The need for Bible distribution is more critical today with the ban on online Bible sales.
The need for Bible distribution is more critical today with the ban on online Bible sales.
Apr. 19, 2018 | China

Pray for Believers as Government Passes Restrictions, Bans Online Bible Sales

[237] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Chinese Believers.

Pray for Christians in China as the government continues to further restrict Christian activity. In February, churches were ordered to report their religious activities to authorities. In March, the Communist Party disbanded its Religious Affairs Bureau and the Communist Party’s Central Committee absorbed the duty of managing religious life in China. In April, the government banned the online sale of Bibles — a setback in a country where printed Bibles were already difficult for many to obtain. President Xi Jinping continues to increase his control over religious life and promote Chinese nationalism. The Communist Party may also be working on a new Bible translation, meant to inject Chinese values into Scriptures. Pray for Christians in China to stand up under the increasing pressure, and pray for those involved in Bible distribution work.

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  • Father thank You for China and the Christians in China. I pray for those who are persecuted in the country for Your Names sake that You would provide them with courage strength and favor. Please give them everything that they need and protect them. Have mercy on the Christians there and on VOM and I pray that Your Gospel would spread throughout China.
    Kia W - USA
  • Get the Word into the hands of your saints, so they may grow in their knowledge of you and your ways. Help them see the light of Christ in each other, and be one in faith and Spirit. Grant them grace and help them live holy lives. Bring thousands to faith through them and their testimony.
    Mark M - USA
  • Loving Lord we pray for Christians in China. We pray for Xi Jinping and all leaders persecuting Christians as they increase their control that they may have dreams and visions of you and come to know the way the truth and the life. That they will not be working on new Bible translation injecting Chinese values. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.
    Linda R - Australia
  • Thank You, Father, for Your Love the people Of China. Please help them. Because Communist Party's Central Committee absorbed the duty of managing religious life in China I ask, please send calls of faith to all the leaders and members of the communist party and save them all! I believe You can do that. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • El Simchath Gili- God My Exceeding Joy- Lord I cry out for Christians in China, Strengthen them by your Holy Spirit so they will walk in & grow in bold faith! God, I pray Your strong hand & favor over getting them Your Word- the BIBLE -Have Your Way God! Block ALL attempts to alter Your Word! Jesus, I pray for a rise up of world intercessors for China!
    Kisha M - USA
  • Dear Father, restrictions of Christian activities are worsening in China. Father we look up to You and plead for Your grace and mercy. Protect our Chinese brothers and sisters in Christ and may these changes draw them closer to You and may they grow strong in their faith. Defeat all evil plans of the enemy. I pray in Jesus Name. Amen
    Zanele E M - South Africa
  • Lord please give boldness and wisdom to Your children in China. That they will find new ways to spread Your word. And please use all this persecution to further increase Your kingdom in China. That they will be on fire for You even more!
    Piet K - Netherlands
  • Oh Father, I pray you strengthen your children in China. I pray they remain strong in their faith. Move on the behalf of your Word. I pray that you go before this situation and move according to your will. i know the enemy can not stop your Word. Open the eyes of the blind. Pour out your Spirit. Convict the hearts of those lost. Strengthen the weak.
    Polly C - USA
  • Father, I pray Christians in China may find ways to obtain the Bible. I pray for those involved in Bible distribution work to be able to distribute your true word. May the Christians gave courage to remain faithful to you.
    Darlene E - USA
  • Dear Jesus, give wisdom and discernment to all the pastors, leaders and parents in China as they discern how to best deal with these new restrictions and best use their time and energy and lives to witness to You. Guide them with courage and wisdom. Provide for the children to continue to come to know You whom to know is life eternal.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Dear Father in Heaven,
    Be with those not only in China but around the world who struggle to get a copy of your word. I pray that the Chinese does Not change your Holy word and confuse Christians please soften the hearts of those persecuting your children and help them see the light. In Jesus name Amen.
    Debi V - USA
  • Dear Lord, Thank you that the church in China is a mighty & proliferating force for whom you have great love. Bless them & strengthen them Lord. Let these new events, no online Bible sales & a possible CParty translation of the bible, meant for bad, be miraculously used for good. May Bible distribution flourish & many souls be won for you. Amen
    Susan G - Australia
  • Make seeing eyes blind and blind eyes see as you move your Word across China. No human law can stop your Truth. Let it flow like a mighty river and let even more people see who you are in spite of this persecution and ban. Raise up Christians into seats in the government to change the direction that China is moving in. Protect and guard your people.
    Atacy U - USA
