The violent Islamist group Boko Haram regularly attacks villages in northern Cameroon.
The violent Islamist group Boko Haram regularly attacks villages in northern Cameroon.
Dec. 12, 2024 | Cameroon

Specialized Care Helps Persecuted Youth

[125] prayers in [8] nations have been posted for northern Cameroon.

Between April and July 2024, militants with the radical Islamist group Boko Haram attacked villages of the predominately Christian Hdi tribe in far northern Cameroon 11 different times. During their raids, the jihadis murdered villagers and abducted young people to serve as child soldiers or child brides. As many of the Hdi children who survived were traumatized, some of them received holistic spiritual care designed to help heal their emotional wounds. Afterward, one child told a front-line worker, “This is the first time this year that I have slept more than four hours uninterrupted. When I am in my community, I have to leave the house and go hide in the hills and sleep in the open.” The front-line worker requested prayers for healing for those who have suffered in Islamist attacks and that the attacks will cease.

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  • Dear Father. I pray for the young people and children who have been abused and brutalized by evil people. Please provide healing for these children and young adults so they may live vibrant lives for Christ. May they be healed physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We ask that these attacks end in Jesus' Name! Amen
    Jennifer T - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Christians in Northern Cameron stand firm. We ask for strength, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord God, I pray that these precious children would continue to find the help and hope that they need, that their healing would be rooted in who You are and the eternal promises that can never be taken away. Please protect Your people in Cameroon and give them peace that surpasses understanding as they suffer so tremendously.
    Danielle H - USA
  • ln the sacrificing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Agape, God of love, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Christians in Northern Cameroon boast in the cross of Christ. We ask for healing, for hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Oh God, we are grieved by this senseless ongoing attack on Christian Hdi villages in Northern Cameroon and ask for supernatural grace and peace for the survivors and emotional and physical healing to those left behind in the devastation. We know suffering is inevitable but ask for Your presence, overwhelming peace and comfort to be their portion, amen
    Forrest B - USA
  • Lord, I know your heart breaks for atrocious acts committed against the Hdi tribe - as does mine. I ask that you would thwart the plans of their enemies and prevent the children from being used in inappropriate ways. Provide your protection and care for them. I also pray that you would heal then bodies and minds of the attacked. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Jessica M - USA
  • Father, let your eyes be attentive to the needs of your people in Cameroon who have been traumatized by these attacks. Let your healing power be present for all those involved in Jesus' name. I pray for an end to these violent attacks, that Boko haram would be disbanded and that they would repent of their evil deeds. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Matthew E - USA
  • Father, you see the situation in Cameroon. Only you can put a stop to the evil in man's heart. I pray you open the eyes of those blinded by Satan. I pray you pour out your Spirit of boldness upon your children. I pray you protect the little ones. Lord, move in your wisdom to put a stop to this. Raise up people who will fight against evil. Strengthen
    Polly C - USA
  • Father so much heartache here...would You bring healing to these dear family members of ours. Bring them rest, peace, deep sleep in the mighty Name of Jesus. TY for surrounding them with supportive, praying loved ones. We also pray for the abductors. May they tire of evil, hear Your calling on their hearts, and REPENT. May BokoHaram be crushedIJN
    Lisa T - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God Who rescues, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for rescuing Christians in Northern Cameron. We ask for hedge of protection and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father please heal this people and this land. Bring them peace.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Father God, I ask for your great mercy and grace to shower down upon these children taken from safety and homes and families into brutal circumstances. Please help them to be free of their captors. I pray that you will destroy the evil that takes place there. I pray that you will shine the light of your gospel in those dark places drawing many to faith
    Julia F - USA
  • Heavenly Father I thank you that you are a father to the fatherless, that you are near to the broken hearted and that you save those crushed in spirit. Lord please establish and protect these families, guide their steps and make a way for them through. Send confusion into the camp of the enemy and let your love be a banner over these children in Jesus
    Ashley W - USA
