The pastor in front of the destroyed church building
The pastor in front of the destroyed church building
Mar. 09, 2023 | Benin

Church Destroyed on National Voodoo Day

[220] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for church congregation.

Benin is considered the birthplace of Voodoo. Occult practices, including idol worship, sacrificing animals, and wearing special talismans believed to ward off evil, are widespread. Voodoo is so commonly practiced in Benin that it has a National Voodoo Day on January 10. This year in a small town in the center of the country, a group of Voodooists burned down a church when local Christians refused to honor the village idols during the celebration. The church’s pastor asks for prayer that people in the village will be set free from the bondage of Voodoo, that the house of worship will be rebuilt, and that the congregation will be strengthened regardless of persecution.

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  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah El Elom, God eternal, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for Your eternal love for destroyed church congregation. We ask for provision, for a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, in Jesus' name, we oppose this vile, demonic spirit of voodoo, and the other wicked spirits who work in conjunction with it to harass, attack, and persecute Your Church in Benin. Nullify and neutralize the curses and adverse affects of the practitioners of voodoo, and pour out abundant blessings upon our faithful brothers and sisters in Christ.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Father, this pastor has asked You to accomplish three things that would require something amazing. He believes that You can do. May his request and desire come to fruition in Your time and way. May You open the floodgates of heaven to those who live without. May the house of worship be rebuilt and their faith strengthened. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Father I pray you deliver the people in Benin from the bondage of Voodoo. Please strengthen the believers there and help them to rebuild their church to the glory of Your Name.
    scott L - USA
  • Father, I agree with the requests of my dear brother. May these people be totally set free from all evil practices in the Name of Jesus!! May they hear Your calling upon their hearts . TY You have already provided a new place to worship & that YOur people will worship You regardless. Ty for working in their hearts, strengthening their faith IJN.
    Lisa T - USA
  • In the power of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Tsidkenu, God of Righteousness, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Benin church congregation. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • In the name of Jesus this churhc will be rebuilt and stronger!! The building and the people Allie are strengthened and protected! Holy spirit rise up in every believer now. Devil flee this village in jesus name!! It is reclaimed for Jesus!
    Amen
    Jeneva B - USA
  • Father God as you watch over us your Children, I know you are omnipresent & an ontime God, bless your Children Lord and bind these voodooist who destroyed this church, help your Servant to stand firm, knowing that on Christ the solid Rock they stand, because everything else will fall, strengthen them to not give up inspite the evil one action.
    Jacqueline B - USA
  • Lord,
    Comfort with your grace, all those who are experiencing the hatred and intolerance because of the evil ways of Vòodòo, and give them the grace and strength to face thr evils being waged against them. Help rebuild their church. Forgive those who persecute them and let them break the chains of bondage they suffer. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen
    Judith B - USA
  • Father God, by the power of the name of JESUS, we pray that the people of Benin will turn from demonic religions and to the truth of salvation through Jesus Christ, the only Savior and Lord over all eternity. Please comfort the hearts of the believers by the words of JESUS who said even "the gates of hell will not prevail" against His church.
    Kathy G - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for our faithful brothers and sisters in Benin and their willingness to follow You despite persecution. I pray that You would provide for all of their needs and grow their faith each day. Please set this particular village free from the bondage of Voodoo, enable them to rebuild their building, and that the church would be strengthened.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for a local congregation in in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! May the people in the village they're in be set free from VooDoo's bondage through Christ & their church building be re
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord, let your name be honored among the people of Benin. Set these people free from voodoo and other occult ways by turning their hearts to faith in Jesus' death and resurrection. Grant the church in Benin the favor to rebuild their house of worship. Strengthen the congregation and thwart the evil plans of the persecutors. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

