This Burkinabe pastor and his family fled during an Islamist attack.
This Burkinabe pastor and his family fled during an Islamist attack.
Oct. 16, 2025 | Burkina Faso

Christians Persevere Amid Frequent Attacks

[123] prayers in [11] nations have been posted for Christians in Burkina Faso.

Islamist militias attacked three different villages in eastern Burkina Faso on and shortly after July 19, 2025. “Eleven Christians have been killed, and others have been taken hostage or are missing,” said a front-line worker. He added that many Christians in the area have fled their homes, and one pastor was evacuated to another city to receive medical care after suffering a serious injury. The incidents occurred near the Mali border, where numerous jihadi groups are based. “Please pray for the church in Burkina Faso as they continue to face attacks on nearly a weekly basis,” said the front-line worker. Another Christian leader said, “Thousands of believers are being displaced; hundreds are being killed. There’s a lot of pain but also a lot of perseverance.”

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  • Lord, I pray that you send angels to guard and protect Christians worldwide. I know that Jesus said to follow him we would become Martyrs, but you have also protected your people throughout the ages. You have set the Israelites apart, and I pray for now set us Christians apart. Be our Sheppherd and save us from the wolves. Save us from harm, Abba
    Gracie H - USA
  • Father, I lift up to you those suffering in Burkina Faso. You see each child of yours and know their pain. I pray you will comfort, strengthen, guide each one. Lord, I know that only your return will end all this evil. Lord Jesus, come quickly, but as we wait, help us to remain faithful and use us to share the truth with those lost. Heal those wounded
    Polly C - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Burkina Faso, particularly survivors of anti-Christian attacks: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the grieving. Provide for the displaced. Return the missing. Bring attackers to Christ. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Avi Ad! Your word says that all things work together for the good of those who love You Lord and are called accordingly to Your purpose. May all of our persecuted brethren in Burkina Faso receive a renewed approach to these tragedies in which they look at them through Your eyes of the compassion of Christ Jesus. In Yeshua's name
    Randal A - USA
  • Lord, we ask for your arms of protection on these brother and sister believers in Burkina. please continue to give them strength and perseverance and guidance in dealing with the attacks and displacement. we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our mediator and power connector with our Almighty God!
    cindy b - USA
  • Gracious Lord God, hear the Burkinabe Christians' prayers for Your help and for safety. Please provide a wall of protection around their villages. Let any planned jihadi attacks come to nothing. Deeply comfort the already traumatized and grieving. Heal injuries, restore a sense of peace. Restore properties. Make the Jihadists know You alone are God!
    Jean S - Canada
  • Please Lord Father,
    Be with our brothers and sisters in Burkina Faso. Please keep them safe and bring some of their persecutors to salvation in Christ. Help those with murdered or kidnapped loved ones to be comforted. In Jesus name, amen.
    Scott P - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for giving courage and perseverance to our brothers and sisters in Christ in Burkina Faso. Make your presence known to them with comfort, healing of their physical and emotional wounds, and clear guidance by your Spirit of what to do and where to go. Bring comfort and strength to those taken hostage and free them.
    Margaret H - USA
  • Dear Lord,
    You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Shelter and strengthen your dear people as they face this persecution with faith and perseverance.
    In Jesus' name.
    Amen
    Gary H - USA
  • Father I cry out to You for my brothers and sister in Burkina Faso and Nigeria that You release a massively large attacking legion of warrior angels to fight for and protect the Believers there. Give undeniable dreams & visions to each attacker with serious fear of GOD richly imbedded in their hearts to bring them out of darkness into Your loving light
    William N - USA
  • Oh Lord - our Muslim enemies do not know what they are doing - please reach them today by any means and turn their anger into repentant mourning and reconciliation. Please help our brothers and sisters in this area. Please provide all they are needing today. Please give them great hope for their future. In Jesus' Name,.amen
    Joshua U - USA
  • Dear Lord, may you spread the wings of your protection over the Christians of Burkina Faso. Amen.
    Tom H - USA
  • Lord, I pray you continue to raise up mighty Christian warrior like VOM through the power of your Holy Spirit to stand firm for Christ. I pray for a supernatural hedge of protection around them and this church. Let evil see the power and the glory and the salvation of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Bob G - USA
  • Father God, we ask You to remember Your Church in Burkina Faso as they continually face attacks. Thank You for enabling them to persevere in the midst of the persecution and pain they experience. We also pray for their persecutors; that You soften their hearts and that they be led to repentance for Your Namesake. Amen.
    Everett T - USA
  • Father I pray that persecution and death would change for Your children in Burkina Faso. Pour Your Spirit over the region and bring perseverance and courage to Your children. Soften the hearts of those who are committing violent acts toward Your people. Let Your children not be afraid or discouraged. Provide for all their needs. In Jesus' name. Amen.
    Ilene A - USA
  • Almighty God, what horror that those who love you are experiencing being killed for that or seriously challenged & persecuted in Burkina Faso. Please place a hedge of protection around the Christians there & have them win over hearts to You because of their steadfast love. Bring peace Lord through Your kingdom of believers on earth. In Jesus name Amen
    Robert C - Canada
  • Father God, we lift up our brothers and sisters in Burkina Faso. We pray for Your hedge of protection around them. We pray for Your strength and encouragement. We pray for Your provision. We pray also for those committing these acts to find the saving knowledge of Jesus and be changed. In the Mighty a name of Jesus Amen
    cheri w - USA
  • Lord bless these dear brother and sisters for their faithfulness. May they sense Your presence in a real way. Comfort them in their losses and strengthen them in their trials. In Your powerful name I pray. Amen!
    Colleen S - USA
  • HEAVENLY FATHER,

