Ministry in Colombia's "red zones" is dangerous and difficult.
Ministry in Colombia's "red zones" is dangerous and difficult.
Aug. 10, 2023 | Colombia

"Red Zone" Pastors Out of Contact

[150] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Christian Brothers and Sisters.

A front-line worker in Colombia reported that he has lost contact with several pastors in the Sucre area in recent months. The state of Sucre is one of Colombia’s “red zones,” where Marxist guerrillas and paramilitaries exercise violent control over large areas. These groups have recently imposed new restrictions against Christians and churches. Pray for the safety of the pastors there. Pray also that front-line workers would be wise in knowing how to support Christian brothers and sisters who live under the threat of these violent groups.

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  • Father, please protect your people from evil in Colombia. You love them dearly. Show other believers how they can be a support to those in dangerous areas. Draw many people to Jesus through your people living in these regions. Give courage and strength and wisdom to the pastors and leaders of your people. Thank you for being faithful, Lord. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Dear Jesus, protect these pastors and Christians from their enemies. Give them wisdom and discernment. May many come to true and life because of them.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus Christ, please protect Your people from their enemies, please give them everything they need on this earth and in this life while they're on their way to meet You!
    christine s - USA
  • Dear Lord our God. In the name of Jesus send angels to protect the pastors and your beloved believers from terror and harm. Keep them safe in your arms of grace and faith. May their courage to remain faithful be a testimony to many who wish to find the One True God. Give them wisdom in how to minister and to whom. Amen
    Peggy A - USA
  • Father, the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few, even in war-torn and drug ravaged Colombia. Thank You for our brothers in sisters in Christ who willingly risk their personal safety and security to reach the lost in the "red zones." Raise up other faithful laborers to come alongside the front-line workers to proclaim the good news of Jesus.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Dear Father, you can see where we can't, you can go where we can't. Please protect your children wherever they may be. Strengthen them and give them courage. Give the front line workers wisdom and guidance in what to do and where to go. Let your light shine in the darkness that even the cartels and paramilitaries will be saved. In Jesus name, amen.
    Rebecca S - USA
  • Dear LORD,

