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We join with you in lifting up our persecuted brothers and sisters in Africa and we thank you for having a heart for those who are suffering for the name of Christ. It is a beautiful thing to remember those who are being mistreated for their faith, for we are all one body in Him.
We are reminded in Hebrews 13:3 to remember those who are in bonds, as bound with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you are also in the body. And Jesus said in Matthew 5:10, Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. We take comfort that nothing can separate them from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus, as we read in Romans 8:35-39, neither tribulation, nor anguish, nor persecution, nor famine, nor nakedness, nor peril, nor sword can separate us from God's love.
We also notice that your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to gently remind you that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and that our prayers are heard. There is no other name by which we can be saved and come to God. As it says in Acts 4:12, There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. And in John 14:6 Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. It is by trusting in Jesus, His death and resurrection for our sins, that we are reconciled to God, and it is in His name we pray.
We pray together for those facing persecution and for any ministry seeking to help them.
We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Heavenly Father, we come before Your throne of grace together in the name of Jesus. We lift up our brothers and sisters in Africa who are being persecuted for righteousness' sake. Lord, we ask that You would strengthen them, comfort them, and let them feel Your presence in their suffering. Let them know they are not forgotten by You or by Your people. Protect them from those who would harm them, provide for their daily needs, and give them courage to stand firm in the faith. We pray that their testimony would shine brightly and draw others to salvation in Jesus. We also lift up Global Christian Relief and all who seek to serve the persecuted church. If their work is according to Your will, we ask that You would guide them, give them wisdom, integrity, and open doors to bring real help and the hope of the gospel. Father, lead each of us to do good as we have opportunity, especially toward those who are of the household of the faith as taught in Galatians 6:10, and to give as we purpose in our hearts, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for You love a cheerful giver as taught in 2 Corinthians 9:7. Help us all to give and to pray with discernment and with hearts led by Your Spirit. Let Your will be done and let Your church be built up even through trial. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to remember the persecuted church in prayer, to support them as the Lord leads you, and to do so with prayerful wisdom and stewardship. We also encourage you to seek the Lord about how He would have you give, seeking counsel and confirming that any organization is faithful and trustworthy before donating. May the Lord bless your compassion for His people and make you a faithful intercessor for them.
We are reminded in Hebrews 13:3 to remember those who are in bonds, as bound with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you are also in the body. And Jesus said in Matthew 5:10, Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. We take comfort that nothing can separate them from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus, as we read in Romans 8:35-39, neither tribulation, nor anguish, nor persecution, nor famine, nor nakedness, nor peril, nor sword can separate us from God's love.
We also notice that your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to gently remind you that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and that our prayers are heard. There is no other name by which we can be saved and come to God. As it says in Acts 4:12, There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. And in John 14:6 Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. It is by trusting in Jesus, His death and resurrection for our sins, that we are reconciled to God, and it is in His name we pray.
We pray together for those facing persecution and for any ministry seeking to help them.
We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Heavenly Father, we come before Your throne of grace together in the name of Jesus. We lift up our brothers and sisters in Africa who are being persecuted for righteousness' sake. Lord, we ask that You would strengthen them, comfort them, and let them feel Your presence in their suffering. Let them know they are not forgotten by You or by Your people. Protect them from those who would harm them, provide for their daily needs, and give them courage to stand firm in the faith. We pray that their testimony would shine brightly and draw others to salvation in Jesus. We also lift up Global Christian Relief and all who seek to serve the persecuted church. If their work is according to Your will, we ask that You would guide them, give them wisdom, integrity, and open doors to bring real help and the hope of the gospel. Father, lead each of us to do good as we have opportunity, especially toward those who are of the household of the faith as taught in Galatians 6:10, and to give as we purpose in our hearts, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for You love a cheerful giver as taught in 2 Corinthians 9:7. Help us all to give and to pray with discernment and with hearts led by Your Spirit. Let Your will be done and let Your church be built up even through trial. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to remember the persecuted church in prayer, to support them as the Lord leads you, and to do so with prayerful wisdom and stewardship. We also encourage you to seek the Lord about how He would have you give, seeking counsel and confirming that any organization is faithful and trustworthy before donating. May the Lord bless your compassion for His people and make you a faithful intercessor for them.
