Ask God to give courage to those whose
witness for Christ puts them and their families at risk.
“But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are
blessed.
Do no fear what they fear; do not be
frightened.” 1 Peter 3:14 |
Request that God grant perseverance to
people who dare to contradict the religious restraints placed on
them by their societies.
“In this world you will have trouble.
But take heart!
I have overcome the
world.” John 16:33b |
Pray for God to heal the people whose
bodies have been tortured or maimed because they will not recant
their love for Jesus.
“.. . pray for each other that
you may be healed. The
prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”
James 5:16b |
Plead for peace and protection for
those who live in countries whose governments are hostile to
believers.
“Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city
. . . Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers,
you too will
prosper. Jeremiah 29:7 |
Pray for the families, house churches,
and congregations whose leaders are behind bars. Ask God to supply
their physical and financial needs.
“The. Spirit of the
Sovereign Lord is on me, because
the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to
the
poor. He has sent me to bind up the
brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the
captives and release from darkness for the
prisoners. Isaiah 61:1 |
Pray for Christians to be released from
prison.
“The night before Herod was to bring Him to trial,
Peter was
sleeping between two soldiers, bound
with two chains, and sentries
stood guard at the
entrance. Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared.
….
He struck Peter on the side and woke him up.
‘Quick, get up!’ he said, and the chains fell off
Peter’s wrists.” Acts 12:6-7 |
Intercede for governmental reform in
those countries and regions of the world where laws restrict
religious freedoms.
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers,
intercession
and thanksgiving be made for everyone
…..for kings and all those in
authority that we may
live peaceful and quiet
lives in all godliness and
holiness.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 |
Ask God to grant boldness to those who
are witnessing to their captors or fellow prisoners.
“Paul replied, Short time
or long, I pray God that not
only you but all who are listening to me today may
become
what I am, except for these chains.”
Acts 26:29 |
