Christian kids in Muslim majority Turkey face an uphill battle in school.
Christian kids in Muslim majority Turkey face an uphill battle in school.
Oct. 12, 2017 | Turkey

Pray for a Pastor Concerned About His Children's School Environment

[269] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Turkish Pastor.

A pastor in Turkey has asked that we pray for his two elementary-age children, who are surrounded by Muslims at school. Christian children in Muslim cultures often face great difficulties; their beliefs are actively mocked, both by teachers and students. The pastor said he and his wife are working hard to raise their children in a godly way, but they pick up bad habits from friends at school. They moved the children to a different school last year in hope that it would be a better environment, but they still encounter problems. “May they reflect the love of Jesus in an atmosphere where he is not known,” the pastor said. “Pray we have God’s Spirit to not only teach our children how we can be lights in the darkness, but to be examples of that as well.”

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  • Heavenly Father please give wisdom to this pastor and his wife as to how to educate their children. May these children experience the miracle of Holy Spirit strength that will daily build up their faith in ways that only persecution can do. thank you for the faithful witness of these believers. Please protect them and provide for them
    Julie C - USA
  • Father I do commit the pastor in Turkey children to your care, do father God spread your protective wings over them, Grant love and wisdom to their mates to love them as children all, let segregation be forgoton amongst the children, let love has its Day among the children for your your mercies sake, deal with their heart father,l destroy strife
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Dear Jesus, help these children to reflect and know You. Give wisdom to the pastor and his wife.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Our Father in heaven. Thank You for remembering all Christian children in Turkey. Please strengthen them in faith, give them Your power and comfort them. It is hard to be a child and in agany every day. Please help them soon. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. I commit this into Your Hands. May these children have a real relationship with You esp. in front of their peersteachers. May it be Father that true relationship and that display of love change even these. You have protected them from the enemie's lie and false expectations. In Jesus' Holy Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Father, use this time of trial in the lives of these children to strengthen and not diminish their faith. Let them be a light of truth to those around him. Protect and heal their young hearts from the abuse they are receiving from their school. Give this pastor and his wife wisdom.
    Carol R - USA
  • Lord I pray for Turkish Pastor's sons who are at the Muslim dominated school to be covered under God's protection. Father proclaim Psalm 35 v1-10 over them. May they become a light to others. I pray for their parents that they may have divine wisdom to raise their children in the you. I pray for ability to provide for his family in Jesus Name, Amen.
    Sipho S - South Africa
  • Dear Jesus, I pray that these children will experience Your Presence even as they face these challenges in school. Be a Present Help for them in a hostile environment. May they continually come to You in every circumstance. May they have the power to live for. Amen.
    Fabiana C - USA
  • Dear Lord, thank you for always being with us. I pray for healing for those persecuted and forced to flee homes, comfort for family and friends of those lost or injured, security for those sharing You despite threats, and salvation to those who are persecuting your Church. I pray Your light would shine for many to see through these trials. Amen
    Olga G - USA
  • Oh God, May the Holy Spirit dwell in these children so that other children could come to love Jesus.
    Scott B - USA
  • Father, I pray for a Christian school that will be a light in darkness and welcome all without fear or hesitation. I pray you will give our Turkish Pastor the wisdom, finances & resources to accomplish this goal, make a way with the government & bind hindering spirits from disrupting them. Cover their children with Your Blood. In Jesus' Name Amen.
    Brenda T - USA
  • Father bless these parents who want to bring their children up in the right way. Bless these children and help them to see truth and be brave help this family to live for You and be aware of Your presence. They will find all they need in You. Help their lights to shine in the darkness. Open the eyes of the blind. Make a way where there is no way.
    Terry K - USA
  • Father I pray that this pastor and wife would have your Spirit to teach their children how them may be lights in the darkness. I pray for the children. May they have ears to hear what their parents are saying and I pray you would help them to come to you and be faithful despite the suffering. May your protection be over them.
    Darlene E - USA
  • Dear Jesus, be with these children and protect their spirits and their emotions and bodies as they stand for you. May they all find fullness of joy in Your presence. Ps 16:11 Susie - USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Lord guard the hearts and minds of these little ones, help them excel in their studies and keep true to you.