    I pray in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who have called you worthy to suffer for his name, that your faith does not fail. I pray you be strengthened in the mighty name of Jesus. I pray in the name of Jesus that a hedge of protection be placed upon your children in the mighty name of Jesus
    Amber N - USA
  • As You wrote to the Church of Pergamum," I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is; and you hold firmly to My name", we ask You to encourage Your people in Benin. Thank You for those who refused to participle in the village celebration of evil. Encourage them to continue to stand strong refusing the pressure and temptations to give in to pressure
    Toni D - USA
  • Father, I pray for my brothers and sisters in Benin asking You to strengthen them and strengthen their faith as they face opposition from evil forces. Lord I ask You to set these lost tormented souls free and let them see Your light. In Jesus's name amen
    Teresa V - USA
  • Heavenly Father: I pray that You would thwart every plan targeted against the believers in Benin. By Your power, give a death blow to Voodooism in this needy land. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Nancy R - USA
  • Lord, we grieve for those in Benin held captive to the enemy. We pray that You would release them from their bondage and spiritual blindness and oppression. We pray also for the protection of our brothers and sisters in Benin, that You would provide for their needs and that their witness would be used to draw those practicing voodoo to Christ.
    Tim S - USA
  • Lord, free the people of Benin from the stronghold of witchcraft, voodoo, or any other craft of darkness. We who are the Body of Christ and who carry His authority say, in Jesus' name, release and be gone from these people of Benin. They are covered in the blood of Jesus. Now, May the Holy Spirit work in their hearts and minds. Amen.
    Maria L - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we know that idols are nothing and they have no power. You are the only One with real supernatural power therefore no weapons form against Benin and the church will prosper. Father in the name of Jesus, the gates of hell will not prevail against Your church so Lord make away for Your children to worship in a church building. Amen!
    Angela C - USA
  • Gracious Father God, thank You that this pastor understands how those who did this are in bondage to evil. I agree with him, asking that villagers and people of Benin be set free from this wickedness (John 8:34-36). Give Holy Spirit strength and power to this pastor and congregation. Keep them as lights in that darkness. Help them rebuild their church.
    Jean S - Canada
  • Lord, please bless this church congregation with strength and comfort as they find out how You would like them to move forward from this awful situation. Let the attackers see Your love and praise Your name, the name of the only One who saves, Jesus.
    Alison M - USA
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    Anne Margaret H - USA
  • Father God, I pray with this pastor that the people of his village will be set free from the bondage of Voodoo, that they will seek and know the love of God and receive salvation in Jesus Christ. I ask that you would provide what is needed for the believers to rebuild their church and please make them bold to share the gospel. Strengthen them, Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • Father, we pray against the forces of darkness and declare they will have no victory, for Christ is already victorious! Amen! LORD, may restoration come to those who suffered loss for your sake, and that those who are in darkness will see the light and come to the One who can save. In Jesus' name. Amen!
    Rick T - Malaysia
  • - FATHER TOUCH THE MIND AND HEARTS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE VILLAGES FREE THEM FROM THE BONDAGE OF VOODOO!
    KEEP THE CONGREGATION STONG WITH CHRIST JESUS AND YOUR WORD!!! FATHER RECTIFY THIS FATHER IN YOUR NAME MASTER JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH AMEN
    Terrell A - USA
  • -GO AHEAD OF THEM IN EVERYTHING! BE THEIR BANNER , ALLOW THEIR CROOKED PATHS TO BECOME SMOOTH ! PLEASE BLESS THE CHURCH CONGREGATIONS FOOD AND WATER! TOUCH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE VOODOOISTS HAVE THEM REPENT AND STOP DOING THIS EVIL ,HAVE THEM REALIZE THE WRONG THAT HAS BEEN DONE !! BEFORE ITS TO LATE!-
    Terrell A - USA
  • Lord, let those who suffer know you are with them and they are not forgotten. Let them know their courage and their sacrifices for your glory, are seen and are not in vain. Let them know the world is praying for them.
    Bless them, provide for them, strengthen them and bring them peace oh Lord
    I'm Jesus Christ's name we pray. Amen
    Robert W - USA
  • - YOU ARE SO MUCH MORE! PLEASE HELP IN THIS SITUATION !! FATHER THE ENEMY IS COMING IN LIKE A FLOOD ! LORD PLEASE INTERVENE INTHIS SITUATION ! PUT A STOP TO THIS VOODOOS AND OCCULT PRACTICES ! FATHER SHUT IT DOWN LORD ! BRING THE LOVE OF CHRIST AGAINST THIS ATTACK AGAINST THIS CHURCH CONGREGATION!! HELP THEM LORD! STRENGTHEN THE CHURCH BENIN -
    Terrell A - USA
  • In the Lordship of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Adonai, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Benin church congregation trusts and has confidence in You. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection on them and angels direct from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
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