Shahnaz Jayzan served 272 days in an Iranian prison for her faith in Jesus Christ.
Shahnaz Jayzan served 272 days in an Iranian prison for her faith in Jesus Christ.
Feb. 14, 2014 | Iran

Praise God for Release of Shahnaz

[551] prayers in [26] nations have been posted for Shahnaz Jayzan.

Shahnaz Jayzan, who was arrested along with her husband, Pastor Farhad Sabokrouh, and two others, was released from prison on Jan. 28, 2014, after 272 days of imprisonment. She was arrested on Dec. 23, 2011, on charges of “converting to Christianity, inviting Muslims to convert and acting against state security through evangelistic activities.” In October 2012, Shahnaz and the other three were sentenced to one year in prison, and they began serving their terms on May 1, 2013. Pastor Farhad and Naser Zamen-Dezfuli were released on Dec. 4, 2013, and Davoud Alijani was released on Jan. 13, 2014. Shahnaz is required to report to the prison every four months.

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  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers from 12 years ago. Stories like these remind us You do not take pleasure in the suffering of Your children unjustly. You honor it, You reward it, but You don't relish it. I pray for Iran, as they are on the verge of collapse. Fulfill Your prophecy for Elam; may revival come to pass. IJ Faithful NA.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, the God of all mercy, we pray for Shahnaz and other Iranian pastors and believers. We praise You for their faithfulness. We ask for provision for them, a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • Dear Jesus, thank you for this brave woman. Thank you for her release. Heal her if any wounds she received physical or psychological. Send her Your precious Holy Spirit as guide and comfort.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Thank You, Father, for Your work in Iran. Strengthen Shahnaz Jayzan and Pastor Farhad Sabokrouh in their faith. Let them find goodness in the land of the living. Please bless them and meet their needs. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Keep up the good work and if they let you in the prison, keep witnessing to the other about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen
    Reatha G - USA
  • Help Shahnaz to be patient, waiting for your Spirit to do great things for your kingdom through her.
    mark m - USA
  • We are thinking about you here in Dallas, Tx. Remember the "Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9) We love you are will not forget you
    Charles O - USA
  • Glory Be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning is now and Ever shall be world without end. Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Father, I thank You for turning this around for Shahnaz good and cause her to minister to the guards, administrators and prisoners in the prison. Restore all that was lost or stolen to her in Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Brenda T - USA
  • Abba Father, I pray to You for Shahnaz, our sister in Christ. Lord, bless her and her family. Give her courage and love for those who persecute them. Anoint them with Your Spirit that they, like Stephen, may reveal to others Your Glory. Thank you for protecting them. May Your Glory come to those prisons and save the lost souls. Amen.
    MGC S - USA
  • God, protect Shahnaz and bless her with more courage and boldness to witness to more Muslims and win them to Christ. This a fierce battle but victory belongs to us GOD. The enemy has to retreat when a child of God is marching on to win souls and conquer the territories the enemy has taken that belongs to You GOD. Protect her family. Be their provider
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Thank You for the release of Shahnaz Jayzan from prison 5 months ago & for the releases of the other Pastors. May they be given the courage, grace, protection & open doors to continue to serve. Bless their efforts on Your behalf. Thank You for Your people in Iran; encourage & sustain them & multiply their numbers. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord, we praise You for the release of all these, and how amazing things happened when they were in prison. Thank You for all who came to You and will continue to bc of their witness! Give your assurance to them that You continue to be so close to them and are going before them! Amen.
    Lisa T - USA
  • Praise you Father for your Grace for your love for your mercy lord you are great and Greatly to be praise. Amen
    joe p - USA
  • Heavenly father may we be bold in our proclamation of Jesus like the early church and modern day martyrs are. May we in America STOP taking our freedom for granted by being afraid of political correctness and by accepting in the name of tolerance the evil that is all around us. May we live our faith and bear the fruit of Christ and be fishers of men.
    Mark M - USA
  • Dear Lord thank you for the release of three of your faithful servants. Please bless them and bring them to a place of safety. Let all charges be dropped and let the police and government forget about them while they continue to bring many to you in faith. Put a cloak of invisibility around them only for protection when they are ministering. Amen.
    Kathryn G - USA
  • Praise your glorious name for Shahnaz's release, Lord. Keep her during her times of reporting to the prison. Protect her from unjust and vicious prosecution from the enemy and thoes who would act on he's behalf. Give her courage and wisdom to continue her faithful witness.
    Deborah G - USA
  • Father thank you for the release of Shahnaz from prison. Please keep her faith unshakable and strong in the face of adversity. Protect her from evil and let she and her husband expand your territory to reach out to more Muslims who so desperately need to be told the truth about you as their only Savior. Give her peace and joy in you. In Jesus name.
    Laurie T - USA
  • Praise and Honor belong to you God always and forever because of your Grace and Victory.May this courageous woman continue to stand in your victory and rejoice in your loving-kindness.May she have peace and wisdom in sharing her testimony of the great things you have done.May her light shine for all to see you Lord, her strength and refuge in all thing
    LISA A - USA
  • Father, thank You for Shahnaz's release. All glory to You, Father for keeping her. Lord, I pray her experience and others would only further the gospel. May my sister remain steadfast in the faith. May others desire to hear and know about Lord Jesus and salvation thru His name. Father, work all these charges against Lord Jesus church in Iran for good.
    Janet R - USA
  • We give all glory and honor to God for the release of Shahnaz. May the Lord continue to give her and other Christian the boldness of a lion as they continue to witness about the Lord Jesus Christ.
    GLADYS M - Zimbabwe
  • Our most Gracious and Loving Heavenly Father, thank you for your mercy and grace and love. We praise you for your miracles you give us every day. Please bless Shahnaz Jayzan and all who suffer in your name. Keep them safe. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Cindy F - USA
  • I pray Shahnaz Jayzan as you have suffered for the gospel you are blessed already, you will reap the fruit of your labour, no power physical or spiritual will be able to contend with you in Jesus name, Amen. I pray you will see Gods hand in your family, and all those laws will be rewritten to favour you in Jesus Name.
    Onakanmi O - United Kingdom
  • Praises for the release of Shahnaz Jayzan and the others imprisoned with her! Thank you Lord for being with her in this ordeal and keeping her faith strong. Thanks also that the year's sentence was shortened. May she and the others continue to be safe and able to witness in your name. Amen
    Darlene G - USA
  • Praise God that he has not left us fatherless,I bless him for your release & pray for a very fruitful future for you & your family
    In Jesus Name
    Ibironke A - Nigeria
  • May The Lord keep you safe, Shanaz, keeping up The faith that once was giving To you . Blessings!god is faithful All thr time.amen ! Olga R. USA
    Olga R - USA
  • Thank you very much Lord for all that you continue to do to your people.
    Please lord, let her stay close to you. And please don't let all her troubles be for nothing.
    Please continue to walk with her, and be with her through everything.
    Please increase her love for you, In your mighty name I pray
    Amen.
    Grace I - USA
  • Give Shahnaz Jayzan and her husband Your strength, wisdom, courage, & faith, & be beautifully glorified through their lives. Thank-You that they can be together again. Continue to work through them in beautiful ways. Encourage them when their spirits are low & when the enemy works hard against them. Let them know that You have the victory!
    Rivqah C - USA
  • Dear Father God, I lift our sister Shahnaz up to You in joyful thanksgiving for her release. I pray for her protection as she continues to serve You and for the protection of the others who were arrested with her, and for the protection of her family. Give her great wisdom, Holy Spirit, and strength. In Jesus' name. Amen
    Joslyn D - USA
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