Basavaraju; Udhaykumar with son; Meenakshi (Udhaykumar's wife) with daughter; and Rathna (Basavaraju's wife). Yogesh is not pictured. All were charged with forcing others to convert and are in hiding.
Basavaraju; Udhaykumar with son; Meenakshi (Udhaykumar's wife) with daughter; and Rathna (Basavaraju's wife). Yogesh is not pictured. All were charged with forcing others to convert and are in hiding.
Mar. 13, 2014 | India

Pray for Christian Families Charged with Forced Conversions

[545] prayers in [24] nations have been posted for Indian Christians in hiding.

After a radical Hindu group complained to local police, three Christian families were charged on Feb. 4 with spreading Christianity and forcing others to convert. Local police are searching for Basavaraju, 40, and his wife, Rathna, 35; Udhaykumar, 30, his 26-year-old wife and their two young children; and an evangelist named Yogesh, 22, all of whom are in hiding. All of the believers make their living by working on others’ farms as field workers. The families are active in their church, willingly share the gospel with others, distribute gospel tracts and hold prayer services. A lawyer working on behalf of the Christians has spoken to police and is trying to bring action against the radical group for filing charges without any proof.

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  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers from 11 years ago. Give them strength to remain strong & not to give up. I lift up my prayers for India & for spiritual liberation. Jesus I pray the people would find You & know that You are God. I pray they experience Your repentance, Your redemption, Your salvation. In Jesus' Mighty Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, Jehovah Jireh, the God Who provides, our heavenly Father, as brother and sisters in Christ we ask for provisions for Basarvaju, Rathna, Udhaykimar, Yogesh and families. We praise You for their faith and faithfulness. We ask for a hedge of protection on them and angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • Dear Jesus, thank you for these brave Christians that are faithful to You even at such great risk. Bless their work and bring many souls to You. Defend them and help them to remain safe. Turn The authorities to the truth that they are not forcing anyone to convert but that people change when they come to know the abundance of your love and mercy.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Please God help these Christian families. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Jesus continue to hide them under the shadows of your wings and keep them as the apple of your eye. In Jesus' name. Amen.
    Reatha G - USA
  • Father, for thousands of years, your people have been falsely accused. Bring these lies to the forefront, showing them as lies against you and your eternal Kingdom. Don't be silent, Lord, for your people are willing to die for you. Stand up and pay attention to them, and come to their rescue. Bet the Warrior of Heaven, fight for us! Thank you.
    mark m - USA
  • We are thinking about you here in Dallas, Tx. Remember the "Lord your God is with you wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9) We love you are will not forget you
    Charles O - USA
  • Our Father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Father, In Jesus' Name I ask You get in the midst of this court action & let the trap the enemy set, have them fall into it. I pray for protection for Basavaraju, Rathna, Udhaykumar, Yogesh & their children, wash them with Your blood, energize them & give them strategy & resources to take this region for Your Kingdom. Send Your angels for help. Amen
    Brenda T - USA
  • God uproot the BJP party from govt and replace with moderate govt. The spirit of hate is moving through the land of India to destroy your people. Give unprecedented victory to the prosecution, power of prayer be proven, shake the foundations of the enemies of the gospel by causing them to fear and flee for life just to find YOU the ONLY LIVING GODamen
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Father, thank You so much for these believes who are wiling to share the Gospel despite the dangers. Please keep them safe and secure. Please encourage them and strengthen them during this difficult time. Let them feel Your presence with them and lease provide for their needs and help them continue to tell others about Jesus.
    Roma K - USA
  • We're so grateful Lord Your wing of protection covers these believers, and You will allow authorties to see only what Your sovereignity has ordered. Let them be assured of Your mighty, covering wing and see Your hand moving on their behalf. May your purposes for their lives be unfolded and let peace and hope envelop them. Grow their faith..
    Lisa T - USA
  • Father God, I know Your Hand of mercy is upon the Indian believers and that You will bring them through this time of trial. For them and all believers, let brotherly love con tinue as we all pray for the perpetrators. In Jesus name, amen.
    Ruben P - USA
