Christian refugees from Mosul, Iraq take refuge in a church courtyard in Erbil. Churches in the region have taken in many of the refugees who were forced to flee their homes when Islamic State overran Mosul in July.
Christian refugees from Mosul, Iraq take refuge in a church courtyard in Erbil. Churches in the region have taken in many of the refugees who were forced to flee their homes when Islamic State overran Mosul in July.
Aug. 28, 2014 | Iraq

Pray for "Asim" a Church Planter from Iraq

[240] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Asim.

Pastor "Asim," who was planting a church in Mosul, was forced to flee the city in July when the Islamic State (IS) began threatening to kill Christians and other non-Muslims. The U.N. estimates that 500,000 people have fled Mosul for Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region. Churches in the region have taken in many Christian refugees, and some believers in Kurdistan have turned their businesses and office buildings into shelters. Many Syrian Christian refugees have provided the Iraqi refugees with supplies from whatever extra they had. Pastor Asim has now had to relocate four times.

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  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Raah, God our Shepherd we unite together for Pastor Asim and other Syrian believers who are faithful followers ministering to needs of others. We ask for the Perfect Shepherd to protect the flock, place a hedge of protection on them and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • Dear Jesus, thank you for sparing the lives of these Christian people but now they have needs of food and shelter. Come to their assistance. Make haste to help them. Help the people who are sheltering them.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Father, please forgive this nation, have mercy and send a call of faith to all whom does not know You. Help all the Pastors in that area. Strengthen them in their faith, guide and keep them safe. Please, let them rejoice in their hearts and be confident in Your name, Let Your true love win more souls in Your Kingdom. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • God bless them and let others generously provide for them. Amen
    Reatha G - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, our hearts ache for our brothers and sisters who have so little; and, what they have is taken from them. Be there everything, dear Jesus! Spirit, fill them to overflowing, so they have no wants. Feed them, clothe them, and protect them by your grace. Take them safely home to your kingdom, where they will rule with you forever.
    mark m - USA
  • Thank You Daddy for Pst.Asim and Your church in Iraq who have had to keep running for their lives. LORD continue to strengthen them, may they grow from glory to glory, drawing men unto You. Be their shield and Protector. Continue to carry them in Your loving arms to safety in Jesus name! Amen
    Cherechi E - Nigeria
  • We are praying for you here in Dallas, Texas. Remember the Lord your God is with you no matter where you go. (Joshua 1:9) We love you
    Charles O - USA
  • Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Lord, we lift up Pastor Asim and others like him who have had to keep relocating. Thank You that their every need isprovided so well by You and let their faith stand strong. Let great things come out of all of these things. Remind them of Your great purposes which they are fulfilling through You. Let the persecutors' scales drop from their eyes.Amen
    Lisa T - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father,Hallowed Be Thy Name,Thy Kingdom Come,please help out Asim and help him plant a church in a safe environment. Also watch over him. Keep him safe,secure,from all harm and deliver him from any evil that threatens him and others in those regions that ISIS is threatening if you are willing.

