Sectarian violence caused tens of thousands of Christians to leave the country in 2011. Christians feel that the government fails to protect them, with individuals being threatened, robbed, raped or kidnapped and churches being bombed. Iraq’s constitution says each individual has freedom of thought, conscience and belief, but there is no article on changing one’s religion and Islamic law forbids conversion of Muslims to other religions. In August, at least four churches were targeted by bomb attacks in Kirkuk. The situation in Kurdistan, for a long time considered a safe haven for Christians, has deteriorated due to Islamic extremism.
Pray:
- For the many Christian refugees who have been displaced from their homes by religious violence
- For wise leadership and government to bring Christians justice and protection from terrorist groups
- For Open Doors workers training trauma counsellors to help children and families affected by persecution.
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Prayers of Salvation for Believers in Christ with Divine Protection and Deliverance through and during persecution and oppression and that they do not deny the Salvation in His Name. May the Light of the Truth penetrate this region with the Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ, that it may yield a great Harvest of Souls for salvation in Christ. May the Spirit of the Lord, and the God of All Comfort be with them in Him in this region of the world that the Refuge in His Name be known among the nations.
If any two agree on anything in His name he will do it for us. I agree with this prayer by the authority of the name of Yeshua our saviour. Now let it be so.
Father, Worthy God, I praise You for sparing lives. I pray for the church in Iraq to stand, for the persecuted to find protection and encouragement through the Spirit at work in fellow believers. I pray for strength and comfort for fathers, mothers, and children. Keep the Word in their hearts. Thank you, Almighty God.
Dearest Father, thank-You that there have been no casualties from these recent church bombings. Please work in the hearts of the terrorists. I ask that their eyes would be opened and that they would see Jesus. Please give the government officials wisdom and boldness to protect the Christians. I pray that they would have justice. For our brothers and sisters who have fled Iraq in fear, dear Lord, please protect them, provide for their every need, fill their hearts with Your peace. Let them know we are praying for them. Thank-You that Open Doors is training trauma counsellors to help those affected by persecution. Please give them wisdom, strength and protection. Please pour out Your Spirit on Iraq and Kurdistan. Be Glorified in all the earth, Lord Jesus! In Your Powerful and Compassionate name, amen.
That Jesus would put a hedge of protection around the Christians in this country.
That the Christians would stand firm in their faith in Jesus despite the persecution.
That God would raise up leaders who would protect Christians from the religious extremists and any others who would put them in harm’s way.
For salvation of Iraq’s people.
For me to point the way to Jesus and His Word.
Almighty God,may the sons of Ishmael become passive so that those who preach Jesus can have an open door into their ears and hearts. We know your word will not return void. May the the faith of those who became martyrs give those who hate your Son pause and wonderment at their their willingness to live for Christ than to die for the world, In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Oh Lord, I pray for your immediate protection and encouragement for our brothers and sisters in Iraq. I pray that you will turn this nation from 99% who are lost in a religion of violence and persecution to a nation that is 99% Christian, a beacon of hope and safety in this region of the world. Lord, the nations are as dust in the scales to You, I pray for your reformation and revival in Iraq. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Heavenly Father Who Art In Heaven,
Thou knowest the spiritual stronghold/strongholds over the country Iraq. Move mightily
in the heavenlies to protect our Armerican loved ones there, to bring them home safely.
Bless the Iraqis who are persecuting Americans and believers, bless them; help Open Doors
do good there, help the American soldiers do good there. Help us to leave a good legacy for
the people of Iraq. Thank you Father, for the opportunity to pray to you for hope, health
and healing in this beleagured nation. Give believers the peace that passes all understanding
and joy unspeakable as they continue to endure to the end.
In Jesus’s name I pray.
Amen
Dear Lord,
We pray Lord that you would touch the Christians of Iraq. Persecution of Christians throughout the world is stronger than ever, especially in Muslim countries. Please be with these people, strengthening them to endure what they must and to encourage one another in their love for God. We know that by trusting in you, no matter what happens for the short time we are on earth, that we will be with you for eternity. I ask that you let them know that people around the world are praying for them daily.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen
I pray for my Brothers and Sisters and their underground ministries there in Iraq each day. We will continue to work thru Open Doors so that as many who need our assistance get it. The World will always hate us especially in Muslim Countries. I pray to our Lord to give you spines of steel and be ready to stand before your accusers with the Gospel of Salvation thru our God Jesus Christ. Stand ready to face those who hate us without a cause. ……In Jesus Name–Amen.
Father,
We lift up our Iraqi brothers and sisters. Give them peace and strength to stand up to the enemy. Gird them with the armor of God. We pray that you would leash your angels over the believers and soften the hearts of the unsaved. May they come to know your amazing love! Thank you for the missonary support from Open Doors and others. In Jesus precious name we pray this. Amen.
