Welcome to 7 Ways to Pray, a monthly podcast brought to you by SAT-7.

When we watch the news and see some of the huge challenges facing the Middle East and North Africa, it can be hard to know how to pray. In this podcast, we’ll share a round-up of 7 key prayer points, to guide and inspire you in your prayers for the region.

This month, we are praising God for answered prayer. Back in September, many of you joined SAT-7 and other Christian organisations in a global day of prayer for peace in the Holy Land. In answer to these prayers, it is hugely encouraging to see a ceasefire agreement on the table, and the return of hostages and those who were imprisoned. As well as continuing to pray for the Holy Land at this crucial time, please lift up Sudan, where peace remains elusive.

Thank you for joining us in prayer.

Show Note Resources:

Christians consider future in Holy Land after ceasefire deal: https://www.sat7uk.org/christians-consider-future-in-gaza-after-ceasefire-deal/

SAT-7 PARS keeps the light on for Afghan Christians during internet blackout: https://www.sat7uk.org/afghanistan-internet-blackout/

Questions set phone lines abuzz on live children’s show: https://www.sat7uk.org/questions-set-phonelines-abuzz-on-live-childrens-show/

Order your Advent resources: https://shop.sat7uk.org/pages/a-is-for-advent-advent-resources

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Prayer Points:

Dear God,

1. We thank you for hearing our prayers for the Holy Land, and ask that the ceasefire agreement will bring about true peace.
2. We pray urgently for our brothers and sisters in Sudan, that you will protect them and bring an end to the bitter conflict they are suffering through.
3. We thank you for the medium of satellite television, and the way it has enabled SAT-7 to continue reaching Afghan believers despite an internet blackout.
4. We give thanks for SAT-7 KIDS programme In His Image, and pray that young viewers will become rooted in the Bible.
5. We celebrate all the new believers who have come to know you through SAT-7, and pray you will protect Idriss in Algeria and draw him even closer to you.
6. We pray for David as he starts his new role, and for him and the Church Engagement team as they make plans for 2026.
7. We lift up all our Advent plans, and pray that those using SAT-7’s resources will be “overwhelmed with joy” as they learn about the Middle East and reflect on Jesus’ birth.

In His name, Amen.

Welcome to Voices of the Middle East, a SAT-7 UK podcast. SAT-7 is an international Christian media ministry bringing life-changing joy to the people of the Middle East and North Africa. Last year we had over 103,000 one-to-one conversations with viewers, and through these conversations we are hearing constant stories of the ways God is at work in people’s lives. In this podcast, we’ll share some of their stories with you, and invite you to pray for SAT-7 and the people of the region.

Welcome to 7 ways to Pray, a monthly podcast brought to you by SAT-7.

When we watch the news and see some of the huge challenges facing the Middle East and North Africa, it can be hard to know how to pray. In this podcast, we’ll share a round-up of 7 key prayer points, to guide and inspire you in your prayers for the region.

Each month, we’ll go beyond the headlines to share the human stories you won’t hear on the news – and together, we’ll lift them up before God. We’ll also pray for SAT-7’s life-giving media ministry, which brings the joy of Christ to millions across the region.

Thank you for joining us in prayer.

Show Note Resources:

Iranian couple finds warm welcome in UK Church: https://www.sat7uk.org/iranian-couple-welcome-uk/

Watch Rita El Mounayer’s vlog for the International Day of Peace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKG-IaMx-mI  

Watch Mirna’s story of growing faith in God: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQa7qMtBJ8

Read urgent prayer requests from Afghan Christians facing deportation: https://www.sat7uk.org/i-dont-want-to-be-killed-urgent-call-to-prayer-as-afghans-face-deportation/

Absorbing theology show The Postman sparks debate about the cross: https://www.sat7uk.org/absorbing-theology-show-sparking-debate-online/

Give now to uplift children in Iran: https://www.sat7uk.org/pages/childrenofiran/

Prayer Points:

Dear God,

1. At a time of heated discussion around immigration in the UK, please help us to welcome those from the MENA into our own churches.

1. As the war in Gaza approaches its 2-year anniversary, we pray earnestly for peace and justice in the Holy Land.

1. While peace on earth can seem out of reach, thank you that viewers like Mirna are finding true peace through a relationship with you.

1. We ask you to have mercy on people from Afghanistan who are being forced to return home to danger.

1. We thank you that Arab viewers are intrigued and engaged with the topic of the cross, and ask that these comments will turn into meaningful spiritual interactions.

1. We lift up children in Iran to you who are still struggling with the trauma of war, and pray that you will be their peace.

1. We pray for all those who will be visiting the London studio this month, that they will be inspired and encouraged by your work in the Persian world.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.