Attackers burned churches and other property. [World Watch Monitor]
Attackers burned churches and other property. [World Watch Monitor]
Mar. 10, 2017 | Nigeria

Pray for Christians Attacked in Kaduna

[272] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Christians.

Attacks continue on Christians in Kaduna state despite calls for peace and an increased army presence. On the morning of Feb. 20, Fulani herdsmen began setting fire to Christians’ homes and demanding that they renounce their faith. The gunmen killed 15 people, mostly women and children, and injured more than 50 others. Pray for the Christians living in this village.

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  • Merciful Father, we continue to pray for persecuted Christians in Nigeria. Please protect them, provide for their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs." Now may the God of Hope fill them with all joy and peace in believing, that they may abound in Hope by the power of the Holy Spirit" Rom. 15:13
    Julie C - USA
  • Father you are God in high Heaven you see the cruelty to the l brotherhood of man, do father remember Christian inKaduna, grant protection from the enemies who are on the attack, The Fulani who are destroyes who gets in their path, Lord come to their rescue as no one else will, let those heathen kno we are all one family and should live in peac
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers from a year ago. Thank You for sending Spirit of Peace to this place however uneasy. Your Light continue to shine here. Open the eyes of these herdsmen. Do what You must but save their souls. Into Your Hands I commit the rest. In Jesus Christ's Gracious Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Our heavenly Father we rejoice for faithfulness and ministry off Nigerian believers. We entreat You that they will be able to continue to tell others about Jesus. Collectively wee entreat You for a hedge of protection and angels from heaven to minister to them. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, again we come to You on behalf of our brothers and sisters in Kaduna State. We ask You to give comfort and peace to our brothers and sisters who live in this place of regular attacks. Grant them joy in their suffering. May it be said of them that they loved their enemies. May Christ's love sustain them enabling them to forgive their attackers
    Antoinette D - USA
  • Lord Jesus, our heavenly Advocate, I pray that you watch over and protect the Kaduna Christians as they stand up for their faith, through the power of the Holy Spirit. I also pray that the Fulani herdsmen come to realize that you are the only way to salvation and the forgiveness of sins. In your Holy and Precious name I pray, Amen.
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray that you send your holy angels to protect the Christians in Kaduna from the Fulani and others who would wish to do them harm. May those who are not Christians come to the knowledge of your Son, Jesus, as their personal Lord and Savior for the forgiveness of sins. Amen.
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Dear FATHER GOD JESUS CHRIST, ( Isaiah 9:6 ) 
              Please saturate Your Church with Your HOLY SPIRIT, AMEN. (Luke 11:13 )
    eric H - USA
  • Heavenly Father, stop the attacks against Christians in Kaduna. Give them a time of relief. Frustrate the efforts of the Fulani herdsmen. Grant them no peace till they Christ and repent. Comfort those who have3 lost loved ones through these attacks. Give them peace and faith through these trials.
    JM B - USA
  • Dear Lord, please hold the hurting and help them feel your arms around them, comforting them. Please place a hedge of protection around them and help their persecutors see their unwavering faith as a light to you. In Your mighty name, Amen
    Olga G - USA
  • Lord I lift up the Christians in Kaduna. I pray for strength and wisdom and the ability to stand up for what is right. I pray Lord that You would comfort those who are grieving and mourning and that Your Spriit and the coming of heaven would help them to hold fast to You.
    Joy H - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • Lord we pray for these who suffer for your name. May your Loving hand touch these in their time of need, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • Lord God, in Jesus' name, stop the attack of darkness on believers in Kaduna. Father, comfort those who have lost loved ones in these attacks and give them courage and boldness to continue to stand for Jesus even in the face of death. Bring healing to those who were injured and restore this village as a bold testimony to surrounding villages. Amen!
    Forrest B - USA
  • FATHER GOD,
    Please give these precious Believers favor , and surround them with YOUR Mighty angels . Comfort them, letting them know that YOU are with them! Spread YOUR HOLY LIGHT in this very dark area. Convict souls being used by the enemy, and send millions of Soul Winners to this region. IN JESUS' NAME , AMEN !!
