Islamic fighters are burning churches in northern Mozambique.
Islamic fighters are burning churches in northern Mozambique.
May. 30, 2024 | Mozambique

Islamists Attack Churches, Abduct Children

[152] prayers in [8] nations have been posted for Christians in Mozambique.

In February 2024, Islamic insurgents with the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) in Mozambique destroyed 18 churches and killed many people in a sustained attack against Christians in the northern part of the country. The Islamists recorded videos of themselves destroying Christian symbols, including crosses. More than 700,000 people, most of them Christians, have been displaced by radical Islamic militants in the Cabo Delgado province of northern Mozambique. One Christian leader said that the church is currently experiencing “a moment of tribulation.”

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  • Almighty, GOD and FATHER of heaven an earth. We come before your throne of grace, seeking mercy and favor for saints of Mozambique. Thank YOU for these body of believers and for their faithfulness. We pray for the salvation of these ISIS fighters and that they all come to a saving grace acknowledge of Jesus Christ. in his precious name, amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • Father In the Name of Jesus Christ I thank you for your word in Mozambique. Let your word not returning void and that more will be saved. I asked you protect provide and encourage the Christians there. In Jesus Christ Name Amen
    Myrna W - USA
  • LORD: Keep these brothers & sisters in Mozambique through all that they are facing. That their faith will not fail. Bring to nothing the plans of the enemy against them. I ask for YOUR presence comfort, & peace to be with them every moment. Provide, protect, and guide them through all that they are facing to the end. Give victory in Jesus' name
    P F - USA
  • Father God, a person can have a roof over their head and a bit of food to eat and still be homesick. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, grant strength and peace to the tens of thousands who have been displaced by religious & political chaos in Mozambique. Whisper words of love to them, that You are their true home, now and always. Amen.
    Robyn P - USA
  • Heavenly Father, God, Jesus, Lord, We know that you are near to all your children, especially the littlest ones. Please Lord protect them. Cover them in your wings and surround them with your strength, power and love as only you can. Please offer their families hope to overcome these trials and tribulations. I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen
    Tiffany C - USA
  • In the name of Master Teacher Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Mozambique. We ask for blessing, a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord God, I pray for these believers, that they would hold fast to You as they suffer. May their faith be as gold refined through fire and their example lead many, even those who persecute them, to see the truth of the gospel. Please provide for their physical needs and may they find their security in You.
    Danielle H - USA
  • In the resurrected name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Elohim Chay, Living God, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Mozambique. We ask for a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • I pray for protection and comfort and emboldenment and perseverance to the Christians of Mozambique. I pray their churches be rebuilt that they not be bitter over the death of their loved ones but forgiving the murderers. I pray repentance of the terrorists that they will bow the knee to Jesus and become Christian's. I pray this in Jesus name amen.
    Eric D - USA
  • Gracious Lord God, please be very near to these believers of Mozambique who lost so much for Jesus' sake. Comfort all who suffered loss in the attack, especially those grieving the loss of a loved one. Bring deep healing for every wound, including the wounds of trauma and distress. Help the believers trust and rebuild. Let this evil be turned to good.
    Jean S - Canada
  • Father, you love your people deeply in Mozambique. Help them to realize that what the enemy intends for evil, you are able to bring good out of it, even if it doesn't seem so yet. Comfort their hearts. Heal those who need it. Encourage them to trust Jesus fully. Please deliver us from evil. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Father God, I lift up Mozambique Christians to You. May they know You are with them continually guiding them safely down the plan, path and purpose which You alone have for each of them. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Mary M - USA
  • I will continue to pray for the Christians in Mozambique nightly.
    Clint D - USA
  • In the name of Lord Jesus. our heavenly Father, Adonai, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Mozambique. We ask for a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • El Nekamoth allow your vengeance to be upon the evil ones in Mozambique, at the same time give grace & mercy to those who want to convert to Christianity. Lord let those who aren't saved see the inhumane evilness of ISIS so they can run towards your loving-kindness. Jehovah Magen shield our brethren Wprotection & strengthen their faith. IJCN, Amen
    ANDRE M - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Mozambique: 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! Bring Islamic insurgents, especially in the north, to repentance. Console area believers in all losses & sustain them. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, I pray for the believers who were so brutally attacked. May the persecution they are facing make them even stronger in their commitment to You. Please protect them and provide for their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
    Betty D - USA
  • Father comfort and protect our brothers and sisters in Mazambique. Let us never forget to pray for them as if we were with them in their "moment of tribulation". For those who have been abducted we ask that they would remember You and that Your peace that passes all understanding would fill their hearts and minds.
    kathleen r - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Mozambique: 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! Bring Islamic insurgents in the north, to repentance. Console them in their losses. Resettle the displaced. Save all Mozambique
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, I pray that as the militants burn and destroy, that your church will rise up in power and strength and greatly increase. I pray that the true enemy will be squashed and that your kingdom will triumph. I lift up these believers and ask that you will show Yourself faithful in all of these circumstances. I pray that their faith will grow.Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • Spirit, pour out your presence on these precious people. I pray you give them wisdom, strength and courage to face the persecution they are dealing with. Send resources to help them
    Dana V - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Mozambique: 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! Bring Islamic insurgents, especially in the north, to repentance. Console & sustain many believers in the north. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, I lift up my brothers & sisters in Mozambique to You. I pray Your protection over them as they are facing great evil & persecution. Please keep their faith strong. Guard them in Your favor. Encourage & strengthen the Body & provide for them places to meet. Provide for the daily needs of those displaced. Please protect & redeem the children.
    April D - USA
  • Dear Father God,
    Please avenge these horrific crimes perpetrated against your children in Mozambique. May the Islamic extremists be punished for destroying churches and killing innocent people and ultimately repent of their evil deeds by seeking forgiveness from You and those they have harmed. In Jesus's holy and precious Name. Amen!
    Bill P - USA
  • Thank YOU, FATHER for sending Rwanda and other countries to rescue Mozambique. ISIS is one of Satan's most evil forces. It preys on innocent and uneducated and unarmed peoples. I pray the government of Mozambique will begin an educational program for it's citizens. CHRISTIANITY can not grow in literacy (2 Tim. 3:16-17). In JESUS'S HOLY NAME!! AMEN!!
    Bobby C - USA
  • Father, none of this goes unseen by your all seeing eye. You see child of yours, and you know what each one is facing. YOu have promised you would strengthen and never leave our side. I pray you comfort and guide those in Mozambique as they face the enemy. I pray you deal with the hearts of those who do this; open their eyes to truth. Move Holy Spirit.
    Polly C - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Mozambique: 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! Bring Islamic insurgents, especially in the north, to repentance. Console & sustain those in the north. May all Mozambique be sa
    Lisa D - USA
  • praying for you in Jesus name, our loving Father in heaven see us all through this, im not in persecution so bad as i live in central Florida but as a part of the body we stand as one and fall as one, stand strong in the faith and anointing of the lord JESUS , may GOD give you wisdom and revelation on the knowledge of GOD in suffering and endurance
    shane f - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Mozambique: 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! Bring Muslims, especially in the north, to repentance. Console northern believers in all their losses. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Jesus,

    I thank You how Your is spreading in Mozambique. In the Name of Jesus Christ, bind the forces of darkness. Father, I plead the blood of Jesus, that You will continually protect and strengthen them. Dear God, bring the children to their families. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
    Christopher W - USA
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