Pray →Faithful Shepherd, we lift up the Palestinian Christians like the one recently released after long months of detention. You know the trials they endure and the strength that is often tested. Sustain these believers with Your steadfast love, making them like a tree planted by streams of water that yields fruit in its season. Restore their spirits and heal the wounds left by deprivation of Your Word. Reveal Jesus to those who have held them captive, that they might see the light of His truth and turn from oppression. Guard the hearts of believers in Ramallah and across the land, that they may stand firm in faith and hope. For the glory of Your name and the advance of Your kingdom, Amen.

Pray →God of All Comfort, we lift up the Christian Copts of Egypt as they face discrimination and hostility. You are a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Establish peace for these believers, and let the light of Your presence guide them through the shadows of persecution. Reveal Jesus to those who impose restrictions and to the wider community, that they might come to know the One who was pierced for our transgressions. Strengthen Your Church in Egypt, that the Gospel may continue to be a beacon of hope and love. May Your justice and righteousness roll down like a mighty stream, bringing restoration and unity. For the exaltation of Your name, we pray. Amen.

Pray →Faithful Shepherd, we lift up the believers in Tehran who face increasing isolation as new legislation threatens their connections with the outside world. You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Sustain them with Your strength, and let their hearts not be troubled or afraid despite these pressures. Reveal Jesus to the lawmakers and officials responsible for these measures, that they may come to know the steadfast love that never ceases. Guard the community of believers, and let their love and unity be a witness to Your unyielding faithfulness. May the Gospel reach beyond borders and barriers, for Your Word is never chained. In the name of Jesus, the Light of the World, Amen.