    Please guard the hearts and minds of Your body of believers in these red zones in Colombia. I do pray they would be safe and attribute their safety to Your hand. I pray You would get the glory in their longsuffering and that drug cartels and paramilitary in these zones would repent of their sins. I pray this in Your name LORD Jesus, amen.
    Devin C - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah El Roi, God Who sees. as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Colombian Christians fix their eyes on Jesus. We ask of provision , a head of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we pray for the safety of the pastors there. We pray also that front-line workers would be wise in knowing how to support Christian brothers and sisters who live under the threat of these violent groups. Give courage, strength and wisdom to these believers. We pray for the Gospel to spread like wildfire. In Jesus precious name Amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • Father, these Red Zone pastors may be in serious danger or may have already been martyred but that doesn't change Your power and grace to move in the midst of tragedy to bring many in this Marixist group to radical faith in Jesus such that they also give up their own lives for the sake of the gospel in this hostile and restricted area. We look to You!
    Forrest B - USA
  • In the saving power of Jesus, our Heavenly Father, Yeshua, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Colombian pastor and Christians. We ask for a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • I will begin praying for the Christians in Columbia nightly.
    Clint D - USA
  • Dear brothers and sisters in Christ- I pray that you will feel the love and grace of Jesus. He holds you in his hand. Matthew 16:18, "I will build this church and the gates of hell will not stand against it." Stay strong. Jesus is coming back soon. Your reward is great in heaven.
    Susan R - USA
  • Father, you see and know where these believers are, and you will never leave or forsake them. Give wisdom and strength, peace and protection. Help front line workers know how to support these pastors, and provide clarity and direction. May lines of communication be opened and faith strengthened. Bring many in this region to faith in Jesus for salvation
    Jackie V - USA
  • God I pray for the Christians and pastors in Sucre. I pray that You will be with them and help them endure until the end. I pray that You would be famous in this land and people will repent and trust You. I pray for the safety of Your people and for wisdom for them too. In Jesus name Amen
    Allison S - USA
  • Lord I pray for these brothers and sisters who are far away and living in extreme danger. I pray for safety for them and for leaders of the guerilla armies to fall and to surrender to the love of Jesus. I pray Lord for Your hand to be upon them and bring peace to the Christian pastors. I pray Lord for Your heart of refuge to be what gives peace.
    Joy H - USA
  • Father please protect your workers in Columbia. May they walk with great wisdom.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Almighty God, you are the one who knows, sees and is in control of all that happens. You know where these pastors are, so we pray for you to rescue them from these Marxist guerrillas and paramilitaries. Help the VOM front line people to make contact with them. Hear our prayers, O Lord, & bring glory to your name. May many come to faith in Christ. Amen
    Diana F - USA
  • In the interceding name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shama, God Who hears, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Colombian Christian brothers and sisters. We ask they continue to watch and pray, for a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, bless these pastors who serve Your flock in these red zones. Lord, protect them as they minister and be with believers there. Lord, let the light overpower the darkness to the point these guerrillas will be radically changed for the cause of Christ!
    scott L - USA
  • Lord we pray protection, hope and bold faith for those that live in this area. Let them feel Your presence and draw closer to You every day for strength and perseverance in the name of Jesus.
    Alison M - USA
  • Heavenly Father God, I pray for Christians in Colombia thank you for saving grace.
    Matthew 5:44""Jesus says, but I say to
    you, Love your enemies and pray for
    Those who persecute you. "
    Pam W - USA
  • Lord Jesus, please put angels around Christians who live in Colombia, to protect them. Please show front-line workers ways in which they can help these people. Please, Lord, don't let these dear Christians be harmed by people who are against them! Keep them safe. Give them peace, strength, joy, courage & wisdom in the way that only You can give. Amen
    Kalli T - USA
  • Father God I commit these Christians to your intervention, Satan is mad against your people I pray that you will guide and protect them give your Angels charge over them, I pray that those missing ones may be safe and will return from where they may be, do bound the enemies and his host to hold their peace, comfort Christians in those areas in Jesus na
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Father, we plead for the lives of all pastor & member of their family, along with all of the congregants of each congregation. Father, please convict the enemies of their wrongdoing and bring them to their knees. May they be one over by the bold Faith of your children. Please protect all of the pastors in these red zones, especially in Jesus name Amen!
    Jennie P - USA
  • Father, we plead for the lives of all pastor & member of their family, along with all of the congregants of each congregation. Father, please convict the enemies of their wrongdoing and bring them to their knees. May they be one over by the bold Faith of your children. Please protect all of the pastors in these red zones, especially in Jesus name Amen!
    Jennie P - USA
  • Lord, we can't understand what You are doing in the midst of violence. But I claim the promise that nothing can separate these believers from Your love! Provide for, strengthen, encourage them even when fellow Christians can't. Be the wisdom You promised for front line workers. Release these areas from oppression as many turn to You! Protect Your churc
    Lydia S - Uganda
  • Holy Father,. Give ear to these prayers, attending to the voice of our supplications in the day of trouble for these pastors who are missing. As a witness to Your love and care, please return them to their families and protect Frontline workers. Provide for their spiritual, physical, and emotional needs and glorify Your name
    Julie C - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. Go before them, behind them, & with them, these pastors in the red zones. Blind the eyes of the enemy so he does not see Your workers supporting the Christian brethren here. I pray that we hear from them again so we may know their whereabouts & to pray well for them. In Jesus' Faithful Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Gracious Lord God, please let Your will be done in Colombia. We know violence and oppression do not please You. Thank You for the pastors whose hearts are to serve You in dangerous places. Please keep them safe. Jesus' light and Your truth are so needed there. Help the pastors bring that light. Help the workers know how best to support those pastors.
    Jean S - Canada
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