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Apr. 04, 2024 | Benin

President of Benin Seeks Voodoo Priest's Blessing

[143] prayers in [8] nations have been posted for Benin Christians.

The West African nation of Benin is the birthplace of voodoo. Every year on January 10, the country celebrates National Voodoo Day, which includes occultic ceremonies attended by political leaders seeking favor from voodoo shamans. “Voodoo is its name in Benin, but these types of demonic groups can be found throughout West Africa,” a front-line worker said. These groups are sometimes called “secret societies” and have names like the Poro and Bundu in Sierra Leone and the Ogboni in Togo. Members of these groups regularly attack and persecute Christians whom they see as a threat to their dominance. During the 2024 National Voodoo Day event in Benin, the nation’s president sought and received a blessing from a voodoo priest. “Pray that Christians will be protected from these occultic groups and that people in them will come to know Christ and be set free,” the front-line worker said.

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  • In the eternal name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Olam, God eternal, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Benin Christians. We intercede for redemption and restoration, for blessing, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • We pray for Holy Spirit fire to work miracles in Beenin. Lord we do not ask for "signs and wonder" lightly but know that it may be required to convince voodoo followers of your supreme greatness. Thanks for faith Lor, may I put it to work more. In Jesus' mighty name we pray!
    Robert M - USA
  • Father, we declare that neither Voodoo or any other dark force will overcome the power of the gospel and ask for these dark forces to be thwarted in the mighty name of Jesus in West Africa and specifically in Benin where even the politicians look to dark forces. Lord Jesus, we ask for believers to stand firm against the schemes of the devil in Benin.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Father, we pray for strength, encouragement and blessing for the Christians in Benin. Show them your love and help them to be a strong witness for you. Protect and encourage them as they walk with you. In Jesus name.
    Rhonda F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for the people of Benin, a people traditionally trapped in the demonic voodoo religion. I am incredibly thankful for each individual who has escaped the darkness and fled to Jesus Christ for deliverance and salvation. I pray for the physical and spiritual protection of these dear brothers & sisters as they come under attack.
    Curtis M - USA
  • In the precious name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah El Roi, God Who sees, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Benin Christians praise You that You see. We ask for a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord I pray for the breaking up of and inward falling apart of these Benin voodoo occultic groups. I pray for them to unable to work in power and for believers to challenge them so Your power may prevail. I pray that You would help the believers to remain strong, stay in Your Word and pray deeply alongside Your Spirit.
    Joy H - USA
  • Abba Father please cast out the powers of darkness from all over the land. Holy Spirit please rebuke the devourer masquerading demon comes to steal kill and destroy the ignorant people. May your presence be in every Christian household, to lift the name of Jesus. Soften the hearts of the leaders and create in them yearning to know you you.
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • In the Powerful Name of Jesus I pray Your power will be displayed that will override any fascination with Voodoo. Amen
    Debbie M - USA
  • Lord God, forgive the leaders who are blinded in seeking Voodoo blessings. Protect Benin Christians as Satan would have it appear that the source of life and power is outside of Christ. Show your people to be empowered and strong in you. Act on behalf of your name for the Benin church to be strong and to grow.
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Ori, Lord Our Light, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of these Benin Christians. We ask for Jesus, Light of the World, enlighten their lives, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise for their faith! Bring voodoo worshippers around them to repentance but may believers be guarded from their ways. And so may all Benin be saved. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these prev. prayers. Now may Your blessing purge the curse of wickedness upon the president's mind. May any protection it affords come to nothing against the power of the Holy Spirit. Show him. In the Name of Jesus Christ, shatter the dark forces here. Bind them. Reach through & save the people. In Jesus' Mighty Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Bring voodoo worshippers around them to repentance, but protect them from their ways. And so may all Benin be saved. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, We seem so far removed from the evils of voodoo and persecution. I pray for my brothers and sisters in Christ who are being attacked so maliciously. Protect them from these occultic groups and I pray that people in them will come to know Christ and be set free.
    Betty D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Bring voodoo group members around them to repentance but shield believers from their ways. And so may all Benin be saved. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • I pray Lord for the protection and the effective witness of the Benin Christian's. I pray for their comfort and wisdom and discernment and boldness from you. I pray Lord that your spirit will move upon the Voodoo people and that you will bring them to question then abandon Voodoo and be brought to the truth of your gospel and salvation. In Jesus name.
    Eric D - USA
  • Father, if Christ be for us, who can be against us? We know you are greater than all false gods. I pray you protect your children and give them wisdom and boldness as they face the enemy. I pray you guide them as they share the truth. Father, I pray you would help the people in this area see there is but one God and their need for you and your love.
    Polly C - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Bring many in voodoo groups around them, to repentance, while guarding them from these people's ways. May all Benin be saved. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Heavenly Father: Protect our brothers & sisters in Benin. Make them a testimony of Your power to save and may many in this evil system come to faith in our Lord Jesus. Holy Spirit, open the eyes of their understanding. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Nancy R - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Bring those in voodoo groups around them, to repentance while guarding them from their ways. And so may all Benin be saved. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • In the strong name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Tsuri, our Rock, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for Your help to Benin Christians. We ask for continued help, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Our Father, strengthen my brothers and sisters who live amongst those who practice Voodoo. May Your light pierce the darkness that surrounds these people who practice Voodoo. May their hearts be changed and may they seek Jesus for Light and Salvation! In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Our Father, strengthen my brothers and sisters who live amongst those who practice Voodoo. May Your light pierce the darkness that surrounds these people who practice Voodoo. May their hearts be changed and may they seek Jesus for Light and Salvation! In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Father, Son and Holy Spirit, you alone are the one true and living God, the Creator and sovereign Ruler of the universe. We pray in Jesus' name for the casting down of enemy strongholds in Benin by the power of your Holy Spirit, almighty Father.
    Matthew E - USA
  • Dear Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus, cast down all that satanic influence in Benin. Give all our Christian brethren the protection of the Holy Spirit. Give our Christian brothers and sisters Your protection. In Jesus' name, Amen!!
    Maria R - USA
  • Lord God, I pray that You would give believers many opportunities to share the gospel with those trapped in voodoo. May Your Spirit penetrate the darkness of their unbelief and open their eyes to the glorious life and freedom available to them through Christ. I pray that You would protect Your children from these dark powers as well.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father, grant spiritual discernment, godly wisdom, and divine insight to our brothers and sisters in Christ in Benin. Open their hearts and minds to recognize the wicked schemes and evil strategies of the adversary. Equip and clothe the Benin believers with the full armor of God so they're better able to wage war against voodoo and occultic practices.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, we pray that Christians will be protected from these occultic groups that are controlled by Satan, & that people in them will come to know Christ & be set free. Thank You that on the cross You have defeated Satan and all these entities are subject to You. Thank You for all that is being done to further the gospel. In Jesus' name.
    BETTY F - Canada
  • L:ord, may this nation no longer celebrate evil but celebrate You as God and Lord. Bring the president to repent and become an example to the country of one who receives the gift of salvation through Jesus. Protect the Christians from evil and may those worshiping the occult be set free from all bondage and grow in faith, trust and knowledge of You.
    Beth P - USA
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