The Shi’ite Muslim Hazara have already lost more than half their population due to ethnic cleansing by Pashtun rulers and the Sunni Muslim Taliban over the years, but now that international troops have withdrawn, violence has increased all the more against this ancient people group native to central Afghanistan. Lord of Heaven and Earth, pleaseContinue reading “The Hazara of Afghanistan”
Category Archives: Persecution
Abducted Missionaries in Haiti
Lord, we pray for the 17 missionaries (including children) who are being held hostage for ransom by gang members in Haiti since Saturday. Be a Mighty Shield around them, holding back the enemy and caring for all their needs. Protect them from harm and fight for them. Reveal to rescuers the location where the hostagesContinue reading “Abducted Missionaries in Haiti”
Pray for Hong Kong
China has jumped six places from last year’s Open Doors World Watch List of most dangerous countries for Christians to live. In just three years, it has risen 26 places. That rapid increase of persecution has made its way into the booming economic zone of Hong Kong, with new laws clamping down on those seenContinue reading “Pray for Hong Kong”
Prayer for the Persecuted
Lord, we ask You for Christians all throughout the world who are undergoing persecution at this time. Give them strength and courage to endure, forgive, love, and proclaim Your Good News, even in the face of great hardship. Give them wisdom every moment to know what to do, where to go, what to say; andContinue reading “Prayer for the Persecuted”
Afghanistan Today
Here is an update on the current situation in Afghanistan. Let’s continue to pray…. Lord, give those bent on violence and evil such a powerful encounter with Love that they fall on their faces before You as Paul did, repent, and become agents good instead. Acts 9. Grow within every lost person in Afghanistan aContinue reading “Afghanistan Today”
The Miracle of Mercy
As I pray for those still in danger in Afghanistan, I am reminded of our own escape from the closed country where we served the Lord for many years. Everything changed in an instant. Our security was breached. Our names were made known to those who seek to harm Christians. And we had to flee,Continue reading “The Miracle of Mercy”
Continued Prayer for Afghanistan
I am still so grieved, as I’m sure you are, too. Today, I’m reposting this prayer from August 18, because it is still the prayer on my heart, and adding yet more prayer, especially now as the August 31 deadline approaches for getting people out of Afghanistan…. Lord, we ask You to be a ShieldContinue reading “Continued Prayer for Afghanistan”
Persecution in Afghanistan
Father, as the resurgent Taliban in Afghanistan goes door-to-door executing Christians who will not renounce their faith, please rise up and fight for Your children. Surround every believer with Your angels. Push back evil, and bring forth good. Block every attempt of violent people to harm, rape, murder or even come near Your children andContinue reading “Persecution in Afghanistan”
Pray for Release from Prison
Lord, as we remember Your death and sacrifice, we ask You to please protect Christian leaders throughout the world who have been arrested and imprisoned for their faith. We ask You for their release. Perform miracles and signs and wonders to open up the way for them to walk out unharmed. And grow Your church,Continue reading “Pray for Release from Prison”
Strengthening the Persecuted
As Resurrection Day approaches, let’s remember our sisters and brothers throughout the world who are facing persecution and death for their faith…. Lord, we ask You to be a Shield of protection around believers and their families throughout the world who are facing threats, restrictions, interrogation, heavy fines, torture, imprisonment, death, and worse for theContinue reading “Strengthening the Persecuted”
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