Ecuador has become increasingly violent lately. Over 400 inmates have died and at least 96 prison guards were held hostage by inmates in prisons. Last weekend, a mayor was shot on the street. The government tried to tighten the security by huge purchases of gun cartridges last month, along with other attempts to secure the country, which haven’t been successful. one of the major reasons is the drug trafficking run by criminal organizations throughout the country, which is mostly run…

Reported rape cases in Brazil reached an all-time high last year, amounting to 74 930 cases, with 61.4% being children aged 13 or younger. All types of violence against minors increased, including child maltreatment (up 13.8%), child and youth pornography (7%) and sexual exploitation (16.4%). Femicides grew by 6.1% and other forms of sexual violence, including stalking, assault and harassment, registered sharp increases. Let’s Pray: Father, we raise Brazil into Your hands. We ask for Your mercy upon the women…

21 people were killed, 10 others missing, and 9 injured in a flood and landslides due to heavy rain in South Korea. More than 1000 people have to evacuate their homes and 8300 households experience power outages. In the past weeks, floods and landslides have also killed at least 6 people in Japan and 15 people in southwest China. Let’s Pray: God, You are the Creator of heaven and earth, and everything in it. We ask for Your grace upon…

21 people were killed, 10 others missing, and 9 injured in a flood and landslides due to heavy rain in South Korea. More than 1000 people have to evacuate their homes and 8300 households experience power outages. In the past weeks, floods and landslides have also killed at least 6 people in Japan and 15 people in southwest China. Let’s Pray: God, You are the Creator of heaven and earth, and everything in it. We ask for Your grace upon…

Around 1700 civilians have been killed, and over 2 million people have been displaced due to a war between the government army and Islam jihadists in Burkina Faso. An estimated 800,000 live under blockade by the Islamist militants, who have reportedly forced school closures and limited access to water. Let’s Pray: Lord, we ask for Your mercy for Burkina Faso. You see the suffering of the people. We really have no one to rely on but You, O Lord. We…

The Kenyan parliament proposed to pass legislation against LGBTQ, following the example of Uganda several weeks ago. Under the proposed law, gay sex is punishable by at least 10 years of prison, with worst sanctions like death penalty if a minor or disabled person is involved. Tanzania and South Sudan are also preparing to pass a similar law, which marks an anti-LGBTQ movement across East Africa. Let’s Pray: Lord, we lift the leaders of these East African countries in prayer.…

At least 41 people, mostly pupils, were killed during a late-night attack last Friday at a secondary school in Uganda. 17 have not been identified in the midst of the burnt dormitory, 6 people were abducted and 15 others are still missing. Let’s Pray: Lord, we lift up the families of the victims in the school attack in Uganda. We ask for Your mercy upon them, that You will comfort them and heal their broken hearts. Pour out Your love…

A boat sank in the Niger river at 3 am this morning, killing over 100 victims. Search and rescue is still ongoing, so the total number of victims is most likely going to rise. Let’s Pray: Lord, we pray for the families of the people who lost their lives in the sinking boat in Nigeria; we pray that You will console and comfort them for their loss. May their eyes be fixed on You, the Author and Finisher of their…

A knife attack injured 4 toddlers under the age of 3 and 2 adults in a playground in Annecy, France. The suspect is a 31-year old refugee who claimed to be a Christian from Syria, who didn’t seem to be under influence of alcohol or other substances nor have any apparent terrorist motive. Let’s Pray: Lord, we pray for the children who were under attack, that You will heal them completely in Jesus’ name. May their families also recover from…