Voodooists on parade in Benin.
Voodooists on parade in Benin.
May. 08, 2025 | Benin

Young Christian Rejects Voodoo Ritual

[15] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Michelle.

When Michelle, a college student, refused to participate in a voodoo ritual, her family abused and rejected her. On March 18, 2025, Michelle was at church when her mother and sister came in and urged her to come home. Not knowing what they wanted, Michelle left with them and went home to find her father performing an occultic ritual with a voodoo leader. The leader held a blade, covered with an allegedly magic powder to drive away a spirit of death, that he wanted to cut her with. The rest of the family had already performed the ritual, but Michelle refused and ran to her pastor’s wife for counsel. When Michelle returned home, her father told her she was no longer his daughter and he would no longer pay her living expenses. He also beat her and forbade her from attending church. Church leaders request prayer that her family will turn to Christ and that Michelle and the Christians supporting her will have peace and wisdom.

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  • Father God, Help Michelle & those who are helping her put their faith in You only. Be their shield & protect them from the enemy. May You be glorified for the mighty things You are doing in this situation. Open those whose eyes have been blinded by the enemy to Jesus Christ & His awesome power to save. In the Name of Jesus
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Father God, Help Michelle & those who are helping her put their faith in You only. Be their shield & protect them from the enemy. May You be glorified for the mighty things You are doing in this situation. Open those whose eyes have been blinded by the enemy to Jesus Christ & His awesome power to save. In the Name of Jesus
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    As stated, we pray for Michelle, as her father told her she was no longer his daughter and he would not pay her living expenses. He also beat her and forbade her from attending church. Church leaders request prayer that her family will turn to Christ and that Michelle and the Christians supporting her will have peace and wisdom.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Thank you loving Father for giving Michelle the courage to escape the voodoo ritual and to stand fast in faith in spite of being beaten and disowned.
    Give wisdom to Michelle and the believers supporting her in relating to her Father. Open her father's eyes to the joy and freedom that is found in Jesus.
    In Jesus name, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Thank you Father for saving Michelle!

    We ask Father that her family will turn to Christ and that Michelle and the Christians supporting her will have peace and wisdom to will and to do of your good pleasure in Jesus name.
    Michael O - USA
  • Father God, thank you for your goodness and faithfulness O Lord, I pray for Michelle as she faces persecution from her family, Lord give her strength each day, thank you Lord that we find refuge in the shadow of your wings. I pray for her family, that they would hear the gospel and be set free from their sins and trust in Jesus as their savior.
    Alexa B - USA
  • Father God, thank you for your goodness and faithfulness O Lord, I pray for Michelle as she faces persecution from her family, Lord give her strength each day, thank you Lord that we find refuge in the shadow of your wings. I pray for her family, that they would hear the gospel and be set free from their sins and trust in Jesus as their savior. Amen
    Alexa B - USA
  • Father God, thank you for your goodness and faithfulness O Lord, I pray for Michelle as she faces persecution from her family, Lord give her strength each day, thank you Lord that we find refuge in the shadow of your wings. I pray for her family, that they would hear the gospel and be set free from their sins and trust in Jesus as their savior.
    Alexa B - USA
  • Father God, thank you for your goodness and faithfulness O Lord, I pray for Michelle as she faces persecution from her family, Lord give her strength each day, thank you Lord that we find refuge in the shadow of your wings. I pray for her family, that they would hear the gospel and be set free from their sins and trust in Jesus as their savior. Amen
    Alexa B - USA
  • Father God, thank you for your goodness and faithfulness O Lord, I pray for Michelle as she faces persecution from her family, Lord give her strength each day, thank you Lord that we find refuge in the shadow of your wings. I pray for her family, that they would hear the gospel and be set free from their sins and trust in Jesus as their savior. Amen
    Alexa B - USA
  • Oh, Lord, continue to give Michelle the strength to continue in her quest to know You. Lord, I also lift up her family, that they will be touched by Your Holy Spirit and turn to You. Amen.
    Brenda A - USA
  • Oh Lord that you will sustain her. You will guard her and that you will help her to know that you're leading her. As you helped Daniel and his friends to be faithful to you in the midst of oppositions and cultural practices which would lead to idolatry, help her to remain faithful! I pray that not only her family but the whole tribe will come to Jesus!
    Jin L - USA
  • Father God thank you for Michelle's wisdom. Give her continued strength in the face of persecution from her Father. Every morning she wakes and throughout the day fill her with your Spirit, courage and unspeakable joy that she has chosen the You. Like Mary when Martha complained don't let the cares of the world take her away from time at your feet.
    Natasha W - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that Michelle's family will turn to Christ and that Michelle and the Christians supporting her will have peace and wisdom.
    I thank You that Your love shines upon those who further Your Word and I pray that Michelle's faith remains strong during times of stress and uncertainty. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
    Allison R - USA
  • Beloved Father: Praise be to You for the steadfast faith of Michelle! Please protect her from further beatings & abuse. Please soften the hearts of her parents & siblings that they may turn to Christ. Please provide for her needs according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Grant Your peace & wisdom to Michelle & those supporting her. Amen.
    Mario C - USA