A home in a rural village in Togo
A home in a rural village in Togo
Jun. 15, 2023 | Togo

Islamists Threaten to Kidnap Pastor a Second Time

[159] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Pastor Kidnapped.

Several years ago, a group of militant Fulani Muslims based in Burkina Faso crossed the border into neighboring Togo, raided numerous villages, and kidnapped a pastor. The kidnappers eventually released the pastor, and he moved to a different area. Recently, one member of that Fulani raiding party contacted the pastor with a threatening message: “I know where you are.” The pastor believes the militants plan to abduct him again, and he asks for prayers for his safety.

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  • Father, please protect this pastor from evil. May he walk by the Spirit each moment and trust Jesus fully. Draw many to Jesus for salvation in Togo. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Dear Jesus, help this pastor. Give him wisdom. Comfort his family. Soften the hearts of those who kidnapped and threatened him. May his suffering not be in vain.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Lord, my Bible study group of 3rd grade girls and I lift up this precious pastor to you today in TOGO. We thank you God, for the Torchlighters ministry-as they were the ones who pointed us to this website to pray for the nations. We pray you would protect this pastor Lord from being kidnapped again, and open a way for him to shepherd YOUR sheep in TOGO
    christina a - USA
  • Oh Lord Jesus Christ, so many people are in trouble and turmoil around the globe! Please ask The Father to close down this age quicker, please help and heal and protect and deliver all of Your people!
    christine s - USA
  • Please protect this pastor. May his kidnappers turn from their evil plans. May they too find the way of Jesus.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • We thank You Father that this pastor was released several years ago, and we ask for his protection now. You can restrain this Fulani militant and any he might incite to kidnap the pastor again, and we ask You to do so. Deliver the pastor from fear. May he live with the assurance that You will deliver him, whether from kidnapping or in it.
    Toni D - USA
  • Lord I ask for You to thwart and stop the plans of these kidnappers. I pray for Your hand to be upon them and for You to give them peace. I pray for You love to reach the kidnappers and to bring them to You so that they can see Your glory and be vessels for You instead of for evil. I pray Lord for You to be with the pastors family and keep them safe
    Joy H - USA
  • Jesus name, God I dispatch Michael & his warrior angels with their flaming swords & flaming wild horses with fire bombs, to go back & forth, in & out thru out the entire world to tare down & destroy satan & every demon & every kingdom & stronghold that he has set up & burn every evil thing to ashes so nothing is left for them to try & rebuild...
    Aimey M - USA
  • Father, You are for us and not against us. May Your protective hand be on this Pastor as he lives in a state of great concern of being abducted. May he have great wisdom in what to do, where to go and how to live for You in the midst of this ordeal. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, the Great Shepherd, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Rohi, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You that You care for Your sheep - kidnapped pastor. We ask for care, for a hedge of protection, and visible angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • OH LORD, I pray for the Pastor. Give him freedom and mercy. Please!
    Alba G - Honduras
  • Gracious Father, through Your all surpassing power we ask for Your protection over Your Child from the threats of unreasonable men. Surround him with Your Angels & build a wall of Fire around him. May his Soul always escape from the snare of the evil one. Lord we also pray that You restrain the kidnappers, bring an irresistible influence over them.
    Maureen E - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shalom, God of Peace, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of kidnapped Pastor. We ask for peace, for a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, strengthen this pastor and rebuke the spirit of fear. Give this pastor boldness and wisdom. Watch over him and use him mightily to share the truth with all he is around. I pray for the one who is threatening; deal with his heart, open his eyes to the truth. Give your children holy boldness, and convict the hearts of those in need of you.
    Polly C - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for this pastor in Togo and his willingness to follow You despite intense persecution. Thank You also that the kidnappers released him. I pray that You would give him perfect peace and protect him from the powers of darkness. May he remain free in Christ and free in body. May You be glorified through his suffering.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Dear family in Christ- I pray for your continued spiritual victory. Please remember that God has a plan and he is always faithful. Stay strong, our Saviour is coming back soon. Keep fighting the good fight. Your reward will be great in heaven.
    Susan R - USA
  • Lord, we earnestly pray for this pastors safety. Help him as he clings to you for life, give him peace and rest, wisdom and strength. Help him continue on for you, bringing others to salvation. Work in the hearts and minds of those against you, bring change soon Father. Jesus we cry out to you, come, save, come Lord Jesus.
    kathy C - USA
  • In the powerful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah, God Who speaks, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Kidnapped Pastor. We ask for provision, for a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Heavenly Father,

