Where Can Christians be persecuted?
According to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom’s 2020 report, Christians in Burma, China, Eritrea, India, Iran, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Vietnam are persecuted; these countries are labelled “countries of particular concern” by the United States …
How do you pray persecuted?
4 ways to pray for the persecuted church
- Pray that they will feel the comfort and encouragement of the Lord.
- Pray that their persecutors will come to know Christ.
- Pray that in the midst of persecution, the church will be strengthened and continue to grow.
- Pray that these believers will have access to God’s Word.
How can we encourage Christians to be persecuted?
Encourage your church to help persecuted Christians. Talk to your church leaders and likeminded church members. Brainstorm about how you can build awareness about the persecuted church and help them as a local body. Hold prayer meetings for persecuted Christians.
Where in the Bible does it say to pray for your enemies?
Jesus has just stated that some had taught that one should “hate your enemies” and in this verse he rejects this view….
| Matthew 5:44 | |
|---|---|
| ← 5:43 5:45 → | |
| Sermon on the Mount, altarpiece by Henrik Olrik (1830–1890) at Sankt Matthæus Kirke, Copenhagen, Denmark. | |
| Book | Gospel of Matthew |
| Christian Bible part | New Testament |
How can you strengthen your faith in God?
Make prayer a cornerstone of your life Prayer is a lifeline to God and anchors your soul to God’s promises all day long. Start your day with morning prayer and try to establish one other time to pray. Get in the habit of talking with God throughout the day and intentionally seek Him in all situations.