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Our Father I bring all of the above prayers to You for our dear Iraqi Christians and all who live in Iraq. Help the ones who want to harm those that love You that they need You too. We pray for strength foir these Chrisitans who are risking their lives by trusting in You. Please give them peace in the midst of the storm. Protect them Lord. May Your body of angels be in the way of harm and danger.Help them to know that we love them and are praying for them. In Your Precious Name, Amen
Lord, I come to on behalf of the country of Iraq today. I pray for the Christians that are in the country that they would know You are with them, that You would comfort them and give them a peace that surpasses understanding in the midst of their trials and sufferings. Let them to be able to feel the love and strength of the prayers of their brothers and sisters in Christ. I pray that You would rise up leaders in this nation that would boldly make a stand to protect these Christians from persecution and that would advocate for freedom of religion in Iraq. Lord, for the persecutors, I pray that You forgive them, for they know not what they do. They do not know You. Let their eyes be opened and let their hearts be touched by the example of the faithful Christians who endure without renouncing their faith in You. I know that the salvation of souls is Your will. Let an outpouring of Your Spirit come over the land of Iraq that many will be saved. In The Precious Name of Jesus, Amen!
Lord, I lift up Your name today, the Name above all names, Jesus, and come with prayer to You for the country of Iraq with so many people who need Your help. You tell us, You are an “ever-present help in time of trouble” thank you Lord for You are our help. Help these people(in the refugee camps and in the out-skirting villages of Iraq) Lord, come to know You and Lord would You provide ‘open doors’ for Open Doors to minister to these people who so desperately are looking for something to help and satisfy. Jesus are are our peace, joy, help and the only One who heals and fills a broken heart.Thank you. Lord, surround this government with Your power and might. I thank you Lord Jesus that you alone can “make the crooked places straight” and “nothing is impossible to You”`~ would You raise up people in the government who honor and glorify You and use them for your glory.I thank you in advance for Your help and provision for these people who have no food.You are our provider. Let the young children and the teenagers of Iraq see Your glory, that they might know You personally and glorify who You are~”King of kings and Lord of lords” in Jesus’ name i pray, Amen
Father in Heaven, we stand on your word and your promises that you would never leave us nor forsake us. Lord we lift up our brothers and sisters in Iraq that you would cover them with your anointing and with the blood of Jesus to protect them from the evil one. Open the spiritual and physical doors in Iraq so that your word can be preached and lives can be saved. We pray against persecution of the church and we believe your word when you said that the gates of hell shall not stand against your church. Bless our brothers and sisters in Iraq and give them a spirit of boldness as they go forth in Jesus Name. Save the people of Iraq O God, save the people of Iraq.
Lord God creator of the Heavens and the Earth. Pour out your Spirit amongst this ravished part of the world. Continue to protect our persecuted brothers and sisters, give them strength and courage to stand firm in the faith and to keep on preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pour out your love upon the persecutors, a spirit within them to acknowledge that you are real and that you live. Pour out wisdom for the leaders of this war torn country, your compassion and power that they may see you. Change their minds to the likeness of you. You know all things and can do all things.
In the glorious name of Jesus,
Amen
Father God, thank you for being so merciful and gracious towards the land of Iraq. Lord, I ask of you in Jesus’ name, your holy presence be with my brothers in this land. The refugees who have no home, Holy Spirit, comfort and assure them their safest refuge is in you Lord. Help my brothers release their anxieties and tensions towards the government, and in tuen teach them how to pray for their leaders whom you have appointed in this land. Lord, help my brothers release forgiveness and bitterness towards men who falsely cause their physical sufferings and empower them win in love towards their neighbours.
My heavenly Father, appoint your leaders who seek your face and righteousness across this nation to defend the powerless, poor, weak and defenseless ones. Grant those who hears your voice rise up speak and enforce your plans without obstacles as according to your good and perfect will. Thank you for being the shield over your children in Iraq, and grant Open Doors the people, love, funds, expertise and wisdom overcome all works of the enemy see speedy victory come.
Lord, I am calling upon you, praise and bless you back with thanksgiving. I trust in you that you will show great mighty things for this nation till the people are arrested by your invitation receive Christ as Lord and Saviour openly,without shame on their face to acknowledge your truth. Amen.