    Many are the afflictions of the righteous but YOU deliver them from them ALL
    Though pressed on every side may our brothers in Burkina Faso not be crushed
    Though perplexed may they not despair
    Though persecuted do not let them feel forsaken
    Though struck down do not allow the devil to destroy them

    In JESUS MIGHTY NAME I pray
    AMEN !
    Esther A - Belgium
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Burkina Faso, particularly survivors of anti-Christian attacks: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the grieving, Provide for the displaced. Heal many in body & mind. Bring attackers to Christ. Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • LORD: Protect the Christians in Burkina Faso as they are facing persecution. Fight for them and bring to nothing the plans of the enemy against them. Comfort those who have lost their loved ones. May Your presence keep them in Your peace. Guide and provide. Thank You, for their future is in Your hands. Take away any fear. Accomplish Your will... IJN
    P F - USA
  • Help our brothers and sisters with their faith and help them endure.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Dear JESUS, I pray the church will not loose their faith during this time of persecution; that they remain faithful to you and that even the enemies will submit to their authority given to them by your Holy Spirit. I pray that the enemies will submit to your authority Lord, repent and be saved. Amen.
    Nancy W - USA
  • Lord help these people persevere and help them know and meditate on Romans 8:28 to help them through. Thank you for their faith, bless them! In Jesus name I pray.
    Brandon L - USA
  • Father God, we come before you on behalf of our brothers and sisters in Burkina Faso. Lord, they are enduring persecution and much hardship for your sake .Father God give them grace, wisdom, discernment, and tolerance. Hope in you. Lord, I pray that Christiana in their area and even around the world, will be faithful to help them.
    Kathy Renn
    MN USA
    Katherine R - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank you for these brothers and sisters who sustain constant persecution. We lift up all who have been affected by these attacks, the widows and orphans. We pray for the necessary resources to sustain life. We pray for a hedge of protection for all, in Jesus name.
    john o - USA
  • Father, we cry out to You for Christians in Burkina Faso. Please bless them to continue to persevere. Please heal the injured. Please bring about the soon release of those taken hostage. Please protect the Christians. Please, soon even now, intervene in the violence against Christians in the nation. May the persecutors turn to Your Son, Jesus. Amen.
    David L - USA
  • Father God, in the name of Your Son, Jesus. . . Continue to be in the midst of the persecution in Burkina Faso. Provide a safe haven for the pastors, their families and other believers. Give them supernatural strength to endure the nature of each circumstance they face each day. Holy Spirit give awareness of prayers lifted that it bring comfort.
    Rochelle D - USA
  • Heavenly Father Yahweh, in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ, please provide safety for those displaced! And healing of trauma for victims of violence, and for those who lost loved ones! I also pray for forgiveness, mercy, love, peace, and patience to enter into their hearts. May they count it all Joy according to James 1:2-4. Amen.
    Mariah Ki'erra D - USA
  • Father, we ask that you would protect, give strength and comfort to the Burkina Faso Christians during this time of persecution. Help them to forgive their tormentors and to be a shining light in a dark world. In Jesus name.
    Rhonda F - USA
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