Muslim extremists in Mozambique
Muslim extremists in Mozambique
Dec. 21, 2023 | Mozambique

Christians Remain at Risk

[142] prayers in [10] nations have been posted for the Cabo Delgado region.

Since 2019, the Cabo Delgado region of Northern Mozambique has been the site of extremist Muslim attacks in which thousands have been killed and at least 100,000 displaced. The attackers are part of a group connected to the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) that seeks to establish a region ruled by sharia law. Some of the deadliest attacks came in 2021 near a massive oil processing installation under construction, garnering worldwide media coverage. Since then, the region remains extremely dangerous for Christians. “When the terrorists raid a village, they ask villagers what religion they are,” said a front-line worker. “If they say ‘Christian,’ the terrorists usually behead them.” The front-line worker said he spoke with a widow who lost her husband and three sons in such an attack in August 2023. Few Christian ministries continue to operate in that dangerous region of Mozambique, and they request prayer.

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Write your own prayer for the Cabo Delgado region

  • Strengthen your people in Cabo Delgado this Easter as they reflect on Jesus' sacrifice for them.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Jesus I pray for those being attacked in the Delgado region. I pray salvation and peace for the region. I pray you protect and embolden believers to stand strong. I pray you bring salvation to the terrorists that they will rethink what they are doing and realize it is evil and repent. I pray comfort for those who have been terrorized and lost family.
    Eric D - USA
  • Dear Lord, please help, strengthen and sustain Your children in Cabo del Gado. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit and make them Your witnesses and meet their every need. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Sarah A - USA
  • Father we ask Your protection and healing for the Christian people of Cabo Delgado. Deliver them from fear, and prepare them to courageously live out their faith, in this hostile environment. Use their testimonies of faith in Christ to touch the hearts of family and friends as they respond in grace not anger and bitterness against their persecutors.
    Toni D - USA
  • God's willing, may the people of Mozambique experience a Divine Invitation Revival. May they embrace the Public Confession of Faith, the Creative Power of His Words, the Authority of the Believer, and the renewing of their minds. May forgiveness and salvation be proclaimed throughout the land, bringing healing. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen!
    Tricia C - USA
  • Lord, we are grieved by the violence and cruel attacks in this region, and we plead with you for your mercy and protection. As you converted Paul on the road to Damascus, we pray for these militants to come to a saving faith in Jesus and repent of their evil ways. Bring hope and healing to those who live in fear.
    Jackie V - USA
  • FATHER GOD, DEAR JESUS OUR SAVIOR AND PRECIOUS HOLY SPIRIT we ask these terrorists have dreams of YOU JESUS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN. YOU SUFFERED AND DIED FOR THEM, AND LOVE THEM. We pray for the dear widow and others who lost their loved ones through beheading and violence. COMFORT and SURROUND them with PEACE ONLY YOU CAN PROVIDE
    Carolyn A - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we lift up the region of Cabo Delgado to Your throne of grace. Lord Jesus, our brothers and sisters need Your help. They are being so persecuted and targeted for their faith. We pray for Your peace and strength to continue strong in the faith. We pray for the salvation of these Muslim radicals. In Jesus Precious name Amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • Lord,
    We come before You to plead on behalf of our brothers and sisters in the Cabo Delgado region of Mozambique. It breaks our hearts to hear of the troubles and extreme violence they face. We pray that You would protect them from the powers of darkness and help them grow closer to Christ each day. Thwart the plans of their enemies, may they be saved.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Oh Lord! We grieve this senseless loss in northern Mozambique and ask for an end to this brutal ISIS activity and that the government would step in to provide protection for Christian villages. Lord, you promised persecution but we still ask for your protection over these Christian villages and churches and grace and peace for Your suffering Body, amen
    Forrest B - USA
  • In the powerful name and presence of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for Your presence with and faithfulness of Cabo Delgado region. We ask for hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • In the everlasting name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Olam, God eternal, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Cabo Delgado region. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Holy Father, have compassion on Mozambique especially the Cabo Delgado region. Give a voice to your word. Let your people be faithful. Show the world that ISIS is not stronger than you. Even infiltrate ISIS with a belief in you that will cause them to disband
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • I pray for these ministries. May God protect them and reward them for their faithfulness. May God blind the vision of these Jihadists that they are unable to find and attack these Frontline workers. In Jesus's name.
    David B - USA
  • Lord Jesus, send your Holy angels to protect those who are Christians in the Cabo Delgado region. You know who your sheep are. May they continue to be bold in their witness about you. May those who might wish Christians harm in this region come to the knowledge that you are their only hope for the forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Amen!

