Christians in Iran often gather for online worship services.
Christians in Iran often gather for online worship services.
Nov. 17, 2022 | Iran

Christian Wounded, Churches Unable to Meet Amid Civil Unrest

[159] prayers in [11] nations have been posted for Iranian believers.

Protests erupted across Iran following the recent death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody. The Iranian government has responded to the demonstrations with force and brutality. When soldiers shot at a group of protesters and hit a passing bus, an Iranian Christian was wounded. That brother was hospitalized and released. The government has also shut down the Internet in some areas. “I haven’t been able to contact two of my congregations for weeks,” said one Iranian minister who conducts online services from outside the country. Christians ask for prayers that their churches can function during this time of civil disobedience that one front-line worker described as “like nothing we have seen before.”

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  • They remain sanctified in Your word every day in the A1611 Bible. By this, may they help be Your light which should lighten men by them searching Your word, having broken spirits & hearts, and repenting unto the remission of sins by Your increase. May Your light so shine in this way as I pray Your body grows in Iran including among those in government
    Devin C - USA
  • Dear LORD Jesus Christ, may You teach Your body of believers that the church is Your body both of individual believers as well as Your whole body. In this way, I pray they would not think they need some building to worship in but can worship You in spirit and truth in their bodily temples. I pray they would have freedom to meet but that otherwise
    Devin C - USA
  • Oh Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ, these people are in turmoil, and they need Your help, and they need Your presence, they need Your comfort!
    christine s - USA
  • God bless these people. I AM and truly You Are
    Righteous in all of Your ways
    And I pray for believers afar
    Now to You be the glory and praise.
    Please bring many people to You. Bring the peace of Jesus to this country. Help Christians stay connected and in fellowship. Heal those injured in the protests. Help the church in Iran to shine Your light. IJNA
    Allison F - USA
  • Dear Christian family, I am praying for you. I hope you feel God's presence. Remember he has not lost control of his creation. He changed Saul's heart so he can change the hearts of anyone. He is powerful and we know who will be victorious. Stand strong. You are loved.
    Susan R - USA
  • Jesus, you are Lord of Iran! Holy Spirit, you are moving there, changing hearts and minds! Please continue this work, amid the unrest, and bring many into your fold. Thank you for the Christian leaders and front line workers in Iran - fill them with boldness and discernment as they share your love and truths with those walking in blindness. Amen.
    Mike M - USA
  • Father, I pray for Iranian believers in the mighty name of Jesus, that you would pour out your spirit among them, and embolden them, and encourage them like never before. I pray that their numbers would grow exponentially in the name of Jesus Christ. I pray they would be more than Overcomers in christ Jesus, and in his name, I pray amen.
    Nancy G - USA
  • O God, use this civil unrest in Iran to show people that their hope and safety are not found in their government, and that the majority religion is not able to satisfy the deepest needs of the human hearts. May this time of chaos and confusion open up opportunities for the Church to proclaim the gospel in an unprecedented way as they respond in love.
    Toni D - USA
  • Lord, we thank you because you make all things work together for good to those who love you. Lord, you said 'Ask me anything in my name, and I will do it'. We ask that the strategy of the devil will be put to shame. For you said "On this rock will I build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it'. Let your Chruch thrive as you will
    Sharon-David A - United Kingdom
  • In the name of Jesus, our Heavenly Father, Redeemer, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Iranian Christians. We praise that they are chosen. We ask for a hedge of protection on them. We ask for angels direct from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord I pray that You would be allowing for flourishing of these churches to happen and that You would help them to keep meeting. I pray Lord for Your hope to abound and for their to be peace and hope that is supernatural among the believers. I pray Lord for the brother hospitalized that he would come to full healing and be made well.
    Joy H - USA
  • Lord you are the God above all circumstances and nothing can stop you. With you, all doors are open if you choose. Show yourself to be a mighty warrior who saves and deliver these Iranian believers from evil. Tend to their needs. Bring about salvation and spread it like wildfire. Do a mighty work! Bring peace like a river.
    Atacy U - USA
