Anaram Bokar and his wife stand in front of their demolished living space.
Anaram Bokar and his wife stand in front of their demolished living space.
May. 24, 2018 | India

Christian Convert from Buddhism Kicked Out by His Brother

[215] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Anaram and Family.

A Christian man and his family are living under a tarp in a field after being kicked out of the family home by the man’s brother. Anaram Bokar was a Buddhist before coming to know Christ in 2004. He planted a church in 2007 and led a congregation of 47 believers who met in a family home he shared with his brother. As word spread that Anaram was sharing the gospel, he began to face opposition from villagers. And his own brother became his strongest opponent, playing the TV loudly during Sunday services and harassing the Christians in other ways. Finally, this year Anaram’s brother ordered him and his family out of their home before demolishing the section of the house where they lived. Village leaders have refused to intervene because Anaram is a Christian. Anaram, his wife and their children are currently taking shelter under a tarp on their farmland. Pray that Anaram will be able to respond to his brother with love and forgiveness, and pray that their relationship will be restored.

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  • Give this young man a new family in your Church. Grant him grace, peace, love, eternal hope, forgiveness of his enemies, joy, family, comfort, eternal rewards.
    Mark M - USA
  • Our Father in heaven. Thank You for Your work in India. Please help Anaram and his Family. Please give them place to call home, meet their every need ,guide them to make briges and let them live and work for You. Let them have Your Love and Joy in their hearts. Let them be in peace in the midst of all. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Father, the enemy is always predictable and just keeps doing the same old stuff. Please provide shelter to this family and remind them that you are aware of their physical needs and will provide. Please strengthen their faith and give them your joy and peace knowing that they are being persecuted for Jesus and He promised a great reward in heaven.
    Cathleen W - USA
  • Father, we pray for Anaram and his family as they live in a public place, demonstrating their faith. May their conduct draw many to You. We pray for his brother whose home was used as a meeting place for Christians. Bring to his mind the gospel songs and messages he heard. Restore their relationship, and may these brothers become brothers in Christ.
    Toni D - USA
  • Thank You for Anaram's faithfulness to follow You. I do ask that Your love and forgiveness would flood him for his brother and all roots of bitterness would be immediately destroyed. May his brother's heart be softened to Anaram and most of all, to You as Lord. I ask that this family would have the physical need of a home provided as well.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Lord You promise us our needs will be met. This is a blessing upon this man and his family because You have something better in store for him. So in Jesus name bless them with all Your promises!!!
    Kim B - USA
  • Father thank You for Anaram. Please be with him. You know his needs. You understand his heart. Please provide for his needs, give him a clean heart and fulfill his hearts desire. I pray for protection for his wife and children. Please keep them safe and help them to forgive. I pray for no bitterness to take root. In the Name of Yeshua Amen.
    Kia W - USA
  • Dear Father please be with this brother and protect him. Provide the necessities and comfort.Help him to open his brothers hardened heart and spread your glory .In Jesus name Amen
    Anita R - USA
  • Help this man and his family find a better place to live and to show his brother that what he did is contrary to Buddhism.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for Anaram and his family. I pray that You will strengthen them in their faith and provide for them during this difficult time. I pray that Anaram will be reconciled with his brother and may be enabled to forgive him for what he has done. I pray that his brother will be open to the gospel message and willing to accept Jesus.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Thank you Lord for the family of Anaram, arise Lord in your mercy and make a way for this family, for your name sake prove yourself in their lives as the ALMIGHTY, manifest yourself and let your name be glorified in their lives. Pls provide and meet their needs, raise help for them, pls protect and encourage them to do more for you in Jesus name
    funke a - Nigeria
  • Father, protect your children & provide for all of their needs. Help their testimony to bring the brother & the villagers to Jesus Christ. Make them strong in the Lord & in His mighty power. Encourage them in their faith & draw them closer to the Lord & each other, Amen.
    Donna S - USA
  • Dear Jesus, come to the assistance of this brave man, Anaram, and his family. You know what they have suffered and you know that they need a home and shelter from the elements and the rain. Give them a future and a hope. May their suffering not be in vain but may many turn to You when they see their genuine forgiveness and compassion. Help them.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Father, I pray for Anaram and his family to have a spirit of love and forgiveness toward Anaram's brother. Touch his brother's heart so he may desire to learn more about you.
    Darlene E - USA
  • Dear FATHER GOD JESUS CHRIST, (Isaiah 9:6)

