A Somali refugee woman in Kenya. Many have fled Somalia's violence.
A Somali refugee woman in Kenya. Many have fled Somalia's violence.
Apr. 17, 2014 | Somalia

Pray for the Family of a Christian Woman Killed

[482] prayers in [27] nations have been posted for Sufia.

In April, a young Christian woman, "Sufia," was killed in Mogadishu by a group of armed men. The attackers burst into her home and dragged her outside, shooting at neighbors who tried to rescue her. The men killed Sufia and then fled the area. Her parents were unharmed in the attack but are devastated by the loss of their daughter. Police are still searching for the suspects.

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  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, our Rock and deliverer, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we adore Your for faithfulness of Sufia. We ask for deliverance for her family, a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Dear Jesus, I pray for the parents of Sufis. Comfort them and help them draw near to You.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Comfort the of Sufia. Lord she is with you now. Give the family the assurance. In Jesus' name. Amen.
    Reatha G - USA
  • For those in Somalia, Oh Lord, we pray for protection, strength, guidance and love. We pray for your peace upon them. We pray for their enemies, who are your enemies as well. Bring them to repentance; and show them that their violent ways are not pleasing to you. Show the world that they will be judged for their unbelief and sin. Help them see.
    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, I ask Your Will be done Your Kingdom Come to Sufia's family and neighbors. I ask You forgive the attackers and save them and their families. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Brenda T - USA
  • God Mogadishu is a violent place yet Your Holy Spirit can break their hardness of heart. trouble the hearts of the murderers Lord, cause restlessness until they repent and surrender, yield to your Spirit. Open their eyes and give them clear mind so they stop hurting innocent, helpless people. be the comfort of Sofia's family. strengthen their faith God
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Father, please be with the family of Sufia during this difficult time. Comfort and encourage them. Let them feel Your presence with them and let them know that You have not left them nor forsaken them. Please bring to justice, these men who committed this act. Let Your light shine among the darkness in this land and let many come to know You.
    Roma K - USA
  • Thank you Father that Sufia is now safely in heaven with you forever. Please provide for her parents and keep themssafe. May the parents and neighbors choose Jesus as their Savior and be soul winners. May salvation, repentance and forgiveness come to the attackers and may they become witnesses of Christ. Amen.
    Beverly G - USA
  • Dear Father, thank You for Sufia & her faithfulness to You unto death. Thank You that her parents survived the attack; comfort them as they mourn their daughter & draw them to Yourself. May Sufia's death bring people to You. Protect Your people in Somalia; give them courage to practice their faith & multiply their numbers. Convict Your enemies. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord God, my heart is heavy from the list of abuse and murder going on all over the globe tonight. As I lift up my sister's family to You our great physician I am reminded that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, powers of this dark world,.. Remind Sufia's parents they do not grieve without hope. Jesus lives!
    teresa f - USA
  • Father, please help this woman's family. I pray Psalm 91 protection over them. Please convict the men responsible for her death and bring salvation to them and their families. Let her death act as a seed of salvation for many in this area. Bless Your people in this area and cause the Gospel to spread far and wide in Mogadishu. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Elizabeth G - USA
  • Lord, i humbly come before you to thank u for the life of Sufia. Thank You for everything You have done in her life and in the life of her family. I pray that You would strengthen her parents and console them and calm their pain. You alone can we trust to bring life out of everything the devil can do. Thank You because You are a sovereign God. Amen
    Cora M - Togo
  • Dear Father, praise You for this young woman's dying for You! Comfort Sufia's devastated family & draw them to Your side. Do the same for her rescuers who were also shot at. Protect them all especially during this time. Convict the hearts of the attackers & lead them to repentance. Bring them to justice to protect society. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for comfort for the family of Sufia in this time of mourning. We know she is now in Your arms and is out of harms way. I pray for the protection of her family and friends, and that they would grow closer to You and lean not on their own understanding. In Jesus' name! Amen!
    Rosanna F - USA
  • Lord, Thank You for being so close to the dear parents and family of Sufia. Let them know they are not forgotten and You will never forget nor forsake them. Thank You for your healing and strength that You impart as only the precious Holy Spirit can. Let Your will be done concerning the murderers. Let them be under heavy conviction and repent. Amen
    Lisa T - USA
  • Father, in this, your child, Christ suffers once again. I pray for her parents who are devastated, that you would give them joy in the midst of their pain. I pray for their healing and I ask your protection over her parents and neighbors. Father, please give them the strength to forgive her attackers in Jesus name.
    Amen
    Lynne W - USA
  • I pray that your in Heaven. I also hope they find the people who killed Sufia. I hope that her parents remember all the good times they had with her. Also that it is okay to mourn over their daughter.
    Corrine F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I thank You this sister has gone to You and therefore her reward for serving You. I ask You to comort her grieving family; let not seeds of bitterness be planted as they go through this trial. You are able to take evil and still use that to glorify Your name. I pray Sufia's testimony will be remembered by family and enemies alike. Amen
    Abraham J - USA
  • Lord, i pray Your tender, caring comfort for Sufia's family. help them to know You in their own lives and to know that they WILL see Sufia again as believers in You, Jesus. Protect them, Lord and strengthen them in their sorrow. give them Your hope in life again.use them in the lives of their enemies to show forgiveness that only comes from You amen
    inge b - USA
  • Lord plea comfort this family with your steadfast love. Walk with them in their sorrow and any anger or bitterness they may be feeling. Carry them. Help them to find meaning in their suffering. Lord you know what deep sorrow there is in losing a child. Let her memory be cherished and allow her life to continue to be a witness to Your Holy Name. Amen.
    Sarah M - USA
  • Lord God please help the family and friends of Sufia get through this rough time. Lord please bring justice for Sufia. Let more people come to know you and your saving grace because of this. Don't let her death be in vain.
    Desiree T - USA
  • Dear Father, thank you for the courageous faith of "Sufia" and please comfort her devastated family. Thank You that they were unharmed. Lead police to her killer (s) and bring them to repentance & faith. Thank You for the brave neighbors who had tried to rescue "Sufia." May she & many other persecuted believers inspire us to faithfulness. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Our Heavenly Father, we pray that you bless Sufia's family and all who are resolute and steadfast in their faith in you as their risen Lord and Savior Jesus Chris. We pray for those who are persecuted in your name. We plead and know by your Word that they will be richly rewarded. In Jesus' name, AMEN!!!
    carl h - USA
  • Father thank you for taking your daughter home. May she be and example to all of us about never turning away from Jesus. May we especially in America who profess to be believers realize that there is a price for following our Lord and Savoir. May the Holy Spirit to convict those especially in America that are luke warm and apathetic about our faith.
    Mark M - USA
  • Father,We pray for this dear family as they suffer the loss of their daughter.We pray for peace in their hearts and forgiveness in their hearts to the attackers.We pray for the attackers that they would not have peace in their hearts until they know you. Please draw them to you and lead them to the Light!We pray her death would not be in vain.In Jesus
    Luke W - USA
  • Lord, I beseech you in the name of Jesus that You bring these men to justice. I also pray you bring them to repentance and salvation that there may be healing in Sufia's family in Jesus's name amen
    Lynne S - USA
  • Father God we lift up sister Sufia's family, pray that you may comfort and strengthen them to continue in trusting you, help them to forgive the attackers. Have mercy on those who've attacked, we pray for their salvation. Pour out your mercy on the entire country of Somalia, we ask that none perish. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Paul B - USA
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