Fire was set during an attack against Christians in Nigeria (Photo: World Watch Monitor).
Fire was set during an attack against Christians in Nigeria (Photo: World Watch Monitor).
Mar. 24, 2017 | Nigeria

Pray for Lydia and Williams, Who Survived a Fulani Attack on Their Village

[292] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for Lydia and Williams.

A group of Fulani men attacked a village recently in Kaduna, Nigeria, killing four people and injuring two adults and a young child. On March 12 at about 7:30 p.m., the Fulani men entered a small village in Kagoro and fired indiscriminately at a woman named Lydia and a 1-year-old named Confidence. Lydia suffered gunshot wounds to her back, right arm and abdomen, while Confidence was struck in both feet and on her hip. Williams Aluwong Jonathan, his wife and their 3-month-old baby were outside their home when the Fulani began shooting. His wife was shot to death as she ran for the house with their baby. Williams was shot 15 times in the arm but was able to protect their baby from harm. “Please pray for them, thanking God that they survived and also for quick healing physically, emotionally and spiritually,” a VOM contact asked.

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  • Loving Father, five years later, we continue to lift up Lydia and Williams to You for provision and safety. May the God of Hope fill them with all joy and peace in believing, that they may abound in Hope by the power of the Holy Spirit
    Julie C - USA
  • Father God thank for your merciful kindness towards your people, despite others been killed, you save Lydia and William, thank you, you may have special plans for their lives, do grant speedy recovery and complete healing, physically and mentally, Help. Them in such. Challenging time provide for them, reassure them of your faithfulness, & loves
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Our Father, thank You for Your faithfullness. Please continue to help Lydia and Williams. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Our Father in heaven. Thank You fo r Your work in Nigeria. Please continue to help all persecuted Christians . Thank You for helping Lydia and Williams. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Our heavenly Father, we intercede for Lydia and Williams and their families, asking for physical healing, spiritual healing, financial healing, ending of persecution along with a hedge of protection on them. We intercede that angels from heaven will come and meet their needs. In the name of Jesus. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, healer of all forms of oppression, have mercy on these believers who were attacked by the enemy. Have mercy on their enemies and open their eyes and hearts to what they have truly done to you and restore this village.
    Kathleen R - USA
  • Merciful Father, Lydia, Confidence, Williams and his wife and baby are not just statistics, they are our family. We ask You to bring healing and peace to the village of Kagoro. May Your children experience the peace only You give and demonstrate the forgiveness toward their attackers that only You provide. Reveal Christ in Your people to watching eyes
    Antoinette D - USA
  • Dear Lord, I pray for healing and provision for those persecuted and forced to flee homes, comfort for family and friends of those lost or injured, security for those sharing You despite threats, and salvation to those who are persecuting your Church. I pray Your light would shine for many to see through these trials. Amen
    Olga G - USA
  • Dear FATHER GOD JESUS CHRIST, ( Isaiah 9:6 ) 
              Please saturate Your Church with Your HOLY SPIRIT, AMEN. (Luke 11:13 )
    eric H - USA
  • God of All Comfort, bring comfort to Lydia, Williams, and the others who suffered in this attack by the Fulani. Bring great healing of heart and body to them. I pray that You would bring much confusion and failure to the Fulani militants, that you stop them from the terror they want to inflict on others. May they see Your Power and be brought low.
    JM B - USA
  • Father, I pray for these families that you would give them both comfort and strength during this time. I ask that You would fully heal all the wounds suffered during these attacks. I ask that you would give them further strength to carry on. Lord, let them know that they are loved. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
    Jason H - USA
  • Lord I grieve with these families who suffered and I ask for Your comfort, hope, and peace to surround them. I pray that they would feel loved, cared for and provided for by their local church and by all those around them. Father I ask that You would hold them and heal them. Jehovah-Rapha I ask for healing on all levels and in all ways.
    Joy H - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • Dear God, you know the horrors these brothers and sisters faced. Please give therm the peace that passes all our understanding. Fill therm with your love and heal them body, mind and spirit. Please meet their every need and give them the strength at stand. In Jesus name I pray.
