I live in Burkina Faso, the “Land of Incorruptible People.” My nation is full of resilience — farmers tilling the dry soil, families tending livestock, and children laughing under the wide West African sky. Yet life here is not easy. Most of us live off the land, and when the rains fail, hunger follows. Many have left their villages in search of work or safety, some crossing borders into neighboring countries.

But today, our greatest struggle is not the drought — it is fear. Islamist groups have spread across the north and east, bringing terror and control. In many places, the government’s reach is weak, and Islamic law is enforced by those who hold power through violence. Churches have been burned, pastors kidnapped, and believers forced to flee. Even so, the Church remains, meeting quietly, praying earnestly, and holding fast to the hope we have in Jesus.

When the military seized power in 2022, many hoped for peace, but instability still hangs heavy in the air. Yet I believe God is not finished with Burkina Faso. In the ashes of fear, He is raising faith. In the silence of the desert, His Spirit is whispering hope. I pray that our land — once known for integrity — will again be known for righteousness, as our people turn to the Prince of Peace who cannot be overthrown.

Now is the time to stand for Burkina Faso and pray for the church in the country to stand firm and cling fast to the imperishable, undefiled, and unfading inheritance waiting for the "Incorruptible ones" in heaven. Ouagadougou, pronounced wa-ga-du-gu, is the capital and largest town of Burkina Faso.

• Pray for peace and stability as the nation faces ongoing conflict and political upheaval. (Psalm 46:9)

• Pray for protection and endurance for followers of Jesus who live under threat from militant groups. (Psalm 91:1–2)

• Pray for displaced families to find safety, provision, and the comfort of Christ’s presence. (Isaiah 58:10–11)

• Pray for government and military leaders to pursue justice, unity, and compassion for all citizens. (Proverbs 21:1)

• Pray for revival to sweep across Burkina Faso — that the “Land of Incorruptible People” would become a land of redeemed hearts. (Habakkuk 2:14)