Pray for Christians in Nigeria

Hey friends.
I'm not sure if you all remember, but a few weeks ago we lifted up the country of Nigeria as violence broke out in the capital city of Jos, which resulted in the destruction of churches and loss of many lives. So far, about 500 people have been murdered, including both Muslims and Christians. Many pastors were murdered by Muslim rioters as they tried to protect their churches and flocks. Release International published an article saying,
"The wife of a Christian pastor murdered in the recent wave of violence in the city of Jos says she forgives his killers.
Mary Yari told new agency Compass Direct that her husband Joseph was shot as he tried to stop rioters from destroying a Baptist church in the Plateau state capital. 'They were ignorant of the crime they have committed because they do not know Jesus,' she said."
This is a reason to praise the Lord! It is only an act of the Holy Spirit that enables someone to forgive something like that. It is also a reason to lift up our brothers and sisters around the world who have lost a loved one to persecution. Just like we learned about last night at youth group, bitterness is debilitating, and it is incredibly easy to fall into bitterness after losing someone special to you unfairly. We need to pray for those who have lost fathers and husbands, and any one else for that matter, to the violence Nigeria. We need to keep in mind our family across the globe who is suffering and hurting, and that they'd be able to forgive those who have murdered their dads, moms, sisters, brothers...that they would be able to love their enemies and pray for those that persecute them.
Please Pray that:
-The Holy Spirit would pour the love of the Father abroad in the hearts of those who are mourning the loss of a loved one to persecution, and He would be their comforter.
-The Lord would reconcile those who have taken lives of Christians out of hatred and anger to Himself, and they would come to know the love of Christ that surpasses understanding.
-The Lord would change our hearts- that we would be more thankful for the blessings He has given us.
Have a blessed day and week guys, be mindful of the graciousness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!