Pray for Sana'a'

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Pray for peace to come to Yemen — that violence would cease and the Prince of Peace would heal this wounded nation.

Isaiah 9:6

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The city

About Sana'a'

I live in Sana’a, a city of ancient beauty now scarred by war. For centuries, this place has been the heart of Yemen — a center of faith, trade, and life itself. Our people trace their roots back to Shem, the son of Noah, and we carry with us the pride of a long and storied history. But today, that history feels heavy. The sounds of prayer calls are often drowned out by the hum of drones and the cries of families struggling to survive.

For more than six years, Yemen has endured a brutal civil war. Over four million have fled their homes, and countless others live in daily hunger and fear. More than twenty million of us now rely on aid just to survive. Yet even amid this suffering, I have seen glimpses of grace — small acts of kindness, neighbors sharing what little they have, and whispered prayers rising like incense through the ruins.

The Church here is small and hidden, but alive. We believe that God has not forgotten Yemen. Though the land is dry and broken, I sense that He is preparing a flood — not of destruction, but of mercy. One day, I believe this nation will be washed clean by the grace of Jesus, and the same God who once rescued Noah will rescue us again.

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Three ways to pray for Sana'a'

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5 focused prayers for Sana'a', grounded in Scripture.

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Pray for the unreached

Lift up the 3 unreached and frontier people groups of Sana'a' by name.

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Way 01 · Prayer points

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Pray for peace to come to Yemen — that violence would cease and the Prince of Peace would heal this wounded nation.

Isaiah 9:6

Pray for those suffering from hunger, displacement, and loss to experience God’s provision and comfort.

Psalm 34:18

Pray for the hidden Church in Yemen to be strengthened with courage, hope, and unity in the midst of great danger.

Romans 12:12

Pray for a spiritual flood of God’s mercy to sweep across Sana’a, bringing healing and salvation to many.

Habakkuk 3:2

Pray for Yemen to rise from the ashes of war as a testimony of redemption — a nation renewed by the blood of Jesus.

Isaiah 61:3

Way 02 · People groups

Pray for the unreached & frontier people groups

These people groups in Sana'a' have little or no access to the Gospel. Pray for them by name: for laborers to be sent, doors to open, and hearts to know Jesus.

NY Northern Yemeni Arab Pray that Scripture, the JESUS film and worship songs would reach the Northern Yemeni Arab people in their own language. Isaiah 55:11 View profile on Joshua Project → SY Southern Yemeni Arab Pray for Southern Yemeni Arab young people to meet Jesus and become a generation that carries His name. 1 Timothy 4:12 View profile on Joshua Project → SA Sudanese Arab Pray for peace, provision and protection for the Sudanese Arab community, and that they would find their refuge in Christ. Psalm 46:1 View profile on Joshua Project →

Way 03 · Prayer walk

Prayer walk Sana'a'

Move through the city one landmark at a time. At each stop the map pins the place, and Street View lets you look down the street. Pause and pray for the people who live, work and study there.

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