Nigerian Christian widows say the Lord has helped them heal after they received Christian counseling and biblical training with other widows.
Nigerian Christian widows say the Lord has helped them heal after they received Christian counseling and biblical training with other widows.
Sep. 05, 2024 | Nigeria

Hope and Healing After Husband's Murder

[177] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Gift.

Gift is only 19 years old but has already endured more anguish than most people in a lifetime. The young bride from Jos, Nigeria, saw her husband shot to death by militant Fulani Muslims. The attackers then shot her in the hand. Pregnant at the time, she collapsed and was taken to a hospital, where her baby was delivered by cesarean section. After this distressing experience, caring Christians provided for her emotional and spiritual needs through six months of encouragement and biblical counseling. VOM is working to help more Nigerian Christian widows like Gift receive this specialized care after similar painful experiences to bring Christ’s hope to their souls and help them recover.

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  • Father, you love your dear daughter Gift. You know the challenges she has endured and you care. Continue to heal her. Give her wisdom each day. May she trust Jesus fully even when things don't make sense. May she also let Jesus continue to work in her life and mature her spiritually. May her child and others see Jesus in her and be saved. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Dear Father, I pray Your wonderful comfort and healing of Gift and other Christian widows. Thank You so much for her Christian friends and VOM's work in helping more widows. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Lynne W - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for Gift and her willingness to follow You despite horribly violent persecution. Thank You for the Christians who provided for her emotional and spiritual needs. Thank You for VOM's help to widows. May she heal from all of her wounds and grow closer to Christ each day. May You be glorified through the suffering of Christian Nigerians.
    Lysander S - USA
  • In the faithful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Emunah, God Who is faithful, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Gift. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to her. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear sister in Christ. I can't begin to understand what you're going through, but our Living God hears you and will welcome you with open arms. Keep looking up because Jesus is coming back soon. I will pray for you. Much love in Christ.
    Susan R - USA
  • Please heal Gift. May she find your green pastures and still waters and know peace and joy.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Father, please help this young woman grow in her faith. Bring people together to pray and learn about you. Especially learn that you are right there with them. In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • In the redeeming name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God Who redeems, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Gift and family. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Jesus,


    I thank You for letting the mother have a safe baby delivery even after the mother's hand was shot. I plead the blood of Jesus Christ, to bring healing to her mind, body, and spirit. Comfort her especially after her husband was murdered. Let no bitterness enter her heart. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Christopher W - USA
  • Father thank you that Gift n other widows are being helped n provided for thru their loss n suffering as your word commands us to do I pray for continued healing in the heart n mind of gift n the other widows I ask that you continue to provide for VOM n guide n direct them in their support n counseling of Nigerian Christian widows In Jesus name
    Dean B - USA
  • In the resurrected name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Khai, God of living, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Gift and Nigerian Christians. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord I lift my persecuted brothers & sisters in Nigeria & around the world for your merciful hand to be upon them. Thank you for the VOM workers that are there to help them recover from such tragedies, please fill them with your Holy Spirit & continue to speak through them to the ost & blind around them. Bring peace to those who are hurting. AMEN!
    Niccole E - USA
  • Father, I pray for Gift. Provide physical and emotional healing that she may receive hope from your word and from the caring Christians who are providing biblical counsel. I pray that both she and her baby's needs will be met and that she will have a new life in Christ.
    Betty D - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for the persecuted Christians in Nigeria, and especially Gift during this time of tragedy and grief. I pray for her safety and the safety of her child. Please make a way for her to be able to provide for herself and her child. May she always look to You as her strength and Redeemer.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • I thank you Jesus for Gift and I thank you for her faith in you. As you are a gift to her and appropriate ly named Gift is a gift to all of us. I pray you help her to heal to forgive and for her to continue on in you. To have an effective testimony and lead many to Christ. I pray for her safety and for her little baby. God your blessings upon them amen
    Eric D - USA
  • O God, I intercede for these dear widows who have experienced such pain and emotional trauma. May you be the ultimate healer for both body and soul. Holy Spirit visit them with peace, hope and joy. May they share the love of Jesus to those who inquire of the hope they display. Be glorified Jesus even through heartache. Amen Pay US
    Patricia S - USA
  • Father, may the peace that passes all understanding fill the life of Gift in her time of need. May her ability to all things through Christ who strengthens her be fulfilled in her life. May her soul continue to be nourished and fortified in You. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Father, thank you for the encouragement and care you have provided for our sister Gift through this horrible time of trauma she has experienced. We pray for her and widows like her that they would heal physically and emotionally from the pain of loss in Jesus' name, amen.
    Matthew E - USA
  • Father, we ask that you would bless and give encouragement to Gift as she navigates thru life in Nigeria. Help her to be bold in her witness of you. Help other Nigerian Christians as they stay strong for you and faithfully share the gospel message. In Jesus name.
    Rhonda F - USA
  • Our Father, hold Gift in Your arms as she heals physically and emotionally from her husband's murder, and her injury. Bless those who are caring for her. May she be a blessing to others as she recovers. Give her strength to be brave. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • O Lord you know Gift""I ask you speak comfort and healing into her life. In Jesus Name Amen
    David H - USA
  • Father, I pray that you bring to Gift and many other widows many who come to encourage, love, and support them as they go through the hardship of losing their husbands. May your love shine through them through the Holy Spirit, pointing many to Christ. Praise to you always!
    Gerelda L - USA
  • Abba, Father I thank You for the brethren and VOM for caring for our dear sister Gift in her time of need. Bless them immensely I pray in Yahusha's name. I pray peace and comfort would surround our precious sister and You would grant her strength to continue forward. Her name is Gift and she is a Gift to us. Bless her Father I pray in Yahusha's name!
    Yahleah M - USA
  • My Lord please give Gift the consolation that only you can give her. Losing her husband must have been heart wrenching and then to be shot and deliver her baby in such grief? I ask you Lord to be her constant Companion and Consolation. May she receive all the help she needs from her brothers and sisters in Christ.
    Denise G - Canada
  • Father God, thank you for protecting the life of Gift and her baby. I pray that you will heal her heart and spirit as she goes through this time of grief. Thank you for those who minister to her needs. I pray that you will continue to provide resources for the front line workers to be able to care for those who suffer in Nigeria. I pray in Jesus' name.
    Julia F - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ I come to You on behalf of Your people who are being persecuted and abused and traumatized, please give them comfort!
    christine s - USA
  • Lord God, I pray for this precious sister, that You would continue to heal her physically and emotionally. May she grieve as one who has hope in You and have the support from Christian community as she raises her child. I pray that she would drink deeply from Your word and trust in what You have said despite her suffering.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Thank You that the widows and orphans in Nigeria are not alone. You know and You see their suffering and will take care of them. Thank You that Gift found help and comfort from those whose love for Christ have also alienated them from their families. Thank You for providing hospital care and counselling, May she raise this baby to know and glorify You
    Toni D - USA
  • Dear Jesus,

    As you know Christians in Nigeria are under brutal attack from Muslims. We humbly request your intervention, moving upon these Muslims even in dreams so that they may see your love. We pray for Gifi whose husband has been killed and she wounded. May she be healed and baby grow healthy and faithfully. Amen!
    Robert M - USA
  • Lord I'm so happy that Mom and other organizations are providing counseling for the trauma and the grief that so many Christians are experiencing. Please heal their hearts and let them have joyful lives
    michele r - USA
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