EGYPT: Christian Woman Missing

10 September 2024

Source: The Voice of the Martyrs USA

In Egypt, Christian converts from Islam can experience harsh opposition from their families. Their Muslim families often feel an intense sense of shame or dishonour because they see their relatives’ new Christian faith as an affront to Islam. Christian converts are sometimes even killed in so-called ‘honour killings’ by their close relatives.

Additionally, Egyptian Christians who are outspoken about their faith are often beaten or imprisoned. When Christians are attacked or kidnapped by Muslims, the government rarely provides protection or assistance.

An Egyptian Christian convert from Islam has faced intense family pressure since becoming a follower of Christ. The woman’s father is an imam, an Islamic scholar, which made it difficult for her to be in public without scrutiny.

A front-line worker reported that this Christian woman has now gone missing, and he requested prayer for her based on Psalm 3, which says, “But you, O Lord, are a shield about me … Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God!”

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    Pray for the Lord to intervene on behalf of this woman. Ask the Lord to shield her from her troubles and bring about her safe return quickly.

    Pray for the front-line workers in Egypt who partner with many who face persecution from families and communities. Ask to Lord to strengthen and protect them in their work. Pray for wisdom as they continue to work for the Lord in a restricted nation.

    Pray for the body of believers in Egypt. Thank the Lord for these brothers and sisters, asking God to continue to grow His church through their faithfulness and witness to unbelievers.

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