Prayer for Persecuted Christians in Indonesia — July 11, 2026
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Prayer for Persecuted Christians in Syria — August 24, 2026
Lord God, today we lift up Victoria, who is asking You for a women’s prayer leader in Damascus/Homs, Syria. Raise up a pioneering leader who can see where the Gospel has not yet taken root. Give her grace to build with local believers and to serve without controlling what You…
Kachin human rights activist is awarded Stefanus Prize
Kachin human rights activist Dr. Ja Seng Ing received the Stefanus Prize for her efforts to promote freedom of religion in Myanmar, where she has documented military attacks on worship sites and advocated for ethnic and religious minorities.
Pray →God of Justice and Compassion, we bring before You the land of Myanmar and the courageous efforts of Dr. Ja Seng Ing. You see the struggles of those who labor for freedom and truth amidst great opposition. Establish Your justice in Myanmar, and let righteousness flow like a never-ending stream in the face of oppression. Strengthen Dr. Ja Seng Ing and all who stand for ethnic and religious minorities, shielding them from harm. Open the eyes of those who persecute, that they might encounter the light of Christ and turn from their ways. Reveal Jesus throughout Myanmar, bringing peace where there is conflict and hope where there is despair. To You belong mercy, truth, and everlasting dominion. Amen.
“The West needs Africa”: U.S. Archbishop Hails Nigerian Catholics’ Witness amid Persecution
The courage of Nigerian Catholics who remain steadfast amid violence and persecution offers an urgently needed example to Christians in Western societies, Archbishop Salvatore Joseph Cordileone of the Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco in the United States has said.
Pray →God of All Comfort, we bring before You the steadfast believers in Nigeria who continue to shine as witnesses amid persecution and violence. Sustain their courage as they stand firm in their faith, and let their light shine brightly in the darkness, drawing many to the hope found in You. Reveal Jesus to those who persecute them, and let their suffering bear witness to Your grace and truth. Strengthen the Church in Nigeria as they endure trials, and let the wider world see their perseverance and be inspired to a deeper faith. May the courage of these believers speak into Western societies, awakening a fresh zeal for Your Kingdom. May Your peace, which surpasses understanding, guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. We entrust them to Your care, for Your glory and their growth in grace. Amen.
Christian politician urges UK gov’t to lift ban on entering country for quoting the Bible
Finnish lawmaker and former interior minister Päivi Räsänen is pressing the British government to lift a travel ban keeping her from entering the United Kingdom after her conviction for expressing Christian beliefs about marriage and sexual ethics.
Pray →God of Truth and Freedom, we lift up Päivi Räsänen as she faces restrictions for her expression of Christian beliefs. Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, guiding us even in the shadow of opposition. Establish justice and truth in this situation, and let Your light shine in the corridors where decisions are made. Reveal Jesus to those who oppose Your Word, turning hearts toward understanding and reconciliation. Strengthen believers who are facing similar challenges, and let their testimony be a beacon of Your love and righteousness. May Your truth prevail in the public square, and may the freedom to speak Your Word be upheld. We entrust this situation into Your hands, knowing that You are a refuge and a fortress for those who trust in You. In the name of Christ, Amen.