA: In cooperation with the Nigerian government, the US launched airstrikes targeting Islamic State militants in Sokoto state on Christmas Day, marked last year by the mass murder of 33 Christians in Benue state and 160 in Plateau state the year before. TURKEY: On Thursday and Friday, authorities detained 115 suspected IS terrorists planning attacksContinue reading “Christmas and New Year Terrorist Attacks Foiled Across the World”
Missionary Dies in Uganda, Muslims Attack Christians Worldwide
The first three weeks of the Christmas season have seen an upscale in Islamic terrorism against both Christians and Jews. As you pray through these headlines, A train hit a missionary family serving with BIMI (Baptist International Missions, Inc.) in UGANDA Friday, killing Savanah Gardner and critically injuring her husband Matt. Their sons Jedidiah, 4,Continue reading “Missionary Dies in Uganda, Muslims Attack Christians Worldwide”
The God Who Made a Hijacker Cry
A Samaritan’s Purse plane carrying medical supplies from Juba, South Sudan to a mobile medical unit in the northeast was hijacked last week. Yasir Mohammed Yusuf snuck on board and hid behind the cargo barrier until after takeoff. With gun in hand, he threatened to kill the pilot and another Samaritan’s Purse staff member, demandingContinue reading “The God Who Made a Hijacker Cry”
Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden
Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live in a place like North Korea, where even one decoration in your home could get you arrested. Where telling the story of Jesus is against the law, and Bibles are forbidden. Where being a Christian could cost you your livelihood, your freedom, your family, orContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden”
Bethlehem Christmas, Prayers for Israel and Gaza
After two years of darkness, Bethlehem is once again alight with Christmas decorations, offering hope to Palestinian Christians caught up in a war not their own, and hope of salvation for Muslims and Jews who do not yet know the Messiah who was born so humbly in a manger there. Over the last couple ofContinue reading “Bethlehem Christmas, Prayers for Israel and Gaza”
Nigeria: Christian Abduction, Persecution Update
Two parents have died while awaiting the rescue of their children, held captive with hundreds abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger state. Father of three of the victims Anthony Musa suffered a heart attack due to anxiety and hypertension. Details on the woman have not yet been released. An abducted pastor we prayedContinue reading “Nigeria: Christian Abduction, Persecution Update”
Earthquakes, Bears, Floods, Missing Migrants
BANGLADESH: A 5.5 earthquake Friday in Dhaka and a 3.3 aftershock in Ashulia Saturday killed at least ten and injured more than 450. Lord, in the midst of panic and fear, please step in with Your peace. Comfort those who mourn, heal the wounded and rescue those in trouble. Give the lost a hunger forContinue reading “Earthquakes, Bears, Floods, Missing Migrants”
38 Christians Abducted from Prayer Service
(Updated 9 a.m.) Praise God ALL 38 of the Christians abducted in Eruku are now FREE! As well as 51 of the more than 300 schoolchildren abducted last week (See yesterday’s post). Let’s continue to pray for ALL captives to be freed and terrorism stopped completely in Nigeria. Three Christians died and at least 38Continue reading “38 Christians Abducted from Prayer Service”
25 Schoolgirls Abducted in Nigeria
Men armed with rifles abducted 25 girls from their boarding school dorm at the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi state, Nigeria before dawn on Monday. They climbed over the fence, exchanged gunfire with police officers and killed the vice principal. One girl eluded capture, and another escaped later and arrived home safelyContinue reading “25 Schoolgirls Abducted in Nigeria”
Update on Persecuted Christians in Iran
In recent years, high numbers of Muslims have converted to Christianity, a “crime” punishable by death in 98% Muslim Iran, one of the top ten most dangerous countries in the world for those who seek to follow Christ. Pray for courage, comfort, healing and the Spirit’s empowering for these and other persecuted Christians in Iran:Continue reading “Update on Persecuted Christians in Iran”
Hostages Returned, Mosque Burned, Abraham Accords
