Lord, confuse the wicked, confound their words, for I see violence and strife in the city. Psalm 55:9 NIV Commander of the Armies of Heaven, please confuse those who are bent on evil. Mix up their plans so none can be completed, or even started. Block every evil attack, and rescue those in need. Urge RussianContinue reading “Russian Soldiers in Ukraine”
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Warfare Prayers for Ukraine
In the midst of Ukraine’s crisis, many missionaries and local Christians have chosen not to flee, but to stay and be a light in the darkness. Churches are gathering together in prayer, and some families are buying up supplies to be able to help those in need. As Russia has now captured the Ukrainian cityContinue reading “Warfare Prayers for Ukraine”
Today’s Prayers for Ukraine and the World
Yesterday … Russia launched more than 100 missiles against Ukraine…. Chernobyl fell to Russia…. Pakistan‘s Prime Minister met with Putin in Moscow…. Nine Chinese aircraft entered Taiwan‘s air defense zone…. The US ordered 7,000 more troops to Europe to protect NATO countries…. About 100,000 Ukrainians left their homes and several thousand have fled to neighboringContinue reading “Today’s Prayers for Ukraine and the World”
Brazil: Floods, Landslides, Deaths
At least 117 people have died and more than 100 are still missing after heavy flooding and landslides in the mountain city of Petrópolis, north of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this week. With a forecast of torrential rain and thunderstorms over the next few days, yet more flooding is expected, bringing rescues to a halt,Continue reading “Brazil: Floods, Landslides, Deaths”
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”
Healing Madagascar
Two weeks after tropical storm Ana blasted across the island country of Madagascar in late January, killing more than 41 people and displacing almost 72,000 from their homes, a second storm hit this weekend. Cyclone Batsirai (which means “help” in the Shona language) killed more than 20 people and displaced an estimated 69,000. O Father,Continue reading “Healing Madagascar”
The Battle for Russia
Behind the scenes of troops on borders, a real battle for the souls of Russia’s people rages. Let’s fight where it truly counts. 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 Your love,Continue reading “The Battle for Russia”
1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray
As the Chinese celebrate their New Year today and the opening of the Olympics approaches, let’s pray for this vast country of nearly 1.5 billion people, with 443 unreached people groups cut off from the Gospel by linguistic, cultural, geographic, political and other barriers. Due to an increase in persecution, China rose 26 places inContinue reading “1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray”
A Comforter for the Unreached
Pray for unreached peoples who still have no way to hear about Jesus, cut off from the Gospel by oppressive governments, language barriers, closed borders, and more. Pray God will give them a hunger for Him, open the way for them to hear the Good News in a way they can easily understand, and giveContinue reading “A Comforter for the Unreached”
Starvation and Conflict in Tigray
Thousands are dead, two million people have been forced from their homes, and famine and starvation now plague parts of Ethiopia after more than a year of conflict, mostly in the northern region of Tigray, which has been pressed from both sides by Ethiopian and Eritrean forces. The Tigray people trace their origins back toContinue reading “Starvation and Conflict in Tigray”
Know What Is Right
From Isaiah 51:7a, let’s pray for God’s people Our city, county, state, and nation’s leaders Leaders of other nations of the world Criminals, those bent on evil The lost That we will Hear the Lord Know what is right Take God’s instructions to heart. For a free guide to knowing God’s voice, and deep BibleContinue reading “Know What Is Right”
Battling for Ukraine and the World
Russia has now amassed about 125,000 troops along the Ukrainian border, and NATO is positioning to defend Allied countries in the region. As the US, Russia, Ukraine and other nations make huge decisions right now, let’s pray for the real battle already going on in the spiritual realm. Lord, please be a Shield around Ukraine.Continue reading “Battling for Ukraine and the World”
Tension in Eastern Europe
As tension rises in Eastern Europe and several NATO countries have announced where and how they will position to defend Allies against Russian aggression, let’s pray for that region and for those making decisions…. Lord, we ask for divine wisdom for every leader making decisions now. Guide their thoughts and actions. Show them what isContinue reading “Tension in Eastern Europe”
Pray for Tonga
Communication systems are down after an undersea volcanic eruption and tsunami. Let’s join together in prayer for the people of the Oceania country of Tonga. Lord, please rescue and provide for those in need, heal the injured, restore communication and bring help to rebuild what has been destroyed. Do it such a way that allContinue reading “Pray for Tonga”
Fighting for Myanmar
Since a coup seized power from the elected government in Myanmar early last year, security forces have killed more than 1000 people, including at least 35 women, children and other villagers fleeing conflict on Christmas Eve. Minority people groups, many of which have converted to Christianity, face persecution because of an ongoing civil war thatContinue reading “Fighting for Myanmar”
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”
Christmas in the Dark
Pray for the lost who have no way to hear, for the corners still left in utter darkness. Pray God will show them Who He is. So many countries throughout the earth forbid the celebration of Christmas or even the mention of Jesus’ name. And many of those places have darkened all the more inContinue reading “Christmas in the Dark”
Hostages’ Miraculous Escape from Haitian Gang
All 17 Christian Aid Ministries missionaries taken captive by the Haitian 400 Mawozo gang are at home with their families now — alive, unharmed and free! This is an account of God’s hand in their miraculous escape. When the Lord called the believers to share His love on the tiny island ravaged by hurricanes, anContinue reading “Hostages’ Miraculous Escape from Haitian Gang”
All 17 Hostages in Haiti Released!
