Pray with the global church

Living God, we lift before You the church across Africa and Asia, where persecution has sharpened, and many face daily threats for their faith. In the midst of this trial, sustain Your people as they stand firm in Christ, clinging to the hope that does not disappoint. You know every sparrow that falls and count the very hairs of their heads. Reveal Jesus to those who rage against believers, opening eyes that are blind to see Your light. As darkness covers these lands, let Your Gospel break forth like the dawn. Guard those who gather in secret, strengthen their hearts with grace to endure and to witness, and pour out courage to proclaim Your name despite fear. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, whose kingdom cannot be shaken. Amen.