How should we pray for Iran and the Middle East?

10 March 2026

It can often be hard to know just what to pray in times of crisis, so our colleagues working across the Middle East offer these pointers to guide and resource our prayers.

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Pray for peace, protection and wisdom:

for diplomacy, dialogue and de-escalation: for violence to cease, for protection from harm and for peace in Iran, Lebanon and across the Middle East
for respect for human rights and the dignity of God’s children to prevail
for leaders and decision-makers worldwide to act justly, quickly and decisively to provide much-needed practical support for suppressed civilians

Pray for justice and freedom:

for the Lord’s protection for Christians imprisoned in Iran on account of their faith and for them to soon be released
for conditions allowing freedom of religion in Iran, including for all Christians to be permitted to gather for worship freely and establish churches in Iran
that Christians across the Middle East would not face increased persecution because of heightening instability

Pray for Iranians in exile:

for Iranians living outside the country who long to return to live or to visit, pray they would soon be able to return without fear
for Iranians who have been forced to flee in recent years, and are ‘in limbo’ seeking asylum and safety in other countries

Pray for Christian witness:

for God’s light to shine through the church in Iran, bringing true freedom, healing, dignity and hope
thanking God for the growing church in Iran, pray for the Body of Christ in Iran to thrive
that Christians in Iran, Lebanon and across the Middle East would be a compelling testimony to others at this time of turmoil, pointing more and more of God’s children to the Lord

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