Persecutors

Lord Jesus, you taught us to pray for those who mistreat us (Luke 6:28), help us as we pray for those who mistreat your Church.

CSW’s work at the United Nations

Lord, thank You so much for the breakthrough we saw at the UN, with 44 countries uniting to highlight Eritrea’s human rights record.

Irán

Lord of the Nations, we pray for the nation of Iran. You have blessed it with great resources and influence. We pray that it would use both to bring peace to its people and its neighbours.

Burma

Heavenly Father, thank You for the signs of hope we have seen in Burma in the past year, and we pray that these will grow steadily into the good future you have planned for Burma.

India

Praise God that proposals for a Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill have been drafted by the National Advisory Council of the Government of India. Pray that the Bill would be passed.

India

In the past year, there has been an increasing crackdown on any form of dissent, including human rights defenders, lawyers, including Christians, writers and religious leaders.

Eritrea

Today we join in the Eritrean Evangelical Fellowship of Africa and the Middle East’s (EEF-AME’s) Global Day of Prayer for Eritrea. Lord we pray that You would strengthen and protect Your church in Eritrea, may they see Your promises fulfilled and know real change and freedom to worship in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prisoners

Are you going to do any Bible study this week? If you lived in Eritrea, that could get you thrown in prison.

Nigeria

Heavenly Father, we lift the up the nation of Nigeria to Your loving care. We pray for all citizens to be united against the perpetrators of violence and terrorism. We pray for peace and justice to reign over the undivided land and healing for all victims of terrorism and their families.

Colombia

At the end of last year, CSW and ed other NGOs were invited to meet with Colombia’s President and a number of high-level Colombian diplomats to raise and discuss human rights concerns in Colombia.

The persecuted at Easter

Lord Jesus, our Saviour and King, today we celebrate Your resurrection. Thank You that You came to bring forgiveness of sins and life in abundance. Pour out Your abundant goodness on Christians facing persecution we pray.

Pray for the persecuted at Easter

Our Father in Heaven, we pray for protection of all Christians this Easter. We especially pray for Christians who worship in unregistered churches, house churches and in secret.