A woman from Yobe state in Nigeria was part of a group of Christians who received help from VOM after their village was attacked last year.
A woman from Yobe state in Nigeria was part of a group of Christians who received help from VOM after their village was attacked last year.
Dec. 12, 2014 | Nigeria

Pray for Christians Under Attack

[422] prayers in [23] nations have been posted for Nigerian Christians.

Shortly after dawn on Dec. 1, more than 500 heavily armed Boko Haram militants attacked Damaturu, the capital of Yobe state. The militants overran military checkpoints, set fire to a police base and attacked the public university. VOM workers report that several churches were also raided, and some Christians at the churches are believed to have been seriously injured or killed. VOM workers request prayer for believers throughout Yobe state as well as in Borno and Adamawa states, where Christians face daily attacks.

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  • In the loving and giving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we ask for the strength of Samson to be on these Nigernal believers, as Jehovah Jireh, provisions be made for them, a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, Cover your children with care and protection from all harm. Give them courage and strength and your peace to carry on for you. Speak to them through your word encouragement and guidance. Pam F - USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Thank You God for all my sisters and brothers in Nigeria. Thank You for taking care of them and meeting their needs. Please be merciful for the men of Boko Haram. Send a call of faith and save them. Let all the Christians in Nigeria see Your goodness in the land of the living. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Dear Jesus, come to the assistance of your people. Make haste to help them.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Jesus you are with them and don't let them forget that you won't leave them, nor forsake them. Amen
    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, Thank You for our Nigerian family. I ask for Your continued protection in Yobe, Borno, and Adamawa states from the BH. I pray for the leaders of Nigeria for strength and wisdom to over come BH. Forgive those who persecute Your beloved and grant them knowledge of Jesus's love. Strength the Nigerian Christians in Your love. In Jesus, Amen
    Jacqueline H - USA
  • FATHER GOD !!
    Please Protect these Precious Christians. Bless and Heal their hearts . Surround them with YOUR fiercest of angels. Give them favor with the enemy and help them to establish YOUR Covenant in the Earth and win many souls. Strengthen, Teach, and Encourage and Comfort them. IN JESUS' NAME. AMEN.
    Doris G - USA
  • Father thank You for Nigerians who are still under attack by BH because they have nt given up hope,they have nt stopped believing You.LORD strengthen them,let Your love like never before be revealed to them.Grant the govt.wisdom on how to end these attacks.And for the BH attackers arrest all of them and bring them to repentance just like Saul of Tarsus
    Cherechi E - Nigeria
  • Father, they need you. Please, move. Help them. Truly Jesus, you are soon to return. Help us to fight the good fight of faith. Wrap your arms of strength and comfort around these believers. May they find their hope and strength in you. Pour out your Spirit of conviction on their persecutors. Bless your children as you did Paul, Silas, Peter, etc.
    Polly C - USA
  • 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
  • Dear Father, bless my brothers and sisters in Nigeria; provide a safe place for them to live. Give them grace to forgive Boko Haram and pray for them. Help them to continue to be courageous and bold in spreading the gospel of Jesus and help them to trust in You and not be afraid, in Jeus Name, thank You Lord, Amen.
    Anne S - USA
  • Father God in Jesus name I ask for hope for these struggling believers under persecution. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit and with a desire to know You more and more. Bless Jose who work among them. Give them favor and set Your angel army in protection around them for a witness and testimony of Your power.
    Kimberly R - USA
  • Dear LORD, please bring your healing, hope, love, and mercy to the members of Boko Haram that they too may become Nigerian Christians. And please comfort and strengthen those who are already of you. May their eyes be open more and more each day to your goodness and wisdom and power that they might love you even more. Grow your kingdom in Nigeria. Amen
    caroline c - USA
