Pray with the global church

God of Justice and Deliverance, we lift up the people of Maiduguri and the surrounding regions of northern Nigeria, where extortion and fear have taken root. You see the oppression of the innocent and the burden placed upon those who should be free. Establish Your justice in this land, and dismantle the regimes that thrive on extortion and fear. Guard the hearts of Christian women who must hide their faith, and grant courage to those who are intimidated by daily threats. Reveal Jesus as the true peace and refuge to all in this region — insurgents, officials, and civilians alike. Sustain Your Church, that her light might shine in the darkness. In Your righteousness and mercy, we trust the future of northern Nigeria. Amen.