Pray for a new media outreach that focuses on Muslim areas of Kerala, India. Pray that Muslims who are afraid to ask questions about Jesus due to fear of persecution will feel the freedom to engage with this outreach to hear about the risen Jesus.
For Jewish people around the world, much persecution has arisen over conflicts in the Middle East. Pray that Jewish believers will boldly share the hope they have in Jesus with their communities. Pray for more Jewish people to give their lives to Him in faith.
Parts of Asia are difficult for Christians to access and share the gospel in person. Pray for the lost in in these hard-to-reach places to have opportunities to hear the gospel online and through other media. Pray for believers there to be discipled.
Many believers in Abidjan are persecuted by their families and friends for following Jesus. In their suffering, pray that God will sustain them and satisfy them. Pray that they will bless those who persecute them by praying for the salvation of their persecutors.
Lately, believers in Jharkhand have been facing a lot of persecution and pressure to return to Hinduism. Many families have done so due to persecution. Pray that they will repent and turn back to Jesus. Ask God to encourage the believers to stand strong in their faith.
Pray that believers who face persecution will “not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. [May they] rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28).
Moussa and his family share their faith boldly and disciple believers despite the risk of persecution. A new water project brought them favor with village leaders, some who had previously been persecutors. Pray for continued favor and boldness for Moussa and his family.
When Matt, a West African Deaf man, told his family that he follows Jesus, they kicked him out of the house. No support and no more family ties. Please ask God to provide for this young man. Pray that his faith will continue to grow and that God will work in his family.
Many Persians in the South Caucasus who have chosen to follow Jesus make this decision while they’re travelling or away from family. They may face persecution from their families and friends for following Him. Ask God to deepen their faith and help them get access to His Word and a church.
God has opened many ministry opportunities in a Mixtec community in Mexico. But it isn’t easy for someone in this town to give their life to Christ due to fear of persecution. Ask God to help them overcome this fear and follow Him.
During an evangelism training for women, many of the participants said they live in fear of talking about their faith because they can be rejected or persecuted. Pray for courage and boldness for these women to walk in obedience in furthering God’s kingdom in Pakistan.
Matt and Ruth suffer much for the gospel yet faithfully share the good news amid trials. Pray for them as Ruth recovers from an attempt on her life through poisoning. Pray for Rebecca, the woman who poisoned her, to come to know Jesus and be a light in the darkness.
As the gospel spreads among the Sparrow people, believers are experiencing more persecution. Some are beaten. Some dodge thrown rocks while giving out New Testaments. One believer has disappeared. Pray for the believers’ continued boldness and for more to trust in Christ.
Around 100 believers from a Muslim Sudanese tribe have arrived as refugees in Uganda. Pray for these believers who have fled war and persecution. Pray for an IMB team working to help refugees through trauma healing groups, discipleship classes, and skills training.
Ashley is a follower of Jesus. She said that the restrictions and constant surveillance make it difficult for believers in her city to meet or to communicate with each other. Please ask God to provide them with persistence, joy, and boldness during these difficult times.
