Prayer
Pray for: Zanzibari Christians persist in worship amid rising threats, attacks
About the dispatch
The Christian Post·September 1, 2026
The doors of some small churches in Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous archipelago of Tanzania, have been broken, Bibles scattered and congregations left shaken. Yet Christians in several Muslim-majority communities continue to gather for worship despite fears of further attacks and…
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God of All Comfort, we lift up the believers of Zanzibar who worship You amid threats and attacks. Though doors are broken and Bibles scattered, their hearts remain steadfast. You are their light and salvation, and whom shall they fear? Guard these congregations with Your peace that surpasses understanding, and let their faith shine brightly in the darkness. Reveal Jesus to those who oppose them, that they might see the beauty of the One who was pierced for our transgressions. Strengthen Your church in Zanzibar, and establish Your Kingdom where fear seeks to rule. To You belong glory and dominion forever, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Anchored in
Psalm 27
also: Psalm 47