Pray with the global church

Everlasting God, we lift up the pastors and believers across Africa who face persecution and turmoil for Your name. In places where darkness seeks to silence their witness, You, who neither slumber nor sleep, are ever watching over Your people. Let Your light shine brighter than fear in these lands. Strengthen the churches who continue gathering under threat and sustain leaders who shepherd flocks with courage in hostile environments. Reveal Jesus to those whose hearts are hardened, turning opponents into disciples by Your divine grace. Advance the Good News with power and love, breaking barriers of hostility through the humble obedience of Your people. Establish Your reign across Africa that every tongue may confess Jesus is Lord. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our mighty Savior. Amen.