Praise the Lord for the safe return of all 17 of the Christian Aid Ministries missionaries taken hostage by gang members in Haiti! We had been praying that they would worship God, encourage others, and also share the Good News with their captors. God answered! (Read about it here.) Lord, we praise You for thisContinue reading “All 17 Hostages in Haiti Released!”
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”
Prayers for Russia
Due to heightening tension on the border with Ukraine, let’s pray…. 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 Your love, save them with Your grace, and give them wisdom in every decisionContinue reading “Prayers for Russia”
Prayers for Ukraine
As tension rises on the border of Russia and Ukraine, let’s pray for God’s purposes to prevail and for millions to come to Christ. Lord, please be a Shield around Ukraine. Restrain wrong and bring forth right in that region. Place Your angels as guards at the borders, and flood the nation with Your armiesContinue reading “Prayers for Ukraine”
Lives Saved in Afghanistan
As we thank God this week for His blessings, let’s also thank Him for answered prayers for Afghanistan, for those who have been rescued from danger and for the courageous people who have been involved in those rescues. Most of these stories cannot be told publicly for security reasons, but here is one beautifully re-writtenContinue reading “Lives Saved in Afghanistan”
Pray for Russia
Russia is home to 185 people groups, 118 of which are classified as unreached. Due to border conflicts, economic issues and other difficulties in that nation, let’s pray for God’s purposes to prevail. Lord, we ask You, please, for a Great Awakening all throughout Russia. Meet every leader and influencer in powerful ways, showing themContinue reading “Pray for Russia”
Pray for Ukraine
About 28 of Ukraine’s 78 people groups are unreached with the Gospel. In addition, this has long been a region of conflict and oppression, which the current pandemic and tension on the border of Russia has only made all the more difficult. Let’s pray for God’s purposes to prevail and for millions to come toContinue reading “Pray for Ukraine”
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”
Amhara of Ethiopia
Ethiopia is #36 in Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians. The Amhara are Orthodox Christians who trace their roots back to Noah (through Shem). Due to violence in northern Ethiopia through recent years, an estimated 4 million people have been displaced, and thousands of Amhara women and girls have fallen preyContinue reading “Amhara of Ethiopia”
Haiti: Don’t Stop Praying
Let’s continue praying for the safe release of those held hostage in Haiti. Lord, please be a Shield around the abducted Christian Aid Ministries missionaries and their children (6 men, 6 women; and 5 children ages 8 months and 3, 6, 13, 15 years). Guard them from harm, and make the way for their safeContinue reading “Haiti: Don’t Stop Praying”
The Hazara of Afghanistan
The Shi’ite Muslim Hazara have already lost more than half their population due to ethnic cleansing by Pashtun rulers and the Sunni Muslim Taliban over the years, but now that international troops have withdrawn, violence has increased all the more against this ancient people group native to central Afghanistan. Lord of Heaven and Earth, pleaseContinue reading “The Hazara of Afghanistan”
Continued Prayers for Haiti
Kidnappers are now threatening to kill the missionaries held hostage for $17 million. Let’s continue praying for their safe release, and for the salvation and repentance of those holding them hostage. Let’s also not forget the earthquake victims ministered to by the missionaries. Share this with others who will also pray. Let’s join with other believers throughoutContinue reading “Continued Prayers for Haiti”
Abducted Missionaries in Haiti
Lord, we pray for the 17 missionaries (including children) who are being held hostage for ransom by gang members in Haiti since Saturday. Be a Mighty Shield around them, holding back the enemy and caring for all their needs. Protect them from harm and fight for them. Reveal to rescuers the location where the hostagesContinue reading “Abducted Missionaries in Haiti”
Pray for Hong Kong
China has jumped six places from last year’s Open Doors World Watch List of most dangerous countries for Christians to live. In just three years, it has risen 26 places. That rapid increase of persecution has made its way into the booming economic zone of Hong Kong, with new laws clamping down on those seenContinue reading “Pray for Hong Kong”
Prayer for the Persecuted
Lord, we ask You for Christians all throughout the world who are undergoing persecution at this time. Give them strength and courage to endure, forgive, love, and proclaim Your Good News, even in the face of great hardship. Give them wisdom every moment to know what to do, where to go, what to say; andContinue reading “Prayer for the Persecuted”
