The illustrated Action Bible is popular with children and adults in Iran.
The illustrated Action Bible is popular with children and adults in Iran.
Feb. 29, 2024 | Iran

Illustrated Bible Changes Woman's Life

[162] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for Darya.

Darya was depressed and scared. Her much older husband had suddenly died of a stroke, and her 8-year-old son had become angry and violent. “I consulted with different psychologists about my son’s behavior, but nothing improved,” Darya said. “Once in the middle of the night my son came into my room with a knife in his hand. I was so afraid that I didn’t sleep at all that night, and I just kept trying to calm my son down.” The next day she told a friend what had happened. That friend was a Christian who prayed for her and gave her an illustrated Action Bible to give to her son. When Darya went home, she started to read the Gospels. “The more I read, the more I wanted to know about Jesus and his life!” she said. Later she read it with her son. “God has completely changed our lives,” she said. “God gave his son for me, and the Action Bible brought my son back to me!”

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  • Almighty Father God! We praise You and worship You for Your great and amazing love. You are Holy and Righteous. There is none like You. You alone are God. Thank You for Your amazing grace on this family. Bless them and use them to share and advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ Your Son. In Jesus Precious name Amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • Thank you, Lord, for the boldness of her friend, and for Darya's salvation! We praise you that your Word is powerful and your grace available to all. Please protect Darya and her son and help them to grow in their newfound faith. Teach them to pray and find rest in you alone dear Jesus. Comfort their hearts and grant them peace, hope, and joy.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Father God I praise You for how to You brought Darya to Yourself and brought her son back to her. I pray for unity as they grow in their relationship with You and for peace as they follow You. I pray for their faith to be infectious and to be seen by those around them. I pray it would have the aroma of life and that they would be able to share it.
    Joy H - USA
  • Help Darya and her son to understand the message of Easter. May they rejoice in Christ's love and sacrifice.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Thanks for all you have done for Darya...let her son find security in you and your love.
    michele r - USA
  • In the sacrificing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Messiah, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that You display Your work in life of Darya and son. We ask for healing, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord thank you for providing your word and salvation to Darya, and for calming her son!
    Continue to work in both of them. And please send another Bible to them!
    Sam S - USA
  • Father in heaven, thank You for giving the Action Bible's author the idea to come up with this idea that reaches kids so well. I pray that this book would continue to be an encouragement to others. Please help Darya and her son to continue walking with You and to declare the Gospel everywhere they go in whatever they do. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
    Liam F - USA
  • Father, thank You for the manner in which Your Word has completely transformed Darya and her son. Thank You, Father, that Your Word is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword. May the distribution of the Action Bibles continue to bring more lost souls out of the kingdom of darkness and into the kingdom of light, for Jesus' glory. Amen.
    Patrick V - USA
  • In the miracluous name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Elohim, God of miracles, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for miracles to Darya and family. We ask for more miracles, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord God, I thank You for the power of Your word and using it to transform Darya and her son. I pray that they would continue to grow in their faith and rely upon You in the struggles they face. May they be surrounded by strong believers who can care for them and help them to mature in You.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Almighty God, I love the stories of lives changed by Jesus Christ and Your Holy Word. I pray Darya and her son would both grow in faith & wisdom as they continue to study Your Word. I pray You would lead them to other believers in Iran who can assist them. I pray You would protect them from prying eyes who seek the harm of any Christian believer.
    Curtis M - USA
  • Jesus, we ask for Your grace to fill Darya and her son. We thank You for saving them and changing their lives. Sanctify them as they continue studying Your Word and praying. May they have other Christians to walk this journey with them. In Your name we pray Amen.
    Marita J - USA
  • In the cleansing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah El Roi, God Who sees, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for seeing and cleansing Darya and son. We ask for mental and emotional healing, hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • What a story of perfect timing of deliverance! This mother and child will be comforted and loved by You! May they continue grow in knowing the truth and get joy in the faith and may that boy become healed by your touch and be used by You to reach others! Amen
    Isabel S - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Darya, her son & her friend: 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! May illustrated Action Bibles be widely distributed in Ian & reach many people of all ages. And may all Iran be saved. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Abba Father, let this turn to their true repentance, so they can be saved and born again etc. Thank You for drawing them closer to You, in Yeshua's Name! Amen!
    Ani T - Norway
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Darya, her son & her friend: 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! May the illustrated Action Bible be widely distributed in Iran & change the lives of young & old alike. In Jesus' Name. Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Lord, oh Father, thank You so much for the wonderful transformation You have brought about through Your Word in the life of this woman and her son. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Lynne W - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Darya, her son & her friend: 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! May the illustrated Action Bible be widely distributed in Iran & reach many, both young & old. Save all Iran. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, thank you for the Darya's friend and their courage to witness to her. May Darya and her son continue to be encouraged through the power of your Holy Spirit. May they spread the gospel to others so that they will find hope in Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior for the forgiveness of sins and eternal life. Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • All Praise, Honor and Glory to You Father, Thank You for this mother and son's opened heart to receive the gift of salvation through acceptance of Yahusha and thank You for the dear one who gave the illustrated Bible to them. I pray they would grow spiritually day by day and may Your Name continue to be glorified! In Yahusha's name I pray.
    Yahliah M - USA
  • Thank you, Father, for your great love for Darya and her son. You have been changing their lives and will continue to do that if they will allow it. Please grow them in faith and truth as it is in Jesus. May they learn to trust Jesus always in all things. May they learn how to let Jesus live through their lives as they depend on him. Thank you! Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Darya, her son & her friend: 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! May the illustrated Action Bible be widely distributed in Iran & reach many others, young & old. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank you for the power of Your Word and the way you used the Action Bible to speak to Darya and her son. Thank you for the friend who share with Darya. Please protect this family and all Christians in Iran. May they grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Father. I call on your Holy name. Lord give Darya peace and comfort in this time. God I pray for her beautiful boy. The boy you trust her with. In the mighty name of Jesus, ANY AND EVERY stronghold that the enemy has on this child of God is broken. Any bondage that he has in broken RIGHT NOW! In the name of the God who saves. Amen
    Braylyn B - USA
  • Holy Father, i rebuke satan in JESUS NAME for Darya & her son. Burn away any strongholds satan may have established, any ideas he has placed, any evil he has grown in their home. Shine your pure light to cleanse all evil there. Now, please bless this family & protect them from further attacks. Pour out your mercy, in the name of Jesus. Amen
    Shelly D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Darya, her son & her friend: 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! Through wide distribution of the illustrated Action Bible in Iran, may both young & old be reached. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Halleluia, you are able to change lives! Lord, continue the transformation in this small family. Use their testimony to reach more families in dark situations. Continue to use stories like this, the least of these, to grow your church and shine your glory in Muslim countries. I pray blessing, provision and a church family for Darya and her son.
    Lydia S - Uganda
  • O Lord, I praise you that you can change lives through broken and terrible situations. You reached this family with grace, love, and truth. Jesus, you are so worthy. Surround this family with other believers to strengthen their family.
    In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Andrew E - USA
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