Day 21
Qatar
Qatar is facing a land, air, and sea blockade by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt. May this dispute be settled with justice and mercy. We proclaim God’s righteous rule over Qatar and announce the year of liberation for those under the bondage of sin. Direct and empower Qatari leaders to curb terrorist activities and establish protection for their people. Let the Churches and the Christian Believers declare what the Lord says, “The time is coming when I will choose as king a righteous descendant of David. That king will rule wisely and do what is right and just throughout the land.” (The Bible, Jeremiah 23:5).
Qatar is listed in 29th position in the World Watch report 2021 by Open Doors for Christian persecution. Qatar is an absolute monarchy ruled by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani the Emir. The State of Qatar, unlike many other Middle Eastern nations, has successfully avoided the unrest and violence of the Arab Spring. The peninsula nation bordering the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia was part of the Turkish-Ottoman Empire and then operated under British protection. Nearly 80% of the population is Muslim, and it is forbidden to criticize the ruling family or Islam or to share the Gospel. Many expatriates have been forced to leave the country as a result of speaking about Christ.