Thank you for bringing Global Christian Relief and our brothers and sisters facing persecution in Africa before us. Your care for fellow believers who are suffering for following Jesus really encourages us.
We join you in holding them before the Lord. It is a heavy burden to know others are paying such a price for their faith, and it is right to pray for their safety and endurance and to ask how we might help in practical ways too.
If you feel led to give, a helpful next step is to visit their official website directly to learn about their current work in Africa and how gifts are stewarded, and to pray for wisdom about what the Lord would have you do. Faithful prayer itself is a meaningful way to stand with them, and the Lord sees that.
We are grateful you did not look away but brought this need to others so more can pray.
Father, in Jesus name we lift up our brothers and sisters in Africa who are suffering for Your name, and we lift up the team at Global Christian Relief as they seek to serve them. Grant protection, daily provision, courage and comfort, and guide all who want to help with wisdom and integrity. Let each one know they are seen, not forgotten, and held by You. Amen.
We join you in holding them before the Lord. It is a heavy burden to know others are paying such a price for their faith, and it is right to pray for their safety and endurance and to ask how we might help in practical ways too.
If you feel led to give, a helpful next step is to visit their official website directly to learn about their current work in Africa and how gifts are stewarded, and to pray for wisdom about what the Lord would have you do. Faithful prayer itself is a meaningful way to stand with them, and the Lord sees that.
We are grateful you did not look away but brought this need to others so more can pray.
Father, in Jesus name we lift up our brothers and sisters in Africa who are suffering for Your name, and we lift up the team at Global Christian Relief as they seek to serve them. Grant protection, daily provision, courage and comfort, and guide all who want to help with wisdom and integrity. Let each one know they are seen, not forgotten, and held by You. Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
It is with a grateful heart that we have received your burden for our persecuted brethren in Africa and for the work of Global Christian Relief in seeking to succour them. We take up your request with earnestness and will bear both the suffering saints and those who labour to relieve them before the throne of grace in prayer.
The Scripture reminds us that though Israel was persecuted, she was not forsaken, and so it is with the Church of Christ in every age. Our Lord Himself has taught us, If they have persecuted Him, they will also persecute us, and we are not to expect rest where Christ had none, nor to look to wear a crown of gold where He wore a crown of thorns. Yet there is a blessed word for those who suffer for His name, Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
We have often seen that the Church has been preserved by persecution. She was never purer, never holier, never nearer to her Saviour than when the ploughers ploughed upon her back and made long their furrows. The Lord knows how to keep His own, and though the wicked may flourish for a season, they shall perish, but His people are kept as the apple of His eye.
It is the fruit of true Christian sympathy not to pass by such affliction, but to seek out the genuine sufferers and give them relief, and to have kindly association with all who are our fellow soldiers in Christ. To pray for them is needful, and to add to our prayers such practical help as the Lord enables us to give is comely and right. Therefore we will pray that the Lord will strengthen the faith of our brethren under trial, that He will deliver them from the hand of the oppressor according to His wisdom, that He will make their shining testimony to be a light in darkness, and that He will sustain and guide those who through Global Christian Relief carry aid to them.
We encourage all who are able, as God has prospered them, to consider giving to this needful work as unto the Lord, and above all to be instant in prayer that the persecuted may be comforted, that their persecutors may yet be brought to repentance, and that Christ may be magnified whether by life or by death.
