Christian Persecution in Afghanistan

Family and societal pressure combined with government persecution have pushed the church underground. The state treats converts, who all come from a Muslim background, in a very hostile manner. Due to this persecution, Christians cannot meet in public; even gatherings in private houses require extreme caution. No church buildings exist, even for expatriates, and both local and foreign Christians are subject to kidnapping, abduction, killing and having to flee the country. The Taliban is regaining power and has vowed to purge all Christians from Afghanistan, both foreign and local.

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For peace and stability as international troops withdraw in 2013-14
That God would thwart Taliban attempts to target NGOs and relief organizations
That Christian radio and TV programs will strengthen isolated believers and bring the gospel to this closed country.

Help Christians where the need is greatest!

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sam fox

Thou oh Lord are a shield around me, your my glory, you’re the lifter of my head. Keep fighting for the one who is most worthy.
Karen Hosier

Lord Jesus, bring encouragement, comfort and the reality of your presence to the believers in this country. Fill their spirits with your love and enable them to continue on.
Janice Kam

Protect them father! ‘God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble… He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire’(Ps 46:1,9)
Carla

Lord Jesus, help them to be strong and courageous. Help them not to be terrified or discouraged. Remind them, by Your Holy Spirit within them, that you are with them wherever they go. (from Joshua 1:9)
Inderias Gill

May God bless them and strengthen their faith, May the Holy spirit guide them to stay in love of God and may the Holy blood of our Lord Jesus protect them from enemies & worries so that they may live peaceful happy life.
Mary

Lord Jesus, we pray for YOUR glory to be evident as you show yourself strong on behalf of those who trust in You. May Isaiah 54:17 be true for our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan …
no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
and this is their vindication from me,”
declares the Lord.
Phillip

LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, we know that You are above all, sovereign over all the earth. I lift up my brothers & sisters in Afghanistan to You in prayer. Strengthen them to be strong in You to be Your witnesses where there is so much darkness in the Land and open the hearts of those who persecute them. It is Your desire for all men to know You and in Your word that Your salvation will be extended to the end of the earth by faith in JESUS. Your word will be accomplished and endures forever. Help us to be faithful in standing alongside of our persecuted brothers & sisters. For Your praise, glory and honor. In JESUS name we pray, Amen
http://www.facebook.com/caleb.miller.92798 Caleb Miller

Lord, oh God most high, keep the believers there strong and joyful. I pray that your Word would spread there and flourish. I pray that nothing would shake their faith. Let peace and stability abound there. In your name I pray, amen.
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Father God, I ask that you hold out your hands to all who are beings persecuted for believing in you and your Son, Jesus Christ, to protect them, keep them safe and may they know that you are with them, as are we who stand with them in prayer. Amen.
Royceanne Faggins

Heavenly Father, I asked that you would give our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ from Afghanistan continued strength and courage in their faith. May their bold witness in Christ soften the hearts around them that persecute them. Even through their suffering may they have a sense of peace that comes from the presence of God that is always around them. I ask these things through your son, Jesus. Amen
Victoria WAGNER

Father God, Thank You for Your children who live in Afghanistan and who are bold in sharing Your Word. I pray for their safety and for a way to escape if need be. I also ask that peace and stability will prevail as international troops withdraw in 2013-14,that You, Father God would thwart Taliban attempts to target NGOs and relief organizations and that Christian radio and TV programs will strengthen isolated believers and bring the Gospel to this closed country. A house divided against itself cannot stand so I pray for Your Holy Spirit to sweep the land and spare the lives of believers and bring many lost sheep into Your pen where eternal life awaits. I praise You Lord and thank You for answering our prayers, in Jesus’ Name who is above all and is our foundation. AMEN.
http://www.facebook.com/misty.sundbeckgallahan Misty Sundbeck Gallahan

Lord, I thank You for Your church and the believers in Afghanistan. I ask that peace and stability would come as troops are withdrawn from the country in the near future. I also ask that You would thwart attempts from the Taliban to undermine vital ministries in this country. I ask that You would use the opportunities for technology such as radio and TV to reach isolated believers and also more people will come to believe because of them. Lord, I ask that You would open up more opportunities for the Gospel to be spread in this country and give more freedom for Christians to worship together. I ask that You comfort and strengthen the believers of this country who have to be isolated due to lack of freedom to fellowship as Christians. Lord, let an outpouring of Your Holy Spirit fall across this land! Thank You for what you have done, what You are doing, and what You will do for the country of Afghanistan! In the Precious and Powerful Name of Jesus, Amen!!!!!!!
Brother Bruce O’Neill

During the month of March about 80 Inmate Intercessors will be praying for our Christian brethren in Afghanistan.
M.E.

Dear Lord, we loose blessings to repentance for salvation, that all generational curses, heritage,culture,family traditions, spiritual strongholds assigned against this country, land, its people, government, factions, be severed from them, that those spirits be sent to the feet of Jesus of Nazareth bound for judment, their assignments cancelled and cannot return, in the name of Jesus we loose ministering angels to set divine interventions through signs, visions, wonders/ dreams that will usher in protection to the people to see the light/ salvation of Jesus, shatter all spiritual darkness, fear,strongholds. Your angels will war against the evil strongholds and sever them, as you cause all things to triumph in Chris Jesus, freeing this nation to salvation, peace, restoration of broken hearts/souls, releasing of Your abundant living waters to overflowing in this barren wilderness, spiritual, physical, emotional protection,financial provision to all coming to Christ and/or in Christ. Wrap them/their families w/hedge of protection as Jesus followers, provide spiritual encouragement, fellowship. May we hear radical testimonies from the highest levels of government.We speak peace, safety in the time of troop withdrawal now/in the future no lives will be lost, safety/provision, medical aid those sharing the Gospel, You will make a way where there is no way, provide safe refuge/shelter under Your wings, as You battle/win the victory of souls captured/saved from the North,South,East,West, surrounding territories/boundaries in Jesus name we pray, and a raining down upon the land of the Peace that passes all understanding, and His grace to light the way, an ending of all killing and healing spoken over this blood stained land, no more innocent blood shed.Thank You Lord for hearing and answesring our prayers according to Your will and purposes, amen.
Jaclyn

Father, thank you for giving us another day to walk on Your Earth. For designing us, making us alive, and for knowing all our intricate inner workings, both the darkness of our old selves, and the light of that new self, bright with heavenshine, renewed by Your Spirit, may we always be grateful.

