Syria: Liena's Prayer
Syria: Liena's Prayer
Two of the most dangerous countries in the world to be a Christian are in the Muslim-dominated nations of Syria and Iraq. The followers of Christ in these ancient Bible lands have either been killed or driven from their homes due to civil war and the rise of militant Islamic groups like ISIS (Islamic State). As a result, hundreds of thousands of Christians are seeking refuge in neighbouring countries. Despite the terror in Syria, some believers have chosen to remain, serving as "lights" in their darkened nation. Here is a story about a Syrian couple who are willing to risk everything to do so. This dramatization is from The Voice of the Martyrs USA.
November 07, 2014
Length: 4:34
From The Voice of the Martyrs USA
- Country Information
Population
22,933,531(2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Arab (50), Alawite (15) Kurd (10), Levantine (10) other (15)Religion (%)
Muslim (87), Christian (10), Druze (3)Leader
Prime Minister Muhammad al-Bashir (December 2024)Government type
Presidential republic; highly authoritarian regimeLegal system
Mixed legal system of civil and Islamic law (for family courts)Source: CIA World Factbook.
- Pray for Syria
Pray that the Lord of hosts will intervene in Syria to "preserve all who love Him" and "frustrate the way of the wicked" (Psalm 145:20; Psalm 146:9). Ask that the Spirit of God will subvert the rebellion of the militant groups so the "will for peace" shall indeed prevail over "the will for war." May the Lord provide for Syria's churches, ensuring that they are adequately equipped with the necessary ministry tools, resources and workers to continue faithfully serving and ministering as lights in the darkness (Matthew 5:14-16).