    I trust you for the protection and safety of our dear brother in Togo. Lord protect him from the harm of the evil one and give him the courage to labor for Christ amidst threats of abduction. Lord your Name is a Strong Tower, the righteous run to it and are kept safe. Keep Him safe Lord and give him perfect peace. In Jesus Name. Amen
    Vincent A - Kenya
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. Let their threats come to nothing. Confuse their efforts; do not let them succeed . I pray that Your servant cast off his fear & embrace the courage, strength, & sound mind that You provide. Bless his work & all he does for you. I lift up my prayers for Fulani people. In Jesus' Faithful Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • I pray for protection for you, dear brother in Christ. May God put his angels around you to protect you from kidnappings and harm.watch over him God our Father.
    Deanne M - USA
  • Heavenly Father, you alone are all-knowing and the supreme ruler over all. Please grant protection to this pastor, our brother in Christ. Give him protection and security in you and increase his trust in your goodness and sovereignty. Fill him with peace and calm his mind and heart as he continues to serve you.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Pai Pai Pai por favor protege este irmao isto tem cara de urgente eu peco te que se ele ainda estiver livre que o guardes e nao o deixes cair nas maos destes terroristas, se ele estiver com eles protege-o e da-lhe forcas Papa, e quanto aos terroristas, perdoa-os, em nome de Jesus te peco, que seja feita a tua vontade, ámen
    Duarte S - Portugal
  • Lord God, we lift up this pastor who fled Burkina Faso and now resides in Togo but is still potentially being pursued by militants and ask for protection physically and emotionally from the taunting and harassment of his attackers. Grant him grace and peace to stand for You despite the potential dangers and allow him to forgive these militants, amen.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Keep us under your control . Let our prayer go up to you like incense and myrr . Let us behave pleasantly to you so that you will grant us peace the peace if God . Refresh our minds in your holy word and keep your peace with us and abiding in us daily. let our meditation be set upon your blessed assurance that we are everlastingly saved and safe.
    Debra-Dee S - USA
  • "Hear me, Lord, and answer me,
    for I am poor and needy.
    Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;
    save your servant who trusts in you.
    You are my God; have mercy on me, Lord,
    for I call to you all day long.
    Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
    for I put my trust in you...
    Give me a sign of your goodness,
    that my enemies may see it..."
    From Psalm 86 NIV 2011
    bonnie w - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray that You will blind the eyes of this Pastor's enemies. I pray that he will remember that You are his shelter and the Rock that he can run to for safety. I pray that You will remove the debilitating fear the enemy is attempting to instill in him. Thank You for this man's faithfulness, in Jesus Name, Amen
    Deborah B - USA
  • Hear our cry Dear Father for our brother in Christ and his safety. May he escape the inhumane grip of the evil one and victoriously continue to be faithful in planting Your Truth. Through Jesus Amen
    Peggy A - USA
  • Father, may this pastor seek and find refuge in You while the Fulani Muslims attempt to intimidate him. May their threats, and the threats of their father, the devil, come to nought. Clothe our brother in Your armor so that he may withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Protect him from the tactics, techniques and procedures of satan.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Holy Spirit of God, I trust you for the health and safety of the your servant the Pastor. Help him and strengthen him during this season of testing and trials. Sustain him with your right hand of righteousness. I ask all that in the name of Jesus Christ.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
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