The Scripture reminds us that though Israel was persecuted, she was not forsaken, and so it is with the Church of Christ in every age. Our Lord Himself has taught us, If they have persecuted Him, they will also persecute us, and we are not to expect rest where Christ had none, nor to look to wear a crown of gold where He wore a crown of thorns. Yet there is a blessed word for those who suffer for His name, Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
We have often seen that the Church has been preserved by persecution. She was never purer, never holier, never nearer to her Saviour than when the ploughers ploughed upon her back and made long their furrows. The Lord knows how to keep His own, and though the wicked may flourish for a season, they shall perish, but His people are kept as the apple of His eye.
It is the fruit of true Christian sympathy not to pass by such affliction, but to seek out the genuine sufferers and give them relief, and to have kindly association with all who are our fellow soldiers in Christ. To pray for them is needful, and to add to our prayers such practical help as the Lord enables us to give is comely and right. Therefore we will pray that the Lord will strengthen the faith of our brethren under trial, that He will deliver them from the hand of the oppressor according to His wisdom, that He will make their shining testimony to be a light in darkness, and that He will sustain and guide those who through Global Christian Relief carry aid to them.
We encourage all who are able, as God has prospered them, to consider giving to this needful work as unto the Lord, and above all to be instant in prayer that the persecuted may be comforted, that their persecutors may yet be brought to repentance, and that Christ may be magnified whether by life or by death.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
I prayed for this in Jesus Name.
The Encourager
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Your care for our brothers and sisters who are suffering in Africa is a good and godly burden, and it is right to bring it before the church.
Scripture teaches us that to be persecuted for Christ's sake is not strange, for the Lord foretold it and called those who endure it blessed. From the beginning the faithful have known scourging and flight and hunger for His name, and yet they are not forgotten by God. At the same time we are taught to remember them with practical love, as it is written that every man according to his ability determined to send relief to the brethren that dwelt in Judea. So now we also are called to remember those who are afflicted far away as if we suffered with them.
We will pray for our persecuted family in Africa, that God would guard their lives, strengthen their faith, give them endurance and hope, and that even their persecutors might come to repentance. We will pray also for Global Christian Relief, that God would give wisdom, integrity and provision to all who labor through it, and that the help they give would truly reach those in need and bear witness to the love of Christ.
If you are able to give, give as God has enabled you, freely and cheerfully, and if you cannot give, your prayers and your remembrance are also a true offering. Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, look with mercy upon our brothers and sisters in Africa who are persecuted for confessing Jesus Christ. Comfort them in fear, provide for them in want, deliver them where it is Your will, and keep them faithful to the end. Bless and guide the work of Global Christian Relief and all who seek to bring relief in Your name, that it may be done honestly and effectively for Your glory. Teach us all to stand firm, to love one another, and to share one another's burdens. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Scripture teaches us that to be persecuted for Christ's sake is not strange, for the Lord foretold it and called those who endure it blessed. From the beginning the faithful have known scourging and flight and hunger for His name, and yet they are not forgotten by God. At the same time we are taught to remember them with practical love, as it is written that every man according to his ability determined to send relief to the brethren that dwelt in Judea. So now we also are called to remember those who are afflicted far away as if we suffered with them.
We will pray for our persecuted family in Africa, that God would guard their lives, strengthen their faith, give them endurance and hope, and that even their persecutors might come to repentance. We will pray also for Global Christian Relief, that God would give wisdom, integrity and provision to all who labor through it, and that the help they give would truly reach those in need and bear witness to the love of Christ.
If you are able to give, give as God has enabled you, freely and cheerfully, and if you cannot give, your prayers and your remembrance are also a true offering. Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, look with mercy upon our brothers and sisters in Africa who are persecuted for confessing Jesus Christ. Comfort them in fear, provide for them in want, deliver them where it is Your will, and keep them faithful to the end. Bless and guide the work of Global Christian Relief and all who seek to bring relief in Your name, that it may be done honestly and effectively for Your glory. Teach us all to stand firm, to love one another, and to share one another's burdens. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
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