Day 50: 50 Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: Colombia

We pray today for the believers in Colombia. Here in this nation we, see a small minority of people hold all the power and are holding the people captive with fear. Just a Jesus had taught a little yeast spreads through the entire dough, we pray that this fear will be removed, for greater is he that is in the believers of Colombia, then those who oppose them.

 

Of the population of 48.3 million, there are about 44.6 million believers. For more information check out Open Doors USA.

 

 

 

 

Father, we pray for Colombia. We pray for an overwhelming confidence in their faith. A desire to stand up for what is right no matter the consequences. We ask for strength to overcome the threats that aim to destroy families if they don’t conform to the rules of the rebels and cartels. Provide each believe the discipline to grow as believers and share their love with those around them. Move mightily in Colombia and change South America and the world through their faithfulness. Amen

Day 46: 50 Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: Indonesia

We pray today for the believers in Indonesia. Many children have found the love of Jesus, but are forced to practice the religion of their parents at home, causing children to hide their new-found faith. Extremists have also been at large in the city, working to destroy places of worship and disruptive believers activities.

 

Of the population of under 250 million, there are an estimated 36 million believers. For more information check out Open Doors USA.

 

 

Father, we pray for Indonesia. We ask that the children will have the strength and gift of faith to be able to tell their families of the hope they have found in you. I pray for a softening of hearts of their family members to listen and receive the truth that will be told to them. Let revival in Indonesia start with the children. Move among the government of the nation and let them see that what is happening to religious minorities is wrong. Protect those who worship you. Send a wave of healing to the nation of Indonesia. Amen

Day 44: 50 Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: United Arab Emirates

We pray today for the believers in UAE, One of the richest countries in the Middle East, unfortunately, believers are not able to freely talk to others, and are tempted to conform to avoid confrontation.

 

Of the population of under 9.4 million, there are an estimated 44,000 believers. For more information check out Open Doors USA.

 

 

Father, we pray for the United Arab Emirates. We pray for those who convert to follow you, we ask that they are given strength to tell their families in spite of what may happen. Provide opportunities and openness to the gospel from family members, let their response be of love and not bitterness. Grow your church in the UAE, let your light shine through your people. Let the workers from other nations who come for work be safe and those among them who follow you be given the freedom to worship. Do amazing miracles in the UAE. Amen

Day 26: 50 Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: Bangladesh

Today we pray for Bangladesh. This country has no laws or constitution against Christianity or other religions, yet the persecution comes from the people who are dedicated to their religion. The government is known to give in easily and not stand against such oppression.

 

 

For more information, Open Doors USA has some details. They estimate just under 870,000 Christians in the population of 165 million people.

 

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Father, we pray for Bangladesh. The struggle for these believers is at the street level. This might even it make it more difficult as it is more of a radical persecution. We pray for those who would openly persecute believers, may they see you on their own road to Damascus and change their lives forever. Raise up repented converts who will make impacts in Bangladesh. The believers do not have open access to scripture, we ask that this will change. Provide opportunities for the word to be distributed to those who want to serve you and those who need to see it. Move powerfully in Bangladesh. Amen

 

Day 24: 50 Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: Laos

Today we pray for Laos. Tightly gripped by communism, the Laos people are expected to worship the state religion of Buddhism. Those who do not are persecuted.

 

For more information, Open Doors USA has some details. They estimate 225,000 Christians in the population of 7 million people.

 

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Father, we pray for Laos. We ask that you will show the older believers in Laos the importance of disciplining the younger generation to do the work you are calling them to do. Give them places and opportunities to gather in worship without fear of being arrested. Soften the hearts of the Laos believers neighbours, preparing them to hear about you. Give opportunities share the love of Jesus, through words and actions. Shake up the nation of Laos. Amen

 

Day 23: 50 Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: Palestinian Territories

 Today we pray for the Palestinian Territories. A small number of believers exist in this country divided by regions. They are mostly in hiding as vigilant extremists think nothing of carrying out their own justice on those not following their faith.

