The German woman who was killed has served the Afghan people for 13 years.
The German woman who was killed has served the Afghan people for 13 years.
Jun. 02, 2017 | Afghanistan

Pray for a Kidnapped Aid Worker and Family of a Murdered Worker

[278] prayers in [19] nations have been posted for an Aid Worker.

Two women working for Sweden-based Operation Mercy were targeted by unknown attackers at their guest house in Kabul, Afghanistan, on May 20. A German national and her Afghan guard were killed, while a woman from Finland was kidnapped. The German woman had been working in Afghanistan for 13 years and was most recently leading a literacy project. Her Finnish co-worker had been in the country for only three months and was studying a local language to further her work there. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Pray for the safety and release of the Finnish worker, and pray for the families of both workers and of the Afghan guard, who was beheaded in the attack. Pray for the safety of Operation Mercy’s staff and others serving in Afghanistan.

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  • Most merciful and loving Father, we continue to pray for the safety and release of the Finnish worker, and for the families of both workers and of the Afghan guard, who was beheaded in the attack. Please provide for the safety of Operation Mercy's staff and others serving in Afghanistan.
    Julie C - USA
  • Father in Heaven look up on your people with emphatic, the heartache. Pain, and grief they encounter for the cause of the kingdom, this was the way your son has trod, even to the tomb, and any will experience similarity, do prepare us to arm ourselves to suffer especially on the mission field, strenthned their coleuges and relation in Jesus nam
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Father thank You for Afghanistan and the people You have placed there to help those in need. I pray for protection and release of all in Afghanistan serving You and others. I pray for the safety of Operation Mercy's staff that You would help them and keep them safe and provide for them. Have mercy on them. In the Name of Yeshua Amen.
    Kia W - USA
  • Father, please protect this woman! Give her safety and courage in her enemy's sight. Help her to feel supernatural peace and strength and courage. Lord for those who grieve I ask for your comfort to their families.
    Pray for protection to all those serving in Afghanistan.
    Erika M - USA
  • I pray for strength and forgiveness for the guard's family and the German worker's family-let then be encouraged by the strength and commitment both showed for God's call.
    I pray strongly for the kidnapped girl-the fear and possible torture she is probably going through-that she knows God is with her in any situation-that he has her in His arms .
    Lorrie M - USA
  • May the Kingdom of God be more precious than all the riches of this world in the hearts of these workers, and may they through the love of God be able to proclaim the Gospel from the highest mountain. In Jesus name, amen
    Isaiah S - USA
  • Lord, I asked that your protect and bring home the Finnish worker safely. Please provide protection and guidance to Operations Mercy and all serving in Afghanistan to spread your name and keep the country safe. In Jesus' name I pray.
    Traci P - USA
  • Lord Jesus Christ, may you cause these workers of the kingdom of God to be upheld in the palm of God's hand. May they be strengthened under the shadow of His wing, and may they be able to continue their ministry to the people of Afghanistan. I speak life and peace over these people and their families, in Jesus Christ's name, Amen.
    Isaiah S - USA
  • Father God את, Please quicken my brothers and sisters with your armour as promised in Ephesians 6:11 for ALL staff personnel involved in Operation Mercy?! May your sovereign will come to pass and may your servants run fearlessly into battle with courage. You told us to "Fear Not" 366 times! Send me Lord...Send me!
    Matityahu W - USA
  • Oh Iord I lift up this young lady to you bless her again & again amongst her captors as a wonderful testimony
    Keep her thughts & mind on your promises. Help her to continue to trust only in you Lord.I pray for her captors that through her testimony they might see & know & hear about you oh Lord thank youLord in Jesus name I
    Pray amen
    lexton s - New Zealand
  • Father God i lift up the finnish worker into your hands & pray for her continued safety wherever she maybe right now. Please lead her guide her & protect her every step of the way during this ordeal.Lord touch her captors by her testimony & help her to totally trust in you in Jesus precious name amen
    lexton s - New Zealand
  • In God we trust and keep asking Your healing touch with this Finnish co-worker. Let her sense Your presence and Love. Please help the families of the murdered ones and let them find peace in their heart. Help them leave their burdens for You. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • This is bad news. Father you are able to restore the worker from Finland. We pray for this. Comfort the families and other close friends of those who were killed. Intervene in the lives of the attackers and touch their spirits with repentance.