Hamas returned to ISRAEL the remains of Manny Godard, 73, who was killed during the October 7, 2023 attack, and Lt. Hadar Golden, 23, an Israeli soldier murdered in 2014. In exchange, Israel returned the remains of 30 Palestinians, 15 each. The three slain hostages whose bodies remain in GAZA are Ran Gvili, Dror OrContinue reading “Hostages Returned, Mosque Burned, Abraham Accords”
Headline Prayers
At least 120 people, including 100 police officers, have been wounded in Mexico City, as thousands protest against the MEXICO government and violent crime, especially after the assassination of Uruapan’s mayor Carlos Manzo, an advocate for tough action against cartels. Typhoon Fung-Wong killed at least 18 and displaced about 1.4 million in the PHILIPPINES. InContinue reading “Headline Prayers”
Drought in Iran, but Also Awakening
With the dams that supply Tehran’s drinking water on the verge of running dry, the president has spoken of evacuating the capital’s ten million people if no rain arrives by next month. Facing its sixth consecutive year of drought, 2025 saw energy shortages and soaring temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit), with only 2.3Continue reading “Drought in Iran, but Also Awakening”
125,000 Nigerian Christians Martyred
Perhaps 125,000 Christians have been murdered by Boko Haram, Fulani and other Muslim terrorists in Nigeria since 2019. Up to 19,000 churches have been burned and about five million believers have been displaced from their homes. In fact, in 2025 alone, some 7,000 Christians have already been martyred. The numbers differ from various sources, butContinue reading “125,000 Nigerian Christians Martyred”
Afghanistan Earthquake, Philippines Typhoon, Melissa Aftermath, Avalanches
AFGHANISTAN: Just two months after September’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 2,200 and injured thousands more, a 6.3 magnitude quake rocked Kohlm in northern Samangan province this Monday, killing at least 27 and injuring almost 1,000. PHILIPPINES: The death toll from Monday’s landfall of Typhoon Kalmaegi, one of this season’s most powerful storms, hasContinue reading “Afghanistan Earthquake, Philippines Typhoon, Melissa Aftermath, Avalanches”
Slaughter in Sudan and Yet More Famine
More than 70,894 people have been displaced from el-Fasher amid door-to-door mass killings, beatings, sexual assaults and other atrocities committed by Islamic Rapid Support Forces. It is feared hundreds of thousands are currently trapped within the city and subject to slaughter. Meanwhile, famine has spread to two more areas of the country, affecting more thanContinue reading “Slaughter in Sudan and Yet More Famine”
Somalia: #2 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church 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. “You can beat meContinue reading “Somalia: #2 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025”
Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025
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. Open Doors writes, “The country is now divided intoContinue reading “Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025”
Libya: #4 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025
As we prepare for this coming 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 Libya, ranked #4 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. This year, nine Libyan Christian men, oneContinue reading “Libya: #4 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025”
Sudan: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025
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 Sudan, ranked #5 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. At least 100 churches have been damaged or destroyedContinue reading “Sudan: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025”
Eritrea: #6 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025
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. A few months ago, Eritrean police raided aContinue reading “Eritrea: #6 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025”
A World in Need: Headlines for Prayer
Due to ongoing violence in HAITI, Doctors Without Borders has permanently closed its emergency care center in the capital of Port-au-Prince, now 90% gang-controlled. Lord, please provide for those in need of medical care and bring an end to the violence in Haiti. Protect innocent civilians and children from harm, and meet every gang memberContinue reading “A World in Need: Headlines for Prayer”
Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Update
The body of the last female hostage left in Gaza, Inbar Haiman, 27, and eight men men, Sgt. Maj. Muhammad el-Atrash, 39, Uriel Baruch, 35, Tamir Nimrodi, 19, Eitan Levy, 53, Guy Illouz, 26, Bipin Joshi, 23, Cptn. Daniel Perez, 22, Yossi Sharabi, 53, were returned to Israel this week, along with another body Hamas saidContinue reading “Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Update”
Israel-Gaza Two Years Later
Thursday morning last week, during the Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur in the UK, a car rammed into a Synagogue in the Manchester suburb of Crumpsall. Two Jews were killed, Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, as well as the attacker, Jihad Al Shamie. Three others were injured. A total of six people linkedContinue reading “Israel-Gaza Two Years Later”
Hundreds Buried Beneath Crumbled Buildings in Indonesia, Ethiopia
INDONESIA: About 300 rescuers continue their search for students, mostly boys aged 12-18, buried beneath the rubble of a Muslim boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, which was under construction for expansion and collapsed on them during afternoon prayers Monday. Female students praying in another section of the building were able to escape. A 6.5Continue reading “Hundreds Buried Beneath Crumbled Buildings in Indonesia, Ethiopia”
More Martyrs in Yelwata
On August 11, Fulani once again attacked Yelwata Village, Nigeria, where more than 200 Christians were slaughtered in June. In a shootout at Udei town in the same county, police had just repelled Fulani militants, when shots were reported near Yelwata. Security agents fired on the invaders, who then fled with bullet injuries, but threeContinue reading “More Martyrs in Yelwata”
Pray for Nigeria’s Children
Last month, in Kaduna state, Fulani tribesmen attacked a Christian village in Kauru county, killing five children, including a one-year-old, and two adults. Eight other children were also wounded — Mathew Sunday, 14; Jethro Istafanus, 7; Jackson Istafanus, 5; Emmanuel Morris, 14; Agatha Sylvester, 9; Joy Markus, 9; Devine Paul, 6 months; and Mary Ishaya,Continue reading “Pray for Nigeria’s Children”
Nigeria: Pastor Abducted, Priest Released
Pastor James Audu Issa was kidnapped from his pastorium at the Evangelical Church Winning All in Ekati, Kwara state, Nigeria, on August 28. Let’s join in prayer for his release, and for the salvation of his captors. This prayer comes from Gana Sunday Kajita, a member of Pastor Issa’s church: “Lord, You are the Keeper ofContinue reading “Nigeria: Pastor Abducted, Priest Released”
Fulani Herdsmen Kill Christians to Graze Cattle on Their Farmland
When five Christians went to check on their farmland in Gumel village, Bauchi state on August 27, they found Fulani herdsmen grazing cattle there. The trespassers attacked the Christians, killing one and wounding two others. The wounded were later taken to a hospital for treatment. On the same day, Fulani attacked Pyekman community, just twoContinue reading “Fulani Herdsmen Kill Christians to Graze Cattle on Their Farmland”
Hostages Released and Other News for Prayer
ISRAEL: Russian-Israeli hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov is finally free, although with much back pain and other physical difficulties. She was kidnapped in Baghdad, IRAQ in March 2023 by IRAN-backed Kataeb Hezbollah militia (not the same as Lebanon’s Hezbollah). BELARUS pardoned 52 political prisoners this week and released them into LITHUANIA. NEPAL: The death toll rose toContinue reading “Hostages Released and Other News for Prayer”
Earthquakes, Protests, Terrorists and a Hippo
AFGHANISTAN: A dangerous 5.2 magnitude aftershock hit the southeast Friday within 12 hours of another powerful aftershock Thursday. Both came just days after earthquakes Sunday and Tuesday killed more than 2,205 and injured some 3,640. NEPAL: At least 19 have died, hundreds have been injured and the prime minister has resigned during violent youth-led protestsContinue reading “Earthquakes, Protests, Terrorists and a Hippo”
Gaza Christians Share Concerns
Once again, the 600 or so Christians who shelter in two churches in Gaza City are facing difficult decisions. Yesterday, Israeli Defense Forces issued an order for residents of the northern city to evacuate to Khan Younis in the south to a designated “humanitarian zone.” The order came after Hamas released a video Friday ofContinue reading “Gaza Christians Share Concerns”
