The median age in Central Asia is just 26 years old.
The median age in Central Asia is just 26 years old.
Jun. 11, 2026 | Kazakhstan

Christian Youth Ridiculed by Peers

[178] prayers in [11] nations have been posted for Adiya.

A young Christian continues to share her faith despite peer pressure. When she was 12, a Kazakh girl named Adiya organized a Christmas party to share the gospel with her Muslim classmates. Her invitations stating “A big star will be there!” caused some children to wonder if they would meet a celebrity. During the party, Adiya presented Christ as the star, taught Christian songs and gave everyone a wrapped copy of the Bible. While the attendees enjoyed themselves, some later ridiculed her and told her they threw the Bibles in the trash. The name-calling and ostracism hurt Adiya deeply, but she said, “I know I did the right thing. Those children had heard the gospel.” Today, Adiya still shares her faith whenever possible despite being shunned. She prays the opportunities will bear fruit and believes the event she organized years ago eventually will: “They heard the Word of God, and he will fulfill his purposes.”

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  • Father in Heaven, Thank You for the inspiring example and bold witness of Adiya. Thank You for the love You put in her heart as a twelve-year-old to share the gospel with her classmates and I pray that those seeds will bear good fruit. Please give her courage to continue sharing her faith despite ridicule. In Jesus' Name, Amen
    Jehosheba R - USA
  • Father God, we praise and thank You for Adiya's boldness and courage in sharing her faith and her generosity in giving bibles to her classmates. Lord Jesus, we believe that Your word does not return void and at some point we believe some of these individuals will be touched and moved by her presentation and be brought to faith in Jesus, amen.
    Forrest B - USA
  • In the joyous name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shofet, God our Judge, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we adore You that Adiya and Kazakhstan youth judge righteously. We ask for healing, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, thank you so much for our wonderful and loving sister, Adiya! Always surround her with Christian care and support; may she always sense your presence to be closer than her very breath! Bless her always with a lively, compassionate witness that opens eyes and ears, softens hearts and touches souls.Confirm that a 12-year old was saved long ago!
    Danae V - USA
  • Father, thank you for this powerful testimony from a young, brave girl. Please continue to strengthen and encourage her as she is till sharing the gospel years later. May fruit be borne from her labor.
    Mark R - USA
  • In the faithful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Adiya. We ask for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to her. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray that You would continue to encourage and strengthen Adiya. May she have creativity and courage to continue sharing the gospel and I pray that You would prepare hearts to hear and respond to the message. Please give her other believers who will support and join with her in this work.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Dear Father, Thank You for Adiya and her desire to share the gospel with classmates, even in the face of ridicule and ostracism. May she be encouraged and feel Your peace, knowing that You value her obedience. May You work in the hearts of those with whom she shares the Good News and may her efforts bear much fruit. Your Word never returns void.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Our Father, strengthen Your daughter, Adiya, as she shares the love of Jesus with others. May the seeds of Your word fall into fertile hearts and bear fruit. Surround her with others who love You, or are searching for You, and may she bring them to You. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • In the glorious name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Adonai, Lord, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You that Adiya seeks Your face. We ask that she continues seek Your face, for healing, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels encamp around and minister to her. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Thank You Jesus for Adiya whose bold loving witness will bring an abundance of fruit. LORD, please supply her with everything she needs for her ministry to grow. Funds to travel, Bibles, Christians shoulder-to-shoulder to evangelize and fellowship. God bless this sweet young sister in Christ.
    K D - USA
  • Dear Jesus, I rejoice you brought Aditya into the relationship with You. You placed within her heart the desire to tell others about You. Guide and encourage her forward in You and helping others come to You.
    Pamela F - USA
  • Lord God, Thank you for Adiya's faithfulness. I pray that your word will not come back empty. Use the gospel message these students heard to draw them to faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. I pray that the seeds planted will grow and bear much fruit in their lives. Please continue to shine the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ in Kazakhstan. Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • Almighty God, I thank You for this incredible girl who has boldly proclaimed the Lord Jesus Christ to her Muslim classmates! I pray the efforts Adiya has made over the years will bear much fruit. I pray You could continue to use Kazach believers to share the gospel despite the risks.
    Curtis M - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Kazakhstan: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all facing all facing active persecution, especially Adiya. Open hearts around them to You, saving this land! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Jesus, please bless Adiya for her courage and love for you. May the seed of your word that she has spread bear great fruit in her life and in others. May you be glorified in her life. Comfort her when she is made fun of for her faith. Continue to guide, lead, protect and provide for her. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Robert B - USA
  • Lord, help this young Christian girl to stand firm in her faith and convictions despite the pressure. I pray she will not compromise for anything but keep sharing Christ boldly by the help of the Holy Ghost .Lord, may all those who have the gospel from her be saved from their sins and may her example inspire many teens, youths to desire to love God. JN
    Bernice N - USA
  • Father, thank You for the blessing that Adiya is to her community! Continue to encourage her so that she boldly steps out on faith to share Your Good News with others. I pray that her influence would multiply & that the hearts of her peers would be turned toward You. May other Kazakhs be inspired to learn more about You. In Jesus' name, amen!
    Jessica M - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Kazakhstan : Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially facing active persecution, like Adiya. Open hearts around them to You, saving this land, bringing peace & hope! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Kazakhstan : Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially facing active persecution, like Adiya. Open hearts around them to You, saving this land, bringing peace & hope! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Lord and Father, may you please be present with my sister Adiya as she seeks to spread your word and light to the lost. She needs comfort and reassurance, Lord, the kind that only you can give. May you please soften hearts and heal wounds so that more may come ro know you through Adiya. In Jesus's name, amen!
    Cuan J - South Africa
  • Lord I lift up Adiya in prayer to you in a special way today.
    Christine M - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Kazakhstan: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all facing active persecution, like Adiya. Open hearts around them to You, saving this land & bringing peace! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Heavenly Father, Today we pray for Adiya. We thank You for her bold faith, her courage in sharing the Gospel, and her continued faithfulness in being a great witness for You. We pray for many to come to salvation and for You to be glorified above all. In Jesus' name, Joel
    Joel C - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Kazakhstan: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all facing active persecution, like Adiya. Open hearts around them to you, saving all this land & bringing peace! Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord, may the harvest be plentiful and prepare the soil of people's hearts to be good soil to produce 30-60-100 fold. Cause these attendees to repent and count You worthy of all glory and honor. Allow Adita more witnessing opportunities. May she have the joy of seeing others receive Jesus. Encourage her with Your Holy Spirit.
    Beth P - USA
  • In the great name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Majesty is Yours, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we adore You for faithfulness of Adiya. We ask for blessing, continue to share Gospel, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord continue to bless Adiya & grow her in her faith. Guard, guide, provide for her. Bless her ministry. Remind each child who heard the gospel of the truth. Send them dreams, open their hearts to your love & forgiveness. Bring them to salvation. Let Adiya's boldness & faith encourage the global body of Christ to stand strong & witness for you.
    Elizabeth M - USA
  • Lord Jesus please take Aditya's love for her friends, her boldness for You, and her love for You and make it bear fruit. Would You please put her courage and love in my heart. Please remind her that it is an honor to suffer for Your Name. Hold her close sweet Jesus. I know You will.
    Jason R - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Kazakhstan: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially those, like Adiya, face active persecution. Open hearts around them, saving this land & bringing hope! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
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