Three churches in Tanzania have been burned in Bukoba over the last few weeks, and the situation remains tense for many Christians living there.
Three churches in Tanzania have been burned in Bukoba over the last few weeks, and the situation remains tense for many Christians living there.
Apr. 02, 2015 | Tanzania

Pray for Christians After Churches Burned

[417] prayers in [23] nations have been posted for Christians in Tanzania.

Arsonists have burned three churches in northern Tanzania within the last two months, causing substantial damage. On March 12, a church in the Bukoba municipality, near Lake Victoria, was burned to the ground. Two days earlier, arsonists set fire to another church in the region, burning benches, robes and Christian books, including three Bibles. On Feb. 6, a church in a rural area of Bukoba was looted before being set on fire.

Write your own prayer for Christians in Tanzania

  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers from 5 years ago. As I prayed recently for Tazania in the last post, I pray again, & commit all these things into Your Hands. I lift them up. May they who oppress like this lose their motivation and desire peace. Save them. Let Your children's Light shine in their deeds. In Jesus' Gracious Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • In the resurrected name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Nissi we ask for the power that raised Jesus from the dead and the healing touch, powerful touch and banner of love of Jesus be on Tanzania churches. We ask for a hedge of protection on them along with angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God, I ask in the name of JESUS that You stay the hand of the arsonists and their cowardly acts. Please set Your favor on Your people who have undergone these troubles in Tanzania. Embolden them to show that the "church" is not a building, but the body of CHRIST. Let His light shine in and through their hearts. Thank You Father.
    Kathy G - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, First I ask you to save the souls of those who burned these churches. Cause them to see you are real. For the Pastors and congregations, let them know you are right with them and protect and guide them. Stop this evil I pray. PF
    Pamela F - USA
  • Father, satan is at work in such places. Lord, I ask for Your Spirit to make these believers strong in the Lord. I lift them up to You and do ask that You keep them safe. Protect them from the evil one. This I pray and ask thru Jesus. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • Dear Jesus, help Your people. Encourage them. Protect them. Provide for them. Give them wisdom and hope.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Our Lord, we know that one day, you will pierce the forces of darkness with your mighty sword, and deliver your people, once and for all time. Until then, may we be faithful to You and to your Word. We pray for our enemies, that they learn your grace and Truth, found in your Son, Yeshua. May the world see Him as we do, the great Savior of souls.
    mark m - USA
  • FATHER GOD !!
    Please Protect these Precious Christians and Bless them with an even better Church. Surround them with YOUR fiercest of angels to shield them from all harm. .Give them favor with the enemy and help them to establish YOUR Covenant in the Earth and win many souls. Strengthen, Teach, Bless and Encourage them.. IN JESUS' NAME. AMEN
    Doris G - USA
  • Dear Father, Thank You for the brothers and sisters in Tanzania. I ask for blessings of safety and courage to continue in faith in Jesus. Help them rebuild their churches. Forgive those arsonists and give them repentance for their crimes against the Christians and the gospel that they too will be welcome in Your kingdom. In Jesus name, Amen
    Jacqueline H - USA
  • Father, thankyou for being able to pray for my brethren and ask for protection of them and their churches. Please provide a safe place to worship together. Bless them with encouragement and strong faith. Inspire many to read their story and lift them up to You in prayer. Bless them with hope and courage to keep going. Thankyou. Amen
    Sharon P - USA
  • Father, we are thankful that Your church is not a building, but the people who call themselves by Your name and walk in Your ways. I pray that You would make a way for them to gather to worship You and seek Your face. Strengthen, encourage and protect them to further serve You. Change the hearts of those who're burning your church and bring repentance.
    Fredrica S - USA
  • I pray for you in my own prayer room in my house every day. You are not forgotten. Remember " God causes all things to work for the good of those who love him" He is in control and your being prayed for strength, joy and peace through all of this. I love you and I am thinking and praying for you daily
    Charles O - USA
  • Father we are engaged in a battle. Please empower the believers in Tanzania to hold strong to their faith & testimony about Jesus.. You know who each of these people are who have burned Your churches. Draw them to faith in Jesus. Help them see their need for salvation.
