Pray for the many Christians who have fled Eritrea, to escape persecution or because military conscription is at odds with their religious convictions. Ask God to help them resettle abroad.
Please pray for our partners in Pakistan, for their protection and for perseverance. Pray God will bless their ministry to support, strengthen and speak up for those who face discrimination and persecution.
Our partners in Pakistan say that the forced conversion and forced marriage of young Christian and Hindu girls is a growing problem. Pray that the Government will do more to protect religious minorities and uphold their rights.
Please pray for Christians such as Asia Bibi and her family who have been forced to seek asylum abroad because their lives have been put in danger following blasphemy accusations in Pakistan.
Pervaiz Masih was acquitted of blasphemy in Pakistan last year – but he and his wife, Zareena, live among his accusers. Pray for their protection. Pervaiz still works as a bonded labourer in a brick kiln; Zareena has been left disabled after police assaulted her.
Zafar Bhatti has suffered repeated delays to his appeal against a life sentence for blasphemy in Pakistan. Pray that God will protect him and his wife, Nawab – and restore them to good health.
A recent US State Department report says 77 people in Pakistan, including a disproportionate number of Christians, remain behind bars on blasphemy charges. Continue to pray for the repeal of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws.
