Pastor Filadelfo boldly shares the gospel with those opposed to his Christian witness.
Pastor Filadelfo boldly shares the gospel with those opposed to his Christian witness.
May. 05, 2022 | Mexico

From Drug Peddler to Persecuted Pastor

[173] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Pastor Filadelfo Perez.

Filadelfo Santos Perez trafficked drugs before he came to faith in Christ. Now a pastor, he has been persecuted many times for his Christian faith. He has been arrested for failing to participate in pagan festivals and charged heavy fines. On one occasion, he was denied food and water for three days. After constant threats, Pastor Filadelfo was driven from his village because of his witness for Christ. He now rents a small room in another town, but he feels called to continue sharing the gospel in his home village despite the opposition. Pray for opportunities for Pastor Filadelfo to share the Good News about Christ with those who are opposed to the gospel.

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  • repentance. I pray this to Your glory in Your holy and almighty name the LORD Jesus Christ, amen.
    Devin C - USA
  • testimony from a life of wicked sinner to a changed life of repentance and salvation would be readily seen so that many might search Your word in the A1611 Bible. I pray they would have Godly sorrow, broken spirits, contrite hearts, and repentance of sins unto the remission of sins. I pray Your light would shine through them bearing fruits meet for
    Devin C - USA
  • Dear LORD, thank You for the change You bring to the lives of believers. It is amazing to see how even in the face of such severe persecution that so many Christians in the hurting body are kept in Your word proclaiming Your truth to those who oppose You. I pray this would be a powerful witness towards those who are reached by this brother. I pray his
    Devin C - USA
  • Dear God, thank You for the wonderful transformation in Pastor Perez's life! I praise You for what You are doing through his ministry & ask that those who persecute him may realize what they are doing is wrong & come to faith. I pray for continued strength and the wisdom to witness. Thank You for provision. Please keep providing for his needs. IJN
    Allison F - USA
  • Father, it is always encouraging and a blessing to hear of the faith of the persecuted and their strength that you give to continue on even though they are threatened. Please bless Filadelfo in all that he does and bless his desire to continue to try to reach his village. Let there be much fruit.
    Vicki W - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father,
    We praise You for the faith of Pastor Filadelfo. Through his love and dedication, may he help lead many to a saving knowledge of You! Give him the opportunity and the words to talk about you with those of his village. Go before him and prepare the way.
    In Jesus' Name, Amen
    Madison F - USA
  • Father God we pray for this dear converted drug dealer as sign you will use anyone to share the gospel of hope in Jesus, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • I pray that you oh God will make a way for Filedelfo to lead others who want to here the Good News and that those who don't know will take ear and listen. In Jesus name Amen.
    Crystal L - USA
  • Gracious Father. So powerful, so wonderful and so kind. Hear the prayers of thy servant. Have mercy on Pastor Filadelfo. We pray for opportunities for Pastor Filadelfo to share the Good News about Christ with those who are opposed to the gospel. In the Precious and might name of Jesus Chris, the great love of God and Holy Spirit amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • "Teach me Your way, O LORD,
    And lead me in a smooth path,
    because of my enemies.
    Do not deliver me to the will of my
    adversaries;
    For false witnesses have risen
    against me,
    And such as breathe out violence.
    I would have lost heart, unless I had
    believed
    That I would see the goodness of the
    LORD
    In the land of the living."
    Psalm 27:11-13. Amen.
    Timothy B - USA
  • ABBA ADONI PLEASE KNOCK ON THE DOORS OF THE HEART OF ALL DRUG PEDDLERS & GIVE THEM SHOCK OF THEIR LIFE. YOU ARE GOD OUR ABBA & YOUR LOVE IS EVERLASTING. YOU GIVE LIFE. WE PRAY FOR ALL OF MEXICO, SUBDUE ALL THE DRUG PEDDLERS. FILL THEIR CRAVING FOR QUICK FINANCIAL GAIN WITH NEVER QUENCHING THIRST FOR YOUR WORD. IN THE NAME OF JUSUS OUR LORD & SAVIOUR
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Father God, please convict the deceived that pagan festivals lead to death, forever separated from God. We thank you for Filadelfo's life and his love for Jesus. Enable him to preach boldly as he also grows in the power of Your word. May many come Christ through his preaching and leave their idols far behind. We praise You in Jesus' name.
    Kathy G - USA
