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Sep. 23, 2021 | Afghanistan

Pray for Christians Known to Taliban

[255] prayers in [20] nations have been posted for The persecuted and the persecutors.

Christians in Afghanistan have been targeted by the Taliban, according to one front-line worker. As the Taliban seeks to cleanse Afghanistan based on their strict interpretation of Islam, they have targeted some believers. Those who are in the most danger are those who have been believers the longest, since they are the best known. Many of these believers have left their villages or cities due to unsafe conditions. “We are standing with and trusting that God is going to be with them through this time of trial,” the front-line worker said. “We want to be praying for them in these days.” The front-line worker also reminded believers to be praying for members of the Taliban. “God loves Muslims,” he said. “He loves every Muslim; He loves every Afghan; He created them in his image.” Pray for both the persecuted and the persecutors in this country.

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  • Lord Jesus, bless these faithful believers. Comfort them in this period of persecution. Bring their enemies to You. Open their eyes to see Your love for them and the grace and forgiveness You alone can offer. Praise be to You, Lord Jesus. In Your Name amen.
    Allison F - USA
  • Lord, please protect our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan, and please bring Muslims to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Like Paul, who turned from persecutor to follower of Jesus, please send visions and dreams to members of the Taliban, and give them the hope of Jesus. Thank you for your love for all. Give strength and courage to your children.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Heavenly Father please have mercy upon the Christians and deliver them from evil
    I pray for wisdom and growth in Your Word and that they be led by Your Spirit
    Please provide in their needs and may they bear much fruit for You Lord.

