Pray for children of converts from Islam - many of them are facing hostility and persecution because of their parent's faith. Please pray that these children will know Jesus as their foundation early on in life and be strengthened to stand strong.
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In May, we asked you to pray for ### age ###, who was secretly baptised last Christmas. Sadly, the pressure of such a challenging environment has led to ### deciding not to pursue her faith in Jesus at the moment. Please pray that God will guide her back to Him.
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Christian children from a Muslim background often struggle in their school or community. ### age ### from ### is mocked by students and teachers because she cannot participate in Ramadam (a prescribed time of fasting in the false Islamic religion). Please pray for ### and children like her to...
biblical directives
christian children
country: united kingdom
false islamic religion
ireland diary
many others
muslim background
one body
opendoors
prescribed time
Pray that my wife and I will know ways to be a witness during the Christmas season to relatives, neighbors, and coworkers at my part-time job. Either that God would show us things we can do to be a witness--or that God will provide open doors apart from any human effort--or both.
Pray that the delegates at the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) conference will understand how religious identity can heighten the vulnerability of women and girls in many countries around the world. Ask Yah to give them discernment to know the next steps to take in...
conflict initiative psvi conference
country: united kingdom
delegates
ireland diary
many countries
next steps
opendoors
religious identity
sexual violence
vulnerability
The ongoing Anglophone crisis - a civil war that's been fought since ### - has preoccupied the government, resulting in less security in the north where Islamic militant group Boko Haram is active. It's making Christians vulnerable to attack. Please pray that the government will be stirred and...
boko haram
civil war
country: united kingdom
extremist threat
government
ireland diary
islamic militant group
less security
ongoing anglophone crisis
opendoors
### is often closely watched by the authorities because of his faith. Another believer, ###, is passionate to share the gospel, but she struggles to know how to do this. Please pray for peace and protection for ###, and ask Yah to fill ### with courage and confidence.
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Christians in Tunisia can face intense pressure from their families to renounce their faith. Two believers, ### and ###, are currently facing this from their families. Please pray they will be given wisdom, boldness and strength.
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The reestablishment of the 'Ministry for the Prevention of Vice and Promotion of Virtue' reflects the Taliban's desire to enforce their strict interpretation of Sharia (Islamic Law). Please pray that international pressure will lead to greater freedom for women and religious minorities.
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country: united kingdom
greater freedom
international pressure
ireland diary
opendoors
reestablishment
religious minorities
sharia islamic law
strict interpretation
yah bless
Secret believers continue to live in deep fear that they will be discovered and face violent persecution. Please pray for their protection and that God's close presence will bring peace to their hearts.
Thanks for praying, Yah bless. Prayer taken from Open Doors UK and Ireland prayer diary...
bravery strength
close presence
country: united kingdom
deep fear
holy spirit guides
ireland diary
opendoors
second chance
secret believers
violent persecution
Femicide is a huge problem - approximately ten women are killed every day in ###. Please pray for an end to this violence, and that women will be recognised as God's image-bearers. Pray for healing for those who have lost a mother, daughter or wife.
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Currently in ### there are at least ### cartels at war for territory. Christians often face violence and death threats for standing up to them. Pray for an end to drug trafficking, and ask Yah to bring peace to the country and provide leaders who will fight effectively for justice and truth...
country: united kingdom
death threats
drug trafficking
evil enemies
holy spirit
ireland diary
opendoors
perfect love
social needs
spiritual physical emotional
Pastor ### is an active major in ###'s Air Force. After being falsely accused of encouraging an uprising against the government, he's no longer allowed to leave the country. Please pray that Yah strengthen him in his faith and help him to continue to be salt and light in his community.
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Please pray for political freedom in ### and more protection for Christians. The recent presidential elections were mostly calm, but it's not unusual for people to be coerced during the voting - some people can be threatened physically, and others are told that they will lose their jobs. Ask for...
### is a pastor in ###, one of the most violent regions of Colombia. Ask Yah to protect ### and ### family as ### ministers to ### community. Please pray for strength that ### will remain steadfast in ### faith despite the persecution ### faces.
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Praise Yah for the many children's Bibles and Christian books that Open Doors has distributed to Christian children facing persecution! They are a source of hope and encouragement to young people and their families. Please pray that these resources will help to deepen their faith in...