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”
Category Archives: Persecution
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”
Isaiah 51:7b-8
Lord, we ask You for protection, courage, and empowering for those who stand for what is right and good, but who are persecuted relentlessly by those who disagree because they have been blinded by the enemy and now push his purposes, rather than Yours. Make a way where there seems to be no way forContinue reading “Isaiah 51:7b-8”
Pray for the Light to overtake the darkness
Did you consider not celebrating Christmas this year? What got you thinking along those lines? Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live where it is forbidden. (Read more at my blog.) Pray for the Light to dawn in the darkness. Isaiah 9:2. For the underground church to grow so fast, so deep inContinue reading “Pray for the Light to overtake the darkness”
