Praise God, 44 children and teachers abducted from schools in Christian communities in southwest Nigeria were rescued July 10 after 56 days of captivity. The intelligence-led rescue comes as Nigeria expands security cooperation with the United States. (Truth Nigeria, July 14) Lord, we praise You for this answer to prayer, and we ask You forContinue reading “44 Abducted Children and Teachers Freed in Nigeria”
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Floods, Fires and Other World News
SPAIN: At least 12 have died and 23 others are missing in wildfires near Sierra de Los Filabres mountains in Almeria province. VIETNAM: A speedboat carrying 32 tourists from INDIA and four crew members capsized Saturday just a half kilometer (0.3 miles) from shore, killing 15. VENEZUELA: The twin earthquakes death toll has risen toContinue reading “Floods, Fires and Other World News”
Yet More Earthquakes and Other News
VENEZUELA: The death toll in Wednesday’s simultaneous earthquakes is now past 1,400, with more than 3,200 injuries, as rescuers continue to search for survivors among some 50,000 still missing. Since Wednesday’s four, earthquakes have also rocked PAPUA NEW GUINEA (M5.5) Thursday; JAPAN (M6.1), PHILIPPINES (M6.7) and NICARAGUA (M5.2) on Friday; and AFGHANISTAN (M6.1) and PAKISTANContinue reading “Yet More Earthquakes and Other News”
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”
9-19 Earthquakes in Russia, Indonesia, Chile, as Mexico Remembers and Afghanistan Recovers
On Friday, September 19, MEXICO commemorated 40 years since the devastating 8.1 earthquake in 1985 that killed somewhere between 12,000 and 35,000 in Mexico City. On the same day in 2017, just two hours after an annual earthquake drill, a 7.1 quake hit, killing close to 400. Once again, on the very same day inContinue reading “9-19 Earthquakes in Russia, Indonesia, Chile, as Mexico Remembers and Afghanistan Recovers”
Ukraine: “Bring Kids Back”
More than 19,546 Ukrainian children have been abducted since Russia’s invasion 3.5 years ago, with only 1,605 returned, 101 of those last month. “The Russians said that my mother did not need me,” one child said in a quote on Ukraine’s state-run “Bring Kids Back” page. Dasha Kherson, 13, added, “They said we would beContinue reading “Ukraine: “Bring Kids Back””
Pray for Victims of 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 andContinue reading “Pray for Victims of Human Trafficking”
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”
East Coast Floods and Minnesota Fires
Flash floods ravaged the East Coast from Pennsylvania to North Carolina on Tuesday. Then yesterday, floodwaters in Albemarle County, Virginia, swept away 12-year-old Jordan Sims; and in Allegany County, Maryland, 150 elementary school children and 50 teachers were rescued from raging waters that breached the second floor. Meanwhile, wildfires in northern Minnesota have burned moreContinue reading “East Coast Floods and Minnesota Fires”
Mosques, Temples Crush Hundreds in Myanmar Earthquake
At mid-day on Friday, a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit war-torn Myanmar, wounding nearly 4,000 and killing at least 2,056, with some 300 or so people still missing in the rubble. Estimates say thousands more could be dead, but without infrastructure or access to affected areas, we may not know the total death toll forContinue reading “Mosques, Temples Crush Hundreds in Myanmar Earthquake”
Prayers for Sudan Amidst Violence, Famine
In an escalation of the civil war between rebel Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese military, 70 people died in a drone attack Friday at one of the last functioning hospitals in el-Fashur. Under siege since May, the capital city of North Darfur has seen more than 782 civilian deaths and over 1,140 wounded. TheContinue reading “Prayers for Sudan Amidst Violence, Famine”
Hostage, Rescues, Battles and Fires Headlines for Prayer
ISRAEL-GAZA: Early Sunday morning, before the ceasefire went into effect, Israeli security forces recovered the body of Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul, held captive by Hamas since 2014. Lord, thank You that Oron’s family can at last have closure. Please give them a longing for their Messiah who is the Resurrection and the Life, bring YourContinue reading “Hostage, Rescues, Battles and Fires Headlines for Prayer”
Deadly Earthquake Shakes Tibet and Nepal
More than 126 died and at least 188 were injured in a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that hit a remote area of Tibet, China, yesterday, shaking Mt. Everest’s base camp, Nepal and India. Most of the Tibetan peoples are still unreached with the gospel. Divided into nearly 100 different people groups, they speak dozens of languages.Continue reading “Deadly Earthquake Shakes Tibet and Nepal”
Abducted Girl from Nineveh Rescued in Gaza
Tomorrow marks one year since Hamas invaded Israel, killing 1,200 people and abducting 251, taking them to Gaza. To pray for the remaining hostages in this ongoing war, now spread to Lebanon and beyond, visit our Israel-Gaza page. Such Islamic terrorism not only affects Jews, but other religious minorities, as well. Today, we want to shareContinue reading “Abducted Girl from Nineveh Rescued in Gaza”
Hostage Father of 11 Rescued!