Turn to Me (Prayer for Afghanistan and the World)
This was originally posted September 12, 2021. But the Lord asked me to come back to it here at the Prayer Wall today. Let’s pray together as one for His purposes in the midst of such great evil and darkness, not just in Afghanistan, but all across the world. Matthew 11:20-30 As Afghanistan sets upContinue reading “Turn to Me (Prayer for Afghanistan and the World)”
Prayer for Taiwan
Tension has risen in East Asia since Friday, as China has flown 149 aircraft inside Taiwan’s air defense zone, including 56 yesterday. (Communist China considers democratic Taiwan a breakaway province.) Let’s pray now, in the midst of earthly conflict, for God’s divine purposes. Lord, we thank You for the freedom Christians have had to worshipContinue reading “Prayer for Taiwan”
Throng Before the Throne
In my quiet time one day, the Lord gave me a vision. As I worshipped Him before His throne, He said to me, “Turn around.” I turned to see thousands of people joining me there at His feet in worship. I recognized some of them. The taxi driver who came to the Lord on oneContinue reading “Throng Before the Throne”
The Miracle of Mercy
As I pray for those still in danger in Afghanistan, I am reminded of our own escape from the closed country where we served the Lord for many years. Everything changed in an instant. Our security was breached. Our names were made known to those who seek to harm Christians. And we had to flee,Continue reading “The Miracle of Mercy”
Mercy, Please, Lord, for Afghanistan
After two suicide bombings at the Kabul airport yesterday, leaving more than 100 dead (including at least 95 Afghans and 13 US troops), and as the August 31 evacuation deadline approaches, … Father God, Lord of the Nations, we cry out to You. Please have mercy on the peoples of Afghanistan and on our nationContinue reading “Mercy, Please, Lord, for Afghanistan”
Pray for Myanmar
Since a coup seized power from the elected government in Myanmar earlier this year, more than 1000 people have been killed by security forces. In addition, friends of ours ministering in that area report that the effects of the pandemic have been devastating. As a result, I’m re-posting this today (originally posted April 8, 2021):Continue reading “Pray for Myanmar”
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”
Pray for Algeria
With the fires in Algeria this week, let’s pray for those who have lost homes and loved ones, that God will meet them in powerful ways, comfort them, supply their needs, give them a hunger to know Him, and make a way for them to hear the Good News, know His endless love and receiveContinue reading “Pray for Algeria”
The Mission
Open the eyes of the blind. Set the captives free. Bring home the prodigals. And turn the nation to Me. There are those who think they know what I’m about, but they have never truly tasted of the sweet Living Waters of My love, flowing over them and into them, quenching their thirst, reviving theirContinue reading “The Mission”
Help Us Stand, Lord
This morning, the Lord woke me up with this illustration urging us to not give up the fight. Lord, give us courage to stand in Your mighty power. Ephesians 6:10-20. To not give up the fight. We need You, O God. Long has this battle raged. We call on You now to lift the cloudContinue reading “Help Us Stand, Lord”
Pray for China
With recent floods in China this week, Henan Province is reeling with devastation. Let’s pray for those who have lost loved ones. China has jumped six places from last year’s World Watch List. Persecution has increased so dramatically, in fact, that in just three years, it has risen 26 places on Open Doors’ list ofContinue reading “Pray for China”
A Hope and a Future
Let’s pray Jeremiah 29:11-14 over our country today, asking God to bring us back from all the ways we’ve been captive to the enemy, so our children (and we) will have a hope and a future of abundant life, rather than destruction (John 10:10). Lord, You have given us a choice, because You are loving.Continue reading “A Hope and a Future”
Every Nation Under Heaven
In Acts 2, during Pentecost (which we celebrated yesterday), 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. Those languages and countries are many of the very places in the world thatContinue reading “Every Nation Under Heaven”
A Third of Us
Did you know that 1/3 of the world has been denied access to the Good News? That’s right. Nearly 2.3 billion people are cut off from hearing Jesus’ name. Most of these live in nations closed off to the Gospel message because of oppressive governments and/or religions. Missionaries are forbidden, Christians are persecuted, and seekersContinue reading “A Third of Us”
Pray for India
