Sep. 19, 2024 | Nigeria

Kidnapped Pastor's Life in Danger

[152] prayers in [10] nations have been posted for Pastor Paul.

Nigerian church leaders request urgent prayer for Pastor Paul Musa. In March 2023, Pastor Paul and his wife, Ruth, were abducted from their home in northern Nigeria’s Borno State by militants belonging to Boko Haram, a radical Islamist group. The kidnappers posted video of Pastor Musa in late June 2024 and threatened to kill him if their demands were not met. Church leaders worry that the Islamists may have already killed Ruth. For more than a decade, radical Islamist groups like Boko Haram have ravaged parts of northern Nigeria, kidnapping and killing Christians as well as destroying countless numbers of homes and many churches.

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  • Father, I lift up my brother & sister, Pastor Paul & Ruth. They have faced unimaginable persecution for Your Name's sake. Please comfort them & their loved ones. Be their strength & save them from their captors. Heal their wounds, physical & emotional. Thank You for making them Yours. If they are no longer here, thank You for the glory they are in.
    April D - USA
  • Lord I lift up Pastor Paul and his wife and I pray for their safety and release. I pray they would be kept firm in the faith and have an abundance that comes from Jesus that leaves their kidnappers curious and hungry for the truth. I pray Lord for Your peace and hope to surround them. I pray for their family and friends to keep praying and hoping too
    Joy H - USA
  • Father, please mightily work on behalf of this family and accomplish your perfect will. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • God, You destroyed the combined armies that came against Israel. You are that same God. Defend Your people. We know persecution will come but honestly it hurts to see our brothers & sisters in turmoil. You are still in control. You have not forgotten them. Deliver Pastor Paul, Ruth & the church. Let them feel Your presence. Please reach Boko Haram.Amen
    Claire C - Barbados
  • Father, grant Pastor Paul the clarity and peace to remain focused on You, and who You are, even as he endures this fiery trial. If Pastor Paul's wife, Ruth, has been matyred and he's aware of her death, then please comfort his heart as endures the pain of losing his life partner. When Pastor Paul has contact with others, may he be a source of blessing.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Father God, I can't even imagine what Your people are going through in Nigeria. But God I know Who is in control and I trust You to give them Your peace, Your love, Your endurance and to bring Your glory from their lives. God work in this horrible situation. In Your most Holy name, amen
    Denice D - USA
  • In the name of the resurrected Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Paul. We ask for release, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord Jesus please have mercy on Pastor Paul and his wife, Ruth. Lord please release them from captivity. Lord protect them. Lord strengthen them. Lord Jesus be glorified in their release.
    Andrew S - USA
  • In the giving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh, God Who provides, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Paul and family. We ask for release, provision, a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord God, You see Pastor Paul and know exactly where he is, and what is happening to him and Ruth. I pray that they would have strength and courage in You, that they would hold fast to Your word and believe Your promises. May the other pastors have wisdom and hope as they serve, believing that You are King over this too.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father for these saints, and all those like them, I ask for Your special Heavenly power Your special Heavenly protection Your special Heavenly provision Your special Heavenly comfort
    christine s - USA
  • Lord I pray for Pastor Paul and I pray You would bring him comfort and hope. I pray he would be able to still worship You and hope in You. I pray for his release and his faith to be strengthened in this time. I pray for his health to stay strong and for Him to commune with You in a special way. I pray for You to hold him securely.
    Joy H - USA
  • God of Mercy, You said that all things work together for the good of those who love You. May the video work for the good of Pastor Musa. Speak of his faithfulness to the Lord and the gross injustice he and his wife have suffered. Convict viewers of their sins and rebellion to You, God of Love. Let them see Jesus in him. Rescue him into Your will today.
    Jim E - USA
  • Dear Jesus, come to the assistance of Pastor Paul and Ruth. We beg that they be released from captivity. I pray that all imprisoned hostages be strengthened in their faith and turn the hearts of those holding them away from violence and toward faith in You, Jesus. May many turn away from violence and come to faith in You, Jesus.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Father, I lift up my dear family Pastor Paul & Ruth. May they be safe IJN. May they return home IJN. Speak hope, faith, comfort, grace, & all they need right now. May others who hear of this not be in fear, but be encouraged in Your Name. Speak to the hearts of the persecutors. May they turn from their evil ways & seek Your mercy in Jesus' Name.
    Lisa T - USA
  • Our Father, be with Pastor Paul as he is in danger. Strengthen him as he suffers for You, and doesn't even know if Ruth is alive or not. Hold all Your children close to Your heart and bring an end to Boko Haram. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • In the faithful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Emunah, God Who is faithful, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Paul. We ask for release, provision, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear brother in Christ. I can't begin to understand what you're going through, but our Living God hears you and will welcome you with open arms. Keep looking up because Jesus is coming back soon. I will pray for you. Much love in Christ.
    Susan R - USA
  • Father may Pastor Musa live in perfect peace even in his capativity. Help him to hold on to your goodness and love.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Father God,I pray for Pastor Paul and his wife Ruth.I ask that you will protect them from harm.I ask that you will place a hedge of protection around them as well as others in this unsafe area.Please push back the evil that has harmed so many and prosper the message of the gospel so that many will hear and be saved.I pray for Nigeria to hear about Jesu
    Julia F - USA
  • Dear Jesus,

