Monthly Prayer Focus

More than 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith, according to Open Doors. Last year alone, an average of 12 Christians were killed and 13 imprisoned for their faith every day.¹

“For these believers, it's a daily reality they must choose to take up their cross and follow Christ in a very real way,” exhorts GFA president, Bishop Daniel. “It's young 19– and 20-year-olds choosing to do ministry at the risk of serious consequences. It’s mothers and fathers standing firm and knowing their families will suffer as a result. It’s elderly believers risking everything for the faith. These are our brothers and sisters, our spiritual family.”

These men, women and children stand firm in their faith, declaring Jesus to be worth all their suffering, but they desire prayers for continued strength and, ultimately, peace in their lands.

Please remember our persecuted brothers and sisters in prayer as if you were chained with them.

1 “World Watch List 2025.” Open Doors. 2025. https://www.opendoors.org/en-US/persecution/countries/

Persecution often forces believers to search for new jobs, homes, water sources and other necessities. Imprisoned breadwinners can leave dependent children, parents and spouses with nowhere to turn. In individual cases, local believers do their best to rally around the afflicted, but in times of widespread persecution—or when no other believers are around—extra resources are difficult to find.

Please ask God to provide income, shelter and all other necessities for believers facing persecution. Pray supervisors, landlords, village leaders and other authorities will act favorably.

Village leaders, police officers and other officials generally have the power to fully investigate both sides of each situation and to defend believers from those who oppose Christ. Meanwhile, politicians on local, state and national levels can relieve tension by creating laws that treat all citizens fairly.

Please ask God to give local authorities understanding and wisdom in these difficult situations, and pray for clarity and wisdom as they look into instances of mistreatment.

Just like Paul in the Bible, many believers opposed Christ’s followers before they encountered Him for themselves. Among today’s opposers are tomorrow’s brothers and sisters in Christ.

Please pray for the lives of those who are opposing believers.

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