(Join me in this prayer for Christians who are being persecuted.)

Lord,

I pray for people being persecuted for the sake of Your Name.

Fortify their strength to endure and not grow weary or lose hope.

I pray You would give them courage never to back down—

never to compromise their faith or testimony in fear for

You are our anchor.

Cause them to remember how great You are

and never fear man or their threats or even death

because You are the Giver of eternal life

through Your Son’s precious blood.

He paid for our peace that we may enjoy it in all circumstances—

even the most heinous of all situations.

Remind them that You will never forsake them.

I pray You would limit the evil that the persecutors can do.

Open their eyes to the sinfulness of their acts

and let them know that You take no pleasure in them.

Make them aware of the hardness of their hearts

and their need to surrender to You.

I pray the persecuted would see their great reward

in advance so their measure of faith will be increased.

In Christ’s Name, Amen.

© 2015 Kim Bond

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