Open Doors Prayer Thread

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Monday 3rd September - Israel/Palestinian areas

Hanna and Suhad Massad are staying in Gaza despite being caught in the crossfire between Hamas, Fatah and Israel. Suhad was very definate that they don't hate the Israelis and they don't hate Hamas. "We just love them", she said. Please pray for their protection, and that they will continue to be filled with God's love for those who are fighting all around them.

 

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Tuesday 5th September - Eritrea

Give thanks for the number of people who signed the petition and pray that they will have a positive impact upon the Eritrean authorities. Please pray for Weini and Samual and ask the Lord to strengthen Eritrean Christians to forgive and love their enemies and to maintain their faith. Pray that the Lord will grant Open Doors co-workers access to believers, to let them know they are not alone. And pray for Isaias Afwerki, the President of Eritrea, that he would feel burdened with guilt about what he is doing to the Christians.

 

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Wednesday 6th September - Kenya

Open Doors recently reported that Mislims in Wajir, north east Kenya, are accepting Christ, enraging Muslims in the village. We are also aware of some Muslim background believers in Wajir who have converted to Islam, because they could not stand the pressure. Ask God to strengthen and unite the Christian community and to give them the courage to follow Jesus.

 

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Thursday 7th September - Kenya

Muslim extremists torched a christian radio station at a Pentecostal Church in Nairobi on 12th of May, after a weekly Christian radio programme aimed at evangelising Muslims was broadcast. The brutal raid left one person dead and three injured. Pray the culprits will be brought to justice and for our Father of compassion to heal the injured and comfort the bereaved.

 

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Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer

 

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Friday 8th September - Uganda

Please pray for Muslim background believers in Uganda - our co-workers report that they are living in constant fear of their lives. On 3rd of July a seminar held by Pastor Jamadari Adwoi in Entebbe was invaded by Muslims. A number of people including four gunmen, entered the meeting and started shooting and throwing stones at the participants. A number of people were injured and one car was damaged during the attack. The pastor managed to escape unharmed.

 

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Saturday 9th September - Nigeria

Open Doors train pastors, evangelists and other church leaders for four months on reaching out to Muslims with the Gospel. After the training these leaders go back to their various areas with the responsability to train other believers with what they have learnt. Pray for a four month course that started in August. Pray for God's blessing on the program and the attendees. Pray that it will equip the students to reach out to Muslims with the love of God.

 

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Sunday 10th September - Nigeria

Open Doors continuously conducts seminars across northern Nigeria. Pray that the different courses will strengthen and bear fruit in the lives of the attendees. Pray for the tutors as they share their knowledge and also that the attendees will pass on what they have learnt to others. Pray that the family ministry seminar will make the needed impact on Christian family life. Also pray that the "Standing Strong Through the Storm" seminars will encourage believers to stand strong in the midst of pressure.

 

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Monday 11th September - Mexico

Please pray for the Christian families in the Mitziton community, who have been evicted from their land by the authorities and caciques (local landlords) because they have become Christians. Please pray also for 20 brothers in Candelaria community who have been threatened with eviction from their homes by the caciques and local authorities; only traditional Catholocis are allowed to live in their area.

 

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Thursday 14th September - India

Pray for Pastor David Raj who was attacked on 18th June when he was preaching in his Church in Bhillai, Chhatisgargh state. David and his wife have also had false charges of forcefully converting people of other faiths to Christianity levied against them. After enduring fifteen days of police detention, they are awaiting trial outside prison. Please pray for speedy justice for them and that they will continue to put their hope in the Lord.

 

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Friday 15th September - India

Pray for Brother Andrias Soni, 60, in Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh. He was recently beaten up by fundamentalists while distributing tracts and is under trial for forceful conversions. In a recent conversation with him, he said it was becoming and increasingly difficult to carry out evangelistic activities. He said, "The atmosphere is very suffocating." Please pray for God to strengthen and encourage His people in Jabalpur.

 

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Tuesday 3rd October - Colombia

There are 5 churches in Santa Fe de Ralito which constantly receive threats from extremist groups, creating terror among the believers. Pray for strength and that the extremists come to meet with Christ.

 

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Lick my balls

 

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Sunday 19th November - Somalia

The current situation in Somalia is extremely dangerous for Christians, who must meet in secret. Evangelism could cost them their lives. Food prices have also risen while access to food is limited. Pray that God will provide for Somali Christians and also give them courage and perseverance.

 

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Friday 24th November - Israel and Palestine

Pray for the new believers on the West Bank and in Gaza. Pray for those who try to help them with training and relief support.

 

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Sunday 26th November - Mexico

Please pray for the national crisis in Mexico resulting from uncertainty in the election results. It is starting to affect the Church in rural areas.

 

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Monday 27th November - Mexico

Please pray as Open Doors investigates persecution in the state of Hidalgo where we have received reports of religious intolerance. Pray that investigators are given God's wisdom and discernment.

 

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Tuesday 5th December - Nigeria

Thank God for a breakthrough in Open Doors' Local Church Training Programme in Katisna state, northern Nigeria, which has equipped many Christian young people in the area to share Christ with the Muslims. Pray for other Seminars in northern Nigeria - for God's protection on the tutors and students, and that the seminars have a lasting impact on the attendees.

 

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Thursday 7th December - Ethiopia

The church in Asosa, western Ethiopia led more than 13 Muslim-background believers (MBBs) to the Lord, disciplined them over time, baptised them and then sent them back to the dominant Muslim community of Begi. The young believers, however, were chased away. Fortunately they all escaped the attack and are currently hiding in various places. Please pray for a place of safety for these MBBs and that regional administrators take the necessary steps to protect their Christian citizens.

 

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Monday 1st January - Iran

Since 70% of the popilation of Iran is under the age of 30, pray for good youth and children's programmes in the churches of Iran. Pray that they will be able to reach this young generation. Pray also for the many people who receive visions and dreams of Jesus, that they may find fellowship and resources to help them grow in their faith.