Prayer for Persecuted Christians in Iran — May 29, 2026
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Daily Prayer · August 21, 2026
Gracious God, today we lift up Benjamin, who is asking You for a Kingdom Business Trainer in Dubai, UAE. Provide a teacher who handles Scripture carefully and makes truth understandable. Let his teaching lead to faithful living rather than admiration for knowledge.
Irish Catholic Missionary Hails Growth of Once-Marginalized Kenyan Parish on Return for Priestly Ordination
An Irish missionary who served in Kenya for 35 years has described the growth of St. Joseph’s Luanda Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Kakamega as a source of joy, recalling that Catholics formed only a small proportion of the local population when he arrived there in December…
Pray →Lord of the Harvest, we give thanks for the flourishing of St. Joseph’s Luanda Parish in Kakamega, rejoicing in the growth of the church there. You have taken what was once small and made it a place of gathering and worship, where Your name is lifted high. Continue to establish and strengthen the believers in this community, that they may be rooted and grounded in love. Reveal Jesus to the surrounding communities, drawing many to the light of the Gospel. Bless the newly ordained priest and those who serve alongside him, that they may shepherd Your flock with wisdom and grace. May their lives shine as beacons of hope, that even those who are far off might be brought near. We ask this in the name of Christ, our Good Shepherd. Amen.
‘Christians Are Infidels, Should Leave Nigeria,’ Muslim Cleric Says
Christian leaders say the comments violate Nigeria’s constitutional protections and fuel dangerous narratives about religious ownership of the state. By Luka Binniyat KADUNA, Nigeria — A firestorm erupted across Nigeria after influential Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir…
Pray →God of Truth and Unity, we lift up Nigeria in this time of tension and division. Your Word declares that You desire all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Establish peace and understanding among all communities in Nigeria, and guard the hearts of the believers against fear and discouragement. Reveal Jesus, the Prince of Peace, to those who speak words of division, and let them encounter the One who breaks down every dividing wall of hostility. Strengthen the Church in Nigeria to stand firm in love and truth, and let Your Gospel of peace shine brightly in this land. For Your glory and the hope of reconciliation, we ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Korean missionary arrested in Russia, faces 17-year sentence
The trial of Korean missionary Park Tae-Yeon, 69, resumed recently in Russia. Missionary Park was arrested in January 2026, one week before she was due to return to South Korea to retire after 33 years of ministry in Russia.
Pray →God of All Comfort, we lift up Your servant Park Tae-Yeon in Russia, where she faces trial and the weight of a 17-year sentence. You know her faithfulness over 33 years of ministry, and You are her shield and fortress in the face of injustice. Strengthen her with the peace that surpasses all understanding, and let Your presence be her refuge and strength. Reveal Jesus to the officials and judges involved, and let justice roll down like waters in that courtroom. Sustain the church in Russia, and let the seeds of the Gospel sown by Park continue to bear fruit for Your glory. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Redeemer and Advocate. Amen.