Righteous Father,
I come today to plead for Christians who are facing severe persecution in countries that are hostile to the gospel.
In Your mercy, deliver them from the hands of their enemies, even from their own family members. May Your holy angels encamp around them to lead and keep them safe. Yes Lord, I ask that You protect them supernaturally from those who seek their lives.
Lord, strengthen them so that they will not lose faith. I pray they will not shrink back in the face of opposition nor be afraid of suffering. Like good soldiers of Jesus Christ, I pray they endure and be faithful even to the point of death. Let the hope of salvation burnt deep in their hearts without shaken.
Father, provide all that they need and cause the church to grow stronger. Make the church increase even more despite the persecution. I pray the believers will have the same care for one another and to help each other through difficult times. May Your love compels them to give of themselves beyond what they are able.
I pray they will continue to preach and witness boldly for Jesus to their countrymen. Lord, may You work with them with signs following and the manifestation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Let the heathens know You alone are God and You are among the Christians.
I pray also for the pastors and leaders. Protect them and fill them with Your Holy Spirit to stand in Your might. By faith may they continue to shepherd Your sheep and lead by example. By hope may they fight the good fight of faith and lay hold of eternal life. And by love may they care for Your flock.
In Jesus’ name I pray.
Amen