    Lee A - USA
  • Mighty SAvior Jesus, These Christian people need you Lord. Heal them physically as well as emotionally and spiritually. Give them hope and strength to carry on for you. Protect them all and keep them safe. Speak to them through your Word and give them guidance. Pam F - USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for Lydia and Williams. Please heal then dear Lord in all ways, let them feel Your love and presence. Comfort them as only You can, protect them Lord and give them forgiving hearts to forgive those who did this evil thing. Protect Your children in Nigeria dear Lord, and may the love of Jesus grow throughout this land.
    Shaunagh N - United Kingdom
  • God, only You can bring good from the horror experienced by Your saints. We are grateful for those who survived this attack, and pray you quickly heal them physically, emotionally and spiritually. Cause the survivors to not weaken; hold them close and protect them. Give them courage, and protect their homes.
    Meg K. P - USA
  • Lord, only You know the pain and anguish and trauma that Lydia, Confidence, Williams Aluwong Jonathan and others have faced in this attack and I ask for the comfort of Your Holy Spirit to bring them supernatural peace and grace. Comfort Williams and others in the loss of loved ones and bring healing to those shot and injured. Father, protect them!
    Forrest B - USA
  • FATHER GOD,
    Please give these precious Believers favor , and surround them with YOUR Mighty angels . Comfort them, letting them know that YOU are with them! Spread YOUR HOLY LIGHT in this very dark area. Convict souls being used by the enemy, and send millions of Soul Winners to this region. IN JESUS' NAME , AMEN !!
    Doris G - USA
  • Lord, these people have suffered so much. Baby Confidence is especially heavy on my heart as she has received such terrible injuries in places that need to grow and be strong. Please heal her so that she may walk.
    Brenda M - USA
  • Father, I pray for comfort of the families of those killed in the attack. Please heal Lydia, Confidence, and Williams fully. Heal their bodies and their spirits. Provide for Williams and give him wisdom and love as he tries to raise his baby. Give them Your joy thT comes only through Your Spirit. Protect them from further attacks. Amen
    Lauren T - USA
  • Father God, I pray for Lydia, Confidence, Williams and the 3 month old baby. Please heal them of the gunshot wounds they suffered and provide them a speedy recovery. Comfort the family of Williams as they mourn the loss of his wife. Give the affected people your peace and increase their faith in you as they go through these tough times. Bless them.
    David A - USA
  • Dear Father, thank you for your power amidst such evil in Nigeria. We pray for Lydia and Confidence to be healed physically and emotionally. We pray for Williams as he raises his child and that you will comfort them as they mourn the loss of his wife. Please 'uphold them by your Righteous Right hand! ' In Jesus Name!
    Jennifer T - USA
  • Father I pray for Lydia and Williams that you will bring healing and comfort at this very difficult time. I pray that they will not loose faith and continue to trust you as you cover them with you love and crown them with your peace. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
    Xakia D - United Kingdom
  • Father, I pray for Lydia, Confidence, William and the other brothers and sisters in Kaduna who are dealing with the aftermath of this unprovoked and vicious attack. I pray that You will grant spiritual, emotional, and physical healing and restoration to all those in need, especially to Confidence. I confidently ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Lord, help Lydia and Williams to stand strong after this attack. Don't let them lose heart or faith in you. Release your Spirit on their lives and bring many to faith through them. Grant them your peace.
    mark m - USA
  • PLease heal this family of all their wounds and terror and make them mighty for your kingdom, O Lord.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Jesus please miraculously heal William's arm and fill his heart with forgiveness and comfort in the loss of his wife. Encourage believers there and help them be filled with you Spirit and joy.
    michele r - USA
  • Father, in the midst of the chaos of attack You chose to spare Lydia and Williams. I pray for quick healing physically, emotionally and spiritually for them and little Confidence. Please ease their pain and bless them greatly. May they sense your Spirit and place their trust in you. And the Fulani men? may their hearts be changed to love, not hate.
    Sheryl S - USA
  • Lord we pray for these who suffer for your word. Heal their wounds physically and mentally. May the love of God be wit them ,Amen
    jeff h - USA
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