Pray with the global church

God of Deliverance, we give thanks for the safe return of Kevin Rideout from captivity in Niger. You are the One who breaks the chains and sets the captives free. Just as You have restored him, continue to fortify the faith of those who suffered with him in prayer and hope. Strengthen the believers in Niger, that they may stand firm in the face of adversity. Open the hearts of captors and those who resist Your name, revealing Jesus as the light that shines in the darkness. Let the testimony of Kevin's deliverance draw many to the hope that is found in Christ alone. May Your peace reign in places of strife, and may Your glory be revealed through every trial endured for Your name. In the name of Jesus, our Redeemer and Savior, Amen.