There is a heavy darkness, hanging like a fog, over Afghanistan. We know only a small shard of the story. The danger would be too great for our family there if the full tale was told. But You know every gruesome detail, and You grieve.

You grieve better than those of us with hard hearts and overstuffed schedules. We have become slow hearers, lazy gazers, and have passed over our suffering family in Afghanistan. We love our comfort more than You, and more than the family You’ve gathered. Please forgive me and my family here in the USA for this offensive indifference.

Now, please let Your glory shine brilliantly in Afghanistan, in whatever way you choose. I in my simple-thinking mind request comfort for Christians in pain and loneliness. Yet I know, because of the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus, that my family in Afghanistan may desire more that we pray strength, peace and love for them. You told us to consider trials joyful, a chance to know Jesus and share in his sufferings. I would not ask my family be robbed of that honor, that gift, any more than I would ask it be requested on my behalf. Instead, let your glory shine, whether it be in comfort or pain. Let my family in Afghanistan know You, and protect them from all evil. Give them the satisfaction of knowing their good works are not in vain.

Also, please extend your hand of mercy to unbelieving people in Afghanistan. I know You would desire everyone to come to know You, but again, I do not know your ways. Please plant your seeds of Truth deep in the hearts of Afghanistan leaders and families. Let them know there is a God who lives.

Please provide for my family in every way, help us all to be grateful, and to forgive. We can never forgive beyond the forgiveness God, the infinitely rich, good King, granted us.

This world is Yours. Come quickly, Lord Jesus. The flowers deep in this winter earth sing your name, as does my soul while you cultivate in me true Spiritual fruit.

Let You grace extend and abound everywhere, especially Afghanistan, tonight. On the authority of Jesus I’ve scribbled my prayer~ Amen.
Noela

Lord protect your children and show the persecutors that you are Lord.
Pastor Anna

Dear Lord, I speak peace and stability into the Nation of Afghanistan and into the families of this Nation. Lord in the name of Jesus, I bind the forces of darkness assigned to come against the intercessors of this land, I bind the spirit that is set up to steal their zeal and fervency for pray. I speak into their lives, endurance, committment and faithfulness that they will take their positions on the walls and never come down. I call forth christian radio and tv programs that will strengthen the believers, causing their faith in God to be renewed once again. I speak life, peace, prosperity and open doors for the Christian body to take the Gospel throughout their Nation, converting many, in Jesus mighty name, amen!!
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Amy

Lord, I pray this morning for the nation of Afghanistan. I pray that You would maintain peace and stability in that region, especially now that international troops are starting to withdraw. Please allow for order to be maintained for the safety and protection of the people there. I pray especially for the believers in the region who are facing extreme pressure. I pray that You would protect them and give them divine wisdom in when to speak, when to meet, what to say, etc. I also ask that You would protect them from isolation – whether that is connecting them with other believers or sending angels to be their companions. They just need other people.
I also pray right now against the rise of the Taliban. I pray that this group would not gain power over the country and would ESPECIALLY not gain power over any type of NGO or relief organization that is helping the people. Please continue to allow needed supplies to reach those who are in need despite whatever political turmoil is going on.
Finally, I pray for the Christian radio and TV programs that are accessible in this nation. I ask that they would be used mightily by You to bring conviction of sin, to draw people to Yourself, to comfort and encourage believers – especially those who are isolated – and to grow them in their faith. I pray that those programs would NOT be shut down no matter what others try to do.

Please also help Said Musa and the man from the video. They are in need of intervention from you – they are in need of comfort and wisdom and divine help in acclimating to their circumstances. Please help, Lord.

I also pray for CM and NM in Afghanistan who are spreading Your message there – protect them and give them special wisdom in every decision that they need to make. Keep them strong in You and help others to pray and support them by Your leading. Help them to reach even more people this year for You in Jesus’ name, amen.
Angela Wong

if God allows Mohammad to srart Islam, God must have His will. No need for worry. If God allows Islam to expand their religious territory into Christian one by force.Let it be, anyway, we nowaday Christians will not fight back by force but just pray and flee.
Lydia

Lord, please keep my father in Your hands as he prepares to go into Afghanistan as a military chaplain and bring light to such a dark place. I know that this is Your will, but please help me to understand this more clearly. Help me to not be selfish and to be willing to share my dad with those who need his wisdom and loving heart more than I do. In Your holy name I pray, Amen.
Bryson

Lord of all creation, I ask you to heal this land. Please strengthen the believers in this nation that they would trust in the strength that your spirit provides them with daily. Please help them to encourage one another daily that they might have the strongest of fellowships to battle the enemy and reach souls for you. That their light would shine bright in the darkness. Jesus, thank you for your love for me and for the Afghan people. In our rebellion, you have loved us the same. Please send people to this country and help them to trust in your call and provision. I love you Jesus. I want these people to know your love and be restored to the relationship with God that the cross won for them. In your holy and beautiful name. Amen!

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