Gao Zhisheng is a prominent human rights lawyers who has been repeatedly arrested, imprisoned and tortured for defending Christians and other minority groups in China. (Photo credit: China Aid]
Gao Zhisheng is a prominent human rights lawyers who has been repeatedly arrested, imprisoned and tortured for defending Christians and other minority groups in China. (Photo credit: China Aid]
Oct. 09, 2015 | China

Pray for Gao Zhisheng, Kidnapped by Authorities

[331] prayers in [22] nations have been posted for Gao Zhisheng.

Prominent human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng was kidnapped by state police on Sept. 24, just hours after the public release of an interview in which he discussed his previous imprisonment and torture. Authorities brought him back to his home on Sept. 25, and he remains under house arrest with no acccess to medical care or to a shower. In the interview, he told reporters that he did not hate his persecutors and that he was prepared to be tortured again because “torture can’t truly hurt” him anymore. Known for defending Christians in China, he has been repeatedly arrested, imprisoned and tortured since 2005. There are concerns that he will be kidnapped and tortured for a longer period.

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  • Our heavenly Father as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You that Gao Zhisberg holds fast to Your Word. We ask for Your blessing upon him along with a hedge of protection on him and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord- we thank you for the witness of Gao- We pray he will remain strong to continue to witness of you and your word. I pray he will be released from house arrest and able to shower. Soften the hearts of the authorities toward him. In your Holy name I pray. Amen!
    Colleen S - USA
  • Father God, I ask for You to put a hedge of protection around Gao who boldly gives all for the cross of Christ. Please intervene in his circumstances and give him greater strength than ever by the power of Your Spirit. The world doesn't know that power. Please convict the hearts of all in China and turn them to the truth of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
    Kathy G - USA
  • Lord, release him from evil and unreasonable men.
    Linda D - Korea, South
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Father, Cover brother Gao with your mighty hand, protect him. Protect his mind from torture and assaults, protect his body. Give him supernatural strength. Let nothing the enemy dies affect him any longer. In Jesus name, Amen
    Deidre S - USA
  • Mighty God, thank you for what you are doing in and through your child, Gao. Thank you for having the evil ones take him home. But I ask you to stop the house jail so he can continue serving you and helping his fellow Christians. Give him strength, wisdom and courage. Pam F - USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Father God keep your hands all over Brother Zhisheng.... Remind him that even though it appears the devil is winning, he is not. I Thank you Father that you are always in Control. Glory!!!!! If the world hates you, know that it hated Me before it hated you. If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well. ( John 15: 18-20 ) God is with you...
    Deidre S - USA
  • Dear Jesus, comfort this brave and faithful man. Please let him be released. Convict and convert his persecutors. Send Your Holy Spirit to him and protect and comfort and provide for his family.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Lord help your people. Amen
    Reatha G - USA
  • Lord Jesus, we pray for the release of Gao and others in prisons for believing in You. Your Word can not be imprisoned and there is no barrier that will hold Your Word back. We thank You Father that You will never leave Your children alone and that You will always be with us until the end of time. AMEN
    Lovemore N - Zimbabwe
  • Father, I pray that You would defend this defender of Christians. If he doesn't know You, first and above all, may he come to know Jesus as His Lord and Savior. Second, I pray that You would protect him and keep him safe. Remember his kindness to Your children and deliver him from any further harm. Thank You for this man's courage.
    Roma K - USA
  • Father, thank you for strengthening Gao's faith in you over the years. I pray that you help him to continue to be strong in you. Keep and protect him and his family. Amen
    Funmi A - Nigeria
  • Father God, I pray that you allow Zao and his family a peaceful rest at this time. As faithful servant that he's been, please allow him a season of rest. Please consider his pains and please consider his family's sorrows for him. Comfort him, Lord......... amen.
    Carol C - USA
  • Father: Thank you for Godly men like Gao, who stand firm for your Kingdom in defending the Christians persecuted in that part of the world. Please keep him strong as he continue to be stand firm for You. Oh Father, plesae deliver this child and give Him your Rest. Amen
    Isabel S - USA
  • Lord help him to remain strong in his trials
    Jeff D - USA
  • Lord, we praise You for the perseverance of Gao Zhisheng despite prolonged imprisonment and torture. We praise You for the faithfulness of his witness to those who hate You.-Direct his every word, that it may further your kingdom. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
    Dr and Mrs J William D - USA

