A man from Nigeria holds up copies of the VOM-Nigeria newsletter.
A man from Nigeria holds up copies of the VOM-Nigeria newsletter.
May. 09, 2014 | Nigeria

VOM-Nigeria Volunteer Killed

[469] prayers in [24] nations have been posted for Christians in Nigeria.

Boko Haram militants murdered a VOM volunteer in Gwoza, Borno state, in late April as he was delivering hundreds of VOM-Nigeria newsletters. "His death shocked almost all the Christian community," said a VOM worker in Nigeria. In his work with VOM, the volunteer had used his own vehicle to transport attack victims to hospitals as part of our VOMedical work; served as a contact person between VOM staff and widows, attack victims, and Christian leaders and pastors in his community; and distributed VOM newsletters. His killers reportedly stole 500 newsletters from his car, and pastors in the area are praying that the newsletters will minister to the militants. Christians in Gwoza, only about five miles from the Cameroon border, have experienced repeated attacks from Boko Haram insurgents. Thousands have fled the city, and hundreds of homes, churches and businesses have been razed.

Write your own prayer for Christians in Nigeria

  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers from 11 years ago. I cont. to intercede for this nation lifting up all of my prayers that I prayed. That the emergency needs be met; may the aid reach them. Give Your people strong faith as they endure to death in such a hostile place. But I pray for revival to claim this nation for You. IJ Holy NA.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, as brothers and sisters in Christ we seek the Lord's favor and grace on believers in Nigeria. We worship and ask You for their deliverance. We ask for a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Lord Jesus, come to the assistance of Your people. Make haste to help them. Holy Spirit, come to comfort and provide for these precious Christians of courage. Provide for them and strengthen them. Comfort the friends and family of your martyr.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Thank You God for being the Sovereign Ruler, Who calls loyalty and obidient service. Please send a call of faith to these men of "Boko Haram" and save them. Let them know You and work for You. Thank You for Your help in Nigeria. Bless this nation and all Christians in Nigeria, please meet their needs in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Lord let Boko Haram get those newsletters and let their lives be changed. Amen.
    Reatha G - USA
  • We pray, Oh Father, that many form Boko Haram will be violently ad radically changed by your grace. May your love and mercy invade the very hearts of these wicked men and may they surrender their very lives to you and your work, no matter the personal cost to themselves. May those being killed by them forgive and show them mercy.
    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 bind the foul spirit that is behind boko haram, I pray their name will only be a distant memory that leaves a bad smell in the nose of those that even think of them. I ask you forgive those involved with this group, save the most ardent supporters and cause them to carry the gospel to the outmost regions & deliver this region from islam.
    Brenda T - USA
  • Heavenly Father we lift our voices for the Christians in Nigeria. Please protect them and comfort those who have lost so much. Break the hearts of those in Boko Haram and bring them to Your feet. We love you and trust in your almighty power. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Cindy F - USA
  • Father, I ask You to be with the family of the murdered VOM volunteer. Please comfort and encourage them during this difficult time. Fill them with the hope of seeing their family member again - in Your kingdom. Please use the stolen material to reach the militants - let them see the light of Jesus. Pierce their hearts with the knowledge of Jesus.
    Roma K - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I pray that the Word in the 500 newsletters will spiritually minister to the souls of the Boko Haram militants to bring all of them to repentance and salvation in the mighty Name of Jesus. May they never forget in their minds the Word they saw. I pray your blood, Jesus, over all Christians in Nigeria. Protect them and strengthen them!
    Patricia L - USA
  • Father we need more brave men and women to volunteer for VOM so the world is alerted of the war of the enemy against You. Protect the family of this martyr, provide their needs. May many more brave people come forward to take a stand and fight back. Many more prayer warriors and Spirit filled believers to fill the earth. Pour grace and mercy on them
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Oh! Lord Jesus I pray for my brethren in the Northern part of my Country Nigeria. I pray that You give them the grace to hold on to their Faith & Confessions, to be of good cheer because You have overcome the world. And those at the Southern part give us the courage to assist, care and share for them in their struggles. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Echesoft V - Nigeria
  • Heavenly Father, I pray you comfort the family of this VOM volunteer as well as all of those he served. I pray you fill the needs of the people he served as well as his family at home and VOM. I pray those who wereare in possession of the newsletter will be softened to the Gospel and that many seeds are planted and nurtured. In Jesus Name, Amen!
    Carolee P - USA
  • Our Father who art in Heaven hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us . Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory forever. In Jesus Name.Amen
    renee h - USA
  • Dear Father I pray for the family & friends of this man killed to be comforted and for his family to be provided for. Please protect all who spread Your Word Lord and do Your work. Keep them & their families safe from all harm, bless them and guide them. We need them in this world dear God. In Jesus Name, thank You, Amen.
    Lynn J - USA
  • Father God, I thank you for your servant who was killed and for all who serve you still. Keep them in Your hands and protect them as they do you work. Please protect your children in Nigeria and keep them safe from further harm. Let the stolen literature save the people of the Boko Haram & that they repay all the harm they've done. In Jesus' name. Amen
    Kym S - USA
  • Father, I ask that the attacks stop. Send angels to protect your people and to help the gospel to go out. Save those that stole the material. Help them to read it and get saved. Bring a revival to the Boko Haram. Send in someone who can reach them and start to get them saved.
    Cheri W - USA
  • Lord God, your servant volunteer is in heaven with you today. Thank you God for his courage and sactifice to further the gospel of Jesus Christ. Please care for those who have lost homes and possessions. Bring your truth to the hearts of Boko Haraam participants and may they give back to the communities they hae harmed. Amen.
    Beverly G - USA
  • Partial Lord's Prayer in Bible Greek: Patair Aymone, Uh In Tois Ouranois, Ahgeeahsthaytoe Tuh Onoma Soo, Elthehtoe Ay Bahsilieah Soo, Gehnaythaytoe Tuh Thehlayma Soo, os in ourano kahee epee tase gase (Our Father He In The Heavens, Be Sanctified The Name of You, Be Come The Kingdom of You, Be Caused The Will of You, as in heaven also upon the earth.)
    Deborah Ann B - USA
  • Father ,
    In Jesus name,

