Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Wednesday Voice - Nigeria

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9 NIV84
Please be in prayer for all believers.  Please feel free to share any prayer requests or praise requests in the comment section of the post.  I would ask that if you read this blog on a Wednesday that you take time not just to pray for those who are persecuted, but also for each other.  We may not know each other, but we can take joy in praying for each other and the power that God has when we pray globally. Blessings to you all.
Churches Attacked on Christmas Eve 
Sources: CNN, Reuters, Release International, Christian Solidarity Worldwide

While the majority of Christians around the world were peacefully celebrating our Lord's birth on Christmas Eve, vicious attacks took place during two church services in northern Nigeria that have resulted in the deaths of at least 12 innocent people. This is the third year in a row that violent attacks have been launched against Christians in Nigeria at Christmas. 

Gunmen opened fire at the Church of Christ in Nations located in a small village of Yobe state, killing a total of six people, including the pastor. The perpetrators also set the church on fire and left several congregants seriously injured. That same night, a deacon and five other Christians were killed at the First Baptist Church in the city of Maiduguri (Borno state). Although no one has claimed responsibility for this year's attacks, an Islamist terrorist group known as Boko Haram is widely suspected. Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan has issued a statement promising improved security for Christian communities. 

Please lift up those who have been greatly impacted by the attacks, asking God to overshadow them with His comforting presence and perfect peace.  
Also pray that He will powerfully minister healing to the injured and bereaved that they may remain faithful in the midst of persecution. 
May He impart wisdom and courage to the country's authorities as they take necessary steps to end the violence caused by extremism.

1 comments:

Aritha V. said...

Dank je. I think I shall write also about it, in February. About prayer for Christians in this country. Thanks

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