January 2025

TOGO 1

Prayerfully uphold Abraham who was beaten for placing his faith in Christ by people known to practise sorcery.

CUBA 2

Pray that Christian parents facing governmental restrictions will be permitted to instruct their children in God’s ways.

DJIBOUTI 3

Pray that Christian converts from Islam will stand firm spiritually when their families discover their new faith.

MOROCCO 4

Pray for the wisdom and strength of church leaders who risk being interrogated by governing officials.

GUINEA 5

Pray that Christians who are persecuted by their families will draw near to Christ and sense His comforting presence.

NIGERIA 6

Pray for Sade and her children who were driven from their home by militant Fulani Muslims.

BHUTAN 7

Pray that God’s Word will reach Christians, as well as seekers like Pema and her family, despite restrictions.

PHILIPPINES 8

Pray for God’s peace and protection among followers of Christ living under the threat of Islamic rebels’ attacks.

COLOMBIA 9

Pray for Gospel workers in “red zones” where Marxist guerrillas and paramilitaries seek control through violence.

BENIN 10

Today is National Voodoo Day in Benin. Pray that voodooists will discover new life in Christ!

MEXICO 11

Pray for the trauma healing of Ruth and Aurelio who were abducted by masked gunmen because of their ministry.

IRAQ 12

Pray that Christians will faithfully carry out the Great Commission, even reaching opposers of the Gospel.

UZBEKISTAN 13

Praise God that fines and detentions are now rarities, allowing Christians greater freedom to practise their faith.

SRI LANKA 14

Pray that Anuradha, who was questioned by police for her Christian witness, will continue sharing of Christ.

AFGHANISTAN 15

Pray that the Bible translation work will increase the accessibility of God’s Word among the 40-plus people groups.

MAURITANIA 16

Praise God that Christian workers are returning to Mauritania after a long pause in missionary activities.

SOMALIA 17

Pray for the advancement of the Gospel in the regions of Hargeisa, Kismayo and Jigjiga.

DR CONGO 18

Pray for the healing of survivors in the aftermath of a church bombing that killed 15 people in Kasindi.

CHINA 19

Pray that Chinese pastors will be encouraged to stand firm in the face of threats by governing officials.

NEPAL 20

Pray that Christians whose churches have been attacked by militant Hindu mobs will respond with God’s love.

NORTH KOREA 21

Pray for the wisdom of Christian workers who are ministering to North Korean defectors in South Korea.

SUDAN 22

Pray for Christians affected by the fighting between Islamic factions vying for control of the country.

BRUNEI 23

Pray for Christian children in grades two to five who are required to attend one hour of Islamic instruction per day.

TURKMENISTAN 24

Pray that believers will continue to gather for worship despite severe restrictions on their Christian activities.

SYRIA 25

Pray that God will abundantly provide for the needs of Christians who have lost jobs because of their faith.

MOZAMBIQUE 26

Pray for Christians who have lost family members in attacks by militant Islamists in the northern part of the country.

MALI 27

Pray for Kalifa and his family who were attacked because of their faith in Christ by community members.

AZERBAIJAN 28

Pray for Christians who are sharing the “Good News” of the Gospel through social media.

NIGER 29

Pray for the effective distributions of audio Bibles among those whose hearts are ready to receive the Gospel.

ALGERIA 30

Pray for Bible distributors and recipients, as governing officials seek to confiscate copies of God’s Word.

RUSSIA (AND AREAS UNDER ITS CONTROL) 31

Pray that Christians worshipping apart from the Russian Orthodox Church will serve as effective witnesses for Jesus.