Converts in Iraq face extreme pressure.
Converts in Iraq face extreme pressure.
Feb. 08, 2024 | Middle East

Abused Teenager and Her Family Flee

[172] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Zara.

In 2015, Zara, then 19, was abducted and horribly abused for several days by her kidnappers. Her entire Muslim family had become followers of Christ, and some Muslim extremists wanted to punish them. “They told her what they were doing was not a sin,” said a front-line worker, “but that it was their religious obligation because of her conversion to Christianity.” After her kidnappers released her, Zara and her family eventually fled to another country, but they continue to struggle. Now 27 years old, Zara receives trauma therapy but is still healing from her deep inner wounds. Additionally, her mother is fighting cancer, and her father is battling other health issues. The costs have caused several of Zara’s sisters to drop out of college to support their family.

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  • Lord I ask for healing for Zara and I pray for You to speak to her and heal her wounds. I ask for finances to pay for the treatment of her parents and for her sisters and her to be able to work. I pray for them to grow together as a family and to stay strong in prayer for each other. I pray for those around them to see the Gospel through their family.
    Joy H - USA
  • Father please heal Zara. Give her a new vision of your love for her this Easter. May she be able to rejoice that she has shared in Christ's sufferings.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • God, I pray for "Zara" and her family. Thank You she is receiving trauma therapy. Please heal every wound and memory and show her Your mighty grace and comfort. Help her family with their financial situation. Make a way for the daughters to continue their education if that is Your will. Please bring redemption spiritual, emotional, and physical. IJN
    Allison F - USA
  • Father, you said, "...He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father" (John 14:12) and "He sent His Word and healed them and delivered them from their destructions" (Psalms 107:20). So, I send your word "by Jesus stripes ye are healed" (1 Peter 2:24) to this family.
    Rob N - USA
  • Good Father, in Matthew 10:8, you said to your followers (us today) to "heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give". You also said in Matthew 16:18, "they (believers) shall lay hands on the sick and they SHALL recover".
    Rob N - USA
  • Good Father, in Matthew 10:8, you said to your followers (us today) to "heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give". You also said in Matthew 16:18, "they (believers) shall lay hands on the sick and they SHALL recover".
    Rob N - USA
  • Good Father, in Matthew 10:8, you said to your followers (us today) to "heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give". You also said in Matthew 16:18, "they (believers) shall lay hands on the sick and they SHALL recover".
    Rob N - USA
  • Good Father, in Matthew 10:8, you said to your followers (us today) to "heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give". You also said in Matthew 16:18, "they (believers) shall lay hands on the sick and they SHALL recover".
    Rob N - USA
  • In the merciful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father Elohim Chassedi, God of mercy, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for justice, compassion and mercy of Zara and family. We ask for justice and mercy, hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and miniser to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Good Father, in Matthew 10:8, you said to your followers (us today) to "heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give". You also said in Matthew 16:18, "they (believers) shall lay hands on the sick and they SHALL recover".
    Rob N - USA
  • Lord, thank you that you are a good father and have clearly made known your will concerning healing to and for us in your word. When the man came to you and asked, "if it be thy will you can heal my child", you replied, "it is my will" forever settling the question. Please go to flcbranson.org for free faith building sermons on this subject.
    Rob N - USA
  • MT 15:30-31: And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus' feet; and he healed them: insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.
    Rob N - USA
  • Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever. Thank you, good Father, you never change. As you healed when you walked the earth, you still heal today. Mark 9:23: Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
    Rob N - USA
  • Dear family in Christ, I pray for your provision, strength, joy, and ability to stay strong in the adversity. May God keep you in His hand. Please take comfort in knowing that Jesus is coming back. Remember that all believers are fighting a battle that He's already won. Stay strong.
    Susan R - USA
  • Dear Jesus, this precious family has suffered so much for their faith in You. Please heal Zara physically and mentally from her trauma. Please heal her mother from her cancer. Please provide for the family members so they can finish their college studies. Encourage this family as they persevere in serving You, Jesus.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we lift up Zara and her family to your throne of grace. We ask for Your providence as well as Your peace upon their lives. Surround them with other believers for support and encouragement. We pray for their medical needs and finances to be met. Thank You Lord for this privilege. In the name and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ Amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • In the strong Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Sali, God of strength, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for Zara and family. We praise You that they are strong and work. We ask for a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear heavenly Father please protect Zara and her family. "Haven't I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua" "1":"9""
    Kellie M - USA
  • Holy Father, As Psalm 7 says, let the evil of the wicked come to an end. Establish the righteous. Heal Zara of her ongoing inner wounds so that the wicked may no longer have an effect on her. We thank you for your righteousness. Arise and lift yourself up to provide for the needs of Zara's family: health and financial provision and education.
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • God King, please provide abundantly for this family. Strengthen their faith in the trials. Thank you that Zara was able to escape her kidnappers and receive trauma healing. Please continue to be their Shepherd. Please listen to the prayers raised on their behalf and comfort them. Bless them with healing, physical, emotional, and spiritual. IJNA
    Allison F - USA
  • In the gracious name of Jesus, heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Zara and family belong to You. We ask for emotional and physical healing, a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God, you are Jehovah Rapha. You are the Great Healer. I pray that you will heal Zara of all of her wounds and help her to thrive under your love and care. Please help the family have all they need to live and protect them from further attacks. I pray that those who did this evil will feel deep conviction in their hearts and repent. Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • Father, I ask you in the name of Jesus to heal completely all wounds spiritual, physical, mental, emotional that Zara and her family are experiencing. Your are the great healer, the great physician; nothing is too great for you. I pray you wrap your arms around this family; strengthen them. In the name of Jesus send help, rescue, deliver.
    Polly C - USA
  • Dear Lord Zara needs you. And she needs your confort and healing for the trauma she passed trough. You are the only one who can bring to her healing trough forgiveness of that terrible sin from her kidnappers. In the name of Jesus I pray on behalf of Zara.
    J R - Guatemala
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Zara & her family: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Fully heal Zara from past trauma & her parents from serious medical issues. Sustain her sisters who support them. In Jesus' Name. Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray that you open doors of healing, financially, physically, emotionally, spiritually. I pray, that those who are out to harm other's will be brought to justice. Lord, heal them and helped them to receive everything that they need to restart a new life with you.
    In Jesus' name, I pray, amen.
    Kymberly S - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Zara & her family: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Fully heal Zara from past trauma & her parents from major medical issues. Sustain Zara's sisters now supporting them. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • My God, I beg you, protect Zara and her family and make sure they have everything they need financially. Please heal the heart of this young woman and the health of his parents. "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible," (Matthew 19:26). I will pray for your family and you Zara. Please don't lose faith, God loves you xx
    NICOLE M - Canada
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Zara & her family: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Fully heal Zara from past trauma & her parents from serious medical issues. Sustain the sisters now supporting them. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord,
    It pains my heart to hear of the pain Zara suffers and the difficulties faced by her family. We know that You use all things to work together for the good of those who love You and are called according to Your purposes. I ask that You would heal Zara and her parents and provide for all of her family's needs. May You be glorified through them.
    Lysander S - USA
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