TÜRKIYE — Pray for the country of Türkiye, where the gospel is often met with resistance and believers can feel isolated in their faith. Ask God to strengthen pastors and ministry leaders as they serve with wisdom, courage, and perseverance. Pray for open hearts among those who are searching for truth, that they would encounter Christ in meaningful ways.
BHUTAN — A group of believers in Bhutan recently gathered at a community center to share the hope of Christ through worship in local languages. Their songs and testimonies drew the attention of travelers and visitors, and many paused to listen. Pray especially for 15 non-believers who joined them, that the gospel they heard would take root in their hearts.
SOUTH SUDAN — Pray for South Sudan, where ongoing conflict and instability continue to impact daily life for many families. Ask God to strengthen church leaders as they bring hope, reconciliation, and the message of Christ into their communities. Pray for those facing poverty, displacement, and uncertainty, that they would experience God’s provision and peace.
INDONESIA — Pray for the Talaud language ministry, where efforts to build a community of believers have faced ongoing challenges. Despite faithful encouragement from translators and leaders, fear and distrust around sharing personal information have made it difficult for people to gather. Pray for healing from past trauma and for renewed openness to connection.
INDIA — Give thanks for a recent prayer gathering in India, where more than 800 people came together from many villages to worship and seek the Lord together. There was unity among the churches. Powerful messages were shared, and the clear presence of the Holy Spirit was felt throughout the event.
PERSIAN — Pray for believers in Iran, especially those living in conflict and under increasing persecution, that God would protect them, provide for their daily needs, and strengthen their faith as they continue to follow Christ. Pray for the church to stand firm in hope, knowing that nothing can separate them from the love of God.
NIGER — Give thanks to God for the growing impact of the memory card distribution ministry in Niger, which is helping share the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. Pray that as these resources reach villages and communities, many would encounter the truth of the gospel. Ask that God would also work through screenings of the JESUS film, and use it to open hearts.
ALBANIA — Pray for wisdom and discernment as the team in Albania manages a growing number of programs, platforms, and partnerships. Ask God to guide the team in setting clear priorities and making wise decisions amid increasing demands. Pray for effective systems and workflows that support both growth and excellence in the work.
NEPAL — Pray for families in Nepal, where deep-rooted traditions can make it difficult to consider the hope of the gospel. Give thanks that even in times of crisis, God is at work through radio programs and local churches to plant seeds of faith. Pray for those who are seeking help and truth, that they would encounter Christ and experience his healing and grace.
UGANDA — Pray for ministry efforts in Karamoja, where sharing the message of hope requires deep cultural understanding and sensitivity. Ask God to guide leaders as they navigate local beliefs and build trust within communities. Pray for efforts to engage local leaders and community members in creating culturally meaningful content.
DEVOTIONAL — Pray for Words of Hope’s devotional ministry as it continues to reach readers with daily encouragement from Scripture. Ask God to use these devotionals to deepen faith, provide comfort, and draw new people into a relationship with Christ. Pray for wisdom and creativity for those who write and distribute the content across different platforms.
UGANDA — Maria recently asked a group of friends to gather and listen to a Words of Hope radio program with her. They sat together under a tree, and after the program discussed what they had heard about hope and redemption. One of her friends shared, “I felt like God was speaking directly to me. It gave me strength to keep going.”