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THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Colossians 4:2

Prayer

Pray for: Chhattisgarh Christian Forum chief denied bail again as court cites seriousness of charges

About the dispatch

Christian Today India·August 25, 2026

The Court of the 2nd Additional Sessions Judge in Raipur rejected the bail plea of Arun Pannalal, president of the Chhattisgarh Christian Forum, on Monday, August 24, the second time a court had denied him bail since his arrest over an alleged Facebook comment about the Hindu…

Read at Christian Today India

Pray with the global church

God of All Comfort, we bring before You the situation in Raipur as Arun Pannalal remains denied bail. You see the hearts of those involved and the weight of accusations that surround him. Sustain Arun in this time of trial, and let Your presence be his stronghold, a refuge and fortress in distress. Illuminate the hearts of those in positions of authority with truth and justice, and reveal Jesus to them in profound ways that transform minds and hearts. May the believers in Chhattisgarh find strength in Your faithfulness, continuing in love and witness despite opposition. In the name of Jesus, our Advocate and Redeemer, we entrust this situation to Your wisdom and grace. Amen.

Anchored in

Psalm 91

also: Proverbs 18, 1 John 2