Pastor Emre stands in his church.
Pastor Emre stands in his church.
Apr. 10, 2014 | Turkey

Pray as Pastor Faces Conspirators in Court

[281] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Pastor Emre.

On April 1, Pastor Emre appeared in court for a hearing involving 13 men who conspired to kill him. Of the six defendants who testified during the hearing, three seemed genuinely remorseful for their actions and apologized to Emre and his family. Three others, however, continued to accuse him of crimes. The next hearing is scheduled for June 19. Thank God that the judge seems to be intent on providing a fair trial.

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  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers from 11 years ago. So much has happened in Turkey since this post. I continue to lift them up in prayer for their revival & restoration following that massive earthquake. Remove the veil from their blinded eyes. Let them have dreams, visions; May You reveal Yourself to them & save them. IJ Holy NA.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • 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 Pastor Emre and conspirators. We pray for a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to come and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • Dear Jesus, Pastor Emre needs Your comfort and encouragement. Assist him. Send Your precious Holy Spirit to guide, comfort and protect him and his family. May he be released, like Peter, from prison, I beg You. Let his suffering not be in vain. It beat mischief fruit. Help his family in their daily needs. Make haste to help him and his family.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Thank You, God, for Your help in Pastor Emre's life. Please bless him and his family. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Bless that judge and bring him to salvation. In Jesus' name. Amen.
    Reatha G - USA
  • Dear Father, fill Pastor Emre with so much of your love and grace, that it floods the courtrooms of his country. May judges and accusers and defenders alike, come to know Jesus because of this dear believer. Don't leave yourself without a Church and a witness in this land. Rise up, Oh King Eternal; show your face, and your strength. Be glorified!
    mark m - USA
  • We are praying for you here in Dallas, Texas. Remember the Lord your God is with you no matter where you go. (Joshua 1:9) We love 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, contend with those who contend with Pastor Emre, wash him in Your blood & give him strength to endure. Meet every need according to Your riches in glory to complete his calling, give him strategy to take this region for Your Kingdom & bring faithful helpers. Make his enemies to be at peace with him. In Jesus' Name Amen
    Brenda T - USA
  • Father, please bless Emre & his family. Keep their eyes on you & eternity. Let them not be afraid of these threats. We pray that the men who threatened him would know you. I pray that you would give Emre strength & an even stronger desire to see you glorified in this country that seems so dark. We praise you for what you are doing Lord & ask for more!
    Ash R - USA
  • Father in Heaven hear the cry of Pastor Emre and give him a fair trial. May the other three defenders see their guilt and ask forgiveness. Open their eyes and soften their heart toward the pastor, create curiosity in them to want to hear the gospel. May the Holy Spirit make an inroad in their lives and use them in Your kingdom. May Jesus be glorified.
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Father, please intervene in this trial. Let Your justice come about and may those who continue to accuse him be ashamed and turn from their lies to the truth. I also pray for his accusers to come to the knowledge of Jesus.
    Roma K - USA
  • Jehovah-Jireh- "The Lord will Provide" we cry out for Your justice in this court case. We ask that Your Name be Glorified in this case. We pray that you give Pastor Emre peace that passes understanding, Philippians 4:7, and provide Divine Protection through your Angels and by Your Holy Spirit.
    We wait for this victory to come on June 19th. AMEN
    Bruce P - USA
  • Thank you Lord for the truth being known by the judge and Pastor Emre being found innocent on all charges. Please bring salvation to the judge and accusers alike and may Pastor Emre continue his work and fulfill his calling in Christ. Protect the family and give them your wonderful peace and a new zeal for service. Amen.
    Beverly G - USA