    Debbie S - USA
  • LORD, I thank you for Your faithful flock in Tanzania. Protect Your children, strengthen and revive their faith in times of heartache. Provide for them in abundance knowing You are not confined to a building. Bring Your justice to this place, forgive those who worship the evil one and know not what they do. Turn their eyes from darkness to Your light.
    Jeri Kay M - USA
  • Father, please protect Your children in Tanzania - keep them safe from harm and any further attack. I pray that the arsonists would be brought to justice. I ask for Your light to shine in this darkness and may people come to know Jesus in this part of the world.
    Roma K - USA
  • Father, help these believers remember that their struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the spiritual forces of evil. May they remain strong in the Lord and in Your mighty power. May they put on the full armor of God so that they can stand against the devil's schemes. May they experience great unity and even joy knowing they suffer for you
    Jackie V - USA
  • To my brothers and sisters in the churches in Tanzania. There is only one Body of Christ and we are a part of the work being done where you are and we pray God's use for His Glory of what appears to be a great tradegy. May He give you give you the ability and grace to recognize His sovereignty and the desire to reflect His joy by holding fast to Him.
    Nancy S - USA
  • Lord, please lift the tension there and replace with You presence and peace. Grant Your people forigiveness and all the things You desire to develop in their hearts. Release the finances and all they need to rebuild, if it hasn't already occurred. May the new churches be a place of rest and blessing and draw a multitude of people. Amen.
    Lisa T - USA
  • Please Lord, please replace all that was lost and more. I pray that they would be greatly encouraged and I also pray that these culprits would be caught, and I pray that they would repent and convert in the Mighty Name of Jesus, amen.
    Pmandy Y - 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 us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Father, I thank You that You see the suffering that Your church is going through. Be Jehovah Jirah and provide for them. Give them grace to forgive and pray for those who have burned their churches. Bless Your church in Tanzania and help them to trust in You and not be afraid to continue to share the gospel. Give them grace to love their enemies.
    Anne S - USA
  • My prayers go out to those christian citizens in Tanzania who lost their churches. God please give them strength and courage to face everyday the potential dangers and for your holy spirit to protect and guide them. In Jesus name I pray. Amen. Scott R.
    Scott R - USA
  • Lord, let the smoke reach the heavens, and turn your anger against those who threaten your children. Please bring hope, and encouragment to your sons and daughters. Lift their eyes. Don't let them be shaken by the evil of this world. Help them to know that their home is safe, their souls belong to you, and you COMMAND their destinies. Strengthen them.
    Victoria B - USA
  • Father, please restore everything that Your children lost and help them to be even stronger in witnessing.
    Chad K - USA
  • Father I pray from all those who minister allowing your children to hear the Gospel preached. You said allow all to hear that they be saved for your soon return. Protect and guide those in their ministry. Remove all fear Father, provide safety for their missions to continue in Jesus Holy name Amen Grant strength and courage to all In Jesus name Amen
    Carol L - United Kingdom
  • Dear Lord, please help these precious bothers and sisters in Christ who have endured the destruction of their churches by cruel enemies of the gospel. Help them to rebuild their churches and encourage them in their faith. Give them strength to continue publically worshipping You without fear.
    Beverly S - USA
  • Dear Lord, please protect, strengthen and use Your Churches in Tanzania. please encourage the followers and take away fear, replacing it with wisdom, love and courage. Please bless and protect them mightily. Amen
    Mark S - USA
  • Lord, I pause to pray for my Christian brothers and sisters in Tanzania, and similar places around the globe. Churches are only buildings, though I do ask for new church facilities be provided. I pray for the people who attended these churches, that they not be scared off by the violence, but become stronger in faith by trusting in You more fully.
    Curtis M - USA
  • Father In JESUS name I pray that in USA our hearts be enlightened, our minds opened to understand, and our ears to hear YOU so that we STOP being so complacent about YOU. May we start to understand the amazing gifts we have from YOU and sincerely thank YOU FOR WHAT WE HAVE IN JESUS. Thank you for protection the of the refugees especially the children
    Mark M - USA
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