  • Dear Lord, thank You for my faithful brethren in India. I claim Psalm 91 over them: You are their refuge. I pray these charges get dropped. Abundant blessings on them & their families. Convict the persecutors. In Jesus Name, amen!
    Elizabeth G - USA
  • Heavenly father may we be bold in our proclamation of Jesus like the early church and modern day martyrs are. May we in America STOP taking our freedom for granted by being afraid of political correctness and by accepting in the name of tolerance the evil that is all around us. May we live our faith and bear the fruit of Christ and be fishers of men.
    Mark M - USA
  • Jesus be with your children who are only being witnesses for you. Protect them and help them. Provide them with safe shelter and all the necessities of life. Strengthen their faith and make it shine like a beacon in the night to all who are hurting, hungry and searching. Give them Peace and Joy in YOU, Lord. Amen. Kathy Geiger USA
    Kathryn G - USA
  • Dear Father, I praise You for the faith of these Indian Christians in hiding. Keep opening doors for them to keep serving You. Protect them & fill each of them with Your peace. Fill their material needs & embolden them to keep serving You. Bring Your enemies, including this radical Hindu group, to repentance. Bring legal justice to these Christians.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Almighty Father, friend, God of all, I praise You; but sadness for my brothers and sisters who are suffering for the Gospel of Jesus in India and all over Asia saddens me. The enemy has deceived the Hindus, have mercy on their souls. Drop the veil of ignorance from their eyes and minds. All the while delivering my friends in Christ, in His name amen
    Ellis L - USA
  • Father, In Jesus name, I ask that these Christians all be cleared of these false charges. Send angels to protect their every move. Keep them safe and hidden from the enemy. Give them and their lawyer wisdom to know what to do and when to do it. Give them favor with authority. Bring justice to this situation. Meet their every need.
    Cheri W - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of your risen Son to ask that you be with these brothers and sisters as they risk their lives to give honor and glory to you. May we be encouraged by their example. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
    William C - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, Please place Your hedge of protection around these two young families and their evangelist friend as they seek refuge from the police. Please help the lawyer as he works to prove accusations of the Hindu extremists to be false. Thank You for the courageous faithfulness of Your children as they share the gospel of Jesus Christ.
    Lynne W - USA
  • Lord watch over these, Your children, and guide them in the straight path as they proclaim Your Good News in word and deed. Touch the lives of those who persecute them and grant them wisdom as they deal with this difficult situation. Bless and keep them, Father.
    Barry F - USA
  • Thankyou Father that there is a lawyer working on behalf of this family, but Lord we know you are working in this family, and I pray justice will be done , meanwhile I pray for their safety untill this is all over, thankyou Lord for the willingness of this family to witness for you in such hostile area, but we know your will be done in Jesus name Amen
    Hilary M - USA
  • God of Justice, Please be at work through this lawyer to present the truth and have these charges dismissed. Provide for your children as they are in hiding. Strengthen their faith and give them courage to continue to share Your love with the Hindus that they meet.
    Jerrilene S - USA
  • I thank YOU O GOD, maker of Heaven and Earth for the faith of these brothers and sisters, who labor quietly and faithfully in YOUR service and care. Grant them boldness of confession in sharing the gospel to those who will listen. Praised be YOUR word which goes forth from YOUR Mouth like the rain and the snow
    Robert B - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank you for these brothers and sisters in India, who are only fulfilling your great commission in the name of Jesus. Soften the hearts of their judges, and allow them to continue being a light in the darkness, In Jesus name. Amen.
    John B - USA
  • Heavenly Father: I praise you because you know how to protect your people from injustice. I pray for your intervention. Guide the attorney with wisdom to convince the courts of the lies by people used by the evil one to stop your work on earth. Please, turn this around let your truth reign! In Jesus Name, Amen!
    Sussy L - USA
  • Our Father who art in Heaven hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory forever. In Jesus Name. Amen
    renee h - USA
  • Heavenly Father, glory be to you with thanksgiving and praise. Father, move your mighty hand so all charges against everyone will be dropped. Protect them and keep them safe. Soften the hearts and minds of all who are coming against our precious Brothers and Sisters. Fear not, there are a hundred thousand angels by your side in Jesus name. Amen.
    Dawn C - USA
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