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Pray now…

“If we want to leave an indelible mark on the world, there is no more powerful way to do it than by joining in God’s purposes through prayer. Our Prayers can go where we cannot. While many things may seem impossible from a human standpoint, in the realm of prayer there are no impossibilities.”
Brother Andrew

Prayer is right at the heart of Open Doors. We support people who live through impossible situations – situations that money or government action, will never fully repair, heal or restore. So, we pray and ask for God to do the impossible, because we know he can.

Read some of the latest prayer alerts in the list on the right and pray through the points at the bottom of each article. You can also use the links at the top of the stories to share the articles on your Facebook and Twitter feeds.

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Hooray for answered prayers!

We love good news - be inspired to pray by reading some stories of how your prayers are impacting lives...

Latest Prayer News...

  • DRC: Eight Christians killed in latest attacks

    May 22, 2023

    In another shocking series of assaults, Islamic militants have killed at least eight Christians in eastern DRC.

    Read more and pray

  • Sudan: Churches attacked as crisis deepens

    May 22, 2023

    Pray now. Five people were injured, including a church leader, when a church was attacked in Sudan last Sunday...

    Read more and pray

  • Nigeria: Leah Sharibu turns 20 but remains in captivity

    May 15, 2023

    Pleas keep praying for Leah, who is still being held by Boko Haram militants since being taken from her school in 2018 for refusing to deny Jesus...

    Read more and pray

  • India: Christians killed and Churches burned

    May 15, 2023

    Please pray as at least 17 Christians have been killed, and hundreds of churches and other Christian buildings destroyed, in north east India...

    Read more and pray

  • Forgiving those who betrayed you…

    May 15, 2023

    Ayuba was only 20 when his father was murdered by Islamic extremists. Watch his extraordinary story, from seeking vengeance to choosing to forgive.

    Read more and pray

  • “You helped us carry our burden”

    May 14, 2023

    Please pray for Christians like Fait in Burkina Faso as Islamic militants cause devastation...

    Read more and pray

  • Nigeria: Two more Chibok women found

    May 10, 2023

    Good news - two more girls (now women) have been rescued after being kidnapped by militants in 2014...

    Read more and pray

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Moved to your guts...

Prayer changes things. See how your prayers can impact those who give it all for Jesus...
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How to pray

The facts and stats can seem pretty paralysing, but God loves his church. Here's some tips to help you start praying for your church famalam!
It’s Time

It's Time

Change the world before brekkie! Wake up early to pray with those who give everything for Jesus!
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Why pray?

Our prayers go where we cannot. In the realm of prayer nothing is impossible. So pray...

Prayers make a difference

“Your prayers were as a wall of fire around me; even when it was very cold, the Lord Jesus warmed me and when it was very hot, Jesus provided me with shadow.”
Pastor Ilmurad, Turkmenistan

“I can’t believe this. People who never met me took the time to encourage me! I have received new strength from the Lord as a result of their commitment.”
Monica Luka, Nigeria

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Prayer resources

Download these little gems to help you pray more effectively for persecuted Christians! If you're from the UK, you can order free copies of the latest World Watch List resources here...

Open Doors Youth 2022 World Watch List Map...
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Pray With Them PPT Talk Notes
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One Family Reflections
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One Family Leader Session
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It's Time: Wake Up and Pray Guide
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Prayer Journal
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We support people who are beaten, tortured,
imprisoned, falsely accused, and hated simply for following Jesus.