Eritrean Christians have been under attack for the past seven months.
Eritrean Christians have been under attack for the past seven months.
Nov. 23, 2017 | Eritrea

Pray for Arrested Christian Students and Children of Arrested Parents

[403] prayers in [23] nations have been posted for Arrested Christian Students.

Sixteen Christian students were arrested earlier this month, the latest in a series of arrests since May 2017. The students, who were arrested after being discovered praying together, were held for more than two weeks before being released. Nearly 200 Christians have reportedly been arrested since May 2017. “What makes this persecution different is that whole families are now being arrested,” a VOM contact said. “Whereas in the past most were picked up at Bible studies or Christian services, now believers are being arrested at their homes. [Because of the arrests], more than 30 children have been left without parents or guardians and the security police are monitoring them to make sure they do not get support from the Christian community.” Please pray for all those affected by the arrests, especially for the children. Pray for an end to this persecution.

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  • Ps 143 hear our prayer O Lord, in your faithfulness answer these believers. Cause them to hear your loving kindness in the morning and to trust in you. Cause them to know the way in which they should walk. Deliver them from their enemies. Teach them to do your will and lead them in the land of uprightness. Revive them and cut off their enemies
    Julie C - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, You are a Deliver, Redeemer, Protector and Provider for Your children. I ask that You watch over each one and keep them in the bosom of Your precious arms. They are in need of You as their I Am God, their everything. Let them see the light of day, turn their mourning into rejoicing. I pray this in Jesus Name, Amen.
    Norma C - USA
  • Lord, we take comfort from you in Matthew 10--"When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour. For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you." You are present with arrested Christian students. And you can be trusted.
    Linda D - Korea, South
  • Our Father, You can set a bar for evil.I am asking, please, let this kind of persecution end. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Lord, I pray for the Eritrea believers that are being persecuted and left without parents or guardians. May they be provided and cared for. Also, may there be an end to the persecution of these believers. We know that you work all things together for good for those who love you. May you give grace to these believers to be strengthened. Jeff F.
    Jeff F - 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
  • Father have mercy on the persecuted and arrested that they may be released from jail. Father pray for the support of these Christian's children who monitored so they cannot get support from Christians. Father, you are greater than them all, please rise up in your power to deliver this children. Rise yourself on behalf of this Christians in Jesus Name.
    Sipho S - South Africa
  • Dear Jesus, help you precious people in Eritrea. Come to the assistance of the children. Comfort the parents estranged from their children.
    "Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.
    See, the eyes of the LORD are upon those who fear him, upon those who hope for his kindness,
    To deliver them from death."
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Lord, though human governments attempt to shut down the church You will not be silenced and Your Word will go forth in Eritrea, in Africa, and throughout the whole world. Release these prisoners and restore families in Eritrea. Provide for these children. End the unwarranted persecution against Your church here. Amen
    JM B - USA
  • Father we pray for this terrible cruelty to end in this country and that the parents be restored to their children. Protect the children and help them to be helped by those who care for them. In Christ's Name. Amen
    Carol R - USA
  • Father God, I ask again that you would help the children. Meet their every need and help them to see that you are stepping in on their behalf. May they know with confidence your Presence and help. May they grow in commitment and purpose. May the goodness of God bring many to repentance. Please open hearts and ears that many might know you. Amen
    Martha M - USA
  • Heavenly Father I pray You would provide and protect these children. I pray for an end to this persecution. Let Your perfect will be done and bring justice. May many come to faith in You Jesus in the midst of this great persecution. In Jesus' name I pray amen.
    Steven P - USA
  • Father, overcome this evil. May Your saints stand strong. Use their faith to lead persecutors to You.
    Scott B - USA
  • I just pray that all those Chirstians in jail will rejoice, and come to Your throne through thanksgiving, help us all praise You and Thank you through our trials for we know that our momentary affliction is producing an eternal weight of glory!! We extend our prayers for faith, and for Holy Spirit to work supernaturally for without Him we are lost!
    Kim B - USA
