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MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
“But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” —Luke 21:36

Prayer

Pray for: High Court Rejects Christian Community’s Request for Cemetery Land in Uttar Pradesh

About the dispatch

Christian Today India·October 19, 2026

The Allahabad High Court has rejected a request by a Christian organisation for government land to be used as a cemetery in Uttar Pradesh, ruling that religious freedom does not give a community an automatic right to claim a specific plot of public land.

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Pray with the global church

Shepherd, we lift up the Christian communities in Uttar Pradesh following the High Court's decision regarding their cemetery land. You know the needs of Your flock and care for every sparrow; guide the believers as they seek a peaceful solution that honors both You and their neighbors. Establish fairness in the hearts of local authorities and reveal Jesus to those who govern this region. Provide other avenues for Your people to bury their loved ones with dignity, and let love and understanding grow between communities divided by this ruling. Strengthen Your Church in Uttar Pradesh, embolden them to witness, and let Your peace dwell richly among them. We trust in Your shepherding care through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Anchored in

Psalm 24:1

also: Matthew 6:26, James 3:18