This Tuesday marks four years since the Colombian government signed a peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-Army of the People (FARC-EP), ending the decades-long civil war; yet there has been little progress on the promises made in the agreement and the peace agreement still hasn’t been fully implemented. Colombia is far from peaceful, with violations of freedom of religion or belief continuing, and even worsening in some areas. Find out more about Colombia at csw.org.uk/colombia

Sunday 21 June

In 2013 a group of Christians from the Department of Cauca were forced to leave their indigenous reservations. As of November 2019, there were 60 families – a total of 317 people, including children – living on two hectares of land. Pray for their health and wellbeing and that they will be granted a safe place to live.

Monday 22 June

Pray that the Colombian government would recognise religious minorities living on indigenous lands as deserving of the same rights as the rest of the population, and put in place legislation that will protect freedom of religion or belief for those living in these areas.

Tuesday 23 June

On the third anniversary of the ceasefire between the Colombian government and the FARC-EP, pray that the government would fully implement the peace agreement, and guarantee the safety and rights of all of its citizens.

Wednesday 24 June

Pray this verse over the leaders of all illegal armed groups in Colombia. ‘And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.’ (Ezekiel 36:26)

Thursday 25 June

In some areas, illegal armed groups are forcibly living with religious leaders and other community leaders. Pray for the safety and security of the religious leaders and community leaders, that God’s hand of protection would be on each one of them.

Friday 26 June

Today on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, pray for every person who has been tortured at the hands of guerrilla groups in Colombia. Pray for restoration and peace in their lives, and thank God for the courage and strength of those who speak out against such violations.

Saturday 27 June

Heavenly Father, we ask you to work in the hearts of all those who are involved in the implementation of the peace process, that this will be done quickly; and for a peace that surpasses all understanding to fall on Colombia. Amen.

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