#1,126: Praying for the Persecuted Church

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For those of us in the West, suffering, and persecution for our faith are minimal. It might be easy to forget that many of our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world are suffering greatly as a result of the gospel. May we “remember their chains.” May we not forget them and may we pray for God’s strength, comfort, and help in their time of need.

Main Points:

1. There are thousands of suffering believers around the world who could say what Paul said, “Remember my chains.” Don’t forget about us. Remember us in prayer. Lift us up before the Lord.
2. We can pray that persecuted Christians will experience the peace of God in the midst of their suffering. We can only imagine the stress, fear, and anxiety that must accompany such distress.
3. We can pray that persecuted Christians remain strong in their faith in Jesus. Let’s ask the Lord to enable their faith to grow and that it won’t be weakened.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Colossians 4:18 - “ I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.”

Ephesians 6:18-20 - “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given to me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.”

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