Christians attending this church in Mali and areas around Sikasso district face increased threats of violence and imprisonment for their faith.
Christians attending this church in Mali and areas around Sikasso district face increased threats of violence and imprisonment for their faith.
Jan. 22, 2016 | Mali

Pray for Christians Facing Persecution in the Sikasso District

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

Christians in the Sikasso district of Mali have faced increasing hostility from government officials and village leaders in the past month. Authorities have burned their homes and fields, stolen their property and even threatened to kill them. Believers are forbidden from meeting for prayer, and some pastors and other church leaders have been arrested.

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  • Our heavenly Father we entreat You for believers in Sikasso, Mali. We pray for a hedge of protection on them, angels from heaven and fellow believers to minister to them, and Your financial and physical provision for them. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Jesus- I pray for these believers. Surround them with angels of protection. Bind satan and his attacks. Bless their faithfulness and continue to lift them up and fill them with boldness. In your Holy name I pray.Amen!
    Colleen S - USA
  • Lord, be with Christians in the Sikasso district of Mali as they face continued persecution for their faith. Fortify them as they face the real possibility of losing their homes & even their lives. Be their refuge, my Lord and Savior. Give them courage to live for you even under threat of imprisonment. Reap a harvest in Sikasso, to your glory, Lord!
    ALLEN C - USA
  • Father God I pray for our brothers and sisters in Mali who are facing persecution in that nation not to give up. Let them gain more strength to serve you and worship you. I ask that in the name of Jesus Christ.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • Lord, I thank you for the truth of your word in Psalm 10:14: "But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless."
    Linda D - Korea, South
  • Father, we praise You that You have put WORSHIP in our hearts by the power of the Spirit that lives in us through JESUS, our Lord. Please bless and protect these children of Your and give them great strength to worship you and love their neighbors so that the world cannot deny that You are GOD. I thank You in the name of JESUS.
    Kathy G - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • Our heavenly Father, we praise You for faithfulness of these believers. Jehovah Jireh we ask for provision for them in the midst of this persecution. We thank you that they are counting the cost. We ask for a hedge of protection upon them. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • El Shadai, I lift up my brothers and sisters in the Sikasso District in Mali to You. Please move in a mighty way to eliminate the barriers to worship and evangelizing. Your will prevail in the lives of these Your servants. Bless these servsnts bundantly for their faithfullness. Thank You, Lord God. In Jesus' Mighty Name. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Righteous Judge of the universe, I ask that these ungodly laws be overturned and that protection come for Your people. Be a Shield around them. Give them courage , peace and strength. Amen.
    Fabiana C - USA
  • Father, I call your attention to Mali, and to the Sikasso district in particular. Bless your people there. Protect them from harm. They want to gather together to worship You and to share the joy of their faith. Keep them strong in the faith and assure them of your great love for them. Prevail, Lord. In Jesus' name.
    Sue R - USA
  • I pray for the protection of the christians in Mali. I pray for their strength and courage to continue in faith and love of Christ. May they be burning in the Spirit serving God. I pray for the government officials, may this grace that has come these christians also reach them that they may come to the truth. Let there be peace in Mali, in Jesus Name.
    Sipho S - South Africa
  • Lord YOU have said,Blessed are the persecuted for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Lord please bless,protect, encourage, equip, sustain, strengthen the persecuted church. Give these pastors and Christians the spirit of power and love. Let them feel Your presence, and let their lives glorify You. Give them more opportunities to witness for You. Thanks
    barbara w - USA
  • Father please release all our brothers and sisters who were arrested.. Give them Justice!!!!!!!!!!!! Give them peace and Hope in these dark days.
    Deidre S - USA
  • Excuse me meant to say without Attacks from Satan!!! In Jesus name, Amen
    Deidre S - USA
