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The UN estimates that there are now over 26 million refugees and four million asylum seekers worldwide. Pray for the global church to take the opportunity to show Christ's love to those forced to flee their countries to escape war and persecution. Pray that we will be God's hands and feet in...

The tiny minority of Christian Rohingya have faced ethnic cleansing from Myanmar's authorities and rejection from their own community, which is predominantly Muslim. Pray for those in refugee camps - for God's protection from persecution by their fellow ###, and for the provision of basic needs...

According to the UN, Turkey currently hosts around 3.6 million refugees from Syria, 142,000 from Iraq and 39,000 from Iran. Among them are many Christians. Please pray for a community centre that opened this year to provide a safe place where Christian refugees can receive practical and...

Please pray for children in ### who are in internal displacement or refugee camps who have lost a parent or siblings. Pray that they will always know their Heavenly Father holds them in His hands and no one can snatch them out of it. Thanks for praying, God bless. Taken from ### prayer diary.

Pray for those working with Afghans who have fled to neighbouring countries to escape the Taliban. "Refugees, especially women, are emotionally broken, very stressed, and often crying because they lost their homes," says ###. "We need prayer for wisdom, strength and new opportunities to serve...

Harassment and arrests of Christians are documented in the 2020-2021 Human Rights report by the Vietnam Human Rights Network. More than 30 of the 288 known prisoners of conscience in Vietnam are Christians. Pray for their release and that human rights abuses will cease. Thanks so much for...

Dear Jesus, I’m working and being productive. Help me to continue on that today and get things done. Thank you for the focus and strength you have given me today, thank you for the clear mind. I continue to submit to your will and trust in your direction. Currently I continue to grow and want to...

Four Christians in ### have been handed prison sentences of between 15 months and six years for selling audio Bibles. Ask the Lord to strengthen them with His loving presence, and pray that Bibles will continue to reach believers. Thanks so much for praying, God bless. Taken from ### prayer diary

Keep praying for Pastor ### age ###, Pastor ### age ### and Pastor ### age ###, who were arrested in July. Pastor ### was too unwell to be imprisoned so is under house arrest. The other two are being held in an unknown location. Pray for their immediate release, and for comfort for their...

There are many Christians in ### who have not shared their stories of abducted family members out of fear, including ###, whose husband and two sons were taken by Islamic militants in ###. Pray that more stories will come to light, and for ### providing trauma care for these believers. Thanks...

I also ask the father to close any open doors in my hedge of protection that's allowed this mess to happen in the first place. I repent of anger even though it's been manipulated by subliminal messages through witchcraft and technology I repent of every bout of anger this last year. I ask all...

At least 112 of the 276 girls taken from their school in ###, ###, by ### militants in ### are still in captivity. Please pray for God's continuing comfort and protection, and that they will be released and restored to their families. Thanks so much for praying, God bless. Taken from ### prayer...

It's been over 4 years since Pastor ### was abducted by Malaysian state police. His wife ### has a Christmas tree up all year round in his honour. "It is hard to celebrate without him. ### always loved Christmas," she says. Pray that Pastor ### will be found, and the family reunited. Thanks so...

Ivan age ### was severely bullied at a sports camp where he was the only Christian. He was beaten every day by the other boys but did not deny his faith. Since returning home he has had headaches and dizziness every day and doctors say he may not be able to play sports again. Please pray for his...

Many churches here have been closed, cutting off an important source of community for children. Pray that these churches will reopen so that children can continue to grow in their faith. Thanks for praying, God bless. Taken from Open Doors UK and Ireland prayer diary

Many children of believers from a Muslim background are raised with two conflicting worldviews: a Christian one from their parents, and an Islamic one through their school and other family members. Pray that God reveals the truth to them. Thanks so much for praying, God bless. Taken from Open...

Thousands of children in Yemen are struggling with hunger and disease. Many are also recruited as child soldiers. Pray for God's protection and provision - and for an end to the civil war. Thanks for praying, God bless. Taken from Open Doors UK and Ireland prayer diary

Pastor ### ministers in ###, an area controlled by a guerrilla group. He's preached in more than 100 villages - and has been shot and imprisoned as a result. "But it's been worth it," he says. "Many have accepted Christ" Pray that local church leaders, like Pastor ###, will be given wisdom and...

Churches face increasing surveillance from the authorities. "Government officials have joined some WhatsApp groups the churches have set up, to monitor our activities," says Pastor ###. The pandemic has increased pressure, giving the authorities an excuse to tighten their grip. Pray for wisdom...

Over 400 children are graduated from the Children's Centre, which provides education and spiritual support for children affected by persecution. Finding ways to empower students in their faith and witness is a challenge, because of the risks it can entail. Pray that teachers will be given wisdom...