Christians in Benin are regularly persecuted by voodooists.
Christians in Benin are regularly persecuted by voodooists.
Jul. 18, 2024 | Benin

Christians Persecuted by Voodoo Priests

[184] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Christians in Benin.

In Benin, local politicians are often strongly influenced by voodoo priests. In one part of the country, voodoo practitioners have convinced police to arrest four pastors because of songs they heard Christians singing during worship services. The complaints about the Christians’ songs have interrupted the services and activities of roughly a dozen churches in that area. One pastor spent a week in jail because of a persecutor’s sway over local officials. That pastor has found a Christian lawyer to defend him in court, but he expects a long and costly legal battle.

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  • Father, I lift up my brothers & sisters in Benin to You. Thank You for the faith & courage You have given them. Please continue to give them strength & boldness. Please soften the hearts of those persecuting them & lost in the evil of voodoo. Draw them to Yourself in salvation. Please give favor to Your children & remind them You are with them.
    April D - USA
  • Jesus, guard and protect all the Christians in Benin.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Dear Jesus, give wisdom to the Christian lawyer who is going to defend this pastor. May Your Holy Spirit guide and protect this pastor and his lawyer from the evil designs of the Enemy of our souls. Jesus, help these precious Christians in Benin and we ask Your Holy Spirit to open the eyes closed by deception that many may turn to You, Jesus.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • In All-powerful name of Jesus Christ, we stand against the kingdom of darkness in Benin. We pray that our God will bring to naught the influence of the voodoo priests, and we pray for their salvation. We also pray that You Lord will provide for the court costs of the pastor and for wisdom, power and great skill as his lawyer defends him. Be glorified.
    Toni D - USA
  • Jesus, send Your Holy Spirit to comfort and protect these Christians in Benin. Jesus, rebuke the Enemy that has deceived the leaders in Benin. May many turn to You, Jesus. Protect the families and May many turn from evil to freedom in Jesus.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for our brothers and sisters in Benin and their willingness to follow You despite arbitrary state persecution. I pray that You would be with them as they navigate these challenges, enabling to love their neighbors in a way that only Christ makes possible. May You be glorified through their acts of worship and service to others.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Dear God greater are You than any false "power" of voodoos. Make it powerless in the eyes of all in Benin by the work of Your Holly Spirit and the conversion of many through Jesus Amen
    Peggy A - USA
  • In the peaceful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shalom, God of peace, as brothers and sisters in Christ we pray for peace for Christians in Benin. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • I decree, declare that the voodoo activity in this area of Benin is shut down, confused and has no power or authority over the lives of the authorities who are trying to harass and imprison the Christians. Father, show the Believers the authority and power they have over the devil and his demons so they stand up against them & drive out of their area!!
    William N - USA
  • In the powerful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh, God Who provides, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Benin. We ask for Your provision, see Your glory, hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord, we pray that you would hear and act on behalf of our brothers and sisters in Benin. You know the accusations and attacks that are hurled against them and we know that you will defend their cause and redeem them from all evil for your name's sake in Christ Jesus. Let their faith grow strong as they give glory to you in Jesus' name, amen.
    Matthew E - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Yahweh, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Christians in Benin know that there is none like You. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection and angels directly from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Jesus,


    I thank You for Your Word being spread in Benin by many Godly pastors. In the name of Jesus Christ, bind the spirit of anti-Christ that is afflicting four of the pastors that are arrested; one of them is on trail. I plead the Blood of Jesus for total victory in court. Let souls be saved. In Jesus' Name, amen.
    Christopher W - USA
  • Lord please shine Your light of love into the hearts and minds of those who are in fearful bondage to Voodoo beliefs. Please orchestrate the distribution of Bibles into the hands of those who are searching for truth. Please protect the followers of Jesus from those who would cause harm because of their misguided beliefs. Please give encouragement
    Teresa S - USA
  • Father God I pray for Christians in Benin, I pray for Devine intervention and Angelicc protection , I ask that you bound Satan and command him and his demons to hold their peace and let your people be free to worship come to their aid king Jesus and let that enemy know that thou art the great I AM the world belongs to thee in Jesus name Amen
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Lord God, be with my brothers and sisters in Benin who are persecuted by Voodoo practitioners. Help the man in his trial. Cover his expenses and free him. Let your people be safe and faithful to you. Show your power as greater and your miracles to be light and good to draw the people out of darkness. Show your resurrection power to them.
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • The battle belongs to you Lord. May your servants continue with worship and singing and may the Vodoo priests lay their practices down and come to know Jesus. In His name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • Father, may Your Holy Spirit breakdown the stronghold of voodoo in Benin. Help the local politicians to see through the lies and deceptions of the voodoo priests and practitioners, and judge everyone, including all legal matters, equally under the law. Provide for this pastor's natural and supernatural needs as he fights the good fight in Jesus' name.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Lord, may Benin no longer live in darkness separated from You, but draw those in voodoo, in the police and government, and in all towns and villages to You. May they see Your light piercing the darkness and be drawn to Jesus. May the pastor receive true justice and may all churches be able to worship You freely in Spirit and in Truth.
    Beth P - USA
  • Father In the Name of Jesus Christ I thank you for sending Jesus to die on the cross for our sins. I thank you for the calling you have put on Benin's life. We know that all power of heaven and earth is in your hands. I ask that you give Benin favor with the government and set him free with no charges. In Jesus Christ Name Amen
    Myrna W - USA
  • Father, I pray for all pastors in Benin that you will strengthen them and bless them to continue preaching the gospel of Christ with truth and power. I pray that you will give them the fortitude to continue dispite their persecution. May the voodoo priests repent and come to know Christ whom is the truth and accept Him as personal savior.
    Isaac M - USA
  • Father, TY for protecting our family from voodoo practices. Greater is He that is in YOu than he that is in the world! Would You speak to the hearts of those practicing it & reveal Yourself to them! I lift up my dear brother & others like him who are facing court battles. The battle belongs tothe Lord! May Your perfect will be done in all, iJN!
    Lisa T - USA
  • Our Father, continue to bless our brothers and sisters in Benin. Strengthen them to remain steadfast in persecution. May they be wise as serpents, and gentle as doves when dealing with unbelievers. Rise up and protect them from their enemies. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Adonai; as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Benin. We praise You that they fear You. We ask for a hedge of protection, and heavenly angels encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Christians in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Bring voodoo priests & local authorities to repentance. Sustain recently arrested Pastors. And may all Benin be saved. In Jesus' Name. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • O God, you alone are the truth and the light. Encourage the pastors to hold fast to the power of your living Word. Grant them grace and discernment of spirits. By your strength may they stand strong in you, and having done all to stand! Grant them strength and power in this battle. In Jesus name Pat US
    Patricia S - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Christians in Benin: 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 to repentance voodoo priests & authorities behind Pastors' recent arrests. May all Benin be saved. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, may your light shine through your sheep in Benin, keep them strong, with deep love and perseverance. May others see you through them, and may Christianity grow greatly because of these witnesses.
    Gerelda L - USA
  • Father, we know the evil spirits have no power over Your children. We also see the deeds of those who are not part of the Way are attempting to thwart the freedom to worship and live for You. May Your children in Benin experience the supernatural power of Yourself to live for You and grow in Your grace and knowledge. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Christians in Benin: 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! Specifically, bring voodoo priests & authorities behind recent Pastors' arrests to repentance. Free the Pastors. Save all Benin. Ame
    Lisa D - USA
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