    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Lord Jesus, send your Holy angels to protect those who are Christians in the Cabo Delgado region. You know who your sheep are. May they continue to be bold in their witness about you. May those who might wish Christians harm in this region come to the knowledge that you are their only hope for the forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Amen!

    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Lord God, I pray that You would strengthen the Christians in the Cabo Delgado region and give them confidence in You as their Protector and Defender. May they have many opportunities to proclaim the gospel and the courage to take them. I pray that You would allow for outside support to reach these believers, that they would know they are loved.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Merciful Father, please provide protection for these believers in mozambique. Thank You for hearing them as they look to the Lord and wait for the God of their salvation. Do not allow their enemies to rejoice over them and encourage them when they fall, to arise, when they sit in darkness be a light to them. Glorify Your name in mozambique
    Julie C - USA
  • Holy Father, I do pray that the gov't will act in defense of its people and protect them. I pray also that Your people will become strong and be an encouragement to one another. Keep them safe Father. Help Your children in this time of great need. I pray thru Christ. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • In the protective name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Cabo Delgado region. We ask for provision, for hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord you are the God of Abraham, David, Moses, and our God. Be a fortress around the Christian's in the Cabo Delgado region. Protect them from evil. Do not hide your face from them. Keep them in perfect peace with their eyes fixed on Jesus and the hope of heaven. Keep their faith steadfast, supplying all they need for healing. Bring justice & peace.
    Atacy U - USA
  • Numbers 6:24-26
    The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
    Andrew M - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. I pray Father that You would go behind them, beside them, & before them. Place the Hedge a Protection over these Your people. I pray You foil the plans of ISIS & blind the enemy from Your children. That they may continue to do Your work and share Your gospel to save these. In Jesus' Mighty Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. I pray Father that You would go behind them, beside them, & before them. Place the Hedge a Protection over these Your people. I pray You foil the plans of ISIS & blind the enemy from Your children. That they may continue to do Your work and share Your gospel to save these. In Jesus' Mighty Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. I pray Father that You would go behind them, beside them, & before them. Place the Hedge a Protection over these Your people. I pray You foil the plans of ISIS & blind the enemy from Your children. That they may continue to do Your work and share Your gospel to save these. In Jesus' Mighty Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in the Cabo Delgado region of Northern Mozambique: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the many bereaved in the recent attack against them. Sustain the many displaced. May their attackers repent! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in the Cabo Delgado region of Northern Mozambique: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Bring their recent extremist attackers to repentance & faith. Console the many bereaved. Sustain the many displaced. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, I lift up brothers & sisters in Cabo Delgado. I pray Your nearness & protection over them. Please encourage & bless ministry efforts there. Soften the hearts of the Islamic extremists. Draw them to repent from the lie & evil they are in. Strengthen Your Church. Provide for the needs of Your children. Comfort the widow who has faced great loss.
    April D - USA
  • Father, we pray that You will dispatch Your ministering spirits, the holy angels, to provide safety, security, and physical protection for our brothers and sisters in Christ who dwell in the Cabo Delgado region of Mozambique. Help our persecuted family members to fight the good fight of faith and achieve spiritual victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Lord, please protect the Christians and Christian organizations that remain in this region. Give them strength to perservere and remain faithful to You and to share the gospel despite the persecution. Help these militant members to come to faith and to follow You and to stop beheading Christians. Please bring comfort to this widow who has lost so much.
    Cynthia H - USA
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