Israeli forces rescued hostage Farhad al-Qadi, 52, yesterday from a tunnel in Gaza. He is a Muslim Bedouin, husband of two wives and father of 11 children, abducted October 7 by Hamas terrorists from Magen kibbutz, where he worked as a security guard. For more updates on Israel and Gaza, and to pray by nameContinue reading “Hostage Father of 11 Rescued!”
Pray for Victims of Human Trafficking
Isaiah 51:9-23 Lord, today we pray for those across the world who are oppressed through human trafficking. Surround them with Your angels and Your protection. Invade their darkness with Your light. Speak to them. Tell them who You created them to be. Envelop them in Your love so completely, whatever the enemy does against themContinue reading “Pray for Victims of Human Trafficking”
Two Years Since the Invasion of Ukraine
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. Tomorrow marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Let us not grow weary in prayer. Continue praying at our Ukraine-Russia page: Pray for Ukraine and Russia Don’t miss a day of prayer. Enter your email address below to receive in your inbox each newContinue reading “Two Years Since the Invasion of Ukraine”
Deadly Japan Earthquake, Plane Crash
Rescuers race the clock, freezing rain and possible landslides to find survivors beneath the rubble of several powerful earthquakes that hit the Noto Peninsula since Monday, including a magnitude 7.6. At least 82 people have died and more than 30,000 are displaced, with food running out in the displacement centers and power and water shortagesContinue reading “Deadly Japan Earthquake, Plane Crash”
More Than 200 Sex Trafficking Victims Rescued
Praise God for the rescue of more than 200 sex trafficking victims last month in a two-week, nationwide sweep called Operation Cross Country 2023. The FBI worked together with state and local agencies to identify or arrest 68 suspected human traffickers and 126 child sexual exploitation and human trafficking offenders. They located 59 minors whoContinue reading “More Than 200 Sex Trafficking Victims Rescued”
Pray for Victims of 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 andContinue reading “Pray for Victims of Human Trafficking”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Hurricane-Typhoon Victims
As Ian barrels toward the Carolinas, at least ten are confirmed dead in its wake so far, and about two million are without power. As we pray for those in Florida, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Canada and other areas hit by hurricanes Ian and Fiona, let’s also remember those in Vietnam cleaning up after TyphoonContinue reading “Hurricane-Typhoon Victims”
Earthquake Victims, Sichuan, China
More than 70 have died, several hundred were injured, and more than two dozen are still missing after Monday’s 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Luding, Sichuan Province, China. Heavy rain and landslides are also expected this week in that region. As the Chinese battle increased surveillance, persecution, Covid lockdowns, and tension with other countries, let’s prayContinue reading “Earthquake Victims, Sichuan, China”
Cambodia: Victims of Trafficking Rescued
Praise God at least 250 victims have been rescued from trafficking in Cambodia this year through an ongoing joint operation between Vietnamese and Cambodian authorities. Teens in Southeast Asian countries are especially vulnerable to the lure of jobs with good pay in Cambodia promised by traffickers who take the time to become their friends first,Continue reading “Cambodia: Victims of Trafficking Rescued”
Syrian Migrants Rescued from Island
The 38 living Syrian migrants (one child died of a scorpion sting), including seven children and a heavily pregnant woman, stranded on an unnamed island between Turkey and Greece since mid-July have been rescued and taken to Greece. All are in good condition, praise God. Lord, we thank You for this rescue. Please, now, provideContinue reading “Syrian Migrants Rescued from Island”
Flooding throughout the Earth
More flash floods and mudslides hit 20 provinces in Iran this past weekend, resulting in at least 69 deaths, with about 20,000 homes destroyed and 45 people still missing as of yesterday. Continue praying here. The death toll in Kentucky has risen to 37 now with hundreds still missing and more severe weather on itsContinue reading “Flooding throughout the Earth”
Floods: Kentucky and St. Louis
At least 15 have died in eastern Kentucky and one in St. Louis, Missouri, due to flash floods and heavy rain this week. Lord, please protect and rescue those in danger. Comfort those who mourn and cast out fear with Your perfect love. Give every heart a deep yearning for You and move loving, truth-filledContinue reading “Floods: Kentucky and St. Louis”