  • Father, we trust in Your power and ability to get the Word out. Please open the right doors for this. Show the Christians how to go about continuing on. Please change the hearts of the officials who are blinded by sin and the devil. Open their eyes to the Truth. Save many through this time of persecution. Protect those who are distributing Bibles. Amn
    Martha M - USA
  • REVELATIONS 22:18-19 NO PERSO MAY ADD TO IT OR TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR HOLY WORD !!!
    ALL WE NEED IS YOU LORD , PLEASE BLESS THEM WITH YOUR LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING, HOPE AND JOY TOO BE CONTINUE TO BE ON FIRE ABOUT YOUR WORD MASTER PLEASE !STRENGTHEN THEM IN YOUR NAME MASTER JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH AMEN
    Terrell A - USA
  • MIGHTY GOD ! YOU ARE HOLY AND PERFECT !!! MIGHTY CREATOR YOU MADE HEAVEN AND THE EARTH! !!! YOU ALLOW US TO BREATH YOUR AIR !!! MASTER I PRAY FOR MY CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS FATHER THEY NEED YOUR WISDOM ON WHAT THEY SHOULD DO !!! PLEASE THEM IN THIS TIME OF PERSECUTION! !! THEY NEED YOU LORD MORE THAN EVER. .
    BLESS AND ENCOURAGE THEM
    Terrell A - USA
  • Lord, have mercy on my brothers and sisters in China; i pray that this new translation of the Bible that the Communist Party may be working on will have little to no effect on Christians or anyone seeking the truth. That it's falsehoods will be exposed. Help the Christians in China to stand up under the increasing pressure. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Anne S - USA
  • Heavenly Father, Thank you that Jesus lives and He will reveal Himself to His people in their time of need to know Him and to be comforted as they cling to Him. Make a way where there seems no way against the persecution of Your people to know Jesus, their Savior. Send Your powerful angels to translate Christians and bibles to those who cry to You.
    MARI S - USA
  • Dear Lord
    Please protect Christians in China. May Your Word still reach all the hands and hearts that reach for You. Give them courage and strength and Your grace at this time. Your spirit is stronger and all the darkness. Let them know people are praying for them. Work in the officials' Hearts there, may they find you.
    The Blessed name of Jesus Amen
    Madison F - USA
  • Lord Jesus... may Your Word go forth unhindered. Please provide for Your people. Protect them. Give them them all they need in the face of evil that seems all-knowing... You alone are all-knowing.
    In Jesus' mighty Name, amen
    Dana M - USA
  • We ask, Lord, that you will stand in the way of the printing of a false Bible translation, just like the angel blocked the path of Balaam's donkey! As your Word continues to be difficult to obtain, make it all the more precious in the eyes of the Chinese people. Please cause this persecution to have the opposite of its intended effect!
    Brenda M - USA
  • Holy Father,I pray for the pressures and persecution my Christian brothers and sisters are facing in China.I pray that they will remain bold, and determined to do Your will. I pray for others of like faith to minister to them and encourage them for the things they are facing.Let them know that we are praying for them daily for strength and deliverance.
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Dear Lord, please hear my prayer for these tireless workers who are risking everything to stand by your Truth in the face of ever-increasing restrictions. Please keep these bible distributors always one step ahead. I pray that the Chinese will stand up for religious freedom, and that one of these pink books will find its way into every household. Amen
    Tracy L - USA
  • Dear Lord, please make a way for Your Word to reach all those who hunger for it in China. Jer 23:29 ESV - 29 Is not my word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
    Christienne D - USA
  • Matthew 19:26 With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Thank you Lord for your plans to ensure the people of China will be able to access your word. I pray that your sons and daughters, lost and found, will find you, accept you and follow you with their heart. In Jesus name I ask that every Chinese family will encounter you.
    Felicity C - New Zealand
  • I join with the BODY of believers around the world to lift up our brothers and sisters in China who have suffered for so many years. I pray that a revival fire has been lit that will be impossible to extinguish and that the revival there will spread all around the region and even back to our land!
    Paul H - 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
  • Lord I pray that the Bible would remain intact, true, and untainted with in China. I pray Lord that You would stop the efforts for Your people to be contained. I ask Lord for wisdom for those in positions of power and for the mightiness of Your power to be displayed mightily for all to see. I ask for deep seeded hope in the hearts of the believers.
    Joy H - USA
  • Heavenly Father we thank You for these dear brothers and sisters in China. We praise the work of the Holy Spirit in brining to remembrance all that Christ promised. Thank You in advance for the peace you give, protecting both heart and mind in times of trial. Employ hearts and hands to further Your will thru continued spreading of the Bible. Amen.
    Peg B - USA
  • Father, our hearts break at China's banning the Scriptures in such a huge country that is hungry for it. We ask for Your guidance there to show the believers how they might still be able to accomplish, perhaps with technology. Be with them as they seek You concerning this matter. We ask that President Jinping and authorities recant their decision
    Gail M - USA
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