  • Dear Lord, please bring healing to those who were attacked and injured for their faith. Please comfort them and the families of those who were killed. Protect Your people in Yobe, Borno, and Adamawa states. Give them continued boldness to share the gospel and use their witness to further Your kingdom.
    Beverly S - USA
  • Surely these beloved brothers and sisters are still in need of your Hope, Father. Please provide it through tangible help, but also give them a supernatural sense that friends all over the world are praying for them. Make them strong, and equip them with knowledge, literature, and joy to serve you effectively.
    Brenda M - USA
  • God, we need you! This world is dark and hopeless without your Light. Oh God, pour down your Spirit on these states and may those who are filled with hate come to know your love and grace. Protect these believers. Provide hope and even joy. Free them from fear and give wisdom and discernment as their world-wide family in Christ upholds them in prayer.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Father God, Your children, in Nigeria, need "daily bread" to keep going. Please provide strength and fortitude as they awaken to each new day not knowing what lays ahead. I pray that they have scripture that they can turn to for strength. God bless them.
    Fulljahan M - USA
  • Adoni why are the police unprepared to fight the enemy. Destroy the nations that support terrorism.Bankrupt them completely.These are ruthless blinded by the demonic powers.Open the eyes of the govt,fill them with wisdom to protect the people from any&all harm.Restore peace.Fill the believers with hope and faith in you.provide their basic needs GOD
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Our only hope is in you Lord; we are powerless, you are all powerful. It is so scarry when it appears the evil one is winning, only you can defeat him. What he intends for evil you can true to good. I pray you turn these events around to glorify the Father. Holy Spirit send a great army of your angles to surround & protect your children fromBoko Haram.
    Delores S - USA
  • Lord, I pray for your protection for the believers in Yobe, Borno, and Adamawa states. Lord bless these Christians who are undergoing persecution from Satan's army Boko Haram. Give them strength and peace in You, knowing You are their Lord. Only in You Lord, can these people be set free from the violence they endure on a daily basis. In Jesus name,Amen
    Jason H - USA
  • Lord, may the pain and fear in this woman's face be erased, as well as for the many Nigerian Christians. Speak hope to them that they have a future and draw them to a deeper level in You. Touch the hearts of the militants and may they turn to YOu. Bind up the wounds of Your people as they feel Your arms of comfort and strength. Faith as a wildfire.
    Lisa T - USA
  • LORD, You know and see the trials of Your faithful! Protect them LORD, shield them from those who despise Your name, Your Son. Soften the hearts of those who follow Satan and plant in them the seeds of Your truth. Bring Your justice and heavenly army to this situation. Comfort and strengthen those who cry out to You in faith. Your will be done. AMEN
    Jeri Kay M - USA
  • Dear God, you are our Mighty God. Please protect the believers of Yobe from their enemies and provide for their needs. In Jesus' name.
    Joyce H - USA
  • Father, in the midst of this darkness and war, you are there. You never leave those who are suffering. I pray for the hearts that are breaking, that you strengthen and comfort them. I pray for the Nigerian Christians to come to you during this tough time. You will not forsake them God. You will bring them through. Thank you for your promises. Amen.
    Chelsea L - Malaysia
  • Dear Lord. I pray or your hand of peace to come over this region the Yobe state. I pray for healing physically, mentally and emotionally, and spiritually. Strengthen my brothers and sisters there Lord. Give them courage and peace of heart. Comfort those who have lost loved ones. And Lord, there is nothing impossible for you. Amen!
    shane b - USA
  • Father, from my heart Lord I plead for these dear brothers and sisters. Help them. Continue to encourage and uplift them is this dark and evil place. Help them to find hope and courage in You and help VOM to minister to their needs. Help the Christians of the US wake up to hear their cry and finally rally around them. In Jesus name Amen
    Linda C - USA
  • Adoni Nigeria is under demonic attack.The Christians live under constant threat of physical, emotional,material harm. Fill them with boldness,endurance to fight a good fight of faith.This is difficult God but with you all things are possible.Send more VOM workers to reach out,to listen, pray,help.Visit them GOD our Father.Be their comfort in these time
    BENEDICTA N - USA
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