Prayers for Persecution 2p A4 20250330

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Prayer for protection

Dear God, be with all those Christians who are forced to hide their faith for their own safety. Protect them, and keep them safe from those who seek to harm them. Give them wisdom and courage as they work to protect themselves, their families, and other Christians within their community. Protect each of them from violence, from arrest, and from all other kinds of persecution that they face. Amen.

Prayer for church leaders

Dear God, thank you for those who are leading churches in secret across the world. Give them the wisdom, patience and guidance needed to remain hidden from authorities,

ensuring that they can continue in their ministry. We ask that they receive the training, support and Biblical knowledge needed to lead their churches closer to you. Give them passion, and courage, as they lead their churches through such dangerous circumstances. Help their churches to thrive. Amen.

Prayer for those who persecute

Dear God, we pray for those who persecute Christians, because of their faith. We pray that you will work in their hearts, from foot soldiers to country leaders. Reveal to them the truth about your love, your majesty, and all that you have done for mankind so that they will come to know you and will turn away from their past acts of persecution. Bring them to a place where they are able to feel compassion, and repent for their sinful actions, releasing Christians from persecution. Amen.

Prayer for charities

Dear God, thank you for the charities and organisations who are working to serve the persecuted Church around the world. Bless their work, protect all those who put themselves in dangerous situations in order to share the good news of Jesus, and to support secret churches and Christians around the world. Help their work to continue in safety, and give them wisdom and guidance in the best ways to serve Christians in each country. Amen.

Prayer for the imprisoned

Dear God, we pray for each person who has been imprisoned for their faith. Protect them, keep them safe, and keep them healthy and strong throughout their imprisonment. Bring them strength, courage and hope for the future; help them to maintain their faith and continue to worship and serve you, sharing your love with those around them. Amen.

Prayer for growth

Dear God, above all we pray for the growth of your kingdom in every country around the world. Even in the midst of persecution and danger, give people the strength and courage to continue sharing your good news with those around them. Work in the hearts of non-believers and draw them to yourself, and to the existing secret church communities. Help churches to continue to grow, and to thrive both in numbers and in faith. Help them to trust in you and to continue to work to know you better. Amen.

Prayer

My Lord of abundant mercy, Your command to pray for those who persecute me was first lived by You to perfection. You prayed for those who crucified You as You hung upon the Cross. Give me the grace I need to not only forgive but to also pray for those who have and continue to try to inflict harm upon me. Give me a heart so filled with mercy that every sin committed against me is transformed into love and my own holiness of life. Jesus, I trust in You.

Prayer for Persecuted Christians

Dear Lord,

Thank you for the gift of our faith.

Thank you for coming to earth, Jesus, to teach us more about You

and show us the way to get to Heaven.

As you sent Your Apostles out two by two to teach the world about You,

most of them were martyred.

They chose to die rather than give up their faith and deny You.

Today many Christians around the world are suffering persecution for their faith in You.

Lord, please give them strength to endure their suffering

and to even die as martyrs.

Protect them from death, if possible,

and help them to keep their faith in You burning and shining brightly.

May their example of faithfulness to and belief in You

lead others to believe in You or strengthen their belief in You.

Lord, protect Your Church around the world

and protect all who suffer and are persecuted for their faith in big and small ways.

May all of Your people have a steadfast faith and hope in You

no matter what is going on in their lives and in the world.

Help us to remember that we are not of the world although we live in the world.

Lord, please protect, encourage, and strengthen Your people

who are being persecuted for their faith in You.

May they remain steadfast and unwavering in their faith at all times.

May their eyes behold You in Your majesty when they reach Heaven

and hear Your voice, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Amen.