Due to the current surge in both Covid and persecution of Christians, let’s pray for India, #10 on the 2021 World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians. Lord, please make a way where there seems to be no way for food and provisions to reach those in need. Make Yourself known to each ofContinue reading “Pray for India”
Do Not Grow Weary
If you couldn’t join us April 13-May 12 for the month of prayer for Global Awakening, but would like to set aside a separate calendar time to do that, I will keep the 30 Days page up on this website. A paperback and e-version will also be available soon at MoreThanAConquerorBooks.com for churches and individualsContinue reading “Do Not Grow Weary”
Pray for Palestine
Due to current world events, let’s pray for Palestine today. Lord, please guard every heart and soften it to You. Give Palestinians such a hunger for You they will search for You with all their hearts and find You are the Home they’ve been longing for all along. Show Yourself in powerful ways, with dreams,Continue reading “Pray for Palestine”
Pray for Israel
Due to current world events, let’s lift up Israel today. Abba, we cry out to You now for this region of the world where Yeshua walked. Restrain wrong and bring forth right. Give those in power wisdom to follow Your lead and quickly bring peace. Be a Shield around every family and individual, protecting themContinue reading “Pray for Israel”
Fasting and Prayer for the Nations April 13-May 12
Is the Lord calling you to fast as we pray for Global Awakening these next 30 days? Fasting from worldly comfort as you spend time with the Lord in prayer often leads to breakthrough, both in that situation and in your own heart. Traditionally, we think of fasting from food, such as skipping a mealContinue reading “Fasting and Prayer for the Nations April 13-May 12”
Pray for Global Awakening April 13-May 12
Originally posted on More Than A Conqueror:
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. Let’s join together April 13-May 12 at High King’s throne, crying out to the God of…
Echoing the God of Revival
God is so sweet the way He confirms whatever He is speaking to our hearts. My friend Rachel calls it His “echoes.” I love that word. How intimate and personal that the God who created us would speak to us, and then set creation into motion to echo what He said. (Press here for aContinue reading “Echoing the God of Revival”
Pray for Niger
Because of recent world events, let’s lift up Niger today. Lord, we cry out to You for those who have lost loved ones to Islamic violence in Niger these past few weeks. Stop the violence, Lord. Bring terrorists to their knees before Almighty God, and protect the innocent. So many people are already facing povertyContinue reading “Pray for Niger”
Prayer for Revival
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 for whole families, cities, nations, the entire world to turn our eyes to HolyContinue reading “Prayer for Revival”
Pray for Release from Prison
Lord, as we remember Your death and sacrifice, we ask You to please protect Christian leaders throughout the world who have been arrested and imprisoned for their faith. We ask You for their release. Perform miracles and signs and wonders to open up the way for them to walk out unharmed. And grow Your church,Continue reading “Pray for Release from Prison”
Healing and Transformation – Malachi 4:2
Lord, it’s been over a year, and still so much of the world is closed down because of this pandemic. Arise now, with healing in Your wings, and bring forth a great awakening to You all across the world. Make Your love and mercy known far and wide. Arise and show Yourself strong. Bring aboutContinue reading “Healing and Transformation – Malachi 4:2”
Isaiah 51:7b-8
Lord, we ask You for protection, courage, and empowering for those who stand for what is right and good, but who are persecuted relentlessly by those who disagree because they have been blinded by the enemy and now push his purposes, rather than Yours. Make a way where there seems to be no way forContinue reading “Isaiah 51:7b-8”
Preparing for 30 Days of Prayer
Because Ramadan is a Muslim month of fasting and seeking God fervently, He often shows up in miraculous ways, usually through dreams; but at times, He’s been known to replace the Quran with a Bible before the imam reads out loud to those gathered for prayer! Lord, prepare the hearts of every Muslim throughout theContinue reading “Preparing for 30 Days of Prayer”
Pray for the Light to overtake the darkness
Did you consider not celebrating Christmas this year? What got you thinking along those lines? Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live where it is forbidden. (Read more at my blog.) Pray for the Light to dawn in the darkness. Isaiah 9:2. For the underground church to grow so fast, so deep inContinue reading “Pray for the Light to overtake the darkness”
PRAYER WALL 