The cost of Christian burials in Indonesia have kept some interested Muslims from converting to Christianity. Muslims do not pay burial fees.
The cost of Christian burials in Indonesia have kept some interested Muslims from converting to Christianity. Muslims do not pay burial fees.
Mar. 27, 2025 | Indonesia

Obstacles Used to Suppress Gospel Advance

[88] prayers in [8] nations have been posted for Indonesia.

In a Muslim-dominated area of Indonesia, several different obstacles cause Muslims to hesitate placing their faith in Christ. Prohibitions against Christian burial in common cemeteries and exorbitant fees for Christian burial in approved locations remain a stumbling block for many who have expressed genuine interest in converting to Christianity. The cost of burial in an approved Christian plot can cost up to a few months’ wages, whereas Muslims can be buried for free on any private land. In the same area, front-line workers also cite problems such as village leaders forbidding access to certain areas for discipling new believers, mosque leaders breaking into worship gatherings and forbidding them from continuing, and landowners blocking roads leading to churches. Pray that none of these obstacles will restrain the advance of the gospel in Indonesia.

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  • My good and gracious God, I pray you banish all obstacles from the narrow road of faith. I pray that all who persecute and obstruct your path repent and give their lives to Jesus. I pray you turn their hearts from hate to love. I ask this in Jesus's name, Amen.
    Janice H - USA
  • Father, we know there is no obstacle to great for You to overcome. May the believers in Indonesia bring what they have to You and watch You multiply what they bring to You and do miraculous things with what they bring. You are a God of provision and amazement. May You rain down Your provision and hope into their lives. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Father, we know that no matter what the enemy tries to do.. the truth will never be stopped. Your Word will continue to spread. I pray you give your children in Indonesia wisdom and boldness as they stand for the truth and serve you. Open a door when those in authority try to hinder. Father, you must be the one, your children are relying on you. IJN
    Polly C - USA
  • Heavenly Father,
    I thank you for the strength of your followers in Indonesia. I know that daily persecution and feelings of unsafety and financial instability must be exhausting""energize them, Lord! Remind them that you walk beside them in all things. Soften the hearts of their persecutors, and provide for them.
    In Your Name,
    Amen
    Sophia H - USA
  • Father God, No obstacles can stop Your power. Please show those in this area who want to follow You how You would have them deal with the obstacles placed before them. No solutions or alternatives are too much for You. Please help Your followers and those who want to follow You but are afraid. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Rena B - USA
  • Father, I pray for the advancement of the gospel in Indonesia! Please remove these obstacles in your mercy and grace. I pray that You would hinder the mosque leaders in disrupting the services and others from blocking the roads as well. Please help believers to be able to meet for worship and growth.
    Cheryl B - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray that the gospel would go forth and advance and bear great fruit. May the church leaders have wisdom, hope, and joy as they face these challenges and set an example for their congregations in persevering with faith in You. I pray that the believers would have an eternal perspective as they suffer.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Holy Father, thank you for the perseverance of your church despite these obstacles and harassment. I ask that you tear down every obstacle put in the path of your gospel, both the physical ones described and the spiritual ones. May the Holy Spirit move powerfully in this area and bring many to saving faith in Christ. In Jesus' name, Amen!
    Linda T - USA
  • Father, I pray for the removal of these obstacles to the advance of the Gospel in Indonesia. I pray that the hearts of the Indonesians people will be so filled with the knowledge of the Truth that they will renounce every false religion and place their faith in Christ no matter the financial or social cost. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen.
    Matthew E - USA
  • LORD, please do not allow barriers placed in the way of Christians in Indonesia to stop the growth of the Church of Your Son, Jesus. Break down barriers, or show people a way around obstacles. Give people the wisdom to know no barrier is worth missing Jesus and eternal life. Strengthen, bless, protect and grow the Church in Indonesia. In Jesus name.
    David L - USA
  • Father, we pray that you will overcome these obstacles for those who are truly seeking you. In a way, it makes it obvious who is serious about their faith! Yet we don't want the Spirit's work to be squelched by the enemy because of financial and social concerns. We place this difficult issue into your wise hands.
    Brenda M - USA
  • Heavenly Father, praise you in all things, the brothers and sisters in Indonesia face many trials and tribulations in their lives. I pray you will clear a path for them in all of their ways, they are drawn to the light of Heven, we bind the spirits of darkness that get in the way in Jesus name.
    john o - USA
