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Be One With

Persecuted Christians

in Prayer.Prayer points for the

top 20 countries onthe World Watch List.


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1. NORTH KOREA

For real political and economic change

under the leadership of Kim Jong-Un. Spies have reportedly been sent to China to

expose networks. Ask God to protect refugees

and those helping them.

Give thanks that Open Doors is able to deliver

emergency aid into the country.


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2. SAUDI ARABIA

Ask God to protect Christians who

boldly share their faith despite the risks.

For isolated believers who face

rejection and persecution from their families.

That God will continue to draw people to Himself

through satellite TV, radio and supernaturaldreams.


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3. AFGHANISTAN

For peace and stability as international troops

withdraw in 201314.

That God would thwart Taliban attempts to

target Non-Governmental Organizations

(NGOs) and relief organizations.

That Christian radio and TV programs willstrengthen isolated believers and bring the

gospel to this closed country.


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AFGHANISTAN


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4. IRAQ

For the many Christians displaced from their

homes by threats of murder or abduction.

Ask God to raise up godly, wise leaders to

shepherd the church.

For Open Doors trauma counselors workingwith children and families affected by

persecution.


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5. SOMALIA

Al-Shabaab, which is backed by al-Qaeda, remains

a serious threat. Pray that its influence will diminish.

That Christian radio programs will bring hope toisolated believers and those who are seeking God.

Some of those who have returned to Somalia

following the political changes have been exposed to

Christianity. Pray this will bring more tolerance

towards Christians.


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6. MALDIVES

For the handful of secret believers to grow in the

love of God.

For young people who seek education outside

the islands. Pray that they will receive the gospel

and return to share it with their communities.

That the translation of the New Testament intothe Dhivehi language would be completed.


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7. MALI

For those providing aid and shelter

to persecuted Christians who have fled to the

South.

That international forces will intervene

successfully against the occupation of the North,

and restore peace and stability.

That the tendency towards religious

radicalization in Malian society would be

reversed.


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MALI


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8. IRAN

For Pastor Nadharkani and his family

as he adjusts to life after prison.

For justice for Christian prisoners and

lawyers who try to defend them.

Many disillusioned Iranian Muslims are

becoming curious about Christianity. Praythat they will find hope in Jesus.


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IRAN


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9. YEMEN

That isolated believers will find ways to meet

together.

That vocational training programs supported

by Open Doors will help Yemeni believers to

stand strong.

Suicide bomb attacks killed over 100 in 2012.

Pray for peace in this deeply divided country.


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10. ERITREA

For Gods strength for Christians

imprisoned in containers, especially those

arrested in 2012.

For spouses and families who are forced to

live as refugees in different countries.

For worldwide awareness of the plight of

Eritrean Christians.


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11. SYRIA

For Christians whove had to

flee their homes.

For the emergency relief andtrauma counseling that

Open Doors is able to offer.

Give thanks that, despite the challenges,the Syrian church is reaching out to

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12. SUDAN

Praise the Lord that the number of Muslim

Background Believers in Sudan is rising.

For Christians in the disputed border regions,where churches and schools have been

attacked.

Give thanks that Open Doors has been able tooffer humanitarian assistance as well as

discipleship and outreach training.


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13. NIGERIA

Give thanks that believers are responding

to recent pressure with increased prayer,

evangelism and care for Muslim BackgroundBelievers.

That Christian youths will resist the temptation to

respond with violence to Muslim attacks.

For Open Doors workers providing emergency

support and trauma counseling to victims of attacks.


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14. PAKISTAN

Praise God that the laws of Pakistan

give Christians considerable freedom to run

established churches.

Give thanks that the Christian population is

growing and a steady but significant trickle

of Muslims are joining churches.

For imprisoned Christian Asia Bibi,

sentenced to death on blasphemy charges.


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15. ETHIOPIA

For secret believers; there have

been some violent attacks within families.

Violence against Christian women often goesunreported. Pray for protection for Christian

women.

Thank God that Open Doors has been able tosupply Bibles and training, as well as bicycles to

pastors.


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16. UZBEKISTAN

That God will strengthen and encourage

persecuted Christians who are under

pressure on many fronts. That larger Christian groups will find ways to

gather for worship or training.

For Tohar Haydarov, imprisoned in 2010for ten years, on trumped-up charges.


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17. LIBYA

For strength for persecuted

Christians; they are forbidden from meeting

together. For a stable government that rules wisely and

with justice.

Give thanks that Christian programs on TV,radio and the internet are generating growing

interest in the Christian faith.


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18. LAOS

That Christians will respond to monitoring by

village officials with wisdom and sensitivity.

For believers from the Katin or Hmong tribes,who are especially vulnerable. Some have

been killed in army clashes.

Give thanks for reports that orders to expel 10Christian families from their village were

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19. TURKMENISTAN

For Muslim Background Believers who face

more problems than other persecuted

Christians, including physical attacks. That government officials will be willing to

register churches.

Give thanks that Pastor Ilmurad was releasedfrom prison in 2012; he must now report to

the police each week.


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20. QATAR

Thank God that a new Christian

complex is to be completed this

year and other places of worship

are being built. For printed and digital Bible resources in

Qatari and Asian languages to become

available.

That foreign Christians will have

opportunities to share the love of Jesus.


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