Heavenly Father,
We pray for our brothers
and sisters around the world who are suffering for Your Name's sake
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for those who have lost homes and possessions, family and friends simply because they profess faith in your Son, Jesus.
for those who have lost homes and possessions, family and friends simply because they profess faith in your Son, Jesus.
We pray for those who have
been arrested, beaten, imprisoned, tortured beyond what we can even
imagine, for the sake of Christ and the Gospel,
for the multitude of
Christians who are in prison even now as we gather in the comfort of our church sanctuary.
Grant these Your grace
that they may endure,
grant them courage that
their faith would not waver;
may they remain true to
the One who suffered and died for them.
Give them the assurance
that the sufferings of this present time
are not worthy to be
compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Give them love for their
enemies that they might bless and not curse them,
that, in their suffering,
they might testify of the love of Jesus for sinners.
May they rejoice that they
are considered worthy to suffer for His name.
Give them joy in spite of
their suffering,
and peace in spite of
their pain,
knowing that a great
reward awaits them.
We pray for their
families,
that You would meet all
their needs,
that they would not lose
hope,
that their faith in You
would remain strong.
We do pray for the release
of these, Your children,
but until that day, may
Your grace prevail and the
name of Jesus be
glorified.
We ask this in the name of
Your Son Jesus,
Who suffered and died for
us. Amen.