    I thank You for Pastor Paul and his wife, Ruth for preaching the Gospel in Nigeria. In the name of Jesus Christ, Lord bind the spirit of the Anti-Christ that is attacking them. Satan the Lord rebuke you the Blood of Jesus is against you. Please watch over, protect them, bring them back safely. Amen.
    Christopher W - USA
  • Father I pray for Pastor Musa and his wife Ruth. Oh Lord, give them peace amidst this horrible persecution. Come Lord Jesus, walk so tenderly with them. In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • Oh Lord hear our prayers for our faithful brethren Paul and Ruth! Lord be with them guide them in all Your safety, guide them and be with them. With Your Spirit give them Your courage in the face of evil. We know that Your great power prevails over the darkness, so we give this situation to You and we trust in You. Bless Paul and Ruth and release them
    Aaron G - USA
  • Father, we don't know why You permit these evil atrocities against Your children. But we do know that Jesus said we will have trouble in this world. He also said we can take heart because He has overcome the world. I pray Pastor Paul is experiencing Your blessing and strength in the midst of the evil brought on him. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Father, free Pastor Paul. Be close to him. Comfort him. Provide a way of escape.
    Leslie O - USA
  • Merciful Father, please hear our prayers for pastor Paul and Ruth! Deliver them from their enemies, restore their health and calm their fears. Please grant them great peace, hear their cries and save them, preserve all in Nigeria who love You and call upon You in truth
    Julie C - USA
  • O Lord, if only these radical terrorist would be saved and put their zeal into worshiping you and spreading the gospel! Please, grant Pastor Paul favor and rescue him from these persecutors. If Ruth is still living, may she be granted escape as well. Guard their faith and may they feel your presence as they wait for your direction. Bring justice. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • Lord God, I pray for Pastor Paul Musa, that he will be released now, in the name of Jesus. Lord, I come against the plans of the enemy to bring death and destruction. Lord, will you frustrate the plans of Boko Haram and return Pastor Musa to his flock? In Jesus name.
    Delicia W - New Zealand
  • Father I pray for pastor Musa and his wife that the would be alive and set free from captivity even now. However, their home is in Heaven. I lift up all of our family in Nigeria that is in danger from Islam. Place a hedge of Your angels around them and deliver them from this great evil. Save those who persecute them and grow your church despite this.
    Alan G - USA
  • Lord, Protect Pastor Musa & his wife. May they be Your instrument to bring Boko Haram members to Jesus. In the midst of the terror & abuse that the Musa may be suffering let them be comforted by the strength of Your Powerful Presence with them. You are able to do all things. Bring miracles into this situation, blessing his Nigerian church. Praise God!
    Sharon G - USA
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