Christians in Turkey face many difficulties, including orders to shut down churches like this one.
Christians in Turkey face many difficulties, including orders to shut down churches like this one.
Jun. 10, 2016 | Turkey

Pray for Kurdish Christians in Turkey

[289] prayers in [22] nations have been posted for Kurdish Christians.

Kurdish Christians and other believers living in southeastern Turkey face many difficulties because of war and persecution. Many are from Muslim backgrounds and have faced rejection from their families. Despite the risks, the Christians continue to meet on a regular basis to openly encourage one another through Bible lessons and public prayer. Pray for their continued boldness as they fellowship with one another and share the gospel with others.

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  • Father I pray for Kurdish Christians and other believers in Turkey, that you will protect them daily and help them to be wise and bold despite thee challenges that confronts them, touch the heart of the natives that love and understanding will have free course, bless their effort and let their ministry be fruitful in Jesus name Amen
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Our forgiving Father, we lift up Kurdish believers. We praise You for their faithfulness. We entreat You that You will place a hedge of protection on them and send angels from heaven to minister and encourage them. In the healing and forgiving name of Jesus. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers from 2 years ago. Thank You for the Work You are continuing to do in Turkey in 2019! You have heard our prayers & have answered them! This is the beginning of a Revival! Let it flow! Let the Light shine and shatter the darkness throughout! Save the people of Turkey! In Jesus' Gracious Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Lord please send your words to these hearts, passing through all domains enroute.
    Linda D - Korea, South
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • I pray for the Kurdish Christians to you oh Lord that fill their hearts with faith and hope that alone will reign until the end of times. Holy Spirit provide the comfort they need and let them be edified in the name of Jesus Christ.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • Matthew 18:20
    For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
    Please be with these brothers and sisters in Turkey. I pray they will remain in You through every difficulty. lift them higher and higher, Lord Jesus till they soar on wings as eagles. In Your Name I pray. Thank You, Lord Jesus. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Please dear Father, comfort, encourage, and bless the hearts of every soul who has made a decision for Christ against so much opposition and even rejection from their own families. Sustain them, dear Lord, by the power of Your Spirit and love. Give them a way to congregate with other believers and grow in Your word. I ask it in the name of Jesus.
    Kathy G - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank for drawing these to Yourself. May they continue to desire the pure milk of Your Word and the sweet fellowship of the family of God. Thank You for Your protection and mercy. May each one have full assurance of faith and may their hearts not be troubled or afraid as they trust in You and in our blessed Savior. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Carol S - USA
  • I pray that the Holy Spirit surrounds you with safety, courage, peace, and love to continue worshipping and sharing the gospel. Thank you for your example of courage.
    Betty A - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I do pray for the Christians is Turkey. They need to feel Your presence and her from you as they read Your Word. I pray for all people of Turkey to receive you as Savior. May the all see You in power and love. Thank you Lord. Pamela USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Father, I pray you bless these believers. Help them to walk in your Spirit. Make a way for them. Use them to shine your love to those around them, comfort them, wrap your arms around them. Speak to their families, may they come to see their need for you and your forgiveness. Give your children boldness and wisdom to stand and follow you , wherever.
    Polly C - USA
  • Dear Lord, strengthen the heart, mind, body and soul of these saints of yours. Please provide encouragement, patience, courage, hope, and love, even for their enemies. Love them, and love through them.
    mark m - USA
  • Father God, I cry out to You for these Kurdish believers to protect them and bless them in their walk with You! Bring peace to that area that the evil plans of their persecutors will be stopped...in the Name of Jesus! May Your people be strong to stand and proclaim Your Name that many will come to a saving knowledge of Your grace!
    Carolyn L - USA
