Pray with the global church

Holy One, who sees the hearts of all and knows the suffering of Your people, we lift up the believers held hostage in Niger and in Southern Kaduna. You have promised to be near to the brokenhearted and to save the crushed in spirit. Tend to Your bride in captivity, sustaining them with Your presence and peace that surpasses understanding. Reveal Jesus to those who hold them captive, turning their hearts from darkness to light. Establish justice in this region, and let righteousness flow like a never-failing stream. May the light of Christ shine brightly in the midst of their trials, drawing many to the truth. In the name of Jesus, who is our deliverer and hope. Amen.