Drithi and her father remained firm in their commitment to Christ amid opposition from Hindu radicals.
Drithi and her father remained firm in their commitment to Christ amid opposition from Hindu radicals.
Sep. 07, 2023 | India

Faithful Father and Daughter Stand Alone

[159] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Drithi.

On November 25, 2022, Drithi was worshipping with about 25 other believers when the service was interrupted by a group demanding that the congregation members return to Hinduism. Many of the believers were beaten, including Drithi and her father. Because of this event, 14 of the families returned to Hinduism, leaving Drithi and her father as the only believers. She said, “In life or death, we will follow the Lord.” Pray for Drithi and her father to remain strong in the Lord and that God will strengthen them as the only Christians in their village.

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  • Lord Jesus first I would like to thank you for the faithfulness of this father and daughter. I pray that they will continue to be faithful to you. I pray though that you will protect them from further beatings and that those who attacked them will become ashamed repent and turn to you and become saved. I pray this in Jesus name.
    Eric D - USA
  • Father, thank You for the courage You have given Drithi & her father. Thank You for being near them, helping them run the race with faithfulness. Please continue to strengthen them as they face opposition. Encourage them as they feel isolated. Please soften the hearts of those persecuting them, & those who denied You, & lead them to repentance.
    April D - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for Drithi and her father and their willingness to follow You even in the face of violent persecution. May they remain strong in the Lord; please strengthen them as the only Christians in their village. May other families find their way back to You and Your amazing grace and mercy. May others notice their faithfulness and come to You.
    Lysander S - USA
  • LORD- strengthen this dad and daughter who appear to be in Your body. Give them comfort, wisdom, grace, and truth. I pray their witness of holding fast would cause others to wonder at their faith amid persecution. May they share the gospel with those repentant of sin from the AV1611 Bible. I pray for You increasing Your body. In LORD Jesus' name, amen
    Devin C - USA
  • Father, you love Drithi and her father. The breakup of this church must have broken their hearts. For those believers who just caved in to the pressure due to fear, may they have the courage to stand up and return to following Jesus. Draw many people to Jesus. Protect Drithi and her father from evil. Guide them each day and encourage them. Thank you.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Merciful Almighty God, We come before you now, seeking your intervention in the life of Drithri & her dad pursuing a life in Christ in a village of Hindu believers. Give them fortitude to withstand persecution from their neighboring villagers as they worship as the only Christians left in town. Comfort their hearts & keep them strong In Jesus name Amen
    Robert C - Canada
  • Heavenly Father, You spoke, 'Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit. Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone with shouts of "Grace, grace to it!" ' In the holy name of Jesus Christ, fulfill Your Word for Drithi and her father for Your glory, Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
    Sarah A - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Drithi, her father & their church: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for the faith of Drithi & her father! Bring the attackers to repentance. May believers who returned to Hinduism return to Christ. Am

    Lisa D - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father Hanan, God of grace, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Drithi and father. We ask for grace and Your favor be upon them, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around them and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus Christ, please protect Your people from their enemies, please give them everything they need on this earth and in this life while they're on their way to meet You!
    christine s - USA
  • In the powerful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Drithi and father. We ask for provision, for blessing, for hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Thank you for the faith of Drithi and her father. Please grant them the strength required to keep standing for you. Please bring many others to Jesus through their witness.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Lord only Your strength will get Drithi and her family through this discouraging time. You will encourage them and give them the boldness they need. Please let them see who You would have them minister to in this time. In the name of Jesus. Psalm 63
    Alison M - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray that You would strengthen Drithi and her father, that they would know that You will confess them before the Father because they have confessed You before men. May they encourage one another to be steadfast, and may they find great hope through Your word. I pray that their example would convict and draw many in their village.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Praise Jesus who is worth all we can endure and who is preparing a crown for his faithful in the glories of heaven! Fix Drithi and her fathers eyes on you and let them run with perseverance the race set before them. They don't choose the race - but you are their captain and you Shepherd them the whole way as they follow obediently in Your path!
    Atacy U - USA
  • In the precious name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh, God Who provides. As brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Drithi. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to minister to her. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Drithi & her father: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Bring other believers who returned to Hinduism, back to Christ. May Drithi & her dad's witness draw many to Christ. In His Name. Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we pray for Drithi and her father to remain strong in the Lord and that You Lord Jesus will strengthen them as the only Christians in their village. Bless their home with protection and providence. We pray the Gospel to spread like wildfire. In Jesus precious name, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit Amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • "Everyone will hate you because of Me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved." This father & daughter stand for You. Please be with them, strengthen them through prayer. Connect them with other believers who can strengthen their faith & help them stand firm. Give Your grace in abundance. Help them stay strong for You no matter what. IJNA
    Allison F - USA
  • Lord God, I pray Psalm 89 for Drithi and her father. Show your steadfastness of old, the faithful covenant you showed to David. Remember how your servants are mocked and they bear the insults of many nations. Your enemies mock you Lord. Drithi and her father take part in what is against you. Bless them for their faithfulness. Bless your name
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • Dear LORD,

    As the church at Smyrna, please strengthen this father and daughter who appear to be born again believers. I pray they would realize Your comfort shall surpass any persecution. Please sanctify them in Your word in the 1611 Bible. I pray their persecutors would repent of their sins. I pray this in Your name LORD Jesus Christ, amen.
    Devin C - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for Drithi and her father, asking that you would meet every need that they have. I pray for Your protection from further persecution, and that many people in their village would come to faith in Christ.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Father God, I ask for your protection and strength for Drithi and her father. Give them your grace to love and forgive their persecutors. I pray that they will feel connected to the body of Christ around the world and that they will rejoice even in the midst of their suffering. Amen.
    Karen L - Canada
  • Merciful Father, thank You for Drithi &her father. Please redeem them from the oppression of these men. Make Your face shine upon them & teach them Your statutes. Give them light & understanding through Your word as You direct their steps. Please provide for their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs & glorify Your name through their faithfulness
    Julie C - USA
  • God, You know the pain of Your children. Let Drithi and her father cling to you; let them encourage each other. Let those who returned to Hinduism see its emptiness and evil, and come back to You. You accept every prodigal son. Let more believers join and strengthen Drithi and her father; let there be forgiveness, restoration, and a faith that remains.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Father all praises to You for keeping my sister & brother faithful to YOU. May they never look back & have even the joy of the LOrd. Let them witness to those who are seeking You. Encourage them w other believers . Would You speak to the hearts of those who turned back. May they know You will again run to them. We are believing in Jesus' Name.
    Lisa T - USA
  • Almighty God, I thank you and praise you for the steadfast faith of Drithi and her father. God, I pray their witness will draw back to you the 14 families that returned to Hinduism. I pray they will firmly commit to You, Almighty God, with Christ as their Savior and Lord. I pray for Drithi and her father to remain firm & steadfast in their faith.
    HELEN W - USA
  • Father God, we are saddened by these 14 families choosing to return to Hinduism rather than stand for Your truth but we praise You for the bold stand of Drithi and her father and ask that their testimony and courage would bring conviction to the point where these other families will return to You and that Your Holy Spirit embolden them to stand firm.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray that your light shines upon Drithi and her father so that others will experience the saving grace from your Son Jesus. I pray that Drithi and her father experience peace that surpasses all understanding. In your Holy name I pray, Amen y Amen.
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Dear Lord, We lift up Drithi and her father in India who are persecuted by Hindus for believing in you. We ask for Holy Spirit to strengthen their faith. May even their persecutors be won for the kingdom through their love for you. May I be reminded to do more for Jesus in the USA! Amen
    Robert M - USA
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