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Aug. 08, 2024 | Turkey

Young Christians Rejected by Family

[177] prayers in [13] nations have been posted for Turkish believers.

Christians make up less than 1% of the population of Turkiye, which is 96% Sunni Muslim. When a Turkish Muslim chooses to follow Christ, they are often rejected by their families, a reality experienced by Mustafa and Basak. Mustafa grew up in a radical Islamic family but became a Christian as a teenager. His decision shocked his family, who have been pressuring him to renounce his new faith. Mustafa currently has no place to live, so a local church is housing him in their church building while he looks for work and more permanent housing. Basak was also raised in a devout Islamic home, but after she was invited to a Christian activity at her university and given a Bible, she trusted in Christ. Her family then rejected her and is also trying to convince her to return to Islam. When Basak graduates from university in a few months’ time, she will have no place to live until she can find a job and earn income to support herself.

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  • Heavenly Father, I pray for these two young people who have professed faith in Jesus. Please make a way for Mustafa to find meaningful work and a home. I also pray that Basak will have an opportunity to use her university degree to start in a career. Protect them from persecution I pray in Jesus' name.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ I come to You on behalf of Your people who are being persecuted and abused and traumatized, please give them comfort!
    christine s - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shalom. God of peace. As brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Turkish believers particularly the youth. We ask for peace, a hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Jesus,

    I thank You for being the strength for Mustafa and Basak. In the name of Jesus Christ, Lord bind the enemy that is trying to shake they're faith. Lord Jesus, please let their family and friends come to know You as Lord and Savior. Bless Basak with a place to stay. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Christopher W - USA
  • Dear God thank you for these young believers. Use them in your kingdom as you watch over them and provide for their needs. May Your blessings of grace peace and strength through Jesus be upon them amen
    Peggy A - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for Mustafa and Basak and their willingness to follow You despite the rejection of their families and communities. May You provide for all of their needs; may they know they can trust in You for every good thing. Thank You for the church being Your body and helping them with their needs. May they stand strong and grow in their faith.
    Lysander S - USA
  • In the holy name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Yahweh, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Mustafa and Basak, other Turkish believers. We ask for hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Our Father, be with Mustafa and Basak as they are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus. Place them with other believers who will support them with housing, employment, and jobs. May their faithfulness to You encourage their families to come to know Jesus the way they have. In His name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Lord, I pray for your provision for these young Turkish believers. Increase their faith so that they may stand strong and trust in you. Lord, math their faith be a testimony to others that, they too, will come to know you. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Maria L - 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 Mustafa, Basak and other Turkish Christians. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, I thank you, because these have delighted in you and known your name, you deliver them & set them on high. They call on you and you answer them. You're with them in distress. You deliver and honor them. With length of days you satisfy them and cause them to look upon your salvation. Psalm 91:14-16.
    Rob N - USA
  • And he said to them, Verily I say to you, that there is not one who left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the sake of the reign of God,who may not receive back manifold more IN THIS TIME, and in the coming age, life age-during.' - Luke 18:29-30 YLT.
    Rob N - USA
  • Father, we pray for Mustafa and Basak and other Turkish brothers and sisters in Christ who've decided to follow Jesus Christ and suffer because of their decision to renounce Islam. May their lives be guided by the Holy Spirit and the true Prophet, Yeshua, as they navigate life in a hostile environment. Grant them the ability to love their persecutors.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Father, thank you for Mustaf and Basak and their new found faith in Jesus. Please protect thema nd provide for them. May their testimony bring many others in Islam to faith in Christ. In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • Father God, be with Mustafa and Basak. Help them to find work, a safe place to live and a supporting group of Christians to help strengthen their faith. Let their actions be meaningful to others and give them words to witness to others to share the gospel. Soften the hearts of their families and help them to hear the good news. Amen
    Jonathan G - USA
  • Father God, I thank you that you are drawing people to yourself in Turkey like Mustafa and Basak. I pray that you will continue the good work of spreading the gospel in Turkey to everyone who seeks to know the one true God. I pray for these believers, that you would prove yourself faithful to them by providing housing and work.Thank you for their faith
    Julia F - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, I life up both Mustafa and Basak and thank You that they are now a part of Your Kingdom. Although they are struggling with living conditions and work, You have promised to always be with us and never forsake us. We also ask that their families and friend see the change in them and come to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior!
    Donna H - USA
  • Almighty God, praise be to you for the boldness of these two souls to trust in Christ. Increase their faith and through your power and wisdom grant them provisions for their living support as well as community to encourage them in walk with Christ. Bring glory to you Jesus and may their families eyes be opened to love of Christ. In His name Pat US
    Patricia S - USA
  • Lord God, I thank You for drawing Basak and Mustafa to Yourself. Please strengthen and encourage them as they experience rejection from their families. May they be surrounded well by the body of Christ and given the emotional and practical help that they need. I pray that they would both grow and mature as they study Your word.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father, you will never forsake your children. Help all who are rejected by their families because they put their faith in you. Don't let them be put to shame. Provide housing, jobs and security. Because of you, the righteous are never forsaken nor are their children seen begging for bread.Favor your courageous children;anoint them to win souls toChrist
    Danae V - USA
  • Father, for the fame of your name, give Mustaf and Basak all they need according to your riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Come near to them and demonstrate to them your very present help during this time of trouble. Revive their souls and rejoice their hearts with your word. Give them a love and fear for you that will far outweigh any fear of man. Amen
    Tania E - USA
  • Lord, I pray that you would give the strength to endure to both Mustafa and Basak. Put them in families * make them strong so they will not cave in to the pressure to renounce their faith. I Pray their family members will turn to Christ. I pray you will provide for both these young people and protect them from any harm. Make them bold witnesses for U
    Cheryl W - USA
  • Father, I lift up my dear sister Basak and brother Mustafa and many others like them. May they never look back & press on toward the prize IJN. May they be encouraged by all the prayers going out for them. TY for providing for their needs for jobs & a home. Surround them w loving believers as you anchor them in YOur Word. Lift up families iJN, amen
    Lisa T - USA
  • Precious Lord, hear my prayer for these my brothers and sisters...give them resilience, energy, understanding and patience. Give them Your peace that passes all understanding, Your wisdom and make them brave. May all that see them want what they have and please bless them openly.

