Pray for those living under Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Photo Credit: World Watch Monitor
Pray for those living under Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Photo Credit: World Watch Monitor
May. 25, 2023 | Afghanistan

Front-Line Worker Requests Prayer for Christians, Taliban

[166] prayers in [11] nations have been posted for isolated Christians.

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, life for Christians is difficult. Most Afghan Christians fled, but some remained. “It is very challenging for the normal Afghan and very, very hard for Christians,” a front-line worker shared. “Persecution has escalated from the government, local religious authorities, family, and community, and it is still escalating.” Remaining Christians struggle with isolation, but some cautiously reach out. “Our Afghan brothers and sisters feel pressure, like sheep among wolves, but the desperation there is leading to opportunities for them to share ‘God stories’ that can lead to conversations about Christ. Pray for the Taliban,” the front-line worker added. “They are fighters, not governors. Pray that they will lead by peace, do what’s good for the country and that they will come to Christ.”

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  • Precious Jesus, Bless all who call You Lord in Afghanistan today while we celebrate Your gift of life and hope to us. Thank you for coming to us when we were enslaved and rescuing us from sin and death. On the Christmas Day give hope to all Your people in Afghanistan. Give hope to those who don't yet know You in Afghanistan.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • LORD, I pray Your peace over Your body remaining in Afghanistan. May Your glory shine as a result of their witness. May others there including the Taliban come to a place where they repent of their sins and ready to receive the AV1611 gospel. I pray You give the increase in new believers. I pray protection and provision for them. In LORD Jesus name
    Devin C - USA
  • Oh Lord Jesus Christ, so many people are in trouble and turmoil around the globe! Please ask The Father to close down this age quicker, please help and heal and protect and deliver all of Your people!
    christine s - USA
  • Father, it would be easy for me NOT to pray for the Taliban as an oppressive regime bent on persecuting believers but You have commanded us to pray for our enemies and so I lift up the Taliban and ask You to deeply convict the hearts of Taliban officials and cause them to see their need for real forgiveness and hope in Your Son alone, in Jesus' name.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Father, you have told us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us, and today we bring the Taliban before you, begging you to have mercy on them and open their eyes to the truth of the gospel. Please reveal yourself in unmistakable ways, and may they come to repentance and faith in Jesus for salvation. Bring peace and hope to this nation.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Dear Lord, please strengthen my brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. Surround them with your holy angels and protect them from the enemy at all times. Fill them with Your wisdom as they live among their enemies and witness to them in Your love. Fill them with Your Spirit, help them to pray without ceasing and hold fast to Your Word. In Jesus name. Amen
    Sarah A - USA
  • Jesus name, God I dispatch Michael & his warrior angels with their flaming swords & flaming wild horses with fire bombs, to go back & forth, in & out thru out the entire world to tare down & destroy satan & every demon & every kingdom & stronghold that he has set up & burn every evil thing to ashes so nothing is left for them to try & rebuild...
    Aimey M - USA
  • Father, I lift up my brothers & sisters in Afghanistan to You. Please protect them from evil. Give them favor, & encouragement. Provide community for them so they can admonish one another & grow in strength in love for You. Shower over them Your peace & mercies amidst the violence. Please may Your Holy Spirit draw the lost to Yourself in salvation.
    April D - USA
  • Paizinho, rezo pelos meus irmaos e irmas e os teus filhos e filhas no Afeganistao, rezo pela sua seguranca e pela sua coragem para pregar o evangelho, que essa coragem aumente e nunca acabe, rezo tambĂ©m pelos talibas, pela sua salvacao, para que eles se arrependam dos seus crimes, em nome de Jesus te peco, amen
    Duarte S - Portugal
  • O Father hear the cry of Your isolated and persecuted children in Afghanistan. May they find solace in Your presence and be able to have conversations without fear of discovery by those hating your ways. May the Taliban rule in peace, doing what is best for the people by Your power regardless of their feeble power so they can hear and see Your Son amen
    Peggy A - USA
  • I pray that the believers in Afghanistan would be encouraged by Your Spirit, that they would hold fast to the promises of Your word, and that You would bless them with Christian community. May the Taliban be transformed by Your power to pursue justice and truth, and may the believers in this country have a powerful witness.
    Danielle H - USA
  • In the wonderful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Elohim, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Afghan isolated Christians. We ask for provision, they will turn to Jesus, a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Father, bring peace & mercy to these dear brothers & sisters. Give them wisdom & cunning as they share the Good News to unbelievers. Show them the person of peace who is willing to listen, & give discernment. Strengthen their faith as they do your will in hostile environments. Holy Spirit, rain down your power & grace. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    SM D - USA
