These families remained firm in their faith when they were denied rice after a drought.
These families remained firm in their faith when they were denied rice after a drought.
Dec. 11, 2020 | Laos

Pray for Families Denied Rice Following Drought

[251] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Families Denied.

After a drought earlier this year, authorities sought to distribute rice to help struggling villagers, telling the village’s leader to gather information about villagers before distribution. The leader then prevented the village’s 17 Christian families from obtaining rice. Following this and other instances of persecution, three of the 17 families renounced their faith. VOM is providing rice for the 14 families. Pray that the families will soon be able to grow their own rice, and pray that they will be able to help feed others in need and be seen as a light in their village.

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  • Thank you that you have provided rice for these families. Thank you for your provision God. That you that our suffering is not wasted,and that we have a future hope which is greater then anything we can imagine. Father I pray for your mercy upon the families who renounced you, please bring them to repentance and newness of life in you. Bring unity.
    Becky G - New Zealand
  • Dear Jesus, these precious Christians have even been denied rice because of their love of You. Supply their need for food. Convict the wickedness of those denying them rice. Provide for their needs and comfort them. May many see their kindness even under unjust treatment and turn to You, Jesus.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Father, you are our provider. Provide the food and shelter these saints need. May your provision be a witness to your faithfulness to those around them. Grow their faith, and show them your special love for them in their persecution. If it be your will, show them a place where they can grow their food. We give you glory for all you do for us. Amen
    SM D - USA
  • Almighty Father of Heaven and Earth. We pray for your mercy and grace on the families that have been denied rice. We ask your continued strength and faithfulness upon them. Thank you Lord Jesus for sending them help through VOM. We pray for the families that have renounced Christ to repent and ask for his forgiveness. In Jesus Precious Name Amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • Help these families denied rice that get a more diverse diet.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Father I pray that you will meet the needs of these families, and that they will continue to follow you knowing you will provide for them ............Amen
    Hilary M - USA
  • Holy Father, Bread of Heaven, thank You for the faithfulness of the 14 families that remained faithful to You during this persecution, and thank You for VOM providing these families with rice. May their love for You be a witness to those who need You. May the 3 families who renounced You repent and come back to You. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Heavenly Father, Thank you for the witness of these your dear children standing firm even through hunger and persecution. Grant them grace to continue to radiate Christ to their neighbors. Be merciful and provide their physical needs. May you be glorified Jesus. US Pat
    Patricia S - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father,
    We ask that Your blessings would rain down on these families. Provide for them, physically and spiritually. May their light so shine before men, that others may come to You! I pray that You would bring back the three families that left the faith. Move in this village! Let in be on fire for You!
    In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen
    Madison F - USA
  • Have mercy o Lord on these your children our brothers and sisters in Loas who are standing firm whilst being driven to starvation because they believe in you. Make a way where there is no way for them to receive rice for their sustenance. We ask for your help in the name of Jesus Christ.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • Father please meet the needs of these families who have chosen you. May they live lives of joy and praise and cause others to be drawn to you also.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • I PRAY that those who remained faithful will be blessed with much aid and blessings. May they come out of their poverty and struggles with the help of VOM. may they in turn convert others and aid them too amen
    Angela L - USA
  • In the victorious name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Elohim, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Laotian believers. We ask for victory, for blessing and hedge of protection. We pray for angels directly from heaven to minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God, Your word reminds us that in the world we will have tribulation. But we can take courage; because You have overcome the world. For these 14 Laotian Christians who chose to remain faithful to You, I pray these families will become independent in farming rice & that they will shine Your light through sharing rice with villagers
    Eileen C - USA