    For this brave and courageous soldier of Christ so precious in your eyes is the death of your saints.
    For every life connected and touched in any way with this mans life I ask Holy Ghost that your Awesome power bring many sons to glory.

    Hold fast all of his loved ones in the love that neither life or death can separate
    Amen
    sally w - United Kingdom
  • Almighty Father I pray for Your love, grace, and healing to be showered down upon the Christians living in Nigeria. Father you know the fears and sufferings that they endure as they worship Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Touch their hearts and their minds, heal them and strengthen them. I lift up those of Boko Haram that you might save them.
    Chris D - USA
  • Father, I thank You for the brethren in Nigeria. Please protect them. Please comfort the family of this murdered volunteer. Please use his death as a seed to raise up many more just like him and to be instrumental in bringing about salvations. I plead Psalm 91 over these believers. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Elizabeth G - USA
  • Dear Jesus, please be with the people in Nigeria. Whisper and minister to the hearts of unbelievers, call them to you and your grace. Strengthen the hearts of believers, give them peace and certainty in you. Remind them all you your great love. In Jesus name, Amen
    caroline c - USA
  • Gracious and loving Father, I pray for the family of this VOM volunteer. Comfort his loved ones and coworkers and lift up your countenance upon them. I pray that for his labor there will be fruit that remains.
    Merv K - Australia
  • There is great violence against your people lord. I know that in your hands there is no such thing as since less suffering, I spray that your will is done through this. In Jesus name Amen
    Justin T - USA
  • Dear Father, praise You for the work of VOM, which so often puts them in harm's way. Comfort this volunteer's family as well as all VOM staff & his friends. Use the VOM newsletters that his killers stole convict & touch them as well as others who end up seeing them. Protect all Nigerian Christians & fill them with peace, grace & courage. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Such violence against your people, O Lord! My family and I pray that his death will not be in vain, but that You would accomplish Your will and cause Your kingdom to grow through this man's blood of martyrdom.
    John P - USA
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