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Dispatches for the persecuted church

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026
“The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers.” —1 Peter 4:7

Prayer for Persecuted Christians in Ethiopia — July 7, 2026

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Father in Heaven, we bring before You our brother Suresh in Kolkata, India. We thank You for his role in leading the crisis response team. As he navigates the challenges of this responsibility, grant him favor with those around him and cultivate strong teamwork within his team.

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Pray →Savior, we bring before You the people of Benue State, stranded by years of suffering and left hungry amidst violence. In their cries for liberation, hear their plea as You heard Israel's in Egypt. Make a way where there seems to be no way, and provide safety and sustenance for these communities. Reveal Jesus to those who persecute them, that His light might penetrate darkness and transform hearts hardened against Your name. Guard the faith of believers in Benue, even as they walk through the valley of the shadow. Pour out Your Spirit upon this land, bringing peace and justice where chaos and injustice have reigned. In Your hands we commit these lives, trusting in Your promise to never leave or forsake. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

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Pastor Ezra Jin: 'God-poured words' sustained me through 266 days in a Chinese cell

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Pray →Redeemer, we bring before You Pastor Ezra Jin and the believers in China who endure persecution for Your name. In their cells and under pressure, Your words sustain them, light shining in darkness. Strengthen Pastor Jin with the knowledge that even in his suffering, You are with him, bringing beauty from ashes. Reveal Jesus to those in authority who persecute Your people; may they encounter Your love as Saul did on the Damascus road. Guard the hearts and minds of believers across China, and embolden them to continue proclaiming the Gospel. Let their perseverance under trial declare the glory of Christ crucified and risen. We ask all this for Your glory and through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Prayer for Persecuted Christians in Oman — October 3, 2026

God of Joy, we lift up our brother Khalid in Muscat, Oman, asking for Your presence to bring joy and strength into his life. As he leans on the truth that Jesus lives, let him walk with hope, knowing that he is never alone in this journey.

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