Pray with the global church

God of Justice and Mercy, we lift our hearts for Kurmin Wali and the abducted residents waiting to return. You see the suffering and hear the cries of Your people held captive in Nigeria. Open the eyes of those in authority to see the plight of the afflicted and to act justly on their behalf. Protect the believers in Kurmin Wali, and make their worship a light in the darkness. Break the chains of the captives, and comfort families with hope that does not put them to shame. Reveal Jesus to those who have turned to violence, that they might find the path of peace and repentance. May Your justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream, for the glory of Your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.