Burkinabe Christians who publicly profess their faith through baptism face real danger.
Burkinabe Christians who publicly profess their faith through baptism face real danger.
Apr. 17, 2025 | Burkina Faso

A Solemn Baptism

[183] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for young Christians.

On Saturday, March 8, eight young Christians were baptized. The ceremony took place in a village in the southwestern part of the country where Muslim terrorists from neighboring Mali sometimes attack and kill followers of Christ. “These baptisms are different than most I have attended as they are quite solemn,” said a front-line worker. “Once these individuals are baptized, they are targeted and are likely to be beaten or even killed for their faith in Jesus Christ.” As they were being baptized, the Christians sang “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.” Seven of the newly baptized Christians also received Bibles.

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  • Dear family in Christ, although I don't know the persecution you are facing you are still my brothers and sisters and I pray the Lord will bless you, keep you, and give you peace. He's coming soon! The faithful will receive their reward in heaven. Matthew 5:12.
    Susan R - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Selah, God Who saves, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for salvation of young Christians. We ask for fellowship, for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • In the seeing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah El Roi, God Who sees, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of young Christians in Burkina Faso. We ask that they see Your wonders, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • O Almighty God, may these precious hearts who have testified of their faith in Christ and been baptized be filled with the Holy Spirit. Grant them the grace to be bold for Jesus and allow them to testify of His hope, love and joy. Please protect them from such vicious terrorists and help them grow to be strong witnesses for you. Be glorified. Pat US
    Patricia S - USA
  • Oh Lord, what powerful testimonies about the deep faith in Jesus. So humbling. Please walk beside these believers every moment and pour out your Spirit in fullness for them. In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • Thank you Lord because they took this step in faith! Amid the dangers of Muslim terrorists, please Lord Jesus protect your children from harm! May you continue to work in them Holy Spirit, making their faith stronger.
    Krystal A - USA
  • Lord God, I thank you for the faith and beauty of these newly baptized believers. They are a testimony of the great sacrifice of love we offer our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is the Pearl of Great Price. I pray that you will cover them with a hedge of protection from their enemies. I pray that you will draw many more people to faith in Jesus. Amen
    Julia F - USA
  • Thank you Jesus for drawing these eight young souls to you. Thank you for strong Christian leaders in their area to help them grow in your word and your ways. Protect them on the path you have laid out for them and may their lives be a witness to those around them and that many may come to you and have eternity in heaven. In your precious name jesus
    Bridget H - USA
  • In the helping name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Roi, Our Shepherd, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of young Christians in Burkano Faso. We ask for Your help, be a light to community, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them.
    Gary F - USA
  • Praise to You dear Lord for these new brothers and sisters who have decided to follow Jesus. Keep them in the palm of your hand amen
    Peggy A - USA
  • Stay strong in your faith and in the strength of our LORD! He will give you boldness to press forward and HE will be with you always.
    Mary C - USA
  • Father, I praise you for the courage you gave to the eight young Christians. Protect them as seek to grow in their faith. May they be a strong witness for you. May the Bibles they received give them strength as they spend time reading and studying it.
    Betty D - USA
  • Father, I pray for Your protection upon these Christians and may their dedication and faith lead others to You. Please flood their hearts with peace. In Jesus Name, amen
    Debbie M - USA
  • Thank You, dear Father, for these newly baptized children of God. Please give them courage and guidance as they face the risks of discipleship. May we in the free world realize the true solemnity of baptism in Christ as we witness that of our persecuted brothers and sisters! In Jesus' name, amen.
    Lynne W - USA
  • Father, we believe the Holy Spirit has sealed them in You, and Your Power will use them to display Your Glory. Miracles, healing an supranatural is happening in Jesus Name. We declare here is a rise of the young generation in Mali, rising to become a generation that fears God. God grants steadfastness of faith and strength against persecution. Amen
    vissanorita y - Indonesia
  • Father, thank you for the powerful witness of these young Christians who have made the solemn decision to follow Jesus Christ, your Son. Their conviction and resolved is inspiring. I pray that you would make them grow deeply in the faith as they read your Word and that you would protect them from evil attacks in Jesus' name, amen.
    Matthew E - USA
  • God, I praise You for calling these eight into Your kingdom. Sustain their faith; let them know the courage that can only come from God. Let them know Your love. Please protect them; be a shield about them, and let them come to no harm. They have counted the cost; let them continue, knowing the reward that waits for them. Please use them to save more.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Lord, thank You for redeeming these 8 souls. May they not be targeted by evil, and grow in faith, trust, reliance and dependence on You. Guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Strengthen them through Your Word and the Holy Spirit to stand firm in trials. May their lives be a witness to many and bring Your enemies to repent and believe in Jesus.
    Beth P - USA
  • Our Father, strengthen our young brothers and sisters who count the cost of their baptisms, and know what could happen once they are baptized. Help them to endure what comes their way, and may they grow in love and knowledge of You, as they look to serve You. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • God, I pray that You continue to protect the 8 young Christians who were baptized on March 8. I pray that You let nothing break their faith and belief in Jesus Christ. In Jesus name I pray, AMEN!!
    Scott P - USA
  • Lord I ask for Your protection of these young Christians and I pray for them to be rooted and steadfast in You. I pray for their joy to increase and their hope to not be thwarted. I pray for them to experience and savor all the fruit of the Kingdom and the hope of heaven. I pray for them to ban together and be stronger with each other than alone.
    Joy H - USA
  • Heavenly Father, it is rather I and my countrymen that perhaps need prayer more than these faithful followers of Yours. Would you stir in me the same boldness to declare Your Name to the watching world. Thank You for the faith of these young believers. May their sacrifice bring glory & honor to Your worthy Name. In the love of Jesus I pray, amen.
    Jason R - USA
  • Thank you for the faith of these young people, Lord. As they embark on their journey, please protect them and pour your Holy Spirit out on them.
    Emily G - USA
  • My Lord Jesus, how happy I am to hear of the solemn baptism of these eight young Christians. Their joy reaches me even here. I pray their joy is spread and brings conversion to their persecutors, the lukewarm and disbelievers. Please protect them from harm. May the faith flourish in Burkino Faso.
    Denise G - Canada
  • Praise the Lord, Hallelujah eight more have come home, yeah Lord, please help Father these young converts, give them the strength and courage to hold on in spite of whatever the enemy throws at them, help them to know that great is You that is now in them, than everything the enemy as in this world. Hallelujah. You are God & there's non other. Yes.
    Jacqueline B - USA
  • Father, we need what these believers have. I pray you strengthen, lead, protect, use these young believers for your glory and honor. I pray that others will come to know you through their witness. Lord, please watch over them. Rebuke all fear the enemy may put upon them. Fill them with your Spirit till it is overflowing. Speak peace to their hearts IJN
    Polly C - USA
  • In the blessing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God of Blessing, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Young Christians. We ask for blessing, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Lord, we don't know why other faiths cannot accept You as Lord & Savior. It is probably because You are so loving & gracious that it is incomprehensible. Lord, help these non-believers to find faith & salvation in You. Help these new Christians to never lose faith - PHIL 1:21 NLT For to me, living means living for Christ, & dying is even better!!!
    Donna H - USA
  • Lord Jesus I pray that you protect all baptized Christians in Burkina Faso from being persecuted by Muslim extremists. Protect them with your holy angels so that Muslim extremists know that you are the only one that can save them from their sins. In your Holy name I humbly pray, Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Dear God, please help these eight new believers to not be killed. Amen (5th grade)
    Jessica L - Peru
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