Some of the 43 hostages released after a year-long captivity
Some of the 43 hostages released after a year-long captivity
Mar. 04, 2016 | Syria

Praise God for Release of Assyrian Christians, Held Hostage by ISIS

[499] prayers in [27] nations have been posted for Assyrian Christians.

Islamic extremists released a group of 43 Assyrian Christians on Feb. 23, after holding the men, women and children hostage for a year. In February 2015, ISIS militants overran dozens of villages along the Khabur River, taking 253 Christians hostage and demanding ransom payments in exchange for their release. In September 2015, the militants released a video showing the execution of three Assyrian Christian men and demanding $10 million for release of the remaining hostages. Most of the hostages have been released over the last few months. However, ISIS militants abducted another large group of Assyrian Christians in August from Qaryatain and are still holding 179 hostage. Please pray for those who have been released and for those who are still being held.

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  • To God be the glory for the things he has done, grateful for your great mercies Fsther God, to save ther lives thru such distress and keeping them sane and releasing them, God be praise, Lord grant them inner healing, and help them to forgive those heathen who has taken pleasure in causing such needless pain to the brother hood of man unnecessary
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and savior, I pray for my brothers and sisters in Nepal starting there New Life, amen, that God in Heaven continues to fill you with all of His Goodness and the strength to continue to walk to church. Please Father in Heaven keep Your Children safe and from harms way amen. In Jesus name I pray this amen.
    Joseph B - USA
  • Our heavenly Father, we praise You that You fight for Assyrian Christians and around the world. We ask for a hedge of protection on them and angels from heaven to minister them. In the name of Jesus. Thanks
    Gary F - USA
  • Our heavenly Father, we praise You that You fight for Assyrian Christians and around the world. We ask for a hedge of protection on them and angels from heaven to minister them. In the name of Jesus. Thanks
    Gary F - USA
  • Our heavenly Father, we praise You that You fight for Assyrian Christians and around the world. We ask for a hedge of protection on them and angels from heaven to minister them. In the name of Jesus. Thanks
    Gary F - USA
  • Our heavenly Father, we praise You that You fight for Assyrian Christians and around the world. We ask for a hedge of protection on them and angels from heaven to minister them. In the name of Jesus. Thanks
    Gary F - USA
  • Our heavenly Father, we praise You that You fight for Assyrian Christians and around the world. We ask for a hedge of protection on them and angels from heaven to minister them. In the name of Jesus. Thanks
    Gary F - USA
  • Our heavenly Father, we praise You that You fight for Assyrian Christians and around the world. We ask for a hedge of protection on them and angels from heaven to minister them. In the name of Jesus. Thanks
    Gary F - USA
  • Our heavenly Father, we praise You that You fight for Assyrian Christians and around the world. We ask for a hedge of protection on them and angels from heaven to minister them. In the name of Jesus. Thanks
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord- we do praise you for the release of this group and yet we pray for intervention on behalf of those who are still being held. I pray the ISSIS will come to know you and turn from their life of hate and violence. Fill them with the peace that surpasses understanding. Draw them into your family. In your name I pray. Amen!
    Colleen S - USA
  • Father God I pray for the Assyrian Christians who are still in captivity for them to be released unconditionally. Let their captors be touched by their faith in you so that they can see through the eyes of your Spirit the true vine Christ Jesus the Lord and savior. I thank you Lord for those who have been released to continue in their journey with you.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • Lord, send your healing!
    Linda D - Korea, South
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Father God, we don't know why those who murder Your people will sometimes release them, but we know Your hand is over it. Help us to take heart in an unstable world and please give these Assyrian believers protection and strength to endure trying times. Through their faith, turn many hearts to Jesus, our Savior until He comes.
    Kathy G - USA