    Doris G - USA
  • Lord, I pray for your love, protection, care, comfort and peace on the Christians being attacked on a daily basis. Please protect the women and children and let them see your miracles. Increase their faith in you and give them peace. Amen.
    David A - USA
  • Lord, send your love, send your provision.
    Linda D - Korea, South
  • Lord, I pray for these Christians here who are suffering for You. Please protect them and watch over them in a special way that You will be glorified in and through it all. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Dennis C - USA
  • Father, I pray for these who have suffered so greatly. Comfort them and renew their hope in you. I pray they feel your arms around them at this time. I pray for those who did this that they would find no rest till they surrender their hearts to you. Speak to them. I pray you would rebuke fear and doubt. may your children know you are with them. Bless
    Polly C - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I pray that you strengthen those who have lost loved ones in the attack in Kaduna by the power of your Holy Spirit. Heal those who have been injured so that they may continue in their mission to spread the Gospel of salvation to those in Nigeria. May those who committed this atrocity come to know you as their personal Savior. Amen.
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • I pray for this Chrisitan community. Bless and comfort them. Give them clarity of purpose and pracitcal actions to take. Help them to raise their eyes to You, the help and their salvation. The Holy Spirit who raised Christ from the dead is at work in them; I pray for the persecutors to come to know You. Amen.
    Sherry W - USA
  • Oh how Blessed we are, that we can practice our faith in Jesus Christ where we are, these believers cannot wo persecution. Cause them to cling to You as You cling to them. Give them Your peace in the midst of turmoil. Thank You for their faith and determination as they walk forward each day. Bless their good and bad days.in Jesus Holy Name, amen
    Patsy Mae W - USA
  • Oh how Blessed we are, that we can practice our faith in Jesus Christ where we are, these believers cannot wo persecution. Cause them to cling to You as You cling to them. Give them Your peace in the midst of turmoil. Thank You for their faith and determination as they walk forward each day. Bless their good and bad days.in Jesus Holy Name, amen
    Patsy Mae W - USA
  • Heavenly Father, The evil in this world grows stronger as Your return grows closer. I pray that the surviving family and friends have comfort in Your Words. That they will remain strong in their faith and not be deterred. Show the enemy Your love to draw them in to You. In Jesus Name. Amen.
    Jason H - USA
  • Lord Please encourage this community of Christians. That they will stick together. That they will receive joy and peace from Your Holy Spirit. And double their passion. Fill their're hearts with more Love and more Joy. That their joy will overlfow and be seen by all! Thank you that not death not sickness not sword, not pain can seperate them from You!
    Piet K - Netherlands
  • my heart bleeds for you all. why men are so depraved and violent is hard to understand. but God is faithful and will not allow you to be unable to stand up to the fiery darts of the devil. I pray that God in His grace and mercy will supply all of your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. see you in heaven someday soon.
    Donald F - USA
  • Holy Father, thank You that You hear our prayers. Thank You for Your servants in Kaduna State. Please heal them from their physical, emotional, and psychological wounds. Please bring peace to Kaduna. Restore all that Your people have lost. And convict the evil of their sins that they might be saved. In Jesus's Name. Thank You. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • In Jesus Name I come against the darkness in the hearts of the Fulani herdsmen. I speak the Light of Jesus into their souls through conviction of their deeds. I pray for the families that lost loved ones and property to have peace and all things restored to them. Strengthen their faith and bring salvation to all in Kaduna. In Jesus Mighty Name!
    Patricia L - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray Psalm 97 for Kaduna. You are a God of righteousness and justice. You preserve the lives of your saints and deliver from the wicked. We have seen many perish physically but we thank you that no one could take their souls and could not make them renounce. In the recovery, we ask for light, joy, and continued deliverance from enemy
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • Lord, hear the cries of your children for peace. Heal the wounded, comfort those who mourn & provide your mercy for forgiveness for their attackers. Convict the Fulani men for this evil. Let them know that you are the only true & living God, Amen.
    Donna S - USA
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