  • Father, I stand in prayer with Pastor Emre, as he awaits hearing. Give him grace in this case and burden the hearts of his accusers with a hunger for the Way, Truth and Life! Change their hearts just as You change the heart of a King like a watercourse. May Emre and his family be drawn closer to You through this storm and may his lips sing Your praise!
    teresa f - USA
  • Father, thank You for providing Pastor Emre with a fair judge. I pray that the trial on June 19 goes in his favor and that the conspirators receive adequate punishment to discourage any more hostile action against this pastor. I claim Psalm 91 protection over him and his family. In Jesus Name, amen!
    Elizabeth G - USA
  • Father, what an honor to lift up Pastor Emre to You. Let him feel hugs of support and prayers going out for him. Thank you that this June hearing is under Your sovereinity and all will go as You have purposed it to. We believe You will continue to work in the hearts of the accusers. Thank You for sparing Pastor Emre's life; let him continue toserve
    Lisa T - USA
  • Father in Heaven, thank you for the judge that seems to want a fair trial for Pastor Emre. Please be his defense and set him free that he might continue the job you have set before him. Please let the truth be revealed and justice be served. Bless Pastor Emre and his family as they go through this ordeal. Amen. Kathy Geiger,USA
    Kathryn G - USA
  • Dear God Father in heaven please fill their hearts with love and let Emre 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
  • Psalm 118:5-7
    English Standard Version (ESV)
    5 Out of my distress I called on the Lord;
    the Lord answered me and set me free.
    6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.
    What can man do to me?
    7 The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.
    Charlotte G - USA
  • I thank you for Pastor Emre & You know his plight. Protect him from all harm & may he find impartial justice when he has to face a hearing on June 19. Let the Judge on his case continue keep resolve to give this Pastor a fair trial. Fill Pastor Emre with Your peace, boldness, and strength. May the truth be uncovered. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Holy Father may we remember difficulties as a reminder of the price that JESUS paid for our sin so that we can have a relationship with you. May we also realize that you gave us new hearts so that you could live your life through us to minister to others as this volunteer did. May we all answer your call to be your witnesses with boldness.
    Mark M - USA
  • Father God, in Jesus' Name, we praise You for being a lawyer in the courtroom, for through Your Son, Jesus, Pastor Emre has an Advocate! We thank You God, for You promised in Your Word that no weapon formed against us shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). O God, rule and super-rule in that courtroom on June 19th! May this Pastor CONTINUE to preach the Gospel!
    Ginger G - USA
  • Father, I thank you for this place to post our prayers. I pray that there is some way for the prisoners to know of them so that they might be greatly encouraged. Watch over Pastor Emre and protect him from harm. By Your mighty power, lead this judge in providing him a fair trial.
    In the Wonderful Name of Jesus, amen.
    Laura F - USA
  • Father, In Jesus name, I thank you that the truth is what will stand. I ask that you shut the mouths of the accusers, and that all lies will stop. Visit the accusers day and night and tell them not to lie about this pastor. I ask for justice to prevail and for the pastor to be exonerated and his name cleared. Send angels to protect this pastor.
    Cheri W - USA
  • Dear Lord, You are God of truth, justice, and infinite grace, Your Word says that nothing stays in the dark, but it is brought to the open by Your Word. Please, manifest Yourself in this trial, bringing out the truth, bringing in repentance, and glorifying Your Name, in Jesus Name. Amen.
    Carmen M - Puerto Rico
  • Thank you, Lord, for news of a fair judge, since this is unusual. Help himher to be steadfast in the pursuit of justice, and for Emre's light to shine in this situation. Please do that amazing thing you do so often: bring salvation and changed lives out of a thing that the enemy meant for destruction.
    Brenda M - USA
  • Heavenly Father please continue to bless Pastor Emre in a way that only you can.
    Denise L - USA
  • Dear Father God, thank you for the Judge and the three remorseful witnesses. Turn the hearts of the other three to you. Help them love instead of accuse. Bless Pastor Emre in all he does and his family and friends. Thank you for his faith in the midst of persecution. Strengthen him with your love and encouragement daily.
    In Jesus
    Rebecca M - USA
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