Thanksgiving Day is certainly appropriate to give thanks to God for the role of the persecuted family in the Body of Christ. Pray believers increase in boldness when faced with harassment, physical threats, imprisonment, ostracism, or whatever hazard of persecution.
2015-11-25: Unreached.
Pray for the unreached so that they will become brothers and sisters in the faith.
2015-11-24: Indonesian President.
When Indonesian President Joko Widodo took office over a year ago, there were high hopes that his government would check Islamist extremist violence. However, his ability has not yet met this expectation. Ask God to move Joko Widodo’s heart and in this restricted land he governs. (www.idop.org
2015-11-22: Brothers and Sisters in India.
Pray for our brothers and sisters in India. Pray for their strength in the face of persecution and boldness to witness for Christ.
2015-11-21: Bhutanese Law.
Bhutanese law prohibits the gathering of Christians outside of their homes. Public preaching results in immediate fines and imprisonment. Despite the many trials our persecuted brothers and sisters go through, GOD is FAITHFUL to answer prayer. Pray for miracles that would reveal God’s faithfulness and cause many persecutors to turn from violence to the Lord of Peace.
2015-11-20: Painful Trials.
1 Peter 4:12-13 says, “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.” Pray that persecuted believers are overjoyed as they wait for the revelation of Christ’s glory through their sufferings.
2015-11-19: Day of Prayer and Fasting.
On this designated Day of Prayer and Fasting, pray for undivided attention of every International Services worker to worship God and pray for neighbors and nations.
2015-11-18: Churches in Unreached Places.
Praise God for churches in unreached places that are continuing to multiply despite persecution, remote access and other hindrances. Pray for many around the world who are being persecuted for their faith on a daily basis. Lift up families of those who have lost loved ones because of their faith.
2015-11-17: Restoration.
S had to spend the night in jail because he could not pay the child support that he is being charged since his father-in-law obligated his wife to divorce him for becoming a Christian. Ask God to supply all his needs, increase his faith, and restore to him his family.
2015-11-16: Persecution.
Persecution is real in places all over the world. Pray for hearts to be changed to follow the Prince of Peace.