Pastor Behnam Irani visits with his younger brother. Handcuffed to the bed as he recovers from surgery, Pastor Irani recently had his Bible seized by secret police.
Pastor Behnam Irani visits with his younger brother. Handcuffed to the bed as he recovers from surgery, Pastor Irani recently had his Bible seized by secret police.
Apr. 02, 2014 | Iran

Pray for Jailed Pastor after Bible Seized

[299] prayers in [22] nations have been posted for Behnam Irani.

Iranian authorities recently confiscated a Bible and several Christian books from Pastor Behnam Irani, who is serving a five-year sentence on two separate convictions of “crimes against national security.” Prisoners are supposed to be allowed religious materials in their cell, regardless of their religion. The pastor is currently recovering from a February 2014 abdominal surgery. Write an encouraging letter to Pastor Behnam Irani at www.PrisonerAlert.com.

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  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah El Roi, God Who sees, just as You saw and provided for Hagar as brothers and sisters in Christ we ask for You to see and provide for Pasor Irani. We pray for a hedge of protection on him and angels directly from heaven to come and minister to him. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • Thank You Father for Your work. You can do wonders and I thank You what You have done on behalf of Behnam Irani. I thank You, Father.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Dear Jesus, bless this dear Christian brother and bring healing to him and comfort to his family. May his suffering not be in vain but bear much fruit.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Continue the work of the ministry Pastor Irani. God bless you in Jesus' name and stay encouraged for Jesus. Amen.
    Reatha G - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, grant Behnam your strength and peace and grace. Don't leave him or forsake Him. Be near and real to him, more real than life itself. Bring many to Jesus through Mr. Irani. Let him see Jesus in person, so that his faith is strengthened. Amen. Thank you, Father for doing this for him.
    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
  • 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 and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Father, I pray the anointing of Pastor Irani's life increase tenfold, I pray the more they attempt to crush him, the more the anointing flows through him, let the healing power of the Holy Spirit heal him completely as Your power moves through him to set captives free with signs, wonders & miracles. Save the guards & leaders of the prison. Amen.
    Brenda T - USA
  • Lord, continue to strengthen this brother during his trials. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
    Dr and Mrs J William D - USA
  • Pastor Irani: I pray for divine protection, visitation from the Lord Himself, deep unconditional love well up from your heart, speedy recovery from abdominal surgery. be filled with the Holy Spirit, courage, and wisdom to speak with power and boldness about Christ that will have deep impact on them. Iran needs Jesus. His name must be stamped on their
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Father, please be with Pastor Irani who has in jail right now. Help him to remain strong. Encourage him and give him hope. Let him know that You are right there with him and that You will never leave or forsake him. Help him to recover fully from his surgery and help him to continue to boldly share the message of Jesus with others.
    Roma K - USA
  • Father, I lift up Pastor Irani and thank You for his healing & that You continue to use him for your work and for your glory. Let him take comfort and strength in his brother & others around the world pray & care for him. Let Your sovereignity dicate what happens in the courts. Let him have Your word back with him and may your words be alive in him.
    Lisa T - USA
  • Father, continue to heal Pastor Irani and allow him to be given back his bible and other spiritual items as I know it brings him comfort. Touch the hearts of the authorities to release him far before his scheduled release, for Your Glory. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Ruben P - USA
  • Father, thank You for this Pastor. Please heal him completely and surround him with Your loving mercy and kindness. Please grant him favor, protection and early release from this prison. In Jesus Name, amen!
    Elizabeth G - USA
  • Dear Father, praise You for Behnam Irani & for all Your people in Iran. Keep their numbers growing & may they be filled with courage, grace & peace. Protect them. Particularly comfort this Pastor in prison & give him favor with authorities, making an early release possible. Convict Your enemies in this nation & bring many to faith. In Jesus' Name. Amen
    Lisa D - 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
  • Lord God, in the Name of Jesus, be with Your manservant and strengthen his faith in You and Your promises found in Your Holy Word. Let him know, O God, that You have not forgotten his labors of love for Your Kingdom, and that great is his reward! Heal his body and encourage his heart! Amen!
    Ginger G - USA
  • Dear God Father in heaven please fill his heart with love and let him know that no matter what happens everything will be alright in the end. we thank you for the love strength and happiness we've come to know through your ways. we will always love you because you first loved us in Jesus Christs name your son our savior and brother we love you amen
    Bill E - USA
  • Dear God, I praise You for the faithfulness & devotion of this imprisoned Pastor in Iran. Fill him with peace, hope, strength & Your presence. Touch him with Your healing power from his surgery. Let him find favor with the authorities, resulting in better treatment & an earlier release as well as have access to Your Word & other materials. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord thank you for Pastor Behnam Irani. Please heal him fully from his surgery and give him courage to stand up for you in all circumstances. Please give him strength and encouragement to carry on. Thank you for your mercy and grace that renews daily. Please bless him so much that his cup overflows with your blessings.
    Desiree T - USA
  • Pastor may the good lord above watch over you and heal your wounds.You are one of his soldiers with a big responsability to lead other lost soals to christ were ever that may be from.You are protected by the blood of the all mighty one and he is always their as well as the holy spirit for peace and guidence.your sister in christ.Amen
    patricia p - USA
  • Please, Dear Father, Keep Pastor Benham Irani in the shadow of Your wings. Continue to make Your presence known to him despite the circumstances. May the Bible seized by secret police be a powerful instrument as it falls into the hands of someone searching for the one true God. Bring about healing and strength to his body and spirit. Amen.
    Lynne W - USA
  • Dear Father, Stealing the Bible from a Christian is an abominable crime. Please heal this brother completely and allow his Bible to returned to him right away. In the Mighty Name of Christ Jesus,
    Amen.

    Laura F - USA
  • Father, In Jesus name, I ask for total recovery and good health for this pastor. Encourage him and protect him while he is in prison. Send angels to minister to him. I ask that you free him and allow him to go home. Anoint him to witness for you.
    Cheri W - USA
  • Father, I pray that you help strengthen Pastor Irani through his recovery from the abdominal injury he suffered during his time in prison. I pray for hope, peace, and dreams that will comfort him along this journey, as with his family who are going through this with him. Continue to make your love known to him and revive his spirit and soul from your p
    Josiah T - USA
  • Father pls strengthen your son & let him see only you & the end if all this
    Tour h the hearts of those in charge,o Lord
    Ibironke A - Nigeria
  • Lord, we have prayed for Behnam for a long time now, and it is difficult to see his face looking older and more worn. What grief it must be to him to have his Bible taken! Please bring to mind every word of your Scripture that he has read. Do a miraculous work in him as he continues to faithfully live out the story you have written for him.
    Brenda M - USA
  • God your will is above all things. Give this pastor peace, hope, and joy in this time. You make the soul rich and add no sorrow. You are good God, and we will continue to make your faithfulness known. Even through trials, let us speak your name. Be close to Behnam in this time and let him feel the joy of your presence. Bless him and his family!
    Kayla S - USA
  • Father, according to John 14:26, thank you Holy Spirit for reminding Pastor Irani of all the word he read and all the life lessons too. Pour the oil of joy on so that he is immune to his circumstance and let him beam the peace and love of God, attracting prisoners to salvation. Thanks for supernatural favor and liberty. Thanks, in Jesus' name, Amen.
    Tia K - USA
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