Prayer points for widows in Malawi, Southern Africa.

Pray that the widows will not suffer emotional, mental, and spiritual problems when their husbands die. Psalm 147:3

Pray that widows will no longer suffer utter abandonment, destitution, and dishonor.

1 Peter 5:7

Pray that Malawi will recognize widows as contributors to the development of the country. Romans 13:7

Pray that widows will not be victims of character assassination as they are perceived as witches, killers of their husbands, and husband-snatchers. Ephesians 6:12

Pray that widows will be respected as any other woman in society. Romans 13:7

Pray to stop the widespread practice of widow property grabbing. Exodus 20:15

Pray that widows will have inheritance rights. Proverbs 22:28

Pray that the family of the deceased husband will not take all possessions from the widow, leaving her with only the children. Exodus 22:22-27

Pray that they will not continue to suffer the most extreme forms of discrimination and stigma. Mark 12:31

Pray to stop the gendered violence against women. Psalm 11, Proverbs 3 & 10

Pray that God will be their protector and men will be taught through the gospel to respect women. Psalm 71:1-24

Pray that the interests of widows will be represented in the commitments by governments and civil society. Deuteronomy 8:18

Pray that just laws will be passed and enforced to help widows at every level. Luke 18:1-3

Pray male relatives will not be the perpetrators of the worst forms of widow abuse.

Psalm 121:1-8

Pray for empowering programs to release them from poverty and give them a chance at a dignified life. Deuteronomy 8:18

Pray to break the generational curse of poverty. Isaiah 61:1-3

Pray that food insecurity due to lack of farm inputs and farming land will no longer be their reality. Genesis 26:12

Pray that the widows will have good shelter. James 1:27

Pray that the orphans will have basic school necessities. 2 Corinthians 3:5

Pray that the widows will access working capital for small-scale businesses.

2 Corinthians 9:10-11

Pray that widows will not fall into domestic service and sex work. Ephesians 2:10

Pray that widows will trust in God who is their husband and is a father to their children.

Isaiah 54:5

Pray that widows will not look at other people as the only source of help, but they should use whatever talent they have. 2 Kings 4:2, 2 Corinthians 3:5

Pray that widows will be empowered with the necessary skills to envision a successful life through independent and collective action. Philippians 4:13

Pray that widows, orphans, and other vulnerable groups will become self-sufficient and engage in sustainable activities to improve their individual socio-economic well-being. Jeremiah 17:7-8