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Yemen  

Flag of Yemen Rank: 9  2012 Rank: 8
Score: 72/100
Leader: President Abd Rabuh Mansur Hadi
Government: Republic
Religion: Islam
Population: 24.7 million (a few thousand Christians)

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Christian Persecution in YemenThere is some religious freedom for foreigners here and there are a few official churches for several thousand Christian expats and refugees in Aden, but in the north, no church buildings are allowed. The country is very unstable and large numbers of expats have left the country. Evangelism is prohibited and conversion is forbidden. Yemenis who leave Islam may face the death penalty. The few hundred Christians from a Muslim background face persecution from authorities and family, and extremist groups use this threat to pressure them to recant.

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  • That isolated believers will find ways to meet together.
  • That vocational training programs supported by Open Doors will help Yemeni believers to stand strong.
  • Suicide bomb attacks killed over 100 in 2012. Pray for peace in this deeply divided country.
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  • E Rowena Allen

    Lord Jesus work miracles in the country of Yemen. Pull down strongholds of satan and bring salvation by Jesus Chris to leaders and inhabitants.Protect your children and give peace. Improve living standards and literacy. Bless the nation and protect those Christians that remain.

    • SHOSHANAH

      AMEN! I AGREE!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/williamdlubak William Dlubak

    May the truth enter the hearts of those in Yemen who deny our Lord and Saviour. I pray that our Brothers and Sisters in Christ find strength and inner peace. I pray for their safety and protection in dealing with this brutal regime who keeps others from finding salvation in Yeshua who is the Way, the Truth and the Life…In Yeshua Ha’Mashiach’s name I pray.Amen.

  • Kevin McMahan

    Thanking God for the limited freedom of foreigners to live out their Christian faith. Asking God to use their lives as witnesses and as encouragers for background believers.

  • http://www.facebook.com/kymberly.parker Kymberly Parker

    Oh, Savior, more than anything, I pray that the believers in Yemen, know they are not alone. Help them know they stand amidst a ‘great cloud of witnesses’ and these witnesses are not just of history, but are NOW. Oh, Jesus give them strength and endurance.

    Lord God of Heaven and earth, we come to you in Your wonderful name of power, JESUS, praying for believers in Yemem, for Comfort, for a true knowledge that YOU walk beside them and are TRUE, eternally.
    Be Thou God, Lord, Savior, Healer and Comfort and Companion for them. In JESUS name, amen.

  • Patti

    Father God, be with your remnant! Send your holy angels to help fight the battle! Tear down strongholds! Remove spiritual veils and blindness! Help your children to bind demons and cast them out. Convince your church of the authority they have in Jesus Christ our LORD and Savior and the love, mercy and grace that You alone offer. Give them peace in their hearts. In Jesus Holy Name. Amen!

  • Rosebud

    Father, I pray in the Mighty and powerful name of Jesus that you tear down strongholds and every high thing that exalteth itself against the power of God. Help these believers to stand strong against severe adversity and provide for them a place to meet regularly. Show yourself strong Lord – provide ways where there are visibly no ways. Meet seemingly impossible needs for those who profess faith in Yeshua and draw many more to yourself for your greater honor and glory. Praising you for answered prayer. AMEN

  • Amy

    Lord, tonight I come before You to lift up the country of Yemen. I want to lift up every single believer in this nation who is struggling with isolation, a lack of provision, persecution or fear. I pray that You would strengthen each of them. I ask that You would be their provider. I can’t imagine what it must be like to be them – but I know that Your grace is always sufficient. Please strengthen them today… give them wisdom where it is needed… please find a way for those believers who are isolated to have fellowship – even if You have to send angels. I pray that You would somehow connect the body of believers all over Yemen. Lead them to one another in a safe way, as I know that You desire for us to be able to live in community. Thank You for Your amazing grace that You have extended to each believer – and that You will never leave them alone or abandon them.
    I pray that the vocational training that Open Doors provides and supports will be a help to those believers who are having a hard time making ends meet. I pray that You would continue to use that program to strengthen and provide much-needed opportunity for these believers who are struggling so much.
    I also pray for peace in this nation. You see the suicide bombings and other attacks that are taking place due to political dissent… You are the Prince of Peace and You are able to provide peace even in this unstable nation. Turn the hearts of those who are wrong or who are just trying to stir up dissent.
    I also pray against the advance of Shari’a law in this nation. I pray that You would help the government to choose laws and policies that are best for the Yemeni people – not to further some ideology or political agenda.

    I pray especially for the North of Yemen where churches are banned. I know that no law can prevent Your gospel from being spread – so I pray that You would help believers to find creative ways to share the gospel with others. Bless and protect the country of Yemen, in Jesus’ name, amen.

    Suicide bomb attacks killed over 100 in 2012. Pray for peace in this deeply divided country.

  • Wangari Kibe

    Great and Almighty God, our Father, we join together with our brothers and sisters in Yemen asking for peace in Yemen. We pray that the believers in Yemen would stand strong in You and know that You are right there with them, as You always are with all of us, dear Lord. Thank You for the wonderful plan that You have over all the lives of Your children. Lord Jesus, we worship You. You are Lord over all. You are Lord and King over our hearts. Thank You Great God that You hear us when we call upon Your name!
    And now God, nothing is difficult or impossible for You! Lord Jesus, we trust and believe in You. We love You and we wait for You. In Your name we pray, AMEN.

  • http://www.facebook.com/misty.sundbeckgallahan Misty Sundbeck Gallahan

    Lord, I thank You for Your church in Yemen! Lord, I cannot imagine the isolation and persecution these people face. I pray that these believers will somehow and someway be able to fellowship to encourage and comfort one another. Lord, I pray that Muslim background believers will someday be able to worship You freely in this country. Lord, I also pray for Open Doors who offer training programs. I pray that they would be a source of strength and encouragement for the believers. I pray that You would advance this ministry in Yemen. I also pray that the country can overcome its severe division. Please allow a way for peace to come for all members of this country. Lord, Please pour out Your Spirit on this land! In Jesus’s Holy and Sweet Name, Amen!!!!!!!

  • Phillip

    LORD God Almighty, our Father in Heaven. You are LORD of all creation and can do all things. You have told us in Your Word when one member of the Body Of Christ suffers we all suffer so I lift up my brothers and sisters in Yemen to You in prayer. LORD protect and sustain them. Give them courage and perseverance to lift by faith where their is so much darkness. LORD strengthen them to be Your witnesses to a land that does not know You. Open the door so the believers can worship together and encourage each other so Your great Name can be proclaimed throughout the land. Fot it is Your desire for all the people to know You and turn to You and be saved by faith in Jesus. Help us to be faithful in standing alongside of our brothers and sisters and to never forget them. It is for Your praise, glory and honor. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

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