 

For more information, Open Doors USA has some details. They estimate just over 70,000 Christians in the population of 5 million people.

 

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Father, we pray for Palestinian Territories. We ask that you strengthen the believers here, give them hope that the work they are doing to reach the lost is not in vain. But that it is what needs to be done to reach those hardened in their ways. Reveal yourself to the Palestinian people in fresh and new ways, give them dreams and visions of you so they will want to find believers and ask who Jesus is. Turn the country upside down with people finding you. We pray for those who wish to harm our family of believers. We ask that you will blind their eyes from finding them, even better we pray that they will see the errors of their ways and repent. Father do mighty things in Palestinian. Amen

 

Day 22: 50 Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: Ethiopia

Today we pray for Ethiopia. Political unrest and religious animosity are the undertones of Ethiopia. Unrest between traditional Orthodox Christianity and other denominations doesn’t help the situation.

 

For more information, Open Doors USA has some details. They estimate just over 65 million Christians in the population of  104 million people.

 

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Father, we pray for Ethiopia. Some may call it ecclesiastical arrogance, we pray for a strengthening of foundations of the Christian faith. God provide stability and biblical reform to the church’s that are divisive in this nation. The church body needs to become one, working together for one purpose of sharing your love. There is enough outside persecution that they don’t need it from inside the family of believers. We pray that there would be an awakening of government officials, that they would know you personally. We ask for protection for those who walk away from their traditional beliefs to follow you. Give them boldness to share your love. Amen

 

Day 20: 50 Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: Qatar

Today we pray for Qatar. This country is made up of 90% migrant workers, many are considered slaves or are in forced labour. The religion they bring with them is subject to their laws and their viewpoints, leading to believers being executed for their faith.

 

For more information, Open Doors USA has some details. They estimate just over 200,000 Christians in the population of 2.3 million people.

 

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Father, we pray for Qatar. The harsh working conditions and restrictive nature has many migrant workers scared to share their faith. Why would anyone travel to this country for work, we pray that the truth of what is happening in Qatar rises to the surface. Strengthen the believers in Qatar, give them open hearts to tell about your love and truth. Provide better working condition for those who have move there for work. We pray that the Qataris will be drawn to Jesus with whatever means you deem necessary. Amen

 

Day 19: 50 Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: Turkmenistan

Today we pray for Turkmenistan. This is a very restrictive country. Monitoring of its people is common place. Believers are pressured to return to their original beliefs.

 

For more information, Open Doors USA has some details. They estimate just under 70,000 Christians in the population of 5.5 million people

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Father, we pray for Turkmenistan. This country is cut off from the world, but God we know it is not cut off from you. We don’t hear much about this nation but we pray that the world would be awakened to the plight of her people, that the oppression would cease. Give your children wisdom and discretion in who they talk to as listening devices and spies are everywhere in the country. In spite of all that bring a revival to Turkmenistan. Help it to rise up as a Christian nation who love you. Soften the hearts of those who persecute. Bring hope to her people. Amen

 

Day 18: 50 Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church: Kenya

Today we pray for Kenya. Unlike all the countries before her, Kenya’s main religion is Christianity. So why then is Kenya on this list of Persecuted nations? Militant extremist groups are on the rise and the public institutions are corrupt not giving any protection to believers.

 

 

For more information, Open Doors USA has some details. They estimate just under 40 million Christians in the population of just under 48.5 million people

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Father, we pray for Kenya. It is odd for us to see nation who is 85% Christian to be oppressed but Father we hear about what is happening in Kenya and are hurting. We pray for boldness and leaders who will stand up for believers from these bullies who are working to destroy the faith of the Kenyan believers. Bring together your children to take a stand against the enemy who is seeking to destroy her. Move in the hearts of the oppressors, let them see the steadfast love the believer in Kenya have and turn from their ways. Give the people of Kenya wisdom and knowledge to reform their country and the corruption that is affecting their lives. Watch over the Kenyan Believers. Amen