Sunday 12 July

For over 20 years, members of the Nasa Indigenous Evangelical Church in Cauca have endured threats, violence, arrests, beatings and even murder on account of their faith. Pray that God’s justice would prevail for this community today.

Monday 13 July

Ask God to provide for Pastors Rodian and Kelly, whose church and home in Santa Marta was burnt to the ground. The leader of an armed criminal group ordered its destruction after hearing Rodian quoting from the Bible during a service.

Tuesday 14 July

Pray today for Pastor Karen Niebles and her family as they continue to grieve the murder of her husband Iván García. He was shot dead last year for refusing to allow a local armed group to store drugs and guns in their church building.

Wednesday 15 July

‘Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.’ Pray that religious leaders under threat in Colombia would know the truth of these famous words from Psalm 23 today.

Thursday 16 July

Later this year CSW will deliver a petition to the incoming government of Colombia calling on it to restore protections to religious leaders, recognising the unique risks they face. Please pray that our efforts are successful and that God is glorified through them.

Friday 17 July

Thousands of people have been forcibly disappeared over the course of Colombia’s decades-long internal conflict. In most cases, their families never receive answers. Ask God to raise up leaders – religious, social and political – who would help heal the deep wounds in the country.

Saturday 18 July

Lord Jesus, thank you for all who use their influence to work for peace, justice and reconciliation in Colombia. Please protect and uphold them today, and raise up many more to follow in their footsteps. Amen.

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