Syria is littered with damaged or destroyed buildings from its long-running civil war.
Syria is littered with damaged or destroyed buildings from its long-running civil war.
Jan. 08, 2026 | Syria

Former Kurdish Soldier's Life Threatened

[151] prayers in [13] nations have been posted for Kochar.

A former Kurdish soldier has been threatened for his ministry work after placing his faith in Christ. During the Syrian Civil War, Kochar developed an intense hatred for all Arabs, an emotion that grew as he witnessed fellow Kurdish soldiers and friends die. He also experienced a crisis in his Islamic beliefs as he could not understand why Allah would allow Muslims to fight and kill fellow Muslims. At one point, he left Syria for a visit abroad and met some Christians. They explained the gospel, and Kochar became a follower of Christ. He is no longer a soldier and today says, “I love Arabs.” He works to win their hearts to the Lord, and his life has been repeatedly threatened for his ministry work.

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  • Father, thank you for saving Kochar and opening his eyes to the truth. Please protect Kochar as he spreads the gospel of Christ to his fellow Muslims. Lord anoint Kochar for the difficult task at hand and may your grace and mercy abound with him. I pray the gospel will spread like a wildfire and many will come to Christ. In Jesus name amen.
    Denise B - USA
  • Father, surround Kochar with Your angels of protection. Give him a sensitive spirit that hears Your voice clearly about where to go, and where not to go; when to share the gospel, and when to wisely refrain due to danger. Give him outstanding Christian fellowship and support. May You anoint him to always share the gospel unto salvation of the hearer.
    Danae V - USA
  • In the righteous name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Lord of Hosts, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Kocher. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • God, we praise You for setting Kochar free, from sin and from hatred. We ask Your protection around him, that no one else would come to harm him, that men would listen to him and understand. Let them see and know how love conquered hate; how You are greater than our wars. Please let many come to faith through his witness, and let there be peace. Amen.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Holy Father, thank you for Kochar's witness to your love and mercy through Christ Jesus. Protect his new ministry in reaching out to Arab Syrians to join him in following in the steps of Jesus and His Kingdom. Please protect all our family in Syria so that they can shine in the great darkness there.
    Mary M - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Agape, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for love to and of Kochar. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank you for Kochar and his willingness to follow You despite his Muslim background. What a powerful testimony his conversation is, from hate to love. We see the Holy Spirit at work and we outside your powerful name. May You be glorified in his life and strengthen him in his faith each day, demonstrating your power and love.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Dear Lord, thank You for Your wonder working power to change lives and hearts! Please bless and guide Kochar in his new found faith. I ask Your protection and wisdom as he follows You. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Lynne W - USA
  • Dear Father in heaven, thank you for Kochar's conversion to Christianity "" that he believes Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life. As he ministers to others in Syria, please give him wisdom, discernment, and protection. May many come to know You was Lord and Savior because of his faithful and passionate witness. In Jesus Name, amen
    Jennifer T - USA
  • I pray for Kochar , thanking you for his turning to Christ and being able to forgive the Arabs for their cruel murders even among fellow Muslims. I pray that you would protect him as he endeavors to turn fellow or Arabs to Jesus ; bless his ministry and put angels around him; open up the hearts of the people around him to turn to Christ. In Jesus name.
    Nancy G - USA
  • Lord I ask for protection and safety for Kochar. I praise You for his willingness to follow You and I praise You for Your saving work in His life. I praise You that he has chosen to call on You and that he follows You. I pray Lord that You would guide him with what cities to live in, who to share Your hope with and how to live as a citizen of heaven
    Joy H - USA
  • In the good name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God of goodness, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for Kochar who believes You are good. We ask for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Syria: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Unify, empower, guard & sustain them, especially Kochar & others in similar need. Bring their persecutors to CHrist, giving hope, peace & freedom!
    Lisa D - USA
  • Our Father, place a shield around Kochar as he lives his life for You in a hostile environment. Let there be opportunities for him to share the love of Jesus with others. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Syria: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Unify, guard, guide & empower them, especially Kochar & others like him. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving hope! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord God, what a joy to hear of Your work in the life of Kochar. I pray that You would protect his life and enable him to continue ministering to the Arab people. May he be used to bring the healing of forgiveness to other Christians who have suffered as he has, and may there be many whose hearts are softened to You by his example.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Syria: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Empower, guard, guide & unify them, especially Kochar & others like him. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving hope, freedom & peace! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • What a beautiful testimony of how you work in people's hearts, Lord! May Kochar's faith grow into a great mustard tree as he continues to love the Arabs he used to hate. Grant him a hearing from those who he initiates engagement and may many come to Christ through his witness. Grant him wisdom when faced with those who resist the gospel. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • Dear Hevenlhy Father, we thank You for Kochar and for him having given his life to You receiving Your salvation which is the greatest gift anyone could ever receive. Please help him to bring more Muslims to You and help hi as he is continually being persecuted for his faith. Let his light shine throughout SYrria and may many be saved! Amen
    Donna H - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Syria: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Unify, guard, guide & encourage them, especially Kochar & others like them. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving peace & hope! Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Thank you, Lord God, for saving Kochar! I pray that his life will be a testimony of the saving grace of Jesus Christ. I pray that through his testimony, many Muslims will be saved through the gospel. Please protect Kochar as he continues his ministry. I praise you for what you are doing in the Middle East. Please continue to save Syrians. In Jesus name
    Julia F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Syria: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Empower, unify, guard & guide them, especially Kochar & others like him. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving them peace & hope! Amen.


    Lisa D - USA
  • God our Redeemer, Thank You for delivering Kochar from the devil's plan and unforgiveness, a stronghold in his mind to capture him for perdition. Keep him for covert ministry. Send him to people of peace. Remind him that in heaven every people will show God's amazing ability to reach whosoever will be believe that Jesus Christ died; to repent & accept
    Jim E - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Syria: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Empower, guard, guide & unify them, especially Kochar & others facing similar situations. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving hope! Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Oh Heavenly Father these people are desperate for Your help! Jesus Christ Savior Messiah Lamb of God help these people please in the way that You know how and only You can do!
    christine s - USA
  • In the blessed name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for hearing prayers of Kochar. We ask for answered prayers, provision, hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Father please may your hand of protection be over this man and his ministry. May his love win many former enemies to you.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Father, thank you for how you have transformed Kochar's life in Christ. May his relationship with you grow deeper. Give him strength and wisdom for each day. May he not life in fear, but trust Jesus fully. May others see Jesus living through him and be drawn to Jesus for salvation. Give to him whatever else you know he needs. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Lord, thank you for this example of someone truly loving the people that were his former enemies and whom he hated. Allow Kochar to continue his work in the gospel in this very difficult environment where his life is literally in danger. Protect him, and encourage him and surround him with believers that can encourage him.
    Mark R - USA
  • Father, Thank You for Kochar's faith that originates in You. He has experienced Your divine life operating to give him love for those he once hated. Grant Your grace for him to stand firm as death threats and opposition surround him. Protect him in Yourself and allow his testimony to draw others to You.
    Craig R - USA
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