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Pray that new translations of the Bible in Iran’s minority languages would
TUESDAY16: Prayforthosewho have been displaced by violence in Manipur since May 2023 and that the members of the more than 550 churches which were destroyed can still find ways to worship and fellowship together. Ask God to heal their continuing trauma.
reach those who are desperate for hope
numbers. May these meetings be protected and a great source of joy, encouragement and inspiration to those who attend.
SUNDAY 7: Praise God for Pastor Mayuradhn who was a Hindu priest violently opposed to Christianity before he met the Lord. Pray for his protection
and encouragement as he now faces significant opposition in his ministry.
THURSDAY11: Prayforallthose involved in producing and distributing Bibles in Iran’s minority languages. May God’s word always reach those who need it most and be a source of strength to them.
WEDNESDAY17: Prayforallthose pastors in Uttar Pradesh and other northern states such as ‘Anish’ and ‘Mohan’ who have beenarrestedorimprisoned. Ask God to grant them strength and courage, and pray that those persecuting them would repent and turn to Christ.
IRAN
MONDAY8: PraythatGodwould grant wisdom, strength and guidance to our partner, ‘Brother James’, who leads a large network of house churches.
FRIDAY12: Prayforourpartner Operation Ephesians and its online counselling programme for Iranian women, many of whom have suffered abuse. May they know God’s love and find strength and hope through this programme.
TUESDAY9: Prayforthenext generation of traditional and house church leaders in Iran whom James (see previous day) and others are nurturing and training. May they always seek God’s will for their own lives and for those they lead.
SATURDAY13: Prayforthe ministry of our partner, Operation Daniel, amongst Iranians in Turkey, many of whom have come to faith there but are now starting to experience persecution.
THURSDAY18: Prayforpastors ‘Joshua’ and ‘Rajendra’ who have both been attacked by fanatical Hindu mobs and still carry injuries. Pray for their complete healing, for protection over their families and that God would convict those who attacked them.
WEDNESDAY10: Prayfor opportunities for underground Christians to meet and enjoy fellowship together in larger
SUNDAY 14: Pray for Iranian
FRIDAY19: Praythatthe Supreme Court of India will strike down various state-level ‘anti-conversion laws’ which are
Christians who have left their homeland in order to flee persecution. May God sustain them, and may their faith be salt and light to all those around them wherever they now live.
INDIA
MONDAY15: PrayforIndia’s national elections throughout April and May. Please pray for peaceful voting, free of fear, an honest and accurate count and the election of leaders who will govern fairly for all Indians, including Christians and other minorities.