Lord, I come to You this morning on behalf of Iraq. Thank You that You love the nation and the people of Iraq and that You died for them to prove that love. Today I ask that You would be especially near to those Christians who have been displaced from their homes and communities because of religious violence. I pray Your comfort for them today, and Your grace to be able to handle this difficult time. I pray that You would show them how You can use this situation for their good and show them Your ability to provide their every need. I also pray for the government and leadership of Iraq. I pray first that You would somehow raise up believers to play key roles in their government – or that You would save those who are currently in government positions. I pray that once this happens, that those people would fight for just legislation that will protect Christians and allow them to freely worship. I also pray that You would turn the hearts of even those who do not believe, so that Your legislative and governmental purposes for Iraq would go forth, despite the opposition. Finally, I pray for both the Open Doors workers who are training trauma counselors, and for the trauma counselors themselves, who will be ministering to those who have been victims of religious violence. Give them wisdom, compassion, and Your heart as they minister and teach. Help them to know how to best serve those who are grieving and who have lost much for the sake of Christ. Use them as vessels of support and encouragement. Lord, Iraq belongs to You, as all the nations do, and I pray that You would manifest Your glory in that country. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Father, show each of the Christians, your children, in Iraq whether or not they should stay in or leave their homeland. Help them whether they stay or go to be able to hear you and know your closeness in the midst of their turmoil. Help their children. May they see you working through their parents and give their lives to follow you wholeheartedly. May they sense your peace and presence with them now more than ever before.
Thank you Father for your love and faithfulness to all those who follow you in every nation!
I Praise GOD for all these sisters and brothers who are praying alongside us for Iraq. I thank you for this publishing of their heartfelt prayers and want you to know they are an inspiration to me to continue, even though it seems I am too busy. I have come to realize this is the devil’s tool and covet your prayers for all prayer warriors that they & I will get past the “no time” in the day for Prayers for Iraq and our brothers/sisters in the coming weeks. Much love in Christ and much prayer for you continuation toward the Kingdom, Sabra
Father, in the strong and mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray that You the God who longs to be gracious to your children and rises to show compassion to them; would perform your word in the lives of your children in Iraq. I pray for your favor to rest upon them and I pray that You, Soverign Lord would open doors in the government for your people that would baffle the government officials, even as they look on. Provide, Mighty God for the Christian refugees who have been displaced from their homes. Strengthen them as they walk through the valley of shadow of death and encourage their hearts today. Thank you for the trauma counsellors that Open Doors are currently training. Lord we know that it’s not an easy work You have called them to but we know that whom you call you will equip. So Father, I pray that as they open their mouths you would fill them and cause wisdom, comfort and encouragement to pour forth. Give them a word in due season Father. Lord I pray that for Your Name’s sake, Your Reputation and Your Renown, You would glorify Your Holy Name, in Jesus’s Name I pray, Amen.
Hear our prayers O Lord. We are trusting You to give peace and strength to these dear Christians. We are trusting that there will be leaders who know and love you that will be able to work in the government. We knowYou hear and answer our prayers and we thank You Lord. In Jesus precious name..Amen
LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, I lift up my brothers and sisters in Iraq in prayer. I humbly ask that you watch over them and strengthen them during these difficult times so they can keep the faith and boldly proclaim JESUS as LORD and SAVIOR throughout the land. LORD remind them that YOU will never leave their side and their brothers and sisters around the world are praying for them. In JESUS name we pray, Amen.
Father God, I come in agreement with all other brothers and sisters in Christ, for these requests to be fulfilled according to Your will, and I lift every request named on the list, asking that You will change lives, and bring order where necessary, and undertake for the suffering people, and their spiritual and physical well-being. Whatever is needed for every person facing persecution, give to them. Give direction and wisdom, and supply finances for those in need. Supply finances for those persons who are in the leadership group, and send Your angels to protect these workers. Father God, I pray Your will be done here on earth as it is done in heaven. I praise and thank You for the answer to every petition, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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Father God we come into your presence one more time. Please help Christians who have been displaced from their homes. Help them to have a house and food to eat. Let your light shine upon them and help keep them safe. Help Iraq to have a good government so something bad won’t happen to the Christians. Help the government to understand what they are going through and keep the Christians from terrorist groups. Let Open Doors workers to help the children and families that are affected by the persecution. Let your angels guard them by day and night. Help them to go through the terrible times and strengthen them each way. Lord let your will be done. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
Father ..we pray for a drastic change in the hearts of those who rule over this land.
visit them as only You can do…and bring Your salvation and deliverance to the authority. ….Pour You love and compassion into their hearts &
bring a powerful break-through…Make Your light shine and dispel the darkness…for there is nothing too hard for You…
amen & amen
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Dear God I pray for Your righteousness and justice to spring up and pour out in and on Iraq. “The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.” Psalm 103:6. Thank you, Father! “Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, And princes will rule with justice.” Isaiah 32:1 I decree these verses for Iraq today in the Precious Name of Yeshua.