Prayer Points

IRAN - Ziba*, an Iranian Christian, shares: “We want to bring truth and hope to our nation … Please pray that God shows us how to love our community with the hope of Jesus.”

IRAN - Pray with the underground Church in Iran as they respond to the ongoing grief and confusion after more than an estimated 38 000 people were killed nationwide in this year’s deadly protests.

IRAQ - Another church leader, Ayat*, faces health challenges and asked us to pray for healing. “Please also pray that the Lord would strengthen me, renew my strength and give me grace to continue serving Christ.”

IRAQ - Pray with an Iraqi church leader for Christian youth. “Young people are distracted by things that pull them away from faith,” he says. “Ask the Lord to guide them back to the truth.”

IRAQ - Praise God for the blessing of rain this winter in Iraq after so many dry seasons. For many Iraqi people, including generations of Christians, farming is their livelihood.

IRAQ - Pray that the church of converts from a Muslim background will continue to grow in Iraq – both in places where a secret church is already there and where Christians have no others to meet with and grow.

IRAQ - Pray for Luay, 41, who received a microloan from Open Doors’ local partner. With it, he purchased new appliances for his shop. He asks us to pray that God will grow his business so he can employ more…

IRAQ - Iraqi pastors who work with converts face great risk for their ministry. One pastor shared: “Please pray for my family and me, that God will strengthen our faith to persevere.”

IRAQ - In Iraq, choosing to follow Jesus can mean losing your job and facing long-term unemployment. Ask God to open doors for jobs in safe workplaces.

YEMEN - Pray for encouragement and hope for Yemeni believers who have chosen to remain in their land amid intense scrutiny and persecution. Pray they will clearly see the hand of the Lord at work in their lives.