Guys, we should also pray for the persecuted Christians around the globe this July, and pray that no persecution of Christians ever happens in the US and beyond. Let this summer be a summer of prayer, and once we have that habit, let's make it a lifetime of prayer.
Catholic Prayer: Traditional Prayers for Persecuted Christians | Latin Mass Society
Almighty, everlasting God, look with compassion on all those who suffer persecution for justice’ sake. Grant them grace to carry their cross with patience in the name of Thy beloved Son, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Let the chalice pass from them is such by Thy holy Will: yet, in all things, may Thy Will be done. Grant to those who persecute, light to see the truth, and the grace of mercy and forgiveness, for they know not what they do. Mary, Mother of Jesus, Comfort of the Afflicted, help thy children in their time of bitter trial. O Lord our God, by the sign of Thy holy cross deliver us from our enemies.
Protestant (Lutheran) Prayer: https://www.bethlehemhermiston.org/prayers.html
Heavenly Father, in the midst of our sufferings for the sake of Christ grant us grace to follow the example of the first martyr, Stephen, that we also may look to the One who suffered and was crucified on our behalf and pray for those who do us wrong; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
@LoricaLady posts articles about persecuted Christians, and I pray for these folks:
Release International Prayer Requests, Lebanon and Bangladesh
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Pastor in India was persecuted for his Christian faith:
Pastor persecuted in India refuses to stop preaching
Summary:
Shailesh (pseudonym used), a pastor in India, has faced persecution and violence due to his Christian faith. Despite being born into a devout Hindu family plagued by illnesses, Shailesh converted to Christianity as a teenager after hearing a preacher quote John 14:6*. He continued to preach the Gospel and founded a church, facing opposition from his family and community.
Earlier this year, Shailesh and his family were attacked by a mob upon returning from a trip to visit friends. The mob beat and injured Shailesh and his family, leaving him in critical condition for 10 days. Miraculously, Shailesh recovered and returned to his church, determined to continue his ministry. He compared himself to Lazarus, saying that the life he received was for doing more for the Lord.
Despite the persecution he has faced, Shailesh remains committed to following the Great Commission found in Matthew 28 and spreading the Gospel in his community. He finds comfort in the promise that Jesus will be with him always. The article ends by inviting readers to pray for Shailesh, his family, and his church.
*John 14:6 (NIV): "Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
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