70 Trafficked Children Rescued!
West Texas and other law enforcement officers rescued 70 missing children ages 10-17 from sex trafficking last month through a three-week joint task force mission called “Operation Lost Souls.” Father God, we praise You for these rescued children and for those on the joint task force who worked together to make it happen. Please healContinue reading “70 Trafficked Children Rescued!”
Deadly Landslides in Brazil
Thousands of people from the favelas (hillside shacks) in Pernambuco, Brazil, have been displaced; about 100 have died, and at least 14 are still missing after landslides Friday. Loving Father, please rescue those who are trapped, heal those who are injured, comfort those who mourn, provide for those in need, and rebuild the lives ofContinue reading “Deadly Landslides in Brazil”
Today’s Prayers for Ukraine
As Russia celebrates its annual Victory Day today (defeating Nazi Germany during World War II), let’s continue to pray for those in danger and on the frontlines of the current war in Ukraine: For an awakening to Christ in the heart of every Ukrainian and Russian; for the lost to hunger for Him so deeply,Continue reading “Today’s Prayers for Ukraine”
This Week’s Tornadoes
Let’s pray for families who are suffering after tornadoes swept across Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, and several other states this week. Lord, please comfort those mourning losses, and provide for their needs in a way they will know it is You. Use Christians to shine Your peace and love even in the midst of terrible hardship,Continue reading “This Week’s Tornadoes”
Hope for the Stranded and Homeless
As I stood with other believers amid the rubble in the early morning, I watched a man load up his bicycle with what food he could carry. I wondered how he was going to ride that bike out of there with all the debris in the way, and where he planned to go, now thatContinue reading “Hope for the Stranded and Homeless”
Yemen, Japan and Mariupol
Pray for Mariupol, Ukraine, especially for survivors from the attack on a theater, as they emerge from the rubble amidst heavy shelling. About 130 of the 1,300 who had sheltered in the building have been rescued so far. Throughout the city, more than 350,000 residents continue to hide in shelters, trapped by an average ofContinue reading “Yemen, Japan and Mariupol”
Save the Children
More than 3 million refugees have fled Ukraine now, at least 1.5 million of them children. Amidst the mayhem, about 5000 Ukrainian children are unaccounted for. Orphans or others sent across borders unaccompanied by a parent are especially vulnerable to human traffickers and sex offenders. Let’s pray. Lord, we ask You, please, to be aContinue reading “Save the Children”
Saudi Arabia
As we continue praying for war-torn Ukraine and Yemen, let’s lift up Saudi Arabia, which has been in the news this week due to a mass execution last Saturday. Practicing any religion other than Wahhabism (a strict form of Islam) is illegal in Saudi Arabia, and leaving Islam is punishable by death, which rates itContinue reading “Saudi Arabia”
War in Yemen
Since 2015, more than 10,200 children have been injured or killed in the war in Yemen. Within the last two years, more than 2,000 children recruited by Shiite rebels have died fighting. At least four million people have been forced to flee their homes, and 20 million people are now dependent upon aid in orderContinue reading “War in Yemen”
Those Who Stayed Behind
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 and Your plan of salvation. Let them feel You near, hear Your voice, see YouContinue reading “Those Who Stayed Behind”
Ukrainian Refugees
Lord, we ask for Your protection and provision for the now more than two million refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. Assign Your angel armies to comfort those who mourn, to help them stay warm and well-fed, to open the way for safe passage out of the country, and to open up borders, homes, churches,Continue reading “Ukrainian Refugees”
Miracles in the Midst of War
“God is bringing miracles here,” said Nastya, a young believer in Kharkiv, Ukraine. “One recent story was from a soldier who called his parents to explain how they won a battle. An iron curtain of planes moved toward the Ukrainian army, but suddenly, lightning appeared, and all the Russian aircraft disappeared. The Ukrainian army stoodContinue reading “Miracles in the Midst of War”
Christians Share Love amidst War
