Join in praying for the more than two billion followers of Islam, that they would hear the gospel, repent, believe, and follow Jesus as Lord.
Ramadan begins the evening of February 17 and continues through March 19.
Around the world, Muslims will begin the fasting month of Ramadan starting at sundown on February 18, 2026. Many Muslims in East Indonesia are rather nominal, Muslim in name but really more animistic, so they might fast the first week of Ramadan but then go on with life as usual. Would you pray that they feel the heaviness of this "required" burden on them, that they would be confronted with their inability to perfectly complete the fast (abstaining from food, water, smoking, sex, and some say even anger should be avoided) and that they would be desperate for a God that did the work of salvation for them? Pray that they will hear the gospel soon and be attracted to God's free gift of salvation. Pray that their burdensome rules and regulations would cause them to seek freedom and assurance of salvation in Christ.
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(is-tan-BULL) - Valentine's Day, also known as Lovers' Day, is a very popular holiday in Turkey. Heart-shaped balloon and flower delivery drivers fill the streets. Turks share on social media about their love for their significant others. In the midst of all these expressions of worldly love, pray that Turks will experience the true love of the Heavenly Father. Ask for the marriages of Christian Turks to be strong and an example of the gospel to their unbelieving friends and families. Pray for single believing Turks to find contentment in the Lord and not give in to the temptation to marry an unbeliever. Pray that Turks will come to know that "love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude" (1 Corinthians 13:4-5 ESV).
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In February, the Baptist Convention of Angola will meet. Like most Baptist convention meetings, times of encouragement, uplifting, and reuniting with old friends will occur. During this convention, pastors and laypeople will get to learn more from the Bible. At this year's convention, missionary Ronnie Davis, a lecturer at Cape Town Baptist Seminary, will teach the attendees. For some people, this edification will be new. For a few, the lectures will remind them of what they previously had learned. Pray for the convention attendees to be renewed in mind, spirit, purpose, and love. Ask the Father to enlighten Ronnie's mind and spirit with a deeper understanding of the topic upon which he will teach. Pray for the attendees' safety as they travel to and from the convention venue. Give thanks to God for the lives that these brothers and sisters in Christ will touch as they share the gospel at the convention and when they return to their people after the convention! "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing" (1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV).
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South Korea observes January 1 as a new year holiday, but it is the Lunar New Year that is the traditional and bigger celebration. This family-focused celebration will be on February 17. Koreans typically travel to their hometowns, so three days are allotted for the observance. On this day Koreans greet each other with, "Many blessings be upon you in the new year," and they eat "tteokguk" (sliced rice cakes in soup). The younger generations bow before their grandparents, parents and older relatives in a traditional Korean style known as "sebae" and are blessed with good wishes and words of wisdom. Children and the elderly receive gifts of money. Friends and family also play games like "yutnori," a traditional Korean board game for all ages. For traditional families, they also prepare food for the ancestral rites on the first morning of the new year. Please pray that God will give wisdom and courage to Christians so they will share the gospel message with family and friends as they gather to celebrate the new year. Please pray that Korean believers will live vibrant Christian lives. People are seeking, pray for believers to share the eternal hope in Jesus.
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Ramadan is expected to begin on February 17 this year, lasting 29 or 30 days. For the Shia of the desert, this sacred Muslim month involves far more than abstaining from food and drink; it is a season of spiritual purification, generosity, patience, and deep self-reflection. As the crescent moon appears, the atmosphere across the country transforms. Mosques overflow with worshipers, families gather each evening for "iftar" (the meal that breaks the fast), and acts of charity ripple through cities and villages alike. For some, Ramadan is a heartfelt pursuit of spiritual renewal; for others, it is a ritual repeated year after year, steeped in tradition but lacking true change. Pray for a genuine spiritual awakening among the Shia of the desert during this month -- not one rooted in the works of Islam, but in the grace freely given by God the Father through the sacrifice of God the Son. As Scripture reminds us: "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV).
"The Lord reigns! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coasts and islands be glad" (Psalm 97:1 CSB). Give thanks to God that many Muslims living on the Indian Ocean islands are open and willing to discuss spiritual things. Praise God that He loves those Muslims! Ask the Lord to stir in their hearts a desire to know more about Jesus. Thank God that He has sent His gospel to that place and that through the witness of believers, Muslims can learn truth. Pray that He will grant "divine appointments" between Muslims and Christians and that Christians will share the gospel with them. Pray that Christian churches and believers will grow in their passion to share the good news with the Muslims around them. Pray for believers to be called specifically to serve and share with Muslims on the Indian Ocean islands.
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(BAH-lee) - Pray for Janet, whom Jesus is drawing to faith. Her grandfather came to faith two years ago. Now that Janet is drawn to Jesus, she feels great pressure from her family and community to stay committed to their long-held traditions.
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(pah-MEER-ees) - The Persimmon and Pomegranate People are segments of a larger "parent people group" that is also the majority people group in their country. They live in the lower reaches of the mountains, far from the centers of population or industry. They have developed different accents and a slightly different culture since they are distanced from the parent people group. Thankfully, there are relatively many spiritual resources available in this majority language. There are very few known believers in the land of the Persimmon and Pomegranate People. Please pray for the Persimmon and Pomegranate People. Pray that the distance will not hamper the spread of the gospel among them. Ask that the church among the majority people group will be able to reach out and impact them directly and effectively. Pray for openness and spiritual hunger in the lower valleys where they live and for God to raise up His evangelists to boldly proclaim the gospel among them. (If your church would like to commit to praying for the Persimmon and Pomegranate People on a consistent and frequent basis, please send an email indicating that.)
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Pray that the Brahmin, Gurung, and Chhetri peoples of Kaski province in Nepal will come to know Christ. Ask that they will hunger for the Word of God and that disciples will be made among the high-caste peoples of that province. Pray that these people will embrace Christ as the one who can save them. Ask God to break down the barriers of those who see following Jesus as a "foreigner's religion."
(EE-sahn) - Because there is freedom of religion in Thailand, when an Isaan person chooses to follow Christ, most are not persecuted. Some families might isolate the person or not include them in family gatherings, but usually, no physical harm is done. This was not the case for Khun Grace, a new believer. As she was preparing to attend worship, her husband became very angry and beat her so severely that she needed to go to the hospital. She is okay now, and her baby that she was holding as she was being beaten is also well. She is now living with her mother and has never been more convinced that following Jesus is the right path. Please pray for Khun Grace's faith to grow and that she and her baby will remain safe.
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"Pray for our Costa Rica Mobilization Team as we seek the Lord and plan for the coming year. We are asking for God's direction concerning where to focus and what local churches and church planters to work alongside as we equip and partner with Southern Baptist and Costa Rican churches throughout 2026."
