Pray with the global church

Lord, we lift the priests of Benue State into Your care. You know their sufferings — one attacked by gunfire and another recently freed from captivity. Guard those who serve You with truth and love in a place of threat. Strengthen their hearts as they share in Christ’s afflictions, and let hope arise from these trials. Reveal Jesus to those who have raised weapons against them, and turn enemies into friends as You have done before. Establish peace in Benue State, a peace only You can bring. May Your kingdom advance across Nigeria, transforming lives by the power of the Gospel. We place these priests and their communities under Your protection, trusting in Your strength. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.