Relentless attacks on villages, homes and churches in predominately Christian areas of Nigeria have left thousands displaced.
Relentless attacks on villages, homes and churches in predominately Christian areas of Nigeria have left thousands displaced.
Nov. 11, 2021 | Nigeria

Christians Discouraged After Months of Relentless Attacks

[200] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Christians in Plateau and Kaduna states.

Front-line workers report that Christians in Plateau State and Southern Kaduna are battling fear, anger, bitterness and unrest after Muslim Fulani herdsman attacked and killed many in these predominantly Christian areas over the last few months. Houses were burned, farmlands destroyed, churches set ablaze and many people injured and killed. In Miango alone, about 6,000 families were affected. "We are going through dark times," the front-line worker said. Pray that pastors and church leaders will be a comfort to those suffering from these attacks. Pray that our Nigerian brothers and sisters can show the love of God to the militant Fulani Muslims, and that their persecutors will come to faith in Christ. Pray that God will put an end to the spread of radical Islam in Nigeria.

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  • Lord, please encourage believers in Nigeria. Please thwart the plans of the enemy and protect your people. Please put an end to radical Islam and cause people to seek the truth found in Jesus. May your Spirit be poured out on this land, and may many submit to Jesus as the only one who can bring true peace. Come Lord Jesus!
    Jackie V - USA
  • Jesus, only You can heal the pain and hurt and betrayal these precious Christians have endured. Come to their assistance. Help.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Father God, I pray for the Nigerian believers, that You will place Your hand of protection upon them. I pray for comfort for those who have lost loved ones and homes and lands. Give wisdom to the pastors and grace to the people. Bless Your children with a love that forgives the unforgivable and use them to bring many of the Fulani Muslims to Christ.
    Cassidy J - Canada
  • Heavenly Father
    Please end radical Islam in Nigeria
    Open the eyes of the Nigerian people to the gospel
    May the church there bear much fruit, be a light
    And have wisdom, please lead them with Your spirit
    And give them peace and safety
    Deliver the righteous from evil
    All those who hope in Your name Lord
    Amen
    Renato V - Netherlands
  • Father God we pray for these who suffer such hatred to towards a loving God. Father God may your son Jesus show his compassion to those brother and sisters as they suffer and comfort and provide for their needs, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on your faithful.
    Peter K - USA
  • Dear Lord,
    You alone know all that these dear brothers and sisters are going through. Please, please pour out Your love, grace, peace and comfort on them as they face this ongoing persecution. May the Fulani Muslims see Your love in them & be convicted, & turn to You alone! Please halt the spread of Islam and bring peace!

