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Oct. 01, 2020 | Laos

Villagers Threaten to Kill Christians

[202] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Christian families facing threats.

A community in Laos blatantly told the four Christian families living among them that the only way to get rid of Christians is to kill them. In an effort to get the Christians to leave, villagers have illegally logged all the trees on the property of one of the Christians. When the village faced drought and famine in 2019, village leaders purposely did not include the names of the Christian families on the list of those who would receive government assistance. When one of the Christians complained, village leaders told him the Christians were being stubborn by not leaving the village even though most of the village doesn’t believe their “foreign religion.” They added, “Right now, the only way to get all of you to leave is to threaten to kill you. Letting you Christians in this village is a waste of land here.” The Christians do not want to leave their homes, so pray for this situation to be rectified.

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  • Father it must be so hard to not be welcome somewhere and yet you know this feeling. You know exactly what is going on and don't turn your face away, look upon your people with mercy and lead them in what to do God. I pray this situation wouldn't cause stress but deep trust and unity with you through Jesus, may they come to know and love you more.
    Becky G - New Zealand
  • FATHERINHEAVEN..do not let evil prevail. Provide for your saints according to your might. Move mountains in this village, & hearts to glorify your Son, Jesus. Protect these families as a witness to Your Name. Give these people a sense of urgency that salvation is here, now. Gather your saints for the coming wedding feast of the Lamb. Come soon, LORD
    SM D - USA
  • Father God, I ask that you thwart the schemes of the devil in Laos as well as his followers who oppress Your people in Christ. Let Your plan prevail, Lord and give-back the land to these 4 precious families. Let it prosper as a light to the wicked and let their hearts melt and be convicted of their sins. Bless the believers in Laos in Jesus' name.
    Kathy G - USA
  • Ah Lord, we do not know the fate of these believers at the turn if a new year, but we pray that You vindicate them completely in the eyes of their tormentors who neither value human life nor fear the True God. Forgive them&open their eyes to seek the presence&prayers of Your saints. Establish, protect& provide for these Christian families in Laos. Amen
    Jane G - USA
  • Heavenly Father, please be with these families and provide them with what they need, in Jesus name.
    Jasmene R - USA
  • Father you who sees and knows all things please intervene on these families situations. Grant them your strength and resilience , your protection and provision, your wisdom and grace to stand for you in the midst of opposition. Father be a shield for them, be their glory and the lifter up of their heads. In Jesus name amen.
    Imoinda F - Guyana
  • Father, bless this family with every spiritual and physical need! Cover them with Your love and protect them from evil. I pray for those who persecute them that they might come to a saving knowledge of Your truth. In Jesus name
    Carolyn L - USA
  • Lord please provide encouragement to these Christians in this Laotian village. Help them to keep their homes and to have equal provisions as the rest of their community. Help the leaders of the community to see the unfairness and to stop supporting or being a part or leading the persecution of these believers. Help the Christians to be a light.
    Cynthia H - USA
  • Heavenly Father, please watch over and protect these families in Laos. Give them the grace to love their neighbors who are acting more like enemies and persecuting them. May the Christian families be an example to their neighbors, and may their neighbors discover the Gospel and its joy through them. In Jesus' most precious name, Amen.
    Alicia N - USA
  • Dear Father, give peace to the families suffering and bring some more compassion into the hearts of those causing the unrest so that the families even if they disagree will be able to coexist. LIVE AND LET LIVE. If it comes to the worst then father give them the strength to give up their lives for Jesus and this world in Jesus' most precious name amen.
    Angela L - USA
  • Give these families strength or find the new village of their own allow them to prosper.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Thank You for these believers and their faithfulness to You. Please give them the grace to love their enemies and show them Your truth through their transformed lives. May the hearts of the other villagers be softened and may they come to know You as You are. May this village be transformed by Your gospel.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Holy Spirit, give wisdom and courage to these Your precious people. They are willing to remain in this their hostile village to bring glory to Your name and witness to these people. Provide for them and their families. Holy Spirit, soften the hearts of the leaders of their village. In Jesus' Name, bind the Enemy from blinding the village leaders.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • We pray that these believers will live such good lives among the villagers that, though they are threatened , they may not retaliate. That though they are mistreated, others may see their good deeds and be open to know the God who has changed their lives. Shine Your light through them into the darkness and fear of those who do not know Christ.