As we continue praying for Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine, and the world, let’s pray for protection and anointing over Christians in Ukraine, as they share God’s love and help feed and rescue those left behind, and also for Christians now dispersed as refugees in other countries. In the past, Ukraine has been called the “Bible Belt”Continue reading “Christians Share Love amidst War”
Prayers for Ukraine and the World
Don’t grow weary in prayer. We have a Friend in the highest of places and He is still very much in charge. Lord, please direct rescuers to those who are trapped or in danger, and protect them as they get people to safety. Heal the wounded, rescue those who are dying, be a Shield aroundContinue reading “Prayers for Ukraine and the World”
Flooding in Australia
At least ten people have died and thousands have fled their homes in eastern Australia, where heavy rain and floods hit Queensland and New South Wales over the past few days. Sydney now braces as they face the same weather. Let’s pray. Lord, please rescue those in danger, comfort those who mourn, and provide forContinue reading “Flooding in Australia”
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”
Missing Girls Recovered
Praise God for the recent recovery of five missing teenage girls. Let’s pray for their healing and salvation, and also for the 30 sex offenders who were arrested in the area of New Orleans, La., as a result of “Operation Boo Dat.” Lord, thank You for rescuing these lost young women. Please heal their mindsContinue reading “Missing Girls Recovered”
Three More Hostages Released in Haiti
Praise God three more hostages were released this month, making a total of five so far since the October 16th abduction of 17 missionaries (including five children) by gang members in Haiti. For security reasons, we cannot give more information at this time, but let’s continue to pray for the safe release and protection ofContinue reading “Three More Hostages Released in Haiti”
Pray for Those Suffering from Tornadoes
Let’s pray for the salvation and rescue of those who are in need after at least 30 tornadoes ripped through Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee this weekend. At least 70 are feared dead in Kentucky alone, where the city of Mayfield was hardest hit. Lord, please protect those who are yet facing moreContinue reading “Pray for Those Suffering from Tornadoes”
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”
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”
Christians Offer Relief and Love to Hurricane Victims
With more than 1 million without power and more than 600,000 without water in the intense Louisiana heat, many Christian families who have generators or other means of electricity have invited those who are stranded into their homes and are now loving them into Jesus’ arms. “He is sending to us the 25-30-year-old unbelievers,” oneContinue reading “Christians Offer Relief and Love to Hurricane Victims”
Rescue Us, O God. We Need You.
In honor of so many who have died and who continue to face grave danger, we gathered in silent prayer yesterday at this Wall. Our tears have wet the ground where we kneel. Our cries have burned within our throats. Our hearts have been laid bare before You. Father, have mercy, please. Still so manyContinue reading “Rescue Us, O God. We Need You.”
Praying Through this Collage of Crisis
Our hearts are grieved as we pray through so many crises in our nation and the world today. As God moves you to pray, head to the Prayer Wall, choose the crisis we are praying together about, and join us there. I didn’t have room to fit all of them in the photo, but youContinue reading “Praying Through this Collage of Crisis”
The One Who Rides on the Clouds
Hurricane Ida is now at a Category 4 as it approaches landfall in Louisiana near New Orleans today, marking the 16th anniversary of Katrina’s destruction of that same city. Let’s continue to pray for those in its path. Lord, we ask for Your protection for every person in the path of this storm. As weContinue reading “The One Who Rides on the Clouds”
Pray for Those Affected by Floods
These past few days have been devastating for families in Humphreys County, Tennessee, where at least 22 people died due to Saturday’s flash floods, and another 37 or more are still missing. In addition, Tropical Depression Fred swept through Haywood County, North Carolina, leaving 4 dead, and 4 still missing. At least 500 families from CrusoContinue reading “Pray for Those Affected by Floods”
PRAYER WALL 