Iraq

Verse References

• 1 Pet 4:14
• 1 Pet 4:16
• Jas 1:2

Prayer Points

1. 1.Pray for Iraq in Asia, ruled by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in a federal Parliamentary Republic form of government. Christians in Iraq face persecution from Islamic oppression. [Open Doors World Watch List #18]
2. 2.Converting to Christianity from Islam can have terrible consequences in Iraq. Ask God to protect these converts from harm – and to help them know they are not alone.
3. 3.The church in Iraq is still working to reestablish itself, almost a decade after Islamic State group militants inflicted generational trauma. Pray that believers would be able to be salt and light and that God would bless those called to stay.
4. 4.In a stark reminder that Islamic extremism is still alive in Iraq, a man with ties to IS attacked Christians in April 2025. Pray for the victims and that the roots of this hatred would be changed by Jesus’ overwhelming love.