    Kathleen R - USA
  • Lord, in the aftermath of this attack, may your love be a flame.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Dear Lord, thank you for always being with us. I pray for healing 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
  • I pray Father God for the safety & quick release of the Finnish worker, for the families of both workers & the Afghan guard who was beheaded, for Your protection, abundant provision, quick healing in their lives, that the Afghans in their area would come to Christ & worship with them, in Jesus' name! Amen!
    Sheela G - USA
  • Father, please release the Finnish worker & comfort the families of both women & the Afghan guard. Protect Operation Mercy's staff & others serving in Afghanistan. Convict those responsible for the kidnapping & killing. Turn their hearts to Christ. Convict the government to promote justice. Protect your children as the spread the Gospel, Amen.
    Donna S - USA
  • Oh Lord, help. We cry out to You. Please help to protect and release this dear one who has been captured. Help the families who are grieving and fearful. May they fully trust in Your promises to be with them through trial and pain. Deliver them Lord from anger and unforgiveness. May their testimony be the reason many come to faith in Christ. Amen
    Martha M - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for the Finnish worker. Protect her from her abductors and please help her be released immediately. May her love and compassion in You change the hearts of her abductors. I pray for the strength of all their families. May they rely on You in this season of great sorrow and fear. In Jesus name. Amen.
    Jason H - USA
  • Oh Jesus, right this wrong.
    Scott B - USA
  • Father, move in this situation. If the Finnish woman is still being held, I pray your wrap your arms around her and have her released. I pray she feels your arms around her. Speak to the hearts of those who did this. may they recognize the truth. Pour out your Spirit of conviction. comfort the families of those who suffered.
    Polly C - USA
  • Father God, I pray for the safety and the release of the finnish worker and for the comfort and peace for the families of the german national and her afghan guard. I also pray for the safety of the staff of other organizations serving in Afghanistan. Please protect them from all harm and evil that Satan tries to bring toward them. In your Holy name.
    David A - USA
  • FATHER GOD I PRAY FOR THE FAMILY OF THE 2 MURDERED PEOPLE AND FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF THE FINNISH WOMEN
    Mark B - USA
  • Lord we pray for the safety of Operation Mercy's staff cover them, shield them they will not faint at this hour they will by the help of the Holy Spirit love the Afghanistan's more and serve them. For the kidnapped Finish we cover with the blood of Jesus She is safe protected under your wings in Jesus Name it is well with her.
    Maryann T - Kenya
  • Dear God , have mercy on your servants in Afghanistan,
    Soothe the poor family of the guard who was killed & the German national also. Bring the beheader to his knees at the cross for the terrible killing he performed. Protect & deliver the Finnish captive & increase her faith in this horrible trial. Your kingdom come Lord. In Christ's holy name. Amen
    Robert C - Canada
  • Jesus, we hardly know what to say when we read of such horrors. We beg you to orchestrate the release of this kidnapped woman and for healing from all her trauma. We also ask you to flood your grace upon the families who have lost loved ones through violence. Please turn their hearts to you to find hope and comfort.
    Brenda M - USA
  • Heavenly Father, please see to the release of the Finnish worker and for the healing of the trauma that all of them have faced. Give them revelations and dreams to comfort them during this terrible trial. Please protect Operation Mercy's staff and others serving in Afghanistan. Console their families with the truth of Your Word and Your promises.
    MARI S - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for the safety of the kidnapped Finnish aid worker. Give her a way of escape, cause those who kidnapped her to release her unharmed. I pray for comfort for her family and the families of the German aide worker and the Afghan guard.
    Michelle B - USA
  • (cont'd)
    I pray that even in the midst of sorrow, they will not hate those who have done this awful thing, but pray for their repentance. And I pray blessings, favor, and protection for other workers of Operation Mercy in Afghanistan. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.

    Michelle B - USA
  • Lord I pray that You would be with the aid workers and their families. I pray that You would be a part of comforting those who need comfort and healing those who need comfort. I pray for boldness and against the lies of the enemy in this situation. I pray Lord that You would bring safety to the Finish woman and that You would keep her in perfect peace
    Joy H - USA
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