Aju spent 42 days in prison on false human trafficking charges.
Aju spent 42 days in prison on false human trafficking charges.
Jul. 20, 2017 | India

Pray for Aju Mathew, Released After 42 Days in Prison

[266] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Aju.

Authorities arrested Aju Mathew as he took 14 poor children living in a Christian children’s home on a field trip in southern India. They then falsely charged him with human trafficking and the conversion of minors. Aju spent 42 days in prison, enduring poor conditions and intense interrogations, but he also built relationships with other prisoners and shared his testimony. Despite the harsh treatment in prison, guards allowed Aju to have a Bible. Before he was released from prison, Aju gave the Bible to a Muslim who had recognized his own sin. Aju, now free, reports he is closer to the Lord than he has ever been. Pray for Aju as he starts his life again with an emboldened faith. Pray for the prisoners Aju shared God’s love with, including the Muslim man who is reading his Bible.

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  • Heavenly Father, we pray for Aju as he starts his life again with an emboldened faith. We also pray for the prisoners Aju shared God's love with, including the Muslim man who is reading his Bible.
    Julie C - USA
  • Thank you deares Lord Jesus. For your invite grsteness and power, despite Aju ordeal you. Kept him alive, Lord let his detention bear fruit for your kingdom, bindhim closer you fathet, grant him inner healing. You know how traumatised he has been, but you are our healer, there is no sorrow that you cannot cure, deal with the heart of those he wit
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Lord, I pray now more then a year after this post that you would continue what you started as your word says you are faithful to do. We pray for the children, May they be impacted by Aju's kindness; for Aju himself to continue emboldened in the spirit, perservereing for what you have for him, and for those in the prison who he planted seedsin, growthem
    Grace O - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. Thank you for the Light that he's shown in that prison. I pray it never goes out. Thank you for blessing him with a new life. I commit this into Your Hands. In Jesus' Holy Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Yes, I agree in prayer with other believers for Aju Mathew's needs as he begins a new life. I thank God that he has come out of prison stronger in his faith. I pray for the Muslim who is reading his bible that He will come to faith in Christ.
    Kathleen R - USA
  • Thank You that Aju was released. Praise You Father. And Thank You that he is walking closer to You because of this experience. Father, I pray and lift this brother up for You to bless. May his ministry continue in his area. Thank You Lord Jesus. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • Father, we praise You that You are able to turn the wrath of man into praise. Continue to use Brother AJu in powerful ways to advance Your kingdom in India. Speak to the Muslim man through the Bible Aju gave him. Bring him and the other prisoners to salvation as they recognize Your love and their need of forgiveness through the reading of Your word.
    Antoinette D - USA
  • Dear God, thank you for Aju's faith and conviction. Be with him always and guide him. Let your light continue to shine through him and encourage others to come to know you. Please grant him success in his endeavors. Thank you, LORD. We ask all according to your will. Amen.
    Delphine H - USA
  • Lord,
    I praise you that you have not forgotten our brother Aju, you have blessed him while in prison and you have blessed him now that he is out of prison. Praise be to you, Father, for being the faithful God. Protect Aju from further false accusations.
    Andrew E - USA
  • Lord please bless and comfort Aju. Provide him with the resources and opportunities to bring others to You. Protect him from any who would him him or try to send him back to prison for being Your witness. Let there be a conversion in India from false religions to You. Use Aju and other Christains there to show Your grace, mercy and forgiveness.
    Sandy R - USA
  • Father GOD Jesus Christ (Isaiah 9:6),
    Please saturate Your Church with Your HOLY SPIRIT, (Luke 11:13)
    The Lord is rich unto those who call out unto HIM, AMEN (Romans 10:12)
    eric H - USA
  • Thank You Father, for turning the plans of the enemy around for good.
    Scott B - USA
  • Dear Lord, thank you for always being with us. I pray for healing for those persecuted and forced to flee homes, comfort for family and friends of those lost or injured, security for those sharing You despite threats, and salvation to those who are persecuting your Church. I pray Your light would shine for many to see through these trials. Amen
    Olga G - USA