  • Blessed are those who are persecuted for Righteousness sake, for theirs is the KINGDOM of HEAVEN. ( Matt. 5:10-12 ) Lord, bless your people who face severe tribulation. Keep them strong. Protect there bodies and minds from the enemy. Give them all strength to Endure trails. May they be able to worship Freely with attacks from Satan.In Jesus name, Amen
    Deidre S - USA
  • Lord Jesus, save the souls of the officals in Mali. Protect and strengthen these people who are being attacked. May these people feel your presence and see your power and love in action. Pamela USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we thank you that you are our restorer and healer, (Jer. 31). We thank you that ou care for your people we ask in the name of Jesus Christ that Sauls would turn to Pauls and that people would be rought to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. We ask your blessing nad protection upon your followers in the Siskasso district . TY IJN
    Carmen L - USA
  • Dear Jesus, protect you dear children in Mali. Cast out the spirit of fear. Give them your Holy Spirit in abundance. May even their attackers turn to You because of their brave witness.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Lord, restore them and heal them. You are so good. Let them feel your comfort as their Father, in Jesus' name amen.
    Kayla S - USA
  • FATHER,
    PLEASE PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN FROM EVIL IN JESUS NAME, AMEN.
    FELICIA Z - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, you are above all & in all. Forgive us for being so absorbed in our own lives that we have failed to faithfully pray for our family that is suffering persecution. Thank you for comforting these men, women & children as you have promised in your word. Give them strength & courage to glorify you in all things, always -in Jesus name!
    Jill T - USA
  • Lord, please strengthen these believers in Mali to know that nothing can separate them from the love of Christ. When earthly authorities threaten Your people and operate against Your principles, then who can anyone turn to, but You, our ultimate authority and Loving Father. Satan may think he is hindering Your work but rather may Your work flourish.
    Sophie M - USA
  • May the same mind that was in Christ be in them, Father, that they would in meekness and humility consider it not strange to be persecuted but a privilege to put on display Christ's sacrificial, unwavering love in the face of evil. Thank You Father that You do not forsake them but provide everything they need to stand firm.
    To You be the glory, Amen.
    Heather P - USA
  • Heavenly Father, We pray for a complete turn around in this situation. Please remove the scales from the enemies' eyes that they will see what these Christians have that they don't. . .You , their Lord &Savior. We pray for these Christians' protection, safe living conditions, resources for ministry. Cover them with your abounding love. In Jesus Name
    Pat B - USA
  • I thank you Jesus for these people Father and I ask that you put a hedge of protection around them fro their persecutors. Satan is moving intros world but so are you and I askFather that you give these people every ran to further your kingdom and that their persecuotors will see you as the one true God through this situation in Jesus' name amen
    Beth B - USA
  • Oh God, our hearts are heavy for the persecution faced by brothers and sisters in Christ. We claim your strength and hope to help them be victorious in the face of abuse. You Lord are their only hope, their Provider, the Father of Compassion, their Comforter and Protector. You will meet their needs and hold them close to your heart. Thank you Jesus!
    Jackie V - USA
  • Father, your children need you everywhere. Please, strengthen this believers in Mali. As persecution increases, may your presence become stronger. Help them not to waver but stand strong in the face of the enemy. Help them to remain faithful. give them wisdom and strength. Convict the hearts of the persecutors. Lead your children. Wrap your arms around
    Polly C - USA
  • Father, your children need you everywhere. Please, strengthen this believers in Mali. As persecution increases, may your presence become stronger. Help them not to waver but stand strong in the face of the enemy. Help them to remain faithful. give them wisdom and strength. Convict the hearts of the persecutors. Lead your children. Wrap your arms around
    Polly C - USA
  • Father, your children need you everywhere. Please, strengthen this believers in Mali. As persecution increases, may your presence become stronger. Help them not to waver but stand strong in the face of the enemy. Help them to remain faithful. give them wisdom and strength. Convict the hearts of the persecutors. Lead your children. Wrap your arms around
    Polly C - USA
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