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Praying for the persecuted

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Immanuel

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Hi all,

My church has been collecting offering for church planting in the far east. We have two churches that we are trying to plant in China and Sorong, Indonesia. I know that China has much persecution and so does Indonesia by the Muslims.

I want to know what are some things that I can be praying for. I know that obviously I should pray for the persecution, but I would like to know In DETAIL what the needs are. I want to know in specific so I can pray for those specific things. Do they need strength, courage, leadership, mental stablity? What? I don't know because I've never been there. I've just read a lot of scary things about it.

It would be greatly appreciated if anyone can tell me what to pray for. :)

Thank you so much
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One thing is pray for their persecutors to repent and by God's Holy Spirit, will turn to Jesus Christ, the One who offers hope and forgiveness. Pray the christians in persecuted places will be strong, and will love even in difficulties and continue to grow in Jesus Christ, and for bibles, evangelism tools, and great love.
 
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rocklife is spot on in his/her suggestions. In particular, praying for the persecutors is important, not least because it is a clear instruction from Jesus to do so.

If you want specific instances of persecution to pray about, there are many good organisations that can give you this information - Voice of the Martyrs, Open Doors, International Christian Concern, The Bible League are some, as well as an organisation I am involved with - Tears of the Oppressed. (click here to see what they do).

Also, there are occasionally postings on this forum, although it seems that not many people visit.

I hope this helps.

james
 
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