Every November, as one Church, we unite in prayer for persecuted Christians. The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) is a time when millions of Christians around the world stand together in prayer.
Find out more at csw.org.uk/idop
Sunday 6 November
‘But we know we are in God’s hands. We know that [He] is a God who fights for peace, for justice, and we are confident that we will see it in our lives.' Maridilegnis Carballo, wife of imprisoned Cuban church leader Reverend Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo.
Give thanks that God is at work today, strengthening the hearts of Christians around the world who face injustice because of their faith. Pray Maridilegnis’ declaration of faith over them today, asking God to fight for peace and justice in their lives.
Monday 7 November
‘But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.’ 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Pray this verse over Christians who are at risk of discrimination, harassment, attack, imprisonment and persecution today. Ask God to strengthen and protect them in the face of injustice, violence and suffering.
Tuesday 8 November
‘The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.’ Habakkuk 3:19
Ask God to give wisdom, insight and discernment to every Christian who is at risk because of their faith today, and that he would give them hinds’ feet on high places.
Wednesday 9 November
‘Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”’ Psalm 91:1-2
Pray this psalm of protection and deliverance over every Christian who is imprisoned or held captive today, asking the Holy Spirit to comfort them, shelter them and deliver them.
Thursday 10 November
‘We love because He first loved us.’ 1 John 4:19
Pray this over all Christians who are facing discrimination, harassment, or persecution for their faith. May they know the grace of God, the peace of the Holy Spirit and the compassion of Jesus as they strive to follow Him in the hardest of circumstances.
Friday 11 November
‘Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.’ 1 Chronicles 16:11
Pray this verse over church leaders who lead their congregations in times of unimaginable suffering. Pray for endurance, perseverance and peace as they look to the Lord for wisdom and guidance.
Saturday 12 November
Lord, we pray as one united Church for those who are persecuted. Just as we are one body and when one part suffers, every part suffers with it (1 Corinthians 12:12-27), help us to be continually mindful of the privilege of practising our faith without fear, and of our responsibility to intercede regularly on behalf of the other parts of our body. We pray that freedom of religion or belief will one day become a reality for everyone, everywhere. Amen.
Join us online for a special IDOP prayer meeting at 7.30pm on Sunday 6 November.
Find out more: csw.org.uk/idop