Smoke fills the street of a Kenyan town.
Smoke fills the street of a Kenyan town.
Nov. 23, 2023 | Kenya

Islamists Burn Widow's Home a Second Time

[167] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Grace.

Radical Islamic groups based in Somalia regularly attack Christians in Kenya who live near the border. Late in the evening of January 2, 2022, al-Shabab terrorists from Somalia broke into a house, pulled out a Kenyan father of four named Joseph and questioned him about his religion. When Joseph boldly declared that he was a Christian, they beheaded him. They then threatened his wife, Grace, and set the home ablaze. On September 26, 2023, terrorists returned to the village and destroyed Grace’s rebuilt home. They also killed her neighbor and burned five more homes. Grace and her children were away at the time, sleeping in a sewing workshop that VOM had provided for her. “This is what saved her life and the lives of her children,” said a front-line worker, who added that a local pastor’s life has also been threatened and that the situation in the town is tense due to lack of security.

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  • Father give Grace hope this Easter. May she rejoice in sharing in the sufferings of Jesus.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • I pray for Grace and her family for their lose and that you embolden and comfort them. I pray that the people who killed this man and set these fires will be brought to justice. I pray all this criminal activity and killing be stopped and that those responsible repent and be saved. I thank you for VOM and I pray protection for Graces family. Amen
    Eric D - USA
  • Thank You, Father, for sparing the lives of Grace and her children, and that Joseph is now with You. We ask You to heal her and her children, to protect them from the lies of the evil one, and to encourage them to live for You wherever they are. We also ask for Your protection of this town that lacks security. Set a guard of angels around their homes.
    Toni D - USA
  • Lord, we pray for peace and an end to violence in Kenya, and specifically for Grace and her children, we ask for peace of mind and protection. Provide for them and encourage their hearts with the truth that you are with them always. May their hope remain in you. Jesus, please protect believers by the power of your name.
    Jackie V - USA
  • If God's is willing, may they experience a Mem Revival. May they delight in God's law and testimonies, finding them sweeter than honey and gaining understanding and wisdom. May Kenya be a testimony of God's peace, where unity, reconciliation, and love prevail. May they walk in His ways, experiencing His peace and spreading it to others. IHS, Amen!
    Tricia C - USA
  • Heavenly Father, please protect Grace, her family, and all those who believe in You according to Your Word in Psalm 34:7 The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them. Lord, please give Grace and her family a safe, new home for Your glory. In Jesus name and by Your Holy Spirit. Amen.
    Sarah A - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we pray for the Christians in Kenya, bordering Somalia. My king, we pray for security and the safety of these believers..We pray for these atrocities to stop, and for these terrorists to repent of their sins, and come to the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Father, bless these believers with Your peace and Your love. In Jesus name Amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • Father, thank You for protecting Grace and her children from the Islamic terrorists who destroyed their home. Continue to encourage and strengthen Grace as she navigates life without Joseph. Give Grace knowledge, understanding, and wisdom as she endeavors to provide for her family's needs. Bless Grace with the peace that passes all human understanding.
    Patrick V - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Yeshua, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we worship You that Grace believes in Your salvation. We ask for boldness, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to her. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord I lift up Grace and her family and the persecuted believers in Kenya and Somalia. Please provide for these Christian believers and VOM from these Somalian terrorists and send may warrior angels to terrorize the terroist and may your Holy Spirit convict them of their Satanic murderous spirit in Jesus name by the shed blood of Jesus. May they flee.
    Rosemary T - USA
  • In the gracious name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Alpha and Omega, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Grace and family serve You. We ask for a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Our Father, thank You for sparing Grace and her children. Continue to place a shield around them as they live in uncertain times. Be with the others who are being threatened for their faith in You. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil. For the Lord is strength to those in distress;a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall."He that overcomes will I make a pillar in the temple of my God."Father cause the ringleaders to fight among themselves
    Danae V - USA
  • Praise your name, power and grace, Lord, for the courage of these Christians to boldly declare their Christian faith in the threat of death! May you help Grace and her children persevere as they attempt to rebuild their lives. May these persecutors hear the gospel clearly and there be at least some who are given a new heart and spirit. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • ABBA FATHER, HOLY SPIRIT, JESUS CHRIST, we Intercede for Grace, her children and neighbors. Please send YOUR WARRIOR ANGELS to that village, route out the enemy as we pray for justice to prevail. We pray these men would be convicted of their atrocities, be saved BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS AND SERVE YOU.
    Carolyn A - USA
  • Father, thank you for sparing the lives of Grace and children. Please provide for the family. Please bring comfort, courage and strength to the believers in this town where persecution of Christians is occurring. May they trust Jesus fully, knowing that this world is not their true home since they are citizens of heaven. Protect them from evil. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Eternal Father, bless Grace and her children. Strengthen them in their faith and make them to trust in You with all their hearts. Lord be a shield all around their village and protect Your children from the fear of those from Somalia. Let them seek Your will and Your ways that they may honor and glorify You. Let them pray for those from Somalia. Amen.
    Andre K - USA
  • In the wonderful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Elohim, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Grace knows and believes that You are great and marvelous. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to her. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. What the locust has eaten You will restore yet again. The enemy cannot out-destroy what You provide Jehovah jireh! Your love & protection over this family shall not be broken! No weapon fashioned against them shall prosper! Your provision & their testimony shine bright to all who see this! IJ Holy NA.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Kenya who live near the border: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console all those, like Grace, who lost loved ones andor property in the recent attack. Bring Islamists to repentance. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • We praise your name for Joseph, who is now forever with you. May you oversee al-Shibab, & give justice for their evil deeds. Your eye sees all, the good & bad. Have mercy on Grace, & provide for her needs. Give her a place of peace to live, & a skill to take care of herself. May she grow in faith & wisdom according to your word. May Jesus be glorified.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Kenya who live near the border: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the grieving, like Grace, in the recent attack & if some lost property. Bring radical Islamists to repentance & peace to the regio
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Kenya who live near the border: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Bring radical Islamists to repentance & faith. console those who, like Grace, recently lost loved ones andor property. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, I pray for Grace and her children and ask for protection from evil men. Lord for the believers in Kenya, I pray Your guard for them. May they encourage and pray for one another. Lord, I pray Your will for these oppressed brothers and sisters. I pray thru Christ. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • Father, I pray for Grace and her children and ask for protection from evil men. Lord for the believers in Kenya, I pray Your guard for them. May they encourage and pray for one another. Lord, I pray Your will for these oppressed brothers and sisters. I pray thru Christ. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Kenya who live near the border: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Bring radical Islamists to repentance & faith Console those who lost loved ones or property in the recent attack. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Jesus, thank you for sparing Grace's life. Please continue to protect her. Turn the hearts of the wicked ones toward You, convict them of the evil they are doing. Give wisdom to Grace and others threatened.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Jesus please comfort grace and her family help them to forgive there enemies we ask them in Jesus name thank you
    Craig M - USA
  • Lord, thank You for the faith that Joseph had to say he was a Christian no matter the consequence. Please continue to give Grace and her children protection, encouragement, and provision through VOM. Please protect the local pastor who is being threatened and help him to stand firm in his faith. Soften the hearts of the persecutors to find faith in You
    Cynthia H - USA
  • Father, Praise you for reaching Kenyans. Praise you that Grace and her children were spared. Bring peace to this town. Please protect them from further attack. May the power of Jesus overcome the evil attacks and bring many to a salvation. Give peace and joy to Grace to share with the town. May good overcome evil. Bring security to this town.
    Laurie P - USA
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