  • Father END THIS!!! by your power, in your will, by the blood of jesus, stop this evil! In jesus name we pray amen!
    Crystal M - USA
  • Father God,
    Please end this terrible persecution. Bind Satan from stopping Your Word going forth, and people praying.Protect the children, especially. For in Psalm 8, Your Word says children's praise silence the devil. Please comfort everyone affected by the arrests, especially the children. Restore them to their parents. In Jesus name
    Debbie D - USA
  • Dear Lord, we pray for Your students; that You will protect them and return them to their families, unharmed. Put Your hand on the authorities who work for the enemy, and cause them to turn from their evil deeds so Your gospel may go forward. Bless the students mightily for the obedience to You. May they see Your glory in their work, & have peace
    Meg K. P - USA
  • Heavenly Father, Please send Your angels, Jesus, to harken to Your Word and take care of these little children who are left without help. We pray for all who have been arrested that You will help them to meet together to worship You and not be arrested. Please stop the persecution, Jesus, and strengthen Your people and to continue to win the lost.
    MARI S - USA
  • Ah, Father, your promise is not a sparrow falls that you are not aware, for these children and their immediate needs, prove the power of your promise to feed and uphold. May their families be given grace. Reunion and healing, mind body and spirit..in the name of Jesus I pray
    Kathleen P - USA
  • Dear Father,
    Please be with these faithful Christians. Protect them from harm. Lord, give them strength to continue praying and worshipping You. Please help the persecutions against them to stop and justice to be done. Please protect the children and bring them safety and comfort. Help them to love and trust You with childlike faith. In Your Name, Amen
    Samantha M - USA
  • Father, I pray for the children of the parents who have been arrested . Give them supernatural guidance as well as keep them safe and happy. I pray the parents be at peace knowing they are taken care of. I pray that Christian be able to get into the homes and assist the children. Pray for courage for the parents and children. Help them Lord. Amen.
    Elizabeth L - USA
  • Holy Father soften the hearts of the persecutors of these families and encircle the persecuted with your grace. Enable the love in the hearts of our Christian brothers and sisters to overcome the hatred which surrounds them. As you did Paul, convert their persecutors to be your disciples and give them new hearts.
    Paul M - USA
  • Father, I thank you that Your Word is taking hold in Eritrea, the enemy is fearful & erratic. What the enemy meant for evil will only turn out for their good and bring the entire country to Christ. Let the 200 voices in one place multiply & put the wicked spirits that rule over Eritrea to flight to uninhabitable places. In Jesus' Name Amen.
    Brenda T - USA
  • Lord I pray that these Christians will receive new passion for You Jesus. That they will chase after Your Life even stronger. That they will be filled with even more love, through the persecution. That they will rejoice for suffering in Your Name. Please fill them with understanding and perspective
    Piet K - Netherlands
  • Father thank You for Eritrean Christians. I pray for the country and I pray against the persecution there. Please be with Your Body and help them. Give them strength and comfort during this time please send Your Holy Spirit. I pray for an end to the persecution
    Kia W - USA
  • I pray Father God for all the Christians affected by the arrests in Eritrea, especially the children, that You would make a way for them to get & receive Your love, joy, peace, healing, protection, abundant provision, that You would restore families & build them up in unity in Christ, that they will be able to worship freely, in Jesus' name, amen!
    Sheela G - USA
  • Lord we know that those who suffer with you shall reign with you, Lord I pray strength in the midst of persecution let them know that they have a greater inside of them.You are our Jehovah jireh and are able to meet every need .We asking in your Holy name Jesus to meet there needs and cover them in your precious Blood in Jesus Name Amen!!
    Dennis B - USA
  • Allow these students and children not to be affected by these arrests but become more faithful in the faith to you and more encourage in praising your glory. End this persecution by showing their persecutors the useless of persecuting Christians.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Father God I pray and speak an end to persecution of your children in Eritrea. Let your church grow under these circumstances and more souls being touched by your presence in the body of Christ. Let your spread like wild fire. I ask all that in the name of Jesus Christ.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • Heavenly Father, I pray that You blind the eye of the enemy in Eritrea and open a door that they cannot close so that the children of those Christians who have been arrested can be cared for by the Christian community. Bind the hand of the enemy who continues to arrest Your people, and keep them all safe, Lord. In Yeshua's name, Amen.
    Michelle B - USA
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