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Christians when they are
targeted for attack by the
warring factions. Pray for
churches as they navigate
political instability and
uncertainty.
MONDAY 23: Buddhist monks
have actively opposed
new Christian converts
and evangelists. Pastors
face arrest and are usually
detained for a few days at a
time. Pray that church leaders
would receive God-given
wisdom on how to respond
when they are questioned.
TUESDAY 24: Villagers with
animistic beliefs take
vengeance on Christians,
claiming they are angering
the local spirits. Within
tribal groups, families
oppose conversion, and new
believers are subject to close
government monitoring. Pray
that all those who have come
to faith in Christ will stand
strong despite the pressure.
WEDNESDAY 25: Pray for the
frontline workers Release
International supports
in Myanmar. We provide
them with practical tools to
assist their bold evangelism
in remote areas where
Christians face persecution.
THURSDAY 26: Give thanks for
the ‘Thura’ family. Although
they were rejected by their
village and extended family
they continue to follow
Christ. Our partners helped
this family to buy land, build
a house, and provide for
themselves. Pray that others
will see the difference God has
made in their lives.
FRIDAY 27: Pray for the ‘Kyaw’
family. After being rejected
and persecuted because
of their faith in Christ, our
partners provided them
with food support including
goats to rear. The family
are now thriving and their
commitment to Christ
and the church has been
strengthened.
SATURDAY 28: Pray that
believers in Myanmar would
have access to the word of
God. Bibles can be legally
purchased in small numbers
but they are expensive and
unavailable in many regions.
MOZAMBIQUE
SUNDAY 29: Militants persecute
Christians in the north of
Mozambique, while believers
face social and community-
wide persecution in other
Muslim-majority areas. Pray
for Christians who have lost
everything in recent extremist
attacks.
MONDAY 30: Christians in the
northern part of Cabo Delgado
province, especially pastors,
have suffered greatly under
an Islamic insurgency that has
also affected many nominal
Muslims. In smaller attacks on
rural villages, extremists often
separate out Christians and
their children for extremely
inhumane treatment. Please
pray for all those affected by
this violence.
Lord Jesus,
Prince of Peace, You came to
restore all that is broken. In
You, all things are made new.
Lord, bring peace to troubled
nations; reconcile warring
communities; bind up broken
hearts.
Please fill persecuted
Christians with all joy and
peace as they trust You so
that they ‘may overflow with
hope by the power of the Holy
Spirit’ (Romans 15:13).
Your kingdom come, Your will
be done.
Amen
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Sources: International Christian Concern; Morning Star News; Release International partners
and contacts; VOM USA.
Some names have been changed to protect identities.
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