Pray with the global church

Lord of Hosts, we lift up Pastor Xianfeng Edward Cui and the underground church in Beijing facing great pressure. You see the ones who risk all to worship You, and Your eyes are upon them in mercy. Protect Pastor Cui in his time of trial, and let no charge stand that is contrary to Your truth. Give him strength to endure and a bold spirit even in confinement. Let Your Word dwell richly among this underground church so they may teach and admonish one another in wisdom. Reveal Jesus to those who persecute, that they might be met on their own Damascus roads, transformed by the very faith they oppose. Through these trials, make the gospel resound louder and reach further for Your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen.