29/06/2026
EEA Call to Prayer for Venezuela
"Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ."
Galatians 6:2
Dear EEA family, dear friends, dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
The European Evangelical Alliance invites the evangelical family across Europe to unite in prayer for the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that have struck the country, claiming many lives, injuring thousands, and leaving countless families grieving, displaced, and uncertain about the future. Rescue operations continue while many remain missing and entire communities face enormous hardship.
In moments such as these, we are reminded that the Church of Jesus Christ is one body across all nations.
"If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honoured, every part rejoices with it."
1 Corinthians 12:26
As followers of Christ, we are called not only to pray but also to stand in practical solidarity with those who suffer. Across Venezuela, local churches are opening their doors, caring for displaced families, comforting the grieving, and serving their communities with the love of Christ despite experiencing the disaster themselves.
Let us therefore come together before our Heavenly Father.
Please pray:
• For those who mourn — that God, the Father of compassion, would comfort every family that has lost loved ones.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)
• For those still trapped, missing, or awaiting rescue — that they may be found quickly and safely, and that rescue workers would have wisdom, strength, and protection.
• For the injured — that they would receive the medical care they need and experience healing in body, mind, and spirit.
• For local churches and Christian ministries — that they would be empowered by the Holy Spirit to be places of refuge, hope, practical assistance, and faithful witness during this crisis.
• For government authorities, emergency responders, medical personnel, and humanitarian organisations — that they would work together effectively, wisely, and with integrity for the good of all.
• For children and vulnerable people — that they would be protected from exploitation, trauma, and despair, and would find safety and loving care.
• For unity and peace — that, even amid suffering, communities would stand together, divisions would give way to compassion, and hope would overcome fear.
• For long-term recovery — that homes, schools, churches, livelihoods, and infrastructure may be rebuilt, and that the people of Venezuela would know renewed hope for the future.
Standing Together as One Body
Our Lord reminds us:
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
Psalm 46:1
At the European Evangelical Alliance, we believe that prayer changes circumstances, strengthens those who suffer, and reminds us that no nation stands alone. We encourage churches, prayer groups, families, and individuals throughout Europe to remember Venezuela in worship services, prayer meetings, and personal devotions during the coming days.
May our prayers be accompanied by generous hearts, practical compassion, and continued partnership with churches and Christian organisations serving on the ground.
Together, let us bear one another's burdens, trusting that Christ remains the hope of the nations.
In the love and peace of Christ,
Connie Main Duarte and Jan Wessels
on behalf of the European Evangelical Alliance