    Please saturate Your Church with Your HOLY SPIRIT , AMEN. (Luke 11:13)
    eric H - USA
  • Dear Lord, please soften the hearts of those that wish to persecute Your believers. Help them to see that Christians are not a threat to them--and that justice should prevail for all. Please send protection, peace, an even stronger faith, and comfort for these victims and for those who wish to spread the Good News in the Name of Jesus, Amen.
    Betty A - USA
  • Lord, we pray your bountiful provision for Anaram's family, and for a softening of his brother's heart. Please provide opportunities for Anaram to show love to him despite his brother's mistreatment. Open his heart to the Gospel.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Father, I pray that You will provide permanent shelter for Anaram and his family. Continue to be Anaram's strong tower and defense as he navigates the uncertain and perilous waters of abandonment and persecution. Enable Anaram to extend genuine forgiveness to his brother and restore their relationship through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Holy Father,bless Anaram and his family for their faith in You and the rejection they have received because of it. May the Spirit convict Anaram's brother of his need for Jesus. Protect Anaram's heart from bitterness or despair and may his conduct shine brightly in this dark and empty world that is so in need of Your Son! In His name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Thank you Lord that Anaram and his family have put their trust in You and You will never let them be put to shame. Deliver them in Your righteousness and cause them to escape. Incline Your ear to them and save them. be their strong Refuge to which they may Resort continually. Psalm 71
    Julie C - USA
  • I pray that you will convict Anaram's brother with your love. Let the relationship be restore as he see you Jesus. Amen.
    Reatha G - USA
  • Father, please provide for and protect Anaram and his family. May they grow in the faith of Jesus and continue to follow and let Christ live through their lives. May the testamony of their lives and words bring others into a saving relationship with Jesus including his brother. May reconciliation take place if possible. Thank you, Lord! Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Abba Father, we pray that you will supply Anaram and his family with their basic needs but, more importantly, that he and the family respond to their brother and others with love and forgiveness...heaping him with love so that the brother will repent and their relationship be restored, including giving his life over to Christ. To You be the glory LORD
    Everett T - USA
  • Father in the name of Jesus I pray the Holy Spirit will move upon the hearts of ALL in India, open eyes & hearts to see their false gods are not giving them hope, strength or the love that we have through Jesus. I ask especially for Anarams family to be restored through the working of the Holy Spirit. Encourage Anaram. All glory to you Lord Jesus.
    Debby S - USA
  • Father, we thank You for the faith of Anaram and his family. We ask for Your protection and provision as they continue to love You. Strengthen and comfort them. Show them Your power and glory at work. We thank You in advance for Your good plans. Win Anaram's brother to faith. Reconcile these brothers and may Your love and mercy rule over them both.
    Janet A - USA
  • Dear Father, thank You for saving Anaram, family and many others through his witness. We pray for the comfort of your Holy Spirit May never depart from them.
    Provide a house for them. Fill him with love for his brother and enable him to forgive him and those that persecute them. May those in darkness be drawn to You by the light shining in Anaram.
    oma u - USA
  • Dear Lord, Please bless Anaram and his family. Thank you for the faith and faithfulness. Lord please enable them to have a home. Please bind all spirits that are influencing his brother, Lord. Let this man be won to you. Amen
    Susan G - Australia
  • Heavenly Father, just as You showed in the story of Joseph, restoration of family is important to You and You provide the way. Let this testimony be used for Your glory by providing all of Anaram and his families need. Let forgiveness thru love be the message told in this community and spread to many others. A love that can only be found in You!
    Peg B - USA
  • Father I pray that this brother and family will be restored to one another, and that the church will prosper. In Jesus name amen.
    David H - USA
  • Savior, you told us that your name would cause family members to turn against one another, and here it is coming true. Yet we know you also feel the pain that Anaram feels for his brother, and so we ask your provision for shelter and also forgiveness. In some way, may your love shine through where hate had intended to reign. In Jesus' name!
    Ryan M - USA
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