Praying for Syria

PRAY FOR:
• the Lord to carry out His plans and purposes for Syria. Ask Him to use this time of unrest to draw the people of this nation into relationship with His Son. (The Bible, Isaiah 55:8,9)
• those who have lost family and friends in this violence to be comforted. Pray for security forces to use restraint in dealing with crowds. (The Bible, II Corinthians 1:3,4; Psalm 86:15)
• Christians in Syria to stand firm in the Lord, interceding for their country and sharing their faith with boldness. (The Bible, Ephesians 6:10,11,18,19)
• the salvation of President Bashar al-Assad. Pray for many in the government to put their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. (The Bible, II Timothy 2:1-4)
• the Lord to raise up leaders who will rule Syria with humility and integrity. (The Bible, Daniel 2:21)
• corruption to be rooted out in the government. Pray for the Lord to keep terrorist groups from gaining control. (The Bible, Psalm 12:8)
• Arab Muslims in Syria and throughout the Middle East to have the opportunity to hear the Gospel. Pray for a great harvest of souls. (The Bible, John 4:35)
• the Kingdom of God to come to Syria in power, with signs, wonders, miracles, dreams and visions. (The Bible, Acts 2:17)