Prayer for the persecuted

[HisAlone87]

I don't have any particular personal prayer requests at this time. I just ask that we take some of our prayer time and lift up our brothers and sisters around the world who being persecuted for their faith.

Hebrews 13:3 says, “Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as -being yourselves also in the body.”

"Shall the throne of iniquity, which devises evil by law, have fellowship with You? They gather together against the life of
the righteous, and condemn innocent blood. But the LORD has been my defense, and my God the rock of my refuge."
(Psalm 94:20-22)

If anyone would like to pray specifically and doesn't have any idea where to start, I have included a few things from The Voice of Martyrs web page to help!!

No matter where The Voice of the Martyrs ministers, the first request of persecuted Christians is almost always the same: "Pray for us." However, our supporters often ask the question, "How do I pray for the persecuted church?

The Word of God remains our best guide for knowing how to pray for our persecuted sisters and brothers worldwide.

As you come to the Throne of Grace on behalf of the Persecuted Church, pray:

• That persecuted believers will stand firm in their faith. (1 Peter 5:8-10)
• That they will not be fearful, but trust God. (Rev. 2:10)
• That they will not seek to retaliate, but entrust themselves to Him who judges justly and seek to live in peace with everyone. (Rom. 12:17-21; 1 Peter 2:23)
• That they will be enabled to rejoice, even in suffering. (1 Peter 4:12-13)
• That they will be able to actually love and forgive those who persecute them. (Matt. 5:43-44; Luke 23:34; Col. 3:13)
• That they will bless those who have persecuted them. (Rom. 12:14, 21)
• That they will keep their eyes on Jesus, persevere in their faith, and not grow weary or lose heart. (Heb. 10:32-39; Heb.12:1-3)
• That they will trust God to enable them to proclaim the Gospel even while suffering. (2 Tim. 4:16-18)
• That they will rely on the Lord's strength and not on their own. (2 Cor. 1:8-9)
• That those who oppress Christians may experience repentance and salvation, just as Paul did. (Acts 9:1-19)
• For the provision of Bibles and other Christian literature to reach the most remote and needy areas where they are in the shortest supply. (Psalm 119:42-43)
• That those who suffer tremendous physical pain and trials will be delivered by the Lord from their agony. (II Corinthians 1:9-11)
• That local leaders of the persecuted churches around the world would continue to faithfully fulfill their God-given responsibilities. (I Peter 5:1-4)
• That those of us who have religious freedom will understand what it means to suffer with other members of the worldwide church. (I Corinthians 12:26)
• That we who have religious freedom would have the boldness and courage to speak out and seek to make changes in the name of the Lord, on behalf of persecuted believers. (Proverbs 31:8-9)
• That we who have religious freedom would faithfully remember and pray for our Christian family worldwide who are in prison and suffering for their faith. (Hebrews 13:3)


Thank you,
Kristine