  • Oh Lord, thank You for Aju! You allowed his persectution, and he served you, inspiring us all! Thank you for the Muslim man that Aju touched - in love, make him one of our brothers and sisters. Thank you for sustaining Aju under such harsh conditions and deepening his faith and commitment to You. Pour out your love to him and all those in that prison.
    Patrick F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank You for Aju and how You have strengthened him. Let the prisoners be comforted by Aju's testimony and bring them and the Muslim Man to a faith that leads to obedience and salvation. Let them all be used by the Holy Spirit to comfort others with the truth of Jesus Christ as their Savior and God who loves them and their families.
    MARI S - USA
  • I pray Father God that You strengthen the faith in You of brother Aju, the prisoners he shared the gospel with & the Muslim man, that You will protect & heal them, for abundant provision in their lives & that the prisoners & Muslim man & their families would come to Christ, in Jesus' name! Amen!
    Sheela G - USA
  • Father God, thank You for blessing Aju. Thank You his faith has been strengthened. Thank You for going before him, providing Your Word, and now a new brother in Christ. Please may Your Word spread even further in the prison where Aju was held. Thank You for his release. May even the jail keepers come to faith in You. Thank You Lord Jesus! Amen.
    Doree H - USA
  • Father, I pray that the prisoners, including the Muslim whom Aju gave the Bible, will come to Christ. And I pray that Aju will be in good health and have full healing to continue serving You. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Thomas K - USA
  • Dearest Abba, what a faithful God you are. I pray for Aju and for those he ministered to in prison. Strengthen their faith. Let that bible be circulated and used as a powerful instrument of love and faith, converting many. Remember the 14 children who were with Aju, protect them and establish and provide for them all in your great grace and mercy.
    Lynette G - USA
  • FATHER GOD,
    Please give this precious Believer, Aju, favor , and surround him and other believers in this area with YOUR Mighty angels . Comfort them, letting them know that YOU are with them! Spread YOUR HOLY LIGHT in this very dark area. Convict souls being used by the enemy, and send millions of Soul Winners to this region. IN JESUS' NAME , AMEN !!
    Doris G - USA
  • Lord thank you for your provision over Aju as he endured 42 days of being in prison, Lord you are so faithful and full of mercy! Thank you that his faith endured and he was able to share the gospel in the darkness, do a work in the heart of the muslim man that now has your word, help him to read it and heed it and apply it to his life! Bless Aju Lord!
    Amy R - USA
  • Lord please touch this Muslim man as he reads the bible. Please fill him with absolute peace that he will never forget. Thank you for blessing Aju. Please fill him with truth so he will be a valuable instrument in Your hands. We need You Lord. And we love You Lord! All praises to Your Name! Forever! Amen.
    Piet K - Netherlands
  • Heavenly Father, praying for Aju to continue his witnessing for You. Protect him from the enemy. In the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Amen.
    Kathy A - USA
  • You make all things work for Your Good Oh God. Thank you that Aju was released and he has much about which to praise you. Work Aju's words in the hearts of those with whom he shared the gospel.
    JM B - USA
  • Lord I thank you for your presence at the prison where Aju was released from! I pray in Jesus name that you will water and grow every seed of faith that was planted! In Jesus name may more ambassadors for Christ spring forth out of that prison in Jesus name!
    Chantelle S - USA
  • Hallelujah to you Lord! Thank you for Aju and his faithfulness in you. Please continue to use Aju and his strengthened faith. Thank you that he was willing to share the love of you with others. Love that we all need. Continue to be with the other prisoners including this Muslim man. May they share the good news with others, lives changed forever!
    Peg B - USA
  • Bless God
    Alexandr P - Russia
  • Father, I lift up these prisoners and guards and all involved here to you. Asking that you speak to their hearts, continue to grow Aju in his faith and use his testimony for others to know you. Lord please deliver and protect the man who is imprisoned and is seeking you. Help him to be a light for others as he grows in his knowledge of you.
    Heather C - USA
  • Jesus is your strength and love. He loves you brother.
    Sunny N - USA
  • Thank you for Aju's release. Keep him faithful to you and to his family, Oh Lord. Grant him strength and clarity of speech as he preaches and sings your Words. Bring many to your kingdom through him.
    mark m - USA
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