  • God, You know Your children, and call them by name. Call the ones who are fearful, and let them hear. Let the courage of Paul, the zeal of the apostles, and Your protection, be given to the Christians in Indonesia. Let there be a way for Your people to be buried, and let their worship take place in peace. Prince of Peace, reign among them. Grow faith.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Father we pray the obstacles for Christianity would be removed so people can freely accept you as Lord & Savior in Indonesia. Strengthen & bring wisdom to the converts, heal their minds & bodies so they can freely proclaim the gospel message. In Jesus name.
    Rhonda F - USA
  • Father, we Your people band together to pray Your hand would impede those who would impede believers from coming to You, that You would convict those who break into worship gatherings, that they would meet Your Spirit there and flee from darkness, that landowners who block roads would be thwarted, that all those attempts would fail, in Jesus' Name.
    Janie B - USA
  • Dear Lord,
    We know that You are stronger than any obstacles that can be placed in the way of these ministry efforts, and what's more that You have willed these things to happen. I pray that Your good purpose will be accomplished and I pray that You will strengthen the believers in Indonesia and continue to bring many to You.
    Amen
    Jehosheba R - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for a mighty spiritual awakening in Indonesia. I pray each person drawn to the Lord will come willingly & eagerly despite the cost. I pray financial concerns will not keep people from salvation. I pray every physical & spiritual obstacle used to deter the spread of Christianity would be removed, and You alone would be praised!
    Curtis M - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we come before you in one accord as the body of Christ to bind the forces of evil operating in Indonesia, we invoke the name of Jesus and rebuke in his almighty name these forces of evil. We take authority in the Holy Spirit to declare that you be glorified through the body by proclaiming gospel of our Lord Jesus. In Jesus name. Amen
    Carlos Y - USA
  • Father God, may the gospel continue to spread and the church continue to grow in Indonesia. Strengthen your people in the face of opposition, persecution and obstacles. IJNA
    Kevin R - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I pray for those who hear about you but are hesitant to give their life to you because of pressures in every day life as well as the ability to bury their loved ones at a price they can afford. Open the eyes of the Muslims who are blinded by hatred towards Christians so that the gospel will reach all who need You.
    In Jesus name, amen.
    Debi H - USA
  • Dear Father,
    You see the obstacles that are placed in front of Christians in Indonesia. Open doors and thwart the plans of the enemy. Remove the obstacles by Your mighty power and bring many in Indonesia to Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. In Jesus Name, I pray, Amen.
    Mer H - USA
  • Please destroy these obstacles of the enemy to prevent the Gospel spreading through this group. Please multiply the evangelism efforts and overcome the enemy as You did on The Cross!
    christine s - USA
  • I pray against this so called soft persecution that can be equally devastating and humiliating to these believers in Indonesia. Help them find ways to honor You and honor their families without this rank and rampant discrimination destroying their finances and lives. Give them favor and grace. Wisdom and guidance.
    Pam M - USA
  • Help our brothers and sisters endure their persecution and find places to buried their dead. Let no obstacles prevent our brothers and sisters from worshipping you.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Father, we pray against these challenges perpetrated by those who don't know who they are persecuting. May those who walk with you find grace, and those who don't know you yet find mercy. We pray, break all these strongholds in Jesus' name. Amen!
    Rick T - Malaysia
  • Father God, the name of Yeshua Messiah, give wisdom to the Frontline workers in the areas of Indonesia, where there are obstacles. You are Waymaker, Father, so please show the way around, through, or over these obstacles. Please give faith to those who are so close to following Christ, that they would trust that You will make a way. Ame
    Mindy R - USA
  • Father in Indonesia all types of obstacles are placed in your children path to stop them from following you but no weapon formed against them shall prosper give them enduring grace and supply for all their needs in Jesus name we pray Amen
    Mark S - USA
  • Father God I come to you in Jesus name and I pray for the advancement of the Gospel in Indonesia. I know that You open doors according to Your will to accomplish all things that You have ordained. Grant the saints in Indonesia perseverance & supply all of their needs spiritually, physically, financially and emotionally. May they know the love of Jesus
    Jerry W - USA
  • Lord, thank You for the work You are doing in Indonesia. The church is advancing and the barriers erected by men cannot hinder the work. Lord, continue to raise brethren who will not be discouraged. Also we pray that You will miraculously bring down the barriers to the astonishment of all. Thank You Lord.
    Peter S - Canada
  • LORD: You are God. Nothing could stop all the work You want to do in all circumstances. I ask that You will rule and overrule to accomplish Your will for people in this area. I pray for their salvation. Do what it takes so that nothing can stop them from turning to YOU. 'Bind the strong man and spoil his good.' Protection for Your people in Jesus' name
    P F - USA
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