  • Lord I lift my brothers and sisters who are being persecuted for their faith in you. Please help them Lord to stay strong in their beliefs. Thank you for using VOM to help them & let them be witnesses and living examples of your love. Please continue to provide for them and open the eyes of the blind villagers please Lord. Thank you Jesus, AMEN!
    Niccole E - USA
  • Father, thank You for the 14 who stood firm and we ask that the 3 will repent and return to You soon. Lord of the harvest please help them as they grow rice to have a rich harvest so they may share with the villagers out of the bounty and be able to share Christ with them as a result. Watch over them and keep them. May their hope grow certain in You
    Gail M - USA
  • Dear Father, please provide for these families who suffer need. Protect them from being denied the food they need. Provide them with food and support. Please comfort and encourage them now, and help them to be a witness for Christ. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Julie B - USA
  • Thank You for the faithfulness of the 14 families who are trusting You to care for them. May they be able to grow their own rice, and see Your provision in this process. May their witness be a bright light to those in the village, and may they demonstrate Your love and grace to those around them, including the families who renounced faith.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father, I first pray for those who denied you. Please let them know you love them, deal with their hearts, help them remember your love. I pray for those who were denied. May their rice barrel be as the widow's meal barrel, work a miracle for them. Use them to shine your love to others. Bless them, deal with the hearts of those who oppose them. Move
    Polly C - USA
  • Father, I pray that You keep the families who were denied under your protection and provide for them. Touch the hearts of those who renounced their faith and bring them back to You and your goodness. Thank You because we know that blessed are those who are hungry now, for they will be satisfied! Thank you because I know that You won't deny them! Amen.
    Paola S - USA
  • Lord God, I pray for the believers in Laos who are under persecution. Please help them and provide for them. I thank you that VOM was able to provide rice for the families. I pray for the other families to come back to the Lord and acknowledge him. Strengthen their faith,Lord, and show them your power and majesty. Intervene on their behalf. Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • Lord,I come before You today on behalf of our brothers&sisters in Laos.I know that You know their persecution,but You are a just God&we are to live our lives for Your glory!Lord,please help these families to produce enough rice to be able to share their blessing with others,showing them Your love&allowing You to bring them into relationship w You!Amen
    Donna H - USA
  • Yes Lord! I join others in praying that these strong and faithful Christians will one day be able to grow their own rice and be able to share with the lost people around them...to your Glory Father. Amen.
    Della H - USA
  • Father, I pray for these families denied rice in their village. Draw those who recanted back to you. Strengthen the faithful ones. May they be able to grow their own rice and help others in need. May they be a beaming light for your Gospel and draw many of the other villagers to you.
    Darlene E - USA
  • My Father, use this persecution to bring glory to your name. When Jesus walked the earth in a garment of flesh, the world hated him. It is not different today. Make these lovely believers to know that if we suffer with Christ, we shall surely reign with Him. Give them strength and perseverance.
    David C - USA
  • My Father, use this persecution to bring glory to your name. When Jesus walked the earth in a garment of flesh, the world hated him. It is not different today. Make these lovely believers to know that if we suffer with Christ, we shall surely reign with Him. Give them strength and perseverance.
    David C - USA
  • Dear father, please allow these Christians to be free from persecution. Give them the land and the opportunity to grow their own rice. May they draw closer to you than they've ever been, and may they lead others to a faith in Jesus Christ. Please bring a wonderful revival and awakening to Laos. In Jesus name, amen.
    Tricia G - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I am spiritually challenged by these 14 families. You continue provision for them. I also pray for the 3 families that gave in to persecution. Help them to find forgiveness in You and continue in their faith. As the 14 families plant rice, give them an abundant harvest like never seen before. Let it be a testimony to the lost.
    sandra s - USA
  • Father, You have promised to supply our needs and you know the great need these families are facing....their daily rice! May they soon be able to grow their own rice and thus be able to help others in need. May they continue to be light in their village.
    Betty D - USA
  • Father, thank You for the provision of rice to our Laotian family members. I pray that one or more of the 14 families who are faithful to You will reach out to the 3 families who renounced their faith and extend mercy and forgiveness. Provide every family with the necessary means to grow their own rice and have a surplus to share with others in need.
    Patrick V - USA
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