    Toni D - USA
  • Rectify the injustices against these believers on Laos. May the other villagers see them as truly helpful and a blessing to the community. Give these believers continued perseverance and love for their enemies.
    Lori R - USA
  • Father God we come before you and lift up our brothers and sisters in this village in Laos to you. Please allow them to stay in their homes peacefully and please provide for them supernaturally so that those in the village will believe in you! Please bless these Christian families and fill them with Your Spirit, Your peace and Your joy in Jesus name!
    Sarah H - USA
  • Father, from man's perspective, our Laotian brothers and sisters in-Christ face many insurmountable obstacles. You, however, are more than able to tear down the barriers that lie between them and the other villagers. We pray toward that end and intercede on their behalf that You'll continue to provide for their spiritual, emotional and physical needs.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Okay, Father, only you can fix this situation. I pray your will be done here. Move accordingly. I pray you would show these families what you would have them do. I pray you would give them wisdom and boldness. I pray they would follow after your Spirit. I pray for the villagers that they would see their need for you. Lord, move , please.
    Polly C - USA
  • Father thank You for the Christians in Laos. I pray that they would have a place to live and that You would keep them safe. Deliver them from their enemies. In Yeshua's Name, Amen.
    Kia W - USA
  • Dear Lord,
    Lead, guide and direct these Christian families as they face this persecution. May they respond with both courage and love. May the village stand amazed at their powerful faith and how You Lord are working in their lives. Restore to them what was lost and provide for all their needs. I pray that this village would all come to know You! Amen
    Madison F - USA
  • Holy Father, You are our refuge, and our fortress, and our help. Let my brothers and sisters who are facing threats hold on to You for all their needs. Rise up and protect them from their enemies. Soften the hearts of their neighbors so that they will hear and believe in Jesus as their Savior. In His powerful name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. Show these arrogant leaders who Your people truly are. Bring them to ruin, & they instead require the aid of Your children. May Your children respond in Love, that these leaders may know the kind of change the Spirit makes in a person to love even their enemies. In Jesus' Faithful Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Father I ask that christains stay strong those who stay would remain diligent and I do pray if possible their will be those who flee I pray comfort for your children and they would be provided for food and water like Joespgh was provided for when falsely in prison Those who get separated from loved ones would find comfort Also IJNIPA
    Josef S - USA
  • Lord we ask for Your hand over Your sheep and for Your protection to carry them and sustain them. I pray Lord for their hearts to be kept in peace in You and for restitution to happen. I pray for a softening of the hearts of those who want them dead and a way to bring peace. I pray for a miracle that shows Your sovereignty and Your power and majesty.
    Joy H - USA
  • God, may these Christians of Laos be able to find peace and safety within their homes. Bring unity within this community so that people will learn to love and encourage one another. May they all feel Your love and grace in their hearts and come to know You intimately. Let there peace among them all and may they all serve You. Amen.
    Sandra T - USA
  • Father, here are more of your children being driven from their homes. Please give these families peace and wisdom to know how to respond to the threats especially as they face the threat of death. Please miinister to those who are coming against them and bring a change to their hearts. Let these families know you are there and you will care for them.
    Vicki W - USA
  • Most Loving and Merciful Father, I bring to You Your blessed Children whose lives are being threaten in every way. I declare Your hedge of protection with the powerful blood of Jesus and Your Word! Hover over this place Holy Spirit. Open the hearts of all those that persecute & don't believe to the true gospel of Jesus Christ. In Jesus Mighty Name!!!!!
    Miranda N - USA
  • Dearest Lord, I thank you for the testimony of these Christian brothers and sisters. I know You will give them what they need to go through this persecution to Your Glory. May your Glorious appearing be soon precious Lord. Amen
    Della H - USA
  • Lord, thank you for these believers who are facing persecution for your name. Please soften the hearts of villagers toward them, and may they come to place their faith in you as well. Please provide for these believers in miraculous ways and remind them that you are always with them. Guide them, give them wisdom and courage, and bless them richly.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Holy Spirit, change the hearts of the villagers and use the faithful to continue to flourish there, in Jesus name
    mark h - USA
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