  • My God , Jesus said we shall have power when the Holy Spirit come upon us and we shall witness. I pray for our brothers and sisters in Turkey to be strengthened by the power of the Holy Spirit , may they keep the unity in Christ and in the Holy Spirit. Let the Spirit of fellowship continue to burn within them. May your Word be their trust and anchor.
    Sipho S - South Africa
  • Father In Jesus name I pray that You will draw all the people being touched by these warriors closer to you, and open the eyes of their hearts as well as their minds to understand the scriptures. Also give them ears to hear and I also pray that you do exceedingly abundantly above and beyond anything we can ask for or think of. Thank you in advance AMEN
    Mark M - USA
  • Amen
    Alexandr P - Russia
  • Lord please give boldness to these Kurdish Christians. Give them the faith to hold on in every circumstance. Draw them close to the cross. That they will worship in times of trouble and pray in times of need. Bless them with all they need. And thank You for being their rock and anchor in the storm. Amen. We can trust in You Lord, You will never dissapo
    Piet K - Netherlands
  • Throughout the day we will reflect on the kind of day You, our Spirit-Self want for us, the feelings You would that we have, the experiences You want to take place, and the Soulular learning You desire that we continually experience. If we make all decisions with our Spirit-Self, this is the day that will be given us.
    Gerald F - USA
  • Kind loving Father in Heaven I ask this request of safety for the many lives threatened by evil people who seek to kill and destroy your Christian children. Father grant them the peace they need so they can further the soon coming kingdom. be with any who delivers your Word to help others to come to you. In Jesus Precious name amen
    Carol L - United Kingdom
  • Dear LORD, we indeed pray for the continued boldness of Christians who are regularly persecuted for their faith. Help them to endure to the end and that You protect them from harm. We ask and pray that by standing on Your Word, others will be moved to want to know Christ Jesus. Also, remember the persecutors - that they come to know Jesus Christ. Amen
    Everett T - USA
  • Please keep them safe and continue to spread your word Lord Jesus,n Thank you for everything we do not deserve.
    zane j - USA
  • Father in Heaven, I ask that will will bless and protect these Kurdish believers. Please do not let them become discouraged when they face opposition, rather empower them to live boldly and joyfully for their faith in you. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen
    Ashley H - USA
  • Father, You know the risks these brothers and sisters face following Jesus and meeting together. Please protect them. May they be strong and courageous in their faith in You. May many others come to a love saving relationship with Jesus because of them. May the church family be even closer than their real family with Jesus as the head. Thank You . Amen
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Still they worship You Dear Lord & Master in the midst of persecution. Papa my G-D, I pray You will always keep the doors of their hearts opened to you. Though they're afflicted and buildings shut down, strengthen them to worship and praise You, giving thanks to Your Glorious Name. "Perecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed." Amen.
    Ronnie P - USA
  • Father please let the evil fear you and shall not get to our brothers in sisters please give them your love .
    Juniper B - USA
  • Father, thank you for the faithfulness and boldness of these believers. Empower and strengthen them as they continue to serve you. Shield and protect them from danger as they continue to advance your gospel and fellowship with other Christians. Open the hearts and minds of all the people who need the gift of salvation. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Salina C - USA
  • Lord Jesus!I ask that You will embolden these Kurdish christians to continue proclaiming Your word and sharing Your gospel.Strengthen their fellowship with one another.Grant them each a spirit of unity!Move in others hearts according to Your will.Open up unbelievers' hearts and eyes to Your truth!Show yourself mighty!May they remember to ask for wisdom
    Annalise B - USA
  • Jesus, remind these Kurdish followers they are spreading your saving grace in a land where Christianity blossomed in the early years of the faith. Show them you will again multiply the Gospel in the land of Turkey. Use them in great and mighty ways to overwhelm others with your unfailing love Root them in your Word for rest, wisdom, and strength. Amen.
    Rich R - USA
  • Father bless our Kurdish Brother and sisters as they go all in for Jesus. Please grant them all peace, safety, WISDOM and provision. We Thank You Holy one that all the enemies plans and attacks on your people will fall back on them. Make your people Strong, and help them to never give up. Let them continue being a Blessing to the lost. In Jesus name,
    Deidre S - USA
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