How to Actively Pray for Afghanistan

In Your name, Amen.

2 Samuel 22:3-4 “My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.”

Lord, You are ultimately the Judge. You say that every knee will bow and everyone will confess you as Lord one day. This world is corrupt. We do not understand this violence, but know sin is in this world and the Devil knows his days are numbered. Yes, God we praise you, that you already won. We pray now for justice for the nation of Afghanistan. We pray for leadership to rise up against the Taliban and create a peace-filled country. God, you are able to do more than we could ask or imagine. Right now, it is hard to believe that justice could take place. Please move and work in ways that only you can. We pray for wisdom for leaders around the world to know how to help and guide this nation. We pray for everyday citizens to stand up to terrorism and for you to pave the way for safety. You say that the hands of those who shed innocent blood are an abomination to You. We know that you take no delight in this. Please repair and restore this place. Amen.

Isaiah 1:17 “Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.”

Proverbs 6:16-17 “There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood.”

Father, You tell us to pray for our enemies. We do not have the capacity to pray this on our own, but by Your Spirit. Lord, we cry out on behalf of the oppressors. We pray that you would change their hearts. Convict them of any wrongdoing. Revel yourself through dreams and witnesses. You helped Saul to see your love and have a transformed heart, you can do this for anyone. Please save the souls of the Taliban. Help them to know the deep forgiveness of your grace through Jesus. Help them to see the path they are on leads to a greater death in hell. Open their eyes to see you are their Savior and died for them to be free. Create among them leaders who can help carry the name of Christ and the freedom of You to this nation.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Matthew 5:44 “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”

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Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. One of her greatest joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is wife to Drew and mom to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time in the home, but loves to provide articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian lifestyle. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the number 1 on Crosswalk in 2021. Most recently, Emma released Treasures for Tots, (Scripture memory songs) and multiple books and devotionals for young children. During her ministry career, Emma has released Wildflower: Blooming Through Singleness, two worship EP albums, founded and led Polished Conference Ministries, and ran the Refined Magazine. You can view her articles on her blog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and check out her Instagram @Emmadanzey.