    In Jesus Name Amen
    James H - USA
  • Father, I praise & thank you for the work you are doing in the area. I pray that you would encourage & strengthen Asim and the other workers their. I pray that they would feel your presence with them and be reminded of your constant promises. Thank that believers have somewhere to go. Bless them as well as the brothers and sisters taking them in. Amen
    Ash R - USA
  • Dear Holy Father, I thank you for this group of believers, that'll they trust and have a love for you that's so strong. I pray that give them all strength to continue to stand up for their faith and to protect them. Please help Asim to continue to spread his faith and also protect him. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Crossroads H - USA
  • Lord, I pray that Your grace will continue to cover Asim and his family. I pray for protection for the refugees who have fled the onslaught of the radical Islamists. I praying for Your provision and protection for these faithful Christians. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
    Dr and Mrs J William D - USA
  • Dear God Father in heaven hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as in heaven. these are the things we wait for to see and live with you Father in love and happiness thank you Father for protecting Asim and may you use him to open your eyes and hearts of millions in Jesus name your son our savior thank you Father amen forever.
    Bill E - USA
  • Father, please be with Pastor Asim and the rest of Your children in Iraq. Please protect them and keep them safe in Your hands. Give them courage and boldness to remain faithful to You. Encourage and comfort them during this dark time and may they be filled with Your presence.
    Roma K - USA
  • Please Lord, please end isis, I pray that they either convert or I pray that they would be wiped of the face of the earth. Please end this wickedness. Thank you precious Lord that our country and others are helping your people and I pray that we would continue and that these refugees would be blessed and comforted in the Mighty Name of Jesus, amen.
    Pmandy Y - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I praise You for the faith of so many of these Christians in the face of all they have lost. Protect & deliver them. May Pastor Asim find safe housing where he can serve You. In light of all this, may many radical Islamists be given radical Christian conversions. May many moderate Muslims doubt Islam & find Jesus. In Jesus' Name. Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord Jesus bless this brother in Christ. Help him to be obedient to the work you have called him to. Wherever he may be, give him a heart to pray for the lost as well as other Christians. Help him to remain faithful and to trust you and to serve you wherever you may lead. Help him to forgive those who do him harm.
    Lori P - USA
  • Father, please defend your church and fight for your children, the battle is yours and we handover it to you, please tame charge and clean our tears
    Tonia E - Nigeria
  • I pray that there will be revival in this land and that many will get saved. I pray that the Christians will be witnesses to both the non-Christians among them and the IS militants. I pray that many souls will be won. Holy Spirit, we ask that you would have your way in that Mosul, Erbil and the entire Kurdish region. In Jesus name.
    KAREN K - USA
  • Lord, I thank you for pastor "Asim". Lord I pray for his protection as he does your work. I thank you for all the christians who've risen up to help and support the displaced Christians. Lord I pray that they would all be encouraged. Give them the strength to persevere and keep running the race. Lord provide for all their needs and Lord. In Jesus name.
    KAREN K - USA
  • Dear God & Father, thank You for needy believers who are helping those in even greater need. May all displaced Christians & others find safe shelter. Let those without Christ see Your love in action & be saved. Uphold Christians in faith; give them peace & courage. May this Pastor & his family find safe shelter also. Deliver Iraq & Syria! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Thank You Father for the churches who have given shelter to these fleeing Christians. Bless and protect them as well as the refugees and Pastor Asim. It's hard to hear of this horrible persecution. It breaks our hearts as it does Yours. Work your will in the lives of their persecutors. May they turn to Jesus. In His Precious Name. Amen.
    Gayl D - USA
  • May Pastor Asim know Your peace, You who also had no place to lay Your head. May he be comforted with the reality that You are with him, the Rock of his heart and portion forever. Please protect those in Iraq, may they be shining examples of Your power and strength and victory over darkness. May ISIS be thwarted and may all give You glory.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father, please help and provide for Pastor Asim and the many believers who have fled from ISIS. Please help Your body to be bold.
    Chad K - USA
  • Father protect Asim from his enemies I ask in Jesus name. Thank you for those who have provided for others that had to flee their homes. Bless them Father for what they are doing for your children. Keep the enemy confused and blinded with angels I ask in Jesus name.
    Debby S - USA
  • I pray for the christians in the whole region and soon throughout the whole world. Come back soon Lord Jesus. In Jesus name, Love, Luis Caraballo.
    luis c - USA
  • Dear Father, please continue protecting Pastor Asim and bless his ministry. We pray for all the refugees who have fled from Mosul. Meet their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs. We pray that the Islamic State may be thwarted in all its evil designs. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Lord, grant an end to the conflict in the Middle East and provide both spiritual and physical aid for refugees. May this judgment cause the Muslim lands to repent and come to Christ as Lord. May many refugees hear the gospel. Grant the return of your people and others to their homes and churches. Save the ISIS fighters. Grant peace- in Jesus name.
    Ernest Z - USA
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