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In the past month, thirty Christians were martyred. Churches and homes were burned to the ground. All, the actions by Islamic radicals. 

So why don't we hear about this on the news?  Because it is in Mozambique, a costal country, bordering the Indian Ocean, on the Southeast corner of Africa. The country reports to Open Doors that over 57% of their citizens are Christians (approximatly 20 million people).

In 2024, extremists launched a campaign targeting Christians called "Kill Them Wherever You Find Them."

Scripture says these are our brothers and sisters in Christ. As much as we are fascinated with peace in the Middle East, we should be on our knees praying for our sweet family members who are dying for their faith in a different country. 

The national government is publicly committed to stopping these terrorist attacks in their borders. You can read more about it in this NewsWeek article (click --> here <--) Despite that, there is suffering in the house of God in Mozambique and it ought to move our hearts!

Paul collected money from Antioch for the poor within the Jerusalem church. This is an early example of how churches, though separated by a great distance, realize that we are one family, engaged in one struggle. 

Open Doors offers us this model prayer for Mozambique:

Lord Jesus, we remember our brothers and sisters in Mozambique who have suffered attacks by Islamic extremists. Surround them with Your comfort and breathe fresh hope into their hearts. Protect Your people in this land and frustrate the plans of militant groups. We pray for greater security and stronger governance in the country, leading to increased protection and freedom for all people, including our persecuted family. Equip Your people with the boldness, wisdom and strength to withstand opposition and be salt and light in their communities. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on Your people in Mozambique. Amen.