Muslim Man Gets Custody of Christian Teen He Kidnapped

June 15 is Persecution Sunday. Join us as we pray for persecuted Christians like Jessica. On April 30, 16-year-old Jessica Iqbal was abducted from her home in Pakistan by her 32-year-old Muslim neighbor, Azeem Ullah. Her Catholic father, Iqbal Masih, a house painter in Lahore, Punjab, filed an abduction case against Azeem the same day,Continue reading “Muslim Man Gets Custody of Christian Teen He Kidnapped”

Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis

Leading up to the International Day for the Unreached on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, here at the Prayer Wall, we are praying daily for unreached people groups in the news. Come join us, and invite your praying friends. Today, let’s lift up the three main terrorist groups engaging in warfare activities against Israel and theirContinue reading “Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis”

Pakistan: God at Work in the Midst of Persecution

Join us for the International Day for the Unreached on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025. Pakistan is more than 96 percent Muslim and presently ranks the eighth most dangerous country for Christians on Open Doors’ World Watchlist. In the midst of terrible persecution, praise God for how He is moving to protect believers, clear theContinue reading “Pakistan: God at Work in the Midst of Persecution”

Nigeria: Resurrection Celebration Turned to Tragedy

Muslim Usman Muhammed purposefully drove an 18-wheel trailer truck filled with grain over a crowd of Christians during a Resurrection Sunday (Easter) procession in Billiri, Gombe state, on April 21. Six died and more than 30 were injured, many of them permanently maimed. (April 30, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) According to community leaders, UsmanContinue reading “Nigeria: Resurrection Celebration Turned to Tragedy”

Pakistan Persecution: Jaranwala Riots Update

Join us for the International Day for the Unreached on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025. Pakistan is home to more than 782 unreached people groups, and ranks eighth among the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians, according to Open Doors’ World Watchlist. Among the more than 244,100,000 people who live in this countryContinue reading “Pakistan Persecution: Jaranwala Riots Update”

Christians in Uganda Persecuted, Martyred

Last week, we shared with you how God had answered our prayers during Ramadan, and many Muslims came to faith in Uganda, but several Christians were also murdered. Following are more reports of persecution in Uganda. Let’s continue to pray for these situations. Pray for protection and healing for Christians and seekers who survived, comfortContinue reading “Christians in Uganda Persecuted, Martyred”

Uganda’s Ramadan Saw Both Death and New Life

During our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening March 1-30, while Muslims were fasting and seeking God for Ramadan, we prayed for them to find the Truth who sets them free. John 8:31-32. These are the stories of those in Uganda who came to Christ because you prayed, but also the Christians who diedContinue reading “Uganda’s Ramadan Saw Both Death and New Life”

Nigeria: 190 Christians Martyred

As we remember Christ’s death on the cross for our sins this Good Friday, let’s pray for the families of the more than 190 Christians in Nigeria martyred in recent days for their faith in Him. On Monday morning this Holy Week, Muslim Fulani herdsmen murdered 54 Christians in Zikke Village, Plateau State, just daysContinue reading “Nigeria: 190 Christians Martyred”

Prayer for Sudan

More than 28,000 people have died since the war began two years ago between Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Over 12.3 million are homeless and most of the country is on the brink of famine. To make matters worse, Christians are a main target for Islamic extremists on all sides. WhenContinue reading “Prayer for Sudan”

Day 14: Central Africa

30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: John 8:31-32 Many of the first missionaries to the animistic people groups of Central Africa in the 19th century died of illnesses endemic to that area. Others suffered so many hardships they gave up after a brief amount of time. But some endured, and todayContinue reading “Day 14: Central Africa”