prayershield releaseinternational.org
MAY/JUNE 2016
A Nigerian believer stands in the rubble of a church destroyed by Boko Haram.
May 2016
Nigeria
Heavenly Father,
Sunday 1: Pray that
Thank you that you never leave us or forsake us, even and especially in our darkest times. I praise you, Lord, for the courage of my brothers and sisters who are standing firm and staying put, despite strong opposition, persecution or even threat of death. I ask you to surround them with your angels and make them radiant with your love and your light. For your glory, Lord. Amen.
Nigeria’s Government will take effective action to protect vulnerable Christian communities against attack. It had vowed to defeat Boko Haram insurgents by the end of last year.
Monday 2: About 300 mainly Christian farmers were killed in one week in late-February when herdsmen raided villages in Agatu, Benue state. Five villages were destroyed and homes looted. Tuesday 3: Fulani militants
on horseback attacked Tombo village in Buruku, Benue state, in March, shooting
people and attacking them with machetes. At least 15 people died.
Wednesday 4: Pray for those
still coming to terms with an attack by Boko Haram on Dalori village, near Maiduguri city, in January. Up to 65 villagers were killed; some – including children – were burned to death.
Thursday 5: Pray that God will provide for the thousands of Christians who have fled their homes to escape violence in north and central Nigeria.