30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: John 3:16-21 The lostness of this world in turmoil is staggering. More than 174,200 people die daily without the hope of Christ. That’s over 1.2 million people in the coming week and over 5.2 million people in the coming month. Not only that, but theContinue reading “Day 30: The World”
Tag Archives: war
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 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”
Last Hostage Returned; Deadly Winter, Crocodiles, and More News for Prayer
ISRAEL has recovered the remains of the last hostage in GAZA, Ran Gvili. The Israeli police officer was killed during the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack and his body carried away by the terrorists. MOZAMBIQUE: More than 650,000 have been impacted by devastating floods that destroyed 72,000 homes and drowned farmlands in the south. MoreContinue reading “Last Hostage Returned; Deadly Winter, Crocodiles, and More News for Prayer”
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”
Headline Prayers: Fires, Gangs, Protests, Trains
Pray with us for those suffering and grieving, as well as those who have caused the suffering, that they will recognize their need for Christ, turn to Him and be saved: IRAN: Between 5,000 and 20,000 died in recent protests against the regime. CHILE: Wildfires killed 19 and forced about 50,000 to evacuate. SPAIN: AtContinue reading “Headline Prayers: Fires, Gangs, Protests, Trains”
Trash Avalanche, Deadly Elephant, More News for Prayer
INDIA: At least 22 people, including a family of four, were killed by an elephant in 12 or more separate attacks over the last two weeks in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand state. PHILIPPINES: A massive mound of garbage collapsed at a landfill in Binaliw village, Cebu City, on Thursday, killing 11 or more workers.Continue reading “Trash Avalanche, Deadly Elephant, More News for Prayer”
Of War and True Peace
THAILAND and CAMBODIA have agreed to a ceasefire after weeks of deadly border clashes. Thank You, Lord, for this peace agreement. Please give those in power the wisdom to keep their truce and protect their people from harm. Break the chains that bind soldiers and citizens on both sides to Buddhism, evil spirits and idolContinue reading “Of War and True Peace”
Headlines from Gaza, Congo, Australia, Mexico, Thailand-Cambodia This Week
CONGO (DRC): The RWANDA-backed M23 armed forces have killed more than 413 civilians in South Kivu in recent days. GAZA: Winter storm Byron killed at least 14 people, as houses, walls and tents collapsed, and at least three children died from hypothermia. THAILAND-CAMBODIA: At least 20 soldiers and civilians have died, 200 are wounded andContinue reading “Headlines from Gaza, Congo, Australia, Mexico, Thailand-Cambodia This Week”
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”
