Pray with the global church

Living God, we rejoice in the release of Pastor Lian Xuliang from his long ordeal in Xi’an. You see Your servants when they are treated unjustly and You uphold them with Your righteous hand. Sustain the house church he shepherds, granting them resilience to stand firm in their faith. Protect those who remain under scrutiny and ensure that truth prevails. Reveal Jesus to those who oppose His name — from authorities to neighbors — that they may come to know the One who sets the captives free. May the light of Christ shine even brighter across Shaanxi Province through this trial and release. Your strength is made perfect in weakness, and for this, we trust You alone. Amen.