  • In the wonderful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Iranian believers. We ask that You will defend , provide, place a hedge on them, and send angels direct from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. We bless your holy name. However You will, the Word go forth for Your children hungry for it; let nothing deter it. Make a way for Your people to remain strong with each other. Restore peace, for this unrest is an instrument of the devil. Reveal Yourself to their hearts. In Jesus' Mighty Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank you for these precious believers, who through Your strength are standing firm in the faith. Please continue to help them work around the obstacles that the enemy has thrown in their path. Please help them to be able to connect with each other and be able to continue worshiping together.
    In Jesus,
    Amen
    Lis S - USA
  • Lord, I thank you for the faithful brothers and sisters in Iran who continue to persevere despite civil unrest. Please bless them in this time with fellowship and courage to continue on. Bless these churches to function during these turbulent times. I pray these things in the name of Jesus. Amen.
    Cassie K - USA
  • In the holy name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Tzevaot, Lord of Hosts, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise for faithfulness of Iranian believers. We ask for encouragement, for provision, for a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father protect your children in Iran from evil and harm. Thwart the enemy at every turn so that Your Word will spread like wild fire throughout Iran and take root in fertile soil. Please give your children in Iran renewed hope and joy particularly those in prison. Let Your light illuminate the darkness in Iran so that millions are saved for Jesus' sake
    Laurie T - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray that You will work mightily for these Iranian Christians who are unable to worship because on-line services cannot be received. I pray for strength and endurance for these churches during this time of civil disobedience. I pray they remain strong in their faith and witness and that You, God, will make a way for worship.
    HELEN W - USA
  • Father God I do commit the Iranians Christians to your care and ask that you will shield them under your sheltering wings from the devices of the devil,give your Angels chararge over themOpen blind eyes and over the Authority as well because you died to save us all, let there be freedom of worship in the country, so that people worship their choic
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Father God I do commit the Iranians Christians to your care and ask that you will shield them under your sheltering wings from the devices of the devil,give your Angels chararge over themOpen blind eyes and over the Authority as well because you died to save us all, let there be freedom of worship in the country, so that people worship their choic
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Heavenly Father, We thank You for the unrest in that land being made known to the world. We declare that You are causing the government to reinstate the internet so church services can be held again. Cause many people to turn to You in this time of unprecedented unrest in that area, in Jesus' Name, Amen!
    Michael S - USA
  • God of grace. Thank you for loving us. I pray that Christian persecution in Iran be stopped before there is more bloodshed and I pray that the civil disobedience be stopped. Allow the communications between churches to be opened so that others can be helped. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers. Amen.
    Sandra T - USA
  • Father, this world is turned upside down, and evil is everywhere. Father, we need you to guide your children. Give strength and wisdom to those in Iran. I pray you move in this situation, and people see that you are the only one who can bring true peace. Lord, remind your children they are not alone and everywhere they are, you are. move Holy Spirit
    Polly C - USA
  • Oh Dear God, please let the unrest and violence subside in Iran. Please open the eyes and hearts of its people to Christ. Protect your children and May they find ways to communicate and not be isolated from each other. Please help them be the example the unbelievers need. In Jesus name amen
    Peggy A - USA
  • Father we pray for your Christians in Iran, provide a way for them to have service on line or in person. Hide your people under the shadow of your wings. Grant them favour and do miracles among them. Give them strength in their faith to not doubt, but only believe. Give them wisdom and super natural boldness to be witnesses. In Jesus Christ name amen.
    Diane E - Canada
  • Father, as persecution increases in Iran, may the glorious hope of the gospel be proclaimed even more. Thank you for Christian brothers and sisters who are suffering for your sake. Provide and protect them as they declare the Good News. May many become believers because of their witness.
    Betty D - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You so much for our brothers and sisters in Iran and their willingness to follow You despite the difficulties. I pray for the full healing and peace of our brother who was wounded. May You provide a way for our brothers to meet together and fellowship with one another even though the government has shut down their primary means.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Papa please open up communication so spiritual encouragement can flow to Iranian Christians. Keep them strong and wise.
    michele r - USA
  • In the name of Lord Jesus, our heavenly Father, Adonai, Jehovah Jireh, God Who provides, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Iranian believers. We ask for provision, hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
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