Prayer
Pray for: Fear of persecution grows as 13th Indian state enacts anti-conversion law
About the dispatch
The Christian Post·August 29, 2026
Fear of persecution among Indian Christians has led churches in Maharashtra to ask worshippers to sign consent forms declaring that they attend services of their own free will, as this western state becomes the 13th Indian state with an “anti-conversion” statute.
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God of Courage and Truth, we lift up the churches in Maharashtra as they navigate the challenges of the new anti-conversion law. You have not given Your people a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind—grant them courage and boldness in these times of uncertainty. Let believers in Maharashtra stand firm in faith, knowing that You walk with them through the fire, and shield them with Your presence. Reveal Jesus to those who enforce these laws, and let His love shine through the courage of Your people. May the truth of the Gospel continue to be proclaimed in freedom and love, drawing many to the hope found in Christ alone. We ask this for Your glory and in the name of Jesus, our Savior. Amen.
Anchored in
2 Timothy 1:7
also: Isaiah 43:2