  • Lord, thank You for the release of these Christians. Please comfort them as they continue to recover from the trauma. May they find refuge in a safe place. If the other Christians are still captive, please keep them and set them free. May their captors be convicted, repent, and be saved. In the Mighty Name of Jesus. Thank God. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Almighty, most powerful, sovereign, merciful, just God, our Savior, I bless Your Holy Name. Please, Lord, sustain and protect. Please comfort and strengthen. Please lead and raise U.S. leaders and maintain unity among brothers and sisters held hostage. Please bring many captors from darkness to light, with joyful hearts released from bitterness. Amen.
    Sherry W - USA
  • Father I thank for the release of these christians from hostage. I pray for the work of your power that has started in the lives of these to continue delivering more christians out of the hands of ISIS. I rebuke Satan's forces against these christians appearing though ISIS in Jesus Name. I decree the release of the remainder in Jesus Name, Amen.
    Sipho S - South Africa
  • Lord we rejoice and thank h for this miracle not many Christians escape alive but ur hand of protection was upon these and please continue to cover them with ur blood as they choose to stand up for their face and knowing what it could cost them. Keep them safe under the shadow of ur wings amen
    Tina K - USA
  • GOD BLESS OUR ASSYRIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS, Thank You Father for making the enemy Release your people!!! We Thank You because your in control!! Have mercy on ISIS, turn them from wickdness to the True Light. Be with those who are still suffering greatly. Give them new strength and hope not to give up. Please bring them all out safely. Amen...
    Deidre S - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray Lord for those Assyrian Christians who are being held, and thank you Lord for those that have been released. I pray Lord that you will comfort all of these people. I pray Lord that they will be listening to your voice, and hearing what you want them to do. In Christ's name, Amen
    Kevin G - USA
  • Almighty God and Savior Jesus, Miraculously release these people and protect them from all harm. Speak to ISIS members and show them yourself and save their souls. Pamela - USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • We are praying for you here in Texas. You " ..can do all things through Christ who gives you strength". We love you and God Bless
    Charles O - USA
  • Thank you o God for Assyrian Christians and for all the Christians held hostage by ISIS. Father I ask that You would release the hostages unharmed. I ask for Your angels to protect the hostages. Father may the ISIS people come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. Thank you Almighty God for releasing the hostages. May the other hostages be comforted .
    Chris N - New Zealand
  • Thank you o God for Assyrian Christians and for all the Christians held hostage by ISIS. Father I ask that You would release the hostages unharmed. I ask for Your angels to protect the hostages. Father may the ISIS people come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. Thank you Almighty God for releasing the hostages. May the other hostages be comforted .
    Chris N - New Zealand
  • Dear Father, Thank You so much for these hostages who have been released by ISIS, but also grant Your mercy to those still imprisoned. You alone can work miracles and open the hearts of their captors to Your light. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Lynne W - USA
  • Father, we thank and praise you for these 43 Assyrian Christians who have been released. We pray that they their lives will know your peace and love. Lead them in your way and give them strength to go forward. We also pray
    for your hand upon them and also for your hand on those who are still being held. Give each one your grace, mercy, and love.
    Sandy F - Ethiopia
  • Father, The horrors Your people experience at the hands of extremists is unimaginable to me, but I know You know. Heal them of the trauma. Keep them strong and focused on You. Assure them of Your love for them. Thank You for the release of some who were held captive. Open the eyes of the persecutors that they may see Jesus and repent. Please, Lord.
    Sue R - USA
  • Dear Father,

    Be glorified, and work in this situation for your glory, so that men and women know that you exist and have an eternally good plan for your life.
    mark m - USA
  • Father, we thank You for those who have already been released. As they begin the next part of their lives, heal them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Strengthen them so they can strengthen others in the faith. For those who are still in captivity, set your angels around them to protect them from harm. Encourage them while they wait upon You
    Antoinette D - USA
  • FATHER,
    PLEASE IN THE NAME OF JESUS RELEASE THE HOLY SPIRIT TO PRESERVE YOUR CHILDREN FROM EVIL. HOLY SPIRIT PLEASE WORK ON THE ISIS LEADERS HEARTS THAT THEY MAY UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS HELPS AND LOVES. JESUS BUILDS AND NEVER DESTROY(S), GRANT THEM THE PRIVILEGE TO KNOW GODS LOVE. IN JESUS NAME.
    FELICIA Z - USA
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