Pastor Dilson is facing possible prison time for his missionary work in Senegal
Pastor Dilson is facing possible prison time for his missionary work in Senegal
Apr. 24, 2015 | Senegal

Pray for Pastor Dilson, Facing Possible Imprisonment for Missions Work

[230] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Pastor Dilson.

Pastor Jose Dilson, a Brazilian missionary who has worked in West Africa for 25 years, faces a possible prison term in connection with the Christian conversion of a Muslim leader’s son. The pastor spent five months in a Senegalese prison before being released in April 2013, pending final resolution of his case. While in prison, Pastor Dilson distributed 350 Bibles and witnessed to many fellow prisoners. The final ruling on Pastor Dilson’s case is expected soon. He and his family have asked us to pray that they will not be fearful but will “give a good testimony of our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.”

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  • Father God, It is now Jan. 2021 and you know the circumstances for Pastor Dilson and his family. Please encourage them through your spirit and guide their thoughts, words and actions. Let their testimony draw people to you. Protect and provide for them. Amen.
    Liane F - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers from 5 years ago. I know not Dilson's whereabouts. I commit him into Your Hands. May your Light continue to shine upon him and through him wherever he is. Continue to remove the veil from blinded Muslim eyes. Save the souls of Senegal. In Jesus' Gracious Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, we entreat You for Pastor Dilson who has faith in God, is faithful and tells others about Jesus. We ask for a hedge of protection on him and angels directly from heaven to minister to and to encourage him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God, I praise you for the faith of Jose and I ask for Your love to be poured out over him and his family. Please strengthen them with power in their inner being so that Christ will reign in their hearts, casting out ALL fear. Bring friends to them who love the Lord and may many come to know You through their faithfulness. Thank You for Jesus!
    Kathy G - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • O Thank you Lord for all you are doing in and through Jose. May the final ruling send him home to his family and people of W. Africa that more souls will be saved. Protect and use him Lord. Deliver him from the fear tat satan plants in his mind and heart. PF
    Pamela F - USA
  • Dear Jesus, please allow Pastor Dilson to be released from prison as St. Peter was released. Please bless the work of his hands. Help the prison guards see how wonderful it is to have Christian prisoners. Soften their hearts and bring them to know You whom to know is life eternal.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Thank You Father, for being with Pastor Dilson. Please strengthen him and his family. Fill their hearts with Your love in Jesus' name. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Holy Father, thank You for another example of a brother who does not count his life dear, but desires to proclaim Jesus even in prison. Lord, may Your word go out wherever this brother goes. Thank You for his strong testimony. Thru Jesus. Amen.
    joey S - 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
  • Heavenly Father, we pray for greater religious tolerance in Senegal and we pray that Pastor Dilson will receive his just reward --- hopefully on earth as he does in heaven.
    Everett T - USA
  • Father, thank You for the faithfulness and courage of Pastor Jose. Please do not allow him to be imprisoned. Keep him and his family safe from harm and please continue to give him courage to share the message of Jesus with all those around him.
    Roma K - USA
  • FATHER GOD !!
    Please Protect this Precious Christian and Bless him and his family. Surround him with YOUR fiercest of angels to shield him from the enemy .Give him favor with the enemy while strengthening him to establish YOUR Covenant in the Earth and win many souls. . Keep him liberated and free from danger!! IN JESUS' NAME. AMEN.
    Doris G - USA
  • Oh Father! What a wonderful man You have to preach the Word fearlessly in prison and out. I pray that his family will have the Holy Spirit to fearlessly preach the Gospel. I pray for an acquittal of the charges against Pastor Dilson. And conitinue to bless the Muslim leaders son, the prisoners and all those who have the Bibles with faith in Jesus. Amen
    Jacqueline H - USA
  • I bind the spirit of fear over Pastor Jose Dilson & loosen the Spirit of power, love, & a sound mind, in the Name of Jesus. I pray for the Holy Spirit to give wisdom & understanding to Pastor Dilson to have the words to say to testify of Jesus Christ & all who hear will be saved, in the Name of Jesus. Bring the Muslim leader to salvation in Jesus Name
    Patricia L - USA
  • God help them to continue to stand boldly for you and bless them in Jesus' name. Amen.
    Reatha G - USA
  • Father, thankyou for Pastor Dilson and his testimony and faith. Please continue to protect him and strengthen his faith and let it be a testiment to Your love and faithfulness. Please let the ruling be mercifully dismissed. Stop any of satan's plots at trying to stop Your Word from being spread. Bless with no fear of any results; to trust You. Amen
    Sharon P - USA
  • You are not forgotten here in Texas. Praying for your power and strength and be reminded ".. for our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of the dark world..." We love you
    Charles O - USA
  • Jesus I pray Pastor Dilson & his family will be strong & courageous like Joshua. Help them to understand that Your are with them. May they courageously defend the faith. I pray for the salvation of many Muslim people. I pray for the salvation of fellow prisoners who received Bibles. Please move in the hearts of the people of Senegal. Bring a grea
    Debbie S - USA
  • Lord, increase the faith of both this pastor and his family. They trust in You and what You stand for. They accept whatever ruling comes down for the Glory of Jesus Christ.
    Fulljahan M - USA
  • Please help Pastor Dilson and his family to continue to give a good testimony of their faith in Christ. Help them to be courageous and not fear.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Oh Father, bless Your faithful servants, Pastor Dilson and his precious family. Continue to protect them and give them peace and confidence in Your provision as they carry on Your work. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Deb B - USA
  • Praise God for his faith during times of trials, May God bless his faith and works to further God's kingdom, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • Lord, I pray that pastor Dilson and his family will be strong during this time until the next event happens. Thank You for your watch and care over him. I pray that all will be well. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Symone B - USA
  • Father, thank you for men of great faith like Pastor Dilson. Thank You for giving him a spirit, not of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind. Let him continue to preach the gospel without fear, trusting that you are faithful to complete the work you began in him. Give him favor with the courts and open the eyes of those who would seek to harm him.
    Fredrica S - USA
  • Heavenly Father, Thank You for all of those who have been blessed through the ministry of Pastor Dilson. Keep him close to Your heart. Help Pastor Dilson to experience a strong sense of the Holy Spirit is his life and the lives of his family. Keep him strong Lord as he continues to speak to those You put in his path. Show him the love, peace and co
    Wes M - USA
  • Lord, let fear be the farthest thing away from the pastor and his family. Let the Jesus shining in his countenance be evident to all and continue to speak through him at court, prison, or wherever You lead him. Your ruling is sovereign Lord and this court must bow to You. .Strengthen his faith, and that of his family's and all he has led to You Amen
    Lisa T - USA
  • I pray that Pastor Dilson and his family will not be fearful and will be able to give a good testimony of their faith in Jesus Christ.
    Barbara T - USA
  • Lord, I speak courage to Pastor Jose and his family. It is their desire to boldly give a good testimony of our Lord Jesus Christ. Lord, I pray that you will encourage them. Cause them to see that their rewards are awaiting them in heaven. Bless them Lord in a mighty way. Lord, thanks for what Pastor Jose has been doing in prison. In Jesus name. Amen
    KAREN K - USA
  • Lord, may the smile remain on this man's face! He seems to have known the risk he was taking, and I'm sure he was filled with joy over the conversion of the Muslim leader's son. Please sustain him with Your joy and hope as he waits for a decision, and continue to provide opportunities to spread your Word. Uplift his family members in their anxiety.
    Brenda M - USA
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