Blast and Floods in Pakistan
At least 11 died and about 40 others were injured in a suicide bombing at a political rally in Quetta, Balochistan province, where hundreds had gathered. Meanwhile, severe flooding in Punjab‘s farming belt has affected more than two million people and brought a death toll of at least 33 over just a few days. AboutContinue reading “Blast and Floods in Pakistan”
Earthquake in Afghanistan
At least 800 people have died, about 2,800 have been injured, and hundreds more could be buried beneath rubble, after a shallow 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook buildings from Kabul, Afghanistan to Islamabad, Pakistan early yesterday morning. (See September 4 update.) The epicenter was about 27 km (17 miles) from the city of Jalalabad, Nangarhar province,Continue reading “Earthquake in Afghanistan”
76 Hostages Rescued in Nigeria
About two million people have been displaced in Nigeria due to jihadist attacks in recent years, and more than 35,000 civilians have been brutally killed, many of those Christians. But Muslim civilians are also in danger. Around 30,000 bandits in more than 100 gangs terrorize the people in northwestern Nigeria. Last week, gunmen opened fireContinue reading “76 Hostages Rescued in Nigeria”
A Good Shepherd for Gaza
Today, Isaiah 40, Psalm 23 and John 10 are on my heart for the 600 or so Christians in Gaza, but also for the many lost Muslims who live in terror and face danger, starvation, oppression and hopelessness daily. So far, more than 62,000 Palestinians have died, most without ever hearing the good news aboutContinue reading “A Good Shepherd for Gaza”
Pakistan Floods Kill Hundreds
Flash floods in Pakistan have killed more than 340 people in just a few days, including at least 60 in the Himalayas, where landslides and floodwaters washed away a village. Since June 26, nearly 600 have died this monsoon season. Lord, please rescue those who are in danger and provide for the needs of thoseContinue reading “Pakistan Floods Kill Hundreds”
Earthquake and Other World Headlines for Prayer
TURKEY: A 6.1 earthquake in Balikesir province Sunday evening was felt as far away as Istanbul. At least one died, dozens were injured, and buildings crumbled to the ground. LEBANON: Six Lebanese army experts were killed in an explosion while dismantling a Hezbollah arms depot in Tyre province. Under the leadership of Lebanon’s Christian president,Continue reading “Earthquake and Other World Headlines for Prayer”
Millions of Afghans Forced to Return
Pakistan and Iran continue to expel millions of Afghan refugees who fled their homeland to escape war, poverty and Taliban rule. The more than 2.4 million who have already crossed the border back into Afghanistan now face hunger, persecution and other life-threatening hardships, even torture by the Taliban. Many Afghans reported being beaten by IranianContinue reading “Millions of Afghans Forced to Return”
Churches Destroyed by Muslim Forces in Sudan
At least 100 churches have been damaged or destroyed in Sudan since the start of the brutal war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces in 2023. Such violent assaults on Christians by both warring sides, as well as other Islamic extremists, ranks the 92% Muslim nation in North Africa among the top five mostContinue reading “Churches Destroyed by Muslim Forces in Sudan”
Hope for the Fulani
The Fulani are a nomadic Muslim people known for martyring and abducting thousands of Christians every year in Nigeria and other countries. In fact, last month, here at the Prayer Wall, we prayed for families mourning the murder of more than 286 Christians by Fulani herdsmen in Yelwata village, Benue state. But, praise God, multitudesContinue reading “Hope for the Fulani”
Slaughter of Christians in Nigeria Continues
“As horrific attacks and killings continue across the nation, we must rise and stand in the gap,” said Christian leaders in Nigeria, who called for a day of prayer July 9. (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News, July 11) As you read through these reports below of the latest Fulani attacks, pray for healing, courage, loveContinue reading “Slaughter of Christians in Nigeria Continues”
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