  • Father, this is horrific behavior from those who oppose You. May You uplift and uphold those who have been traumatized by the evil of those who live without. May You touch their lives in powerful ways to be overcomers from the evil inflicted upon them. We know You can do amazing things and ask You to be amazing in their lives. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • God, You see this suffering. You know it. You know the name of each child and hold the tears they and their parents have cried. Protect them. Turn away the raids; keep people from being killed or taken, keep them safe. Please heal those who have suffered, and let Your power be known, not only to defend, not only for justice, but for healing. Help them.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Abba, I thank You for Your unfailing Love for these precious little ones. I pray Your divine hedge of protection, comfort and peace to surround them and cleanse them of the pain they've suffered by the hands of wicked persecution. I pray also You would bless the front-line workers for their tender care and love extended to these dear children. Amein
    Yahleah M - USA
  • ABBA FATHER! Please help our young ones! You love the Little Children .. May they not hinder the children and May they Run to you for every Safety & Worship you!! Open the eyes of the Jihadis! YOU CAN ALMIGHTY GOD!! Holy Spirit comfort them forever & Always! In Jesus Name Amen!
    PSALMS 33:22
    Cathleen B - USA
  • Heavenly Father, you hear the cries of these children. Thank You that you are close to the broken-hearted. May they encounter Jesus in vivid dreams or visions. Heal their hearts at a deep level. May they be raised up as mighty warriors in Your kingdom. Guide and protect them. I pray Psalm 91 over them all. The protection of Jesus Blood covers all
    Millie G - USA
  • Lord Yahweh, Thank You for the care given to the Christian children in Cameroon that is combatting their trauma through the power of Your Word of truth! Please protect them from attacks by Boko Haram & supply all of their physical & spiritual needs. I ask that many will leave Islam for the truth of the gospel. May all of the kids stay faithful to You!
    Mary K S - USA
  • In the inviting name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Nissi, our banner, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for inviting Cameron Christians. We ask for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, in Jesus name, please protect, comfort, and heal these children from the horrific things they've experienced at the hands of Boko Haram terrorists. I pray that you will reach these Islamic terrorists with the gospel through dreams and visions of Jesus and they would repent and come to know Him as their Savior. Hold these children in Your love.
    Kristin S - USA
  • Oh God have mercy on these children protect them from their enemies and give them peace allow them healing from the attacks against them give them sleep and rest cause them to continue to stand in faith believing You are their Deliverer end the attacks of Boko Haram against Your people Encounter the enemy Oh God and defeat them for Your people's sake
    Hazel G - USA
  • KAvi Ad! I thank You that You are in the midst of our brethren and their families suffering. Thank You O' Sovereign Lord that You have given them a well instructed tongue to know the word that helps and encourages the weary. You wake them each morning to listen as one being instructed. In Yeshua's name
    Randal A - USA
  • Father, equip and empower the front-line workers who minister to those who've suffered from the Islamist attacks in Cameroon and elsewhere. Give them eyes to see and ears to hear their trauma. Grant them discernment as they help the afflicted with healing their emotional wounds. Protect your people from harm and give them a reprieve from the attacks.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Lord I pray for these children and I pray they get the healing and care they need. I pray for people and adults to come around them and show them what safe relationships look like. I pray they see Your love and compassion come through. I pray Lord for Your peace to cover them and for them to encounter Jesus early on. I pray for Your Word to comfort
    Joy H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. I thank You for breakthroughs for these children. As Your healing goes forth, may their testimony of suffering & how You delivered them glorify Your Name before all who question & scoff. Protect them from the enemy. May Boko Haram fail & fall down before You. Save even these. In Jesus' Gracious NA.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Lord, my heart breaks to know my brothers and sisters are suffering in this way, especially these children. Lord you are sovereign - you know exactly how to work these horrible events for good. Bring abundant comfort, safety and resilience to these people. Minister to them physically and through the gospel. Act strongly on the behalf of these people
    Kristin B - USA
  • Dear Lord God, I pray for Your healing upon these persecuted believers and the children who have suffered much emotional trauma. Calm these children's fears and comfort them in their time of need. Keep them safe and help their lives to be restored and able to return to their families and homes. Please stop this persecution in Jesus name. Amen.
    Scott P - Canada
  • Father God, I lift up these children and youth and families in Cameroon who have suffered so much. Please heal them as only You can and make them whole in You. Please heal their minds, spirits and bodies so they can receive Your peace that passes all understanding. Please stop the persecution of these villages in Cameroon in Jesus Name Amen.
    Sarah H - USA
  • Lord give sleep and peace and rejuvenation to Your traumatized children of all ages. Let them recover from humiliation and share their pain with You, the lifter of all burdens, and with others who need to talk. Give them safety and recovery from wounding. Help others to be found and return to families and home.
    Pam M - USA
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