    Margaret D - USA
  • God, I ask that You please watch over Your children who are surrounded by non-believers. Please equip this pastor and his wife with the tools necessary to raise their children in a Godly manner. Please lead them to be a light to those around them and please help guide the children to remain steadfast in their faith. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
    Madison M - USA
  • Our Father who art in Heaven hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory forever and ever. In Jesus Name. Amen.R
    renee h - USA
  • Abba, please send your mighty angels to protect these children in school surrounded by evil. Lord I pray these children's roots will grow deep in you, and to stand up for the Lord, and give the parents grace to discipline their children right. Amen
    Tammy R - Canada
  • Father, we join with this pastor in asking You to protect his children from being negatively influenced by their school culture. Thank You that he and his wife have the opportunity to begin teaching them how to live in an hostile, anti-Christian atmosphere while they are still in their parents' home. Keep them immersed in the Word, and let evil fail.
    Antoinette D - USA
  • Lord, ensure that the good teachings instilled in our children will have deep roots, and they will not stray or be discouraged to represent You, Lord Jesus, even in environments that reject Jesus. Give this pastor wisdom on how to minister to his little ones in Your intelligence and love. While away from home, minister to and protect these children.
    Rebekkah T - USA
  • I pray that these children would reflect the love of Jesus at this school and that You would grant them great favor. I pray that many students and teachers at their school would come to Christ. I pray for the parents to be at peace and praise You for Your goodness, please protect them in the Mighty Name of Jesus, amen
    Pmandy Y - USA
  • I pray in concordance with this pastor in Turkey that his children, "would reflect the love of Jesus in an atmonshpere where he is not known" and that You would give them Your "Spirit to not only teach (their) children how (they) can be lights in the darkness, but to be examples of that as well." Protect these young hearts Lord.
    JM B - USA
  • Father God, I pray that you would strengthen the family of the Turkish Pastor and protect them and specifically the children from all harm and evil that satan tries to bering in their family. Let the Holy Spirit guide them to live among the muslims and at the same time to share the gospel with them. Help them to reflect the love of Jesus. Amen!
    David A - USA
  • Father God, in the name of JESUS and on behalf of these parents who love You and have raised their children to know their Savior, I ask for Your protection over these little ones of Yours. I ask that EVERY CHILD in the school they attend will fall in LOVE with Jesus who loved them first and loves them forever. It's in His name I pray.
    Kathy G - USA
  • Heavenly Father Iift up to you this family in Turkey and ask that you strengthen the parents by your word and promises. I ask Holy Spirit to reveal yourself to these children, even at this young age making them aware of the great love of Jesus Christ. Holy Spirit remind them who they belong to. Remind these children who they are in you Jesus. Amen.
    Ingrid V - USA
  • We cover the minds and hearts of these dear christian children. Move mightily upon them as they go to school to not give in to the lies of Satan. Make them a light and a testimony to your grace and mercy. Oh, God, intervene for these dear children and for this pastor in this dark place.
    Kathleen R - USA
  • Abba, You are the pillar of clouds and pillar of fire for the pastor, his wife and his children in their neighborhood and schools. Keep them holy in your love and grace. When they pass through the water, you will be with them;and through the rivers, they will not overwhelmed them. When they walk through the fires they will not be burned .. Isaiah43:2
    Veronica Z - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for these two children and others being raised under Your Word. Give their parents counsel and wisdom in raising them up. I pray these children will abide with those who call on You out of a pure heart and not follow after strangers. I pray that they desire the pure milk of Your Word to grow by and be doers of that Word.
    Michelle B - USA
  • Help them to not compromise their standards. And strengthen them to endure trials they encounter in school, and not be confused by theories and philosophies presented by their teachers that do not line up with Your Word. Give Your angels special charge to accompany, defend, preserve, and provide safety for them day and night. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.
    Michelle B - USA
  • Father, fill Your children of all ages with Your life. I thank you that You have their lives in Your hands and are leading them. I pray that these children will be Your light in a dark world and will reflect the love of Jesus in this place. Open the eyes of their classmates and teachers to see the truth about the Kingdom of God. Amen.
    Maria J - Australia
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