    In Jesus name I pray, amen. MARANATHA!
    Della H - USA
  • Jesus please help these young believers who have given there hearts to you. Help them to stand strong in their faith. Help them to forgive and love all in jesus name. Thank you God.
    Craig M - USA
  • Father I thank you for the salvation of Mustafa n Basak may you use their difficult circumstances to help them grow strong and mature in their faith trusting in your provision n perfect will as you provide for their needs I pray that the love of Christ would work in them and be a witness to their families may your grace n mercy save them also
    Dean B - USA
  • Lord, we lift up Basak and Mustafa and other young Turkish Christians who are suffering for their choice to follow you. Encourage them through Your Holy Spirit and provide for their needs when their families reject them. Lift them up above the hurt and rejection to be lights i the darkness. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Louisa C - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. These have suffered for Your cause, been cast out & rejected on Your behalf. I pray Jehovah-Jireh You will now provide for them. Open the doors of blessing & give them the means to make those who come against them realize there is a God who cares for them. May they then be saved. IJ Faithful NA.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Eternal One, there is a hunger for the Word on the campus of Turkish universities. I pray that Bibles & other resources reach these seekers unobstructed. May they one day join with Christians everywhere declaring, "My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19. Lord, hear my prayer. Amen.
    Robyn P - USA
  • Please Lord abundantly protect these Turkish believers and thank you for adding to their number. Please stop there persecution and allow them to worship freely and please cause the families of Basak and Mustafa to repent and be saved and to be reconciled to their children in the Mighty Name of Jesus
    AMANDA Y - USA
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