  • Father, this dedication & boldness can only come from You! May it continue and may he never become discouraged! Surround him with encouraging people as they continue to support human rights in China. We pray supernatural health & energy over him--no access to medical care will not harm him. Yes, Lord, keep love in his heart for persecutors.Amen
    Lisa T - USA
  • Father, I delight in my brother Gao's stand for you. Continue to strengthen him. Send Your angels to continue to minister to him, his family, and his community.
    Ruth T - USA
  • Father God send your strongest angel to protect Gao and save those who hate you, in Jesus name, amen.
    Mary M - USA
  • Thank you Father for your work through Mr. Gao. That you have given him strength to keep pursuing justice in an unjust land. I pray that he will be able to get the medical attention that he need and will have the freedom that you desire him to have. May many who heard your word through his suffering come to faith in Christ.
    Paula L - USA
  • Lord, please release this faithful servant. Let his captors know the God he worships is the living God. Work a miracle so that your name may be praised. Open the eyes of his captors to the truth of the gospel & let them be saved. Strengthen Gao while he lives to praise your name. Comfort his family & provide for their needs.
    JEAN H - USA
  • Thank You, Lord, for Gao's willingness to be imprisoned and even martyred for his faith. Touch the hearts of the authorities to not only be moved to release him but to be moved to know about Christ and to accept Him as Lord. Amen.
    Everett T - USA
  • Lord Jesus, thank you for being a savior worthy of such devotion. I praise you for Gao's love and faithfulness to you. Continue to bless him with your presence and courage. Bring him closer to you through whatever is in store and bring others closer to you through his witness. May your presence around him convict others of your love and truth. Amen.
    caroline c - USA
  • Father, I pray you strengthen Gao. I pray he feels your arms of love and strength wrapped around him. Use his to witness to those who persecute him. May your Spirit of conviction deal heavy with them till they surrender. comfort Gao and his family. Deliver him. Father, but until you see fit to do so....Bless him with your Holy Anointing.
    Polly C - USA
  • Father, I pray you strengthen Gao. I pray he feels your arms of love and strength wrapped around him. Use his to witness to those who persecute him. May your Spirit of conviction deal heavy with them till they surrender. comfort Gao and his family. Deliver him. Father, but until you see fit to do so....Bless him with your Holy Anointing.
    Polly C - USA
  • Lord, You know this man and all that he has suffered. I pray that a miracle would be worked and that he would be released, as a testimony to Your glory. But for as long as he remains in captivity, may Your grace and strength shine forth from him. I pray especially that his mind will be protected and he will be able to stand firm for You.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Oh Lord we hear the cry of your children. These persecutors can be saved as Paul was and we ask that they will repent of their evil ways so that your child Gao Zhisheng can live in peace and experience no harm. Thankyou for his amazing perseverance and faith. We pray that his witness would convict the hearts of many. In Jesus name. Amen.
    Ester W - Australia
  • We praise You LORD through the example of people like this human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng. His Christian strength and courage is fromYou. Please protect him from future kidnappings and torture. Let him heal from his torture and continue to minister to officials in the court and prisions bringing them into a relationship with You. In Jesus name, Amen
    Delores S - USA
  • Dear Lord, I pray for Gao Zhisheng. I praise you for his faithful and obedient spirit and the work he has done with the persecuted in China. Protect him from the authorities so that he can continue to serve you and bring justice in the judicial system. Give him both physical and spiritual strength and keep him from any harm. In your name, Amen.
    Jessica T - USA
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