“Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.” (Philippians 1:14) A part of engaging the global church is to pray together for the persecuted. As we give thanks for the freedom we have to worship God in our own country, lift up those who are persecuted for the sake of following Christ. Pray that the Gospel will spread because of and in spite of persecution.