    In the Name of Jesus,
    Amen
    Madison F - USA
  • Dear Father, We come to You and ask for Your provision and protection for our brothers and sisters in Christ who live in Nigeria. It is only by your Spirit that the love of Christ can be shown to persecutors so we ask you to fill them Father. We boldly ask for the end of the spreading of radical Islam, in Jesus' Name!
    Jennifer T - USA
  • Father please visit this land with your goodness and mercy.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • I prayed for you. I will continue to pray. God will not leave you alone in this and He will deal our enemies. Stay strong in our Lord.
    Valerie K - USA
  • Father God, please hold the Nigerian church close to Your heart so that they may sense Your actual Presence with them and be encouraged and comforted. Hide them from the Fulanis as they seek to kill every single one of them as if that act would 'save' them. May the Fulanis' eyes be opened to see the Jesus the Nigerian believers worship and desire Him
    Gail M - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Sabaoth, God of hosts, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness for Nigerian Christians in Plateau and Kaduna. We ask for healing and deliverance, a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, for your sons and daughters are persecuted in the name of our Lord, in your compassion please send them your comfort thru pastors and church leaders you empowered. May the persecutors come to faith in you because they are confronted and bowed down by your love that is demonstrated from our brothers and sisters. We yearn for your peace for NI.
    Jonathan C - Hong Kong
  • Dear Heavenly Father. Please be with your sons and daughters in Plateau and Kaduna states. Protect them during this time of persecution so rampant in their country. In Jesus's name. Amen.
    Karen C - USA
  • Father, I continue to cry out to You for Your protection for these believer in Christ and an end to their persecution from the Fulani Muslims in Jesus' name! Protect them and let no weapon formed against them prosper. Send aid to them to help them fight against this evil in Jesus' name!
    Carolyn L - USA
  • Lord I praise You for those in Nigeria who are clinging to You. I pray for their hearts to be nourished and comforted by You. I pray for You to hold them and for them to turn to You in their anger and pain and discomfort. I pray for those attacking them to have experiences encountering Jesus that turn them towards Your grace and the truth of Jesus.
    Joy H - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray that many of these Muslims will be brought to Christ and that you will encourage and comfort the missionaries and pastors in Nigeria. That what satan meant for evil will be turned to good to save the lives of many..in accordance with Genesis 50 vs 20 and that you will be their protector according to Psalm 91. In Jesus name
    Marti V - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank you for these precious believers. Please Lord, comfort them and restore their faith and strength. Please help them see with eternal eyes, but also provide for their needs abundantly now. Please help them grow in the faith to maturity, helping them to forgive and pray for those who have persecuted them. Comfort them.
    In Jesus,
    Ame
    Lis S - USA
  • Lord send your Holy Spirit to the Christians in Plateau & Kaduna. Give them strength, hope, courage, wisdom, forgiveness, peace & let them feel your love. Use them to witness those who persecute them & to bring them to salvation & relationship with you. Provide for their physical, mental & spiritual needs. Remind them they live for eternity with You
    Angie E - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank you that you provide a way for all who come to know you. Thank you that you are protecting those who love you and that you are making a away for the militant Muslims to know Jesus as savior. Thank you in Jesus name. Amen
    Marti V - USA
  • Abba, please, I pray that the Fulani militants will fall. Please confuse and disable them in their ability to attack Christians. I pray that You would bring them to their senses and lead them to repentance and faith in Christ. Please give wisdom to the Government, and imprison the militants so they can no longer attack people. In Jesus' mighty Name
    Tedi R - USA
  • Abba, I pray that pastors and church leaders will be a comfort to those suffering from these attacks. I pray that our Nigerian brothers and sisters can show the love of God to the Fulani Muslims, and that their persecutors will come to faith in Christ. Pray that God will put an end to the spread of radical Islam in Nigeria. In Jesus' Name., Amen.
    Tedi R - USA
  • Father bring comfort & hope to our dear family here. Surround them w encouraging words & peoople. May they share Your love & grant forgiveness to the persecutors. Draw the persecutors into Your kingdom Lord. RElease Your people from fear, anger, bitterness, unrest in the mighty Name of Jesus! May they be reminded how victorious they are in You!!
    Lisa T - USA
  • In the powerful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Adonai, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness and goodness of Christians in Plateau and Kaduna states. We ask for a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God, I pray that your everlasting peace will settle over the land of Nigeria. Please help our Christian brothers and sisters during this time of severe persecution. Protect them and help their message of salvation in Jesus Christ to go out in power to many who seek you and desire to know you. Please soften the hearts of the Fulani. In Jesus's
    Julia F - USA
  • In Jesus Name we pray for our brothers & sisters around the world that are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus our Lord and as You Lord remember we are made of the dust and can do no thing without you John 15:5 strengthen each one with the power of Your Holy Spirit to overcome and continue in the faith & may no weapon formed against them prosper
    barry p - USA
  • Holy Father, thank You for Your promise to never leave or forsake us. Please comfort our brothers and sisters who have lost so much. Provide for them. Strengthen them. Open opportunities for them to forgive and love their persecutors and bring them to faith in Christ. Heal the injured as well. Please bring an end to the spread of radical Islam.
    Karen K - USA
  • O Father God, our brothers & sisters in Plateau & Kaduna states in Nigeria need encouragement! Strengthen them by your Spirit with courage as they are comforted with these words: "Fear not therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows." Grant them perseverance to keep acknowledging you before their persecutors and may some of them believe. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I pray that these believers would lean upon Your Spirit for the supernatural ability to show love and forgiveness to those who have brought such harm. May they trust Your power and know Your tender love for them as they suffer. I pray that through their example, many of their persecutors would come to know You.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Dear Lord, I lift up the people of Nigeria to You. Please help their hearts to have peace and love and joy as I can amagine they may be feeling down. Please help the believers to be able to bring comfort to each other, and I just pray for the fuloni herdsman that You would help them to be saved. Please protect and provide for these people In Jesus name
    Sierra H - USA
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