Dear Heavenly Father, there are so many brothers and sisters, who right now are experiencing oppression for being Your children. They are being hated by everyone around them because of their love for Jesus. They are being persecuted, imprisoned, isolated and punished in different ways. They are following Jesus, they are proclaiming Jesus, they are winning souls for Jesus and it’s costing them greatly.
Your Holy Word says: “when one part of the body hurts, the whole body hurts.” Lord, we feel pain for our brothers and sisters who are being persecuted due to their Christian identity in countries like Pakistan where following Jesus is the reason for discrimination, worshiping Jesus is considered provocation, and proclaiming Jesus is a possible invitation to the death.
Despite all the hardships they faithfully follow You, no matter what risk they might go through they continue following Your footsteps. Gospel is their passion in the midst of storms. And making disciples for You is their mission regardless of the consequences they may face. Lord, protect those brave and faithful individuals and their families so they may continue glorifying Your name in the countries where many lost souls are yet to know You and much work still has to be done. In Jesus´ name, Amen.
