Category: Africa

Three summers ago, TGP did a focused prayer series for believers around the world living in countries with high rates of persecution. Nigeria ranked high on the list of those countries. Unfortunately, multiple organizations report that Nigeria continues to be “the epicentre of targeted violence against the church.”* While once concentrated in the northern Muslim controlled regions of the country, persecution is becoming much more common in Nigeria’s middle and even southern areas.

1. Pray for the Lord to comfort and provide for grieving families who have lost a family member(s) this year due to targeted attacks against Christians.

2. Christian women and girls are often the victims of sexual violence. Pray for the Lord to protect His children from this type of assault.

3. About thirteen percent of Nigerians are Baptist. Baptists traditionally have a very high regard for the Word of God. Pray for the Lord to provide copies of the Bible for Nigerian believers, that they may be strengthened in His hope.

Matthew 21:22

*https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/nigeria/

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Calabar.

1. Pictured above is a memorial statue in the middle of the Mary Slessor Roundabout. This Christian missionary (1848-1915) did much to help the people of Nigeria, including working tirelessly to stop the practice of killing twin babies, whom nationals believed would bring bad luck. Pray for every current set of twins in Calabar to receive a clear presentation of the gospel, and put personal faith in Jesus Christ.

2. Although Mary Slessor was famous, when she made desperate pleas for Christians in Scotland to come help in the work, most of the time there was no response. Sadly, this is often the case today around the world. Pray that in 2025, many Christians will hear and heed the call of God.

3. Calabar has a very strong tourism industry. Pray for an artisan who makes traditional handcrafted items to sell as souvenirs to also realize that the God of the Bible is the Master Craftsman who has made people in His own image. Pray for that artisan to know and walk with the Lord as one of His redeemed workmanship pieces.

Psalm 96:2

This post was originally published on April 27, 2023. Christians in Nigeria are currently facing extreme persecution. Pray for their safety on this Lord’s Day.

Today’s featured request is a specific opportunity for advancement of the gospel, occurring in Nairobi, Kenya:

Four Christians are debating Imams in Nairobi. This opportunity for the gospel will be broadcast live, making it an opportunity to influence untold numbers for Jesus. Please pray for these four brothers as they engage in two, 2-hour debates, starting 7 am eastern standard time.

Philippians 4:19

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Bandjoun.

1. The home on the right is where the chief of Bandjoun lives. The other pointed roof houses are for his wives and nobles. Pray for a fruitful gospel outreach to take place here.

2. Pray for protection for Christian nationals in Cameroon, as the country has a history of political turmoil and a faulty justice system.

3. Bandjoun Station is a place designed to promote contemporary art in the town. Pray for an aspiring young artist to desire / have an opportunity to know the greatest Master Artist of all time.

Psalm 96:10

This post was originally published on June 23, 2023.

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Sousse.

1. Pray for the six pedestrians in the middle of the picture to hear the gospel this summer, and believe.

2. Tunisia is at the top of Africa, directly southwest of Italy across the Mediterranean Sea. It is estimated that only 5,000 of the country’s 12,200,000 citizens profess Christianity of any variety  ( https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-report-on-international-religious-freedom/tunisia ). Pray for the Lord to do a mighty work to change this sad fact.

3. To the right of the picture above is a large red billboard advertising a radio station. Pray for a DJ of the station to trust Christ as his Savior, for his family to follow in faith, and for them to be a light for Jesus in their community.

James 5:16b

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Makwa.

1. Two days ago, excessive rains caused flash flooding in Makwa. 151 people have been confirmed dead, and 3,000 people displaced.  Pray for the Lord to provide food and shelter for these people, and for them to also hear about Him – the spiritual Shelter we all desperately need.
2. Nigeria ranks very high on the world persecution watchlist. Islamic aggression against Christians is at an extreme level. Pray for this to change.
3. Pray for any believers affected by the flooding in Makwa to be especially strengthened and encouraged today by the Lord’s continual presence with them.

1 Peter 5:7

Galatians 6:7

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”

Psalm 103:6

“The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.”

In a world where people seem to get away with wrongs ranging from snide comments to great atrocities, it is good to know that there is a just Judge Who will rectify all. His hands are the best place to leave everything regarding vengeance, for only He is wise and capable enough for the job.

The greatest wrong that could ever be committed is sin against that Holy God. He is at once both the Just One and the Justifier of those who humbly receive the gift of His salvation (Rom. 3:26). Accepting the fact that the Son took sin’s punishment on their behalf is the only means by which the condemned guilty may be declared righteous.

1.   An interesting fact to notice from this photo is that both the road markings and side of the road that drivers use are different from the USA. Pray that a driver traveling this highway today will choose the narrow spiritual road that leads to life, coming to the Just One alone for justification.

2.   Pray for the Lord to execute righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed in Osana, and for them to recognize His hand in that.

3.   Pray for any Christians in Osana to imitate their just Father by seeking to be impartial in their day to day decisions, basing those judgment calls on objective truth.

This post was originally published on June 11, 2024.

Pray for the Lord to send out workers to the harvestfield of Dilling.

1. Pray that someone entering this blue gate today will also enter the straight gate leading to eternal life (Matthew 7:13-14).
2. Pray for the Lord to provide an opportunity for Bible training for any Christians in Dilling who have a desire to learn more about His Word.
3. Dilling has a population of about 60,000. Pray for spiritual rest to be found by the most weary of souls living there.

Hebrews 13:3, 2 Timothy 2:9

This post was originally published on July 6, 2022.

       I want to begin by thanking God for delivering me from what was undoubtedly the worst experience of our life. I also want to thank him for delivering me from my sin 28 years ago when I accepted Jesus Christ as my Saviour. Beacuse of my personal relationship with Jesus, He gave me the peace I needed to get through.
        I am deeply grateful to the thousands of people who prayed for me while I was in captivity. It was because of these prayers that God performed a miracle a few nights ago.
        I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the South African Police Department, HAWKS, FBI, DSS special agents, and my dear friend, Jeremy Hall, whose efforts were instrumental in locating me.
        I am especially thankful for my wife, Meagan, whose strength and resilience made her the strongest woman in the world last week. As we begin the difficult process of healing and moving forward, we kindly ask for privacy during this time. I have a miraculous story to share, and I look forward to telling it when the time is right.

With sincere gratitude, Josh Sullivan

Today’s TGP post is dedicated to prayers for Josh and Meagan Sullivan and family. Since his kidnapping during a church service last week, Josh’s whereabouts have been unknown, and a ransom has been demanded.

1. Pray for Josh’s soon and safe return.

2. Pray for peace and strength for Josh and all the Christians involved, from his wife / children / extended family to other missionaries to members of his church who witnessed the event.

3.  Pray for the salvation of the kidnappers.

The Sullivans serve as missionaries in South Africa. Here is a link to their April prayer letter, written not long before he was kidnapped:

https://sullivansinsouthafrica.weebly.com/blog/april-prayer-letter3673351?fbclid=IwY2xjawJp0ddleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkEMyQriHmY5acnUyz8LH1AyETdmPEUiz1ocHuoGGzbWeNMIKytvA9ogFTbH_aem_MaQhixyWOna4TGalUJHJUw

On his Facebook page tagline, Josh Sullivan has Philippians 1:21: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”

His father-in-law asks that Christians do the same thing that Christians in the first century did when Peter was captured: “Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.” (Acts 12:5)