Pray with the global church

Savior, we lift up the believers in Nigeria who stand firm in their faith despite persecution and loss. With thanks, we celebrate the delivery of Bibles into hands that long for Your Word. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so surround these faithful ones with Your presence and protection, that they might be like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit even in hardship. Reveal Jesus to those who persecute, that they may meet Him as Paul did on his way to Damascus. Let these scriptures reach beyond believers' hands into every corner of society, transforming hearts and communities with Your truth and grace. Strengthen the weary and comfort the afflicted, showing them that in their struggle, Your power is made perfect. We ask this through Christ our Savior, who reigns forevermore. Amen.