    I pray that they eyes of the taliban will be open and that they may see the gospel as the truth and repent
    Renato V - Netherlands
  • Father God we lift up these brother and sisters in prayer to stay faithful in times of trials. May their faith be a witness to a lost and dying world, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • Thank you, Jesus, for each of these brave Christians. Please give them wisdom and please protect them. Each is needed to reach Muslims in the world. Assist them in escaping so they may witness to You in the future. Protect their families. Give them a future and a hope.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Father I pray for christians in Afghanistan. I pray that you watch over them and shield them from harm. I pray for strength and courage, hope and trust in you. I pray that you will help them to hold onto their faith in you and not give up. I pray for the persecutors that they will know your love and that their harts will yearn for you. Amen.
    Grace A - United Kingdom
  • Father, please protect your children from evil. May they fully trust Jesus. Draw many to Jesus. We remember that we are citizens of heaven and long for the day when we can go to our true home. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father,
    We do pray right now for both the persecuted and persecutors in Afghanistan. There is so much happening, syi many lives in danger, but we know that You are personally with each and every one of them. Be with the believers, guiding and providing all they need, physically and spiritually! Bring those if the Taliban to know You!
    Amen
    Madison F - USA
  • Lord, You love Afghans and you love the Taliban despite the evil that they have wreaked over the the decades and once again are pouring out for so many in Afghanistan, both believers and nonbelievers alike. We cry out to You to bring protection for those well established believers who are key to leading the Body of Christ in that nation, in Jesus' name
    Forrest B - USA
  • Father help believers in Afghanistan not to live in fear. Help them to love their enemies. Help them to know that you will take care of them whatever happens. Help them to experience your abundant life and to know that their reward in heaven is great.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Lord, you are good, and because you are good we trust in you and we trust in your unwavering love and protection. I pray for the persecuted christians in Afghanistan who may have no way out. I pray for boldness and wisdom. I also beg you to protect them with your mighty angels.
    Santi B - USA
  • Father, thank you when you remind me that you love the Muslims and that they are created in your image. I pray that you will strengthen and help the Christians in Afghanistan and also move in the hearts of the Muslims drawing many to Christ. Give the Christians there the faith and trust to know that you are there with them and you will provide.
    Vicki W - USA
  • May the Holy spirit fold His wings of protection around all the Christians of Afghanistan in this period of "Islamic cleansing," and may their persistent witness under persecution be a witness drawing even their persecutors to the message of Christ.
    Tom H - USA
  • Father, the mismanagement of the U.S military withdrawal from Afghanistan has helped to create a dire situation for our brothers and sisters in Christ who still reside there. We intercede on their behalf for protection, provision and power. Destroy the heavenly principalities and powers behind the Taliban and lead them to a saving knowledge of Yeshua.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Lord God, I pray that Your light would shine brightly into the darkness of Afghanistan and that many would come to know You. May Your people know Your peace and honor You in the midst of extreme suffering. May those who seek to destroy Your church come to know You, the Cornerstone, and bow in repentance and worship.
    Danielle H - USA
  • n the great name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, our awesome God, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we bless You for faithfulness of Afghan followers of Jesus. We ask for healing, for provision, for a hedge of protection and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Holy Father, rise up and confuse the enemy. Protect Your children. Give them strength and boldness, and may those who are persecuting come to know Jesus and Your love for them. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Eli S - USA
  • Jesus, we ask that You would protect the faith of these believers. Give them strength and encouragement to run the race set before them. Use them as a light to bring the good news to the Muslims. We ask for revival and breakthrough. In Your name we pray, amen.
    Esther S - USA
  • Oh God, please protect these precious, courageous believers- your treasured children! That their witness in the face of such evil and cruelty would give honor to Your Name and draw so many to You. That they would know how proud You are of them, how You love them and are for them, and will defend them in the face of threats. Fill them with your peace!
    Margaret M - USA
  • Father, we lift before You our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan who are targeted by the Taliban. We ask Your protection for them and their families, Your strength to get through each day and Your Presence with them every moment. Whatever You have called them to face, we ask that they remain strong in their faith bringing You glory in that moment
    Gail M - USA
  • Father, So many believers in Afghanistan are living in fear for their lives as the Taliban search them out. I pray for the front-line workers that you will protect them. It is sometimes hard to pray for the members of the Taliban who are so cruel but they are praying for their enemies to come to Christ and I pray the same. Bring them to their knees.
    Betty D - USA
  • Amen, Lord, thou despisest nothing that thou has made. Save thy people from evil and turn these Afghans from their sins to know the love of Christ.
    Margaret D - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh, God Who provides, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Afghan persecuted believers. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father in Jesus Name we know Your Word is Truth & the Gospel of Jesus Christ our Savior is the Power of God to save all that believe and we pray that all that hear Your Word, about Your love for us that You sent Your only son Jesus that whomsoever believe in Him shall not perish but have eternal life, will be saved & may our brothers keep the faith a
    barry p - USA
  • God I pray blessings and eyes open to Your truth all over Afghanistan. I pray the believers there feel a sincere closeness to You that fills them with boldness and peace. I pray Jesus's Spirit overflow in them all. God please protect them at this time. Protect their hearts and minds against the arrows of the enemy.
    Alison M - USA
  • Surely, You won't let Taliban muslims kill all Your people in Afghanistan, Lord. Otherwise disaster is bound to happen to this nation. You love these muslims that's why we pray for them also. Visit them dear God and send Your wise laborers in their midst to witness for You. Keep them wise but lovingly forgiving under persecution towards their enemies
    rian P - Philippines
  • Praise you father God! Thankyou for the many followers of Jesus in Afghanistan. I pray they will be filled with your Holy Spirit & peace in the midst of great persecution & danger. I pray that there will be many more who turn to Jesus Christ & Salvation, even if they suffer for their faith, knowing You will never forsake them & they have eternal life
    Tracey B - USA
  • Father, our hearts break for believers in Afghanistan for whom the Taliban has set its sights. Hide each one under Your wings so they may not be seen by their pursuers. Protect them and provide for their needs wherever they have scattered. May they have Your heart to love and pray for and share the Gospel with Muslims. Soften hearts to receive You
    Gail M - USA
  • Father, I lift up my brothers and sisters in Afghanistan who are now hunted by the Taliban. Please protect them. Give them courage and strength to remain strong in their faith. Provide their physical and spiritual needs at this difficult time, I pray that members of the Taliban will be touched by the gospel and the believers that they encounter.
    Betty D - USA
  • God will find a way. Sending hope of perseverance your way
    Kayla H - USA
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