  • I hope and pray in Christ Jesus' name for a daily abundance of blessings, especially your Holy Spirit, wisdom, healing, restoration, love, grace, compassion, mercy, protection, deliverance, resiliance, and so much more. I hope and pray that things are going well and improving everyday. May God bless you, those around you and far away. Amen.
    Gabriel S - USA
  • Jesus please help our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. Give them peace of mind and heart. Help them to be bold in there witnessing and give them the gift of love and forgiveness for their enemies. We ask for special comfort through the holy spirit. We ask this in christ name.
    Craig M - USA
  • IIn the name of Jesus, Prince of Peace, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shalom, God of Peace, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Afghan isolated Christians. We ask for peace, for a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, I thank You for the faithfulness of those Christians who remain in Afghanistan. I ask for Your continued strength and increasing boldness to tell what You are doing and have done in the lives of those who believe. Please show Your goodness in stark contrast to the cruelty of the Taliban. Open doors for a witness day by day. Thank You.
    Karen K - USA
  • Lord, thank you for the Christians who remain in Afghanistan. We hear about the oppression the Talibans impose on Christians. We must pray for them as they are deceived by Satan. I rebuke you Satan and I pray Islsm will renounce you and come to Christ. Prayers of love & support for Afghani believers & forgiveness for the Taliban. In Jesus's name.Amen
    Judith B - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan and their willingness to follow Jesus in an extremely hostile environment. I pray that You would provide them with everything they need and that they would courageously live for You. May ears and hearts be open. May Taliban fighters be open to hearing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Father, since U.S. armed forces withdrew from Afghanistan, the situation has been dire for its citizens, especially the saints who remain. Continue to shield and shelter our Afghani brothers and sisters in Christ. Protect them from family, friends, and others, including the Taliban who persecute them. May the Word of God go forth in the entire nation.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Father, we bring our fellow Saints in Afghanistan. You've seen every tear heard each cry for help. Father, please strengthen each one. Give them the physical, emotional, spiritual, & mental perseverance & support they are in desperate need of. Father help them be creative in ways to share you with those in their paths, & raise more like them there.
    Jamie G - USA
  • Father, we bring our fellow Saints in Afghanistan. You've seen every tear heard each cry for help. Father, please strengthen each one. Give them the physical, emotional, spiritual, & mental perseverance & support they are in desperate need of. Father help them be creative in ways to share you with those in their paths, & raise more like them there.
    Jamie G - USA
  • Lord, help them to stand firm and remain faithful, I pray your spirit will draw many to Christ. Be he glory and lifter of their heads assure them of your presence . Lord fight on their behalf. IJN Amen
    Victoria L - USA
  • Father, we lift up our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan and pray You will continue to watch over them and direct their witness to those who want to hear. May they tell their stories humbly and in a loving way so that they might win some. We also pray for the Taliban. May they lead by peace, do what is good for the nation and may they come to faith
    Gail M - USA
  • Father, give strength, courage, love, peace, protection and an increasing trust in Jesus to my brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. Open doors of opportunity and give them with wisdom to see these so they can let Jesus work and share through them to unbelievers. Please open the eyes of the unbelievers and soften their hearts including the Taliban.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Father, I lift up my brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. I pray you strengthen, comfort, guide, bless them with your arms around them. I pray for those they share the truth with, speak to their hearts. Give your children boldness and wisdom. I pray for the Taliban; may their eyes be opened to the truth. May they desire peace. Move Holy Spirit
    Polly C - 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
  • In the powerful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Afghan isolated Christians. We ask for a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God, may you help the isolated Christians find a way to meet together for worship, discipleship & care. As you open these doors, may their love for one another be a light of Christ to those who don't know him, including the Taliban. Thank you for the courage you have already given them, please reach out and do mighty things in your name! Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • Father God, may you help the isolated Christians find a way to meet together for worship, discipleship & care. As you open these doors, may their love for one another be a light of Christ to those who don't know him, including the Taliban. Thank you for the courage you have already given them, please reach out and do mighty things in your name! Amen.
    Diana F - USA
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