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Dispatches for the persecuted church

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: Rubio must press India on bill that could let state seize church property

About the dispatch

The Christian Post·October 19, 2026

India’s proposed FCRA amendments would let the government revoke a charity’s license over vague concerns about “social or religious harmony” and then take control of its assets. With Secretary Rubio in India this week, the U.S. has a chance to urge New Delhi to drop the bill.

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Pray with the global church

Everlasting God, we lift up the churches in India facing the threat of having their properties seized under proposed amendments. You are our refuge and strength — guard Your people and their places of worship from this uncertainty, and establish peace in every community. Restrain those who would exploit these laws for harm, and reveal Jesus to lawmakers and officials grappling with these decisions. Let Your Word take root even more deeply across India, that its power may be known beyond any human restrictions. For You alone can turn the heart of a king like a stream of water. We rest in Your enduring justice and ask all this through Christ our Redeemer. Amen.

Anchored in

Psalm 46:1

also: Proverbs 21:1