Christians throughout Nigeria face constant attacks by Boko Haram insurgents. After Boko Haram threatened Bulus to convert or die for his Christian faith in June 2014, he managed to escape while the insurgents fired a gun at him, hitting him in the arm.
Christians throughout Nigeria face constant attacks by Boko Haram insurgents. After Boko Haram threatened Bulus to convert or die for his Christian faith in June 2014, he managed to escape while the insurgents fired a gun at him, hitting him in the arm.
Oct. 24, 2014 | Nigeria

Pray for Family of Pastor Gwamma

[293] prayers in [22] nations have been posted for Pastor Gwamma's family.

Pastor Eluid Mshelizza Gwamma was killed by Boko Haram insurgents on Sept. 24 while returning from a church program in Shaffa, Borno state. At least 18 other people were killed in the attack, in which insurgents reportedly targeted specific homes to burn. It is the second such attack by Boko Haram in two months on this usually quiet area. Pastor Gwamma, 44, had been a pastor for five years at the Living Faith Bible Church and is survived by his wife and four children.

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  • In the name of Jesus, our loving heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh as brothers and sisters in Christ we adore You for Your faithfulness, asking for provision for Pastor Gwanna's family, for protection on them and angels from heaven to minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, You are greater than these evil men. Rise up and stop and save the people in Boko Haram. Let this wife and children feel your presence as you comfort and guide them. Protect your children I pray. Pamela F - USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Father, You know the situation in Nigeria. I thank You for all the new sisters and brothers and I ask Your favor for those who do not know You. Help Pastor Gwamma's family and meet their needs. Strengthen all Christians in Nigeria, let them have fortaste of Your goodness in the land of the living. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Dear Jesus, I pray for the family and Christian people in this region that have been so horribly attacked for their precious faith in You. Please send Your Holy Spirit to comfort, encourage and bring wisdom. Bring many to know You and Your power because of the suffering of Your children.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Father, Thank You for the life pastor Gwamma gave for You and Your kingdom. Comfort his family and let them know that he is not forgotten. In Jesus name, Amen
    Jacqueline H - USA
  • In Jesus name protect and strengthen Pastor Gwamma's family. Hold them in the palm of your hand.
    Reatha G - USA
  • We pray for these dear saints who are brothers and sisters of ours. May they find their strength in You, Oh Father, and in your Son and Spirit. May they see the light of Jesus, and spread it to the world, no matter the personal cost. May we do the same, with the joy of knowing some will be in heaven as a result of our Spirit-filled efforts. Amen.
    mark m - USA
  • We are praying for you here in Dallas, Tx. Remember " The Lord Your God, will be with you wherever you go" Joshua 1:9
    Charles O - USA
  • FATHER GOD !!
    Please Protect the family of this Precious Christian . Shield them with Peace, FATHER . Surround them with YOUR fiercest of angels. Let them know that Pastor Gwamma's safe with YOU. Help them to establish YOUR Covenant in the Earth and win many souls. Liberate,Strengthen, Teach, Encourage,Comfort and HEAL them. IN JESUS' NAME. AMEN.
    Doris G - USA
  • Father thank You for the family of Gwamma,continue to comfort and provide for them.As they continue to live for You,LORD keep them safe.Arrest BokoHaram and bring it to naught,turning its members to fishers of men for Christ in Jesus name!Amen
    Cherechi E - Nigeria
  • Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Father God in Jesus name I pray for pastor Gwamma's family. Heal them in their grief. Bring love and hope to their hearts. Provide for their needs. Let them remember Your promise of reunion and victory over death. Help those living out their faith in this place of darkness. Bring life and light to charge the darkness. Bring Boko Haram to its knees.
    Kimberly R - USA
  • Heavenly Father I pray Ps 91 hedge of protection around Pastor Gwamma's family & abundant provision from Your bountiful supply for them. Give them extreme favor wherever they go. Bless them with victorious overcoming faith to move every obstacle from their pathways. Save the Boko Haram and turn Gwamma's family enemies to chaf Holy Spirit blows away!
    June H - USA
  • Lord pray for this widow and four children protect her and show them how to remain faithful to you.
    Meredith F - Canada
  • Almighty Father God in heaven who is the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob we look to the heavens and raise our hearts to you. We look for the glorious 2nd appearing of your Son who will bring Your Word to all and we your children will be united with Him. Give all your children strength to persevere, endure and maintain faith in these very terrible times
    Mark Linda V - USA
  • Adoni I pray for peace, comfort,hope,protection for pastor Gwamma's family and the Boko Haran Christians. The powers of hell have broken loose and we are yet to see more pain in lives of Christians.You are there God,watching,providing help.Awaken the world to stop these atrocities God.Only speak the word and it shall be done.Jesus be glorified forever
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Almighty God Bless pastor Gwamma's family and all martyrs families protect them and let all their needs be met from your abundance. Protect your children in Nigeria let all the persecution against you children come to an end in Jesus mighty name. Let those who persecute your children know your loving kindness and salvation. In Jesus name I Pray Amen.
    Persis M - India
  • Father I pray for the family of Pastor Gwamma and all those who have been murdered in Nigeria and around the world simply for their faith in you. We know this will happen as your word says it but we also know that we have eternal life with you and we are so thankful for that. Please help these believers to keep their faith. TY Jesus in your name Amen
    Niccole E - USA
  • Lord, comfort those who mourn. Protect Your Nigerian children. Bring them hope & peace. Encourage them in the midst of these on going attacks. Turn the hearts of those that persecute them. Use the blood of our Nigerian martyrs to bring others to you and strengthen those who remain. Let them see their persecutors with Your eyes and forgive them, Amen.
    Donna S - USA
  • Once again, God, the evil and suffering are hard to grapple with. I don't know how to pray, but that evil and suffering not have the last word. Thank You.
    Marc V - USA
  • In the matchless name of Jesus Christ I ask for God's protection on the family of Pastor Gwamma.His face shine upon them.Gives them the necessary protection and guidance.AMEN
    nii a - Ghana
  • Abba heal,protect,provide the family of pastor Gwamma and his congregation.May they be more bold in Christ, wise in choice of words while witnessing to Islam.May the Holy Spirit rain on them,baptizing them to be daring soldiers for Christ.Draw more muslims to the cross of Jesus where satan is defeated to receive a life of resurrection to new life.
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Lord, please be with the surviving families of these 19 victims. Encourage them and remind them that they will see thier loved ones again. Provide for thier needs, both financially and spiritually during their time of grief. See that they are protected. Amen.
    Christine W - USA
  • Father, please use this circumstance to strengthen the faith of believers in this quiet area. Bond them together and help them realize their oneness in You. May they live out everything you intend your Body to be for each other, and to be a witness to all those around them. I lift up Gwamma's family, asking that you meet their needs.
    Brenda M - USA
  • Lord, thank You for sparing Bulus' precious life bc we know You have great plans for him. We lift up the family & loved ones of Pastor Gwamma's family & ask that you keep them mindful of how close You are holding them. We also pray this for the rest who lost loved ones. let them continue in Your work & let fear be far from them. Boko HaramneedsYou
    Lisa T - USA
  • Father God, please comfort Pastor Gwamma's wife and children and protect them. Comfort them with the knowledge that Gwamma is with You in Your presence. Help them to stay strong in You and be a witness, despite the evil that they experienced, so that their love from You will overcome the enemy . Help them be able to forgive, by Your Holy Spirit grace.
    Debbie D - USA
  • Heavenly Father, please comfort Pastor Gwamma's family and keep watch over them. Let their hearts not hold any hatred towards the ones responsible for this crime. Help them to forgive and love those who have done this. Lord, let those responsible see what they have done so that they turn to you and repent. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
    Damian W - Canada
  • Heavenly Father, we cannot fathom the reason why this evil exists, except that Satan is behind it, and people allow themselves to be susceptible to it. Satan is indeed behind the evil that snuffed-out Pastor Gwamma, and I pray that you will bless his family, and bless those who were lead to You through his life, in Jesus Name, Amen.
    John B - USA
  • Father, we lift up Nigeria in your presence, we know that you are collecting the tears of your children, they are precious in your sight, thank you Lord. You are strong and mighty in battle Lord. Lord we ask you for protection of you children and Your Kingdom to spread in Nigeria. Comfort Pastor Gwamma's wife and four children, bless them abundantly.
    Paul B - USA
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