  • Father, you are real and your Spirit changes lives. Bless Pastor Perez and his work he is doing for you. I pray you make a way for him. Move and obstacle the enemy lays before him. I pray you protect him and anoint his message. I pray for all who hear his message that their hearts be stirred and see their need to surrender to you. In Jesus' name
    Polly C - USA
  • In the presence of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shammah, God Who is There, as brothers and sisters is Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Perez. We ask for overflowing hope, a hedge of protection, angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, thank You for delivering Pastor Filadelfo from bondage to drugs and a lifestyle of sin. Continue to strengthen Pastor Filadelfo in the inner man as he faithfully shares the Good News with others who need forgiveness for their sins and salvation through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bless Pastor Filadelfo as he witnesses to his home village.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, please allow Pastor Filadelfo to share the Truth and bring many to Jesus. Lift him up in provision, opportunity and faith. In Jesus name Amen.
    Peggy A - USA
  • Dear Lord God, Thank You for Pastor Perez & his faithulness to Jesus Christ! Please break the power of Satan in the places Filadelfo ministers & draw many to become born-again. Protect him & supply his every need & increase his knowledge of the Truth of the Bible. Thank You as You care for the sheep of your pasture. In Jesus's Name, Amen!
    Mary K S - USA
  • We lift up Filadelfo Santo Perez to You and ask for boldness and courage for him to continue to share the gospel in his home village and surrounding villages and we ask for You to bring many to faith in Jesus and raise up Your protective hedge around him and his family and supply their physical needs as they battle for the Kingdom of God, amen!
    Forrest B - USA
  • Father may your love compel Pastor Filadefo to continue sharing the gospel.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Father, open doors before Pastor Perez so that your gospel may go forth and transform lives. Give him the strength, courage, boldness, and guidance as he seeks to let Jesus live through him and do your will. Please provide for him all that he needs and protect him from evil. Prepare hearts to be ready for when the seeds of the gospel are planted. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Thank You for the change in this Christian brother. I pray You'll meet all of his needs and use him to compel others to Yourself. In Jesus Name, amen
    Debbie M - USA
  • In the power of Jesus' name, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Rapha, God Who heals, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Perez and that he seeks You. We ask for healing, for a hedge of protection, for provision, for fellowship, for angels directly from heaven to surround and minister to him. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Fellow Christians are with you wherever you go . Persecution is part of our hardening in Christianity. I pray for the saint to persevere. Lord, do not forsake Filadelfo Santos Perez and he should continue with the noble work wherever he is. Please protect him and give him courage. In Jesus name. Amen.
    Reuben D - Zimbabwe
  • Heavenly Father thank you so much for Filadelfo's faith, for his persistence & for his service to You, my King. I pray that his work will be profitable to Your kingdom & that Lord many of his neighbors will come to know You, Jesus, because of his example of love for You. I pray for your provision for him and for zyour presence to go before & after him.
    Lori L - USA
  • Abba Father continue to remember and be with Pastor Perez as he fulfills his call to share the gospel in his home village in the midst of the opposition and persecution he faces. We thank You for his transformation, and we continue to pray for opportunities for Pastor Perez to share the Good News about Christ with those who are opposed to the gospel.
    Everett T - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Pastor Perez! Please encourage and build him up. Please protect him and give him great wisdom and discernment and peace. You surround him with favor as a shield. Your angels encamp all around him. Give him a great harvest of souls for You! Thank You for your provision for him. Help him to hear You clearly. Amen!
    Sandi T - USA
  • Praise God
    Sherry S - USA
  • Thank You for opening the blind eyes of Pastor Filadelfo, and for putting into his heart the desire for the Pearl of Great Price. Equip and strengthen him as he shares his testimony with others and opens Your Word to them. Draw into his sphere of influence those whose hearts You have prepared to receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Empower his teaching
    Toni D - USA
  • Father God, thank you for bringing Pastor Filadelfo into your kingdom family. I pray that you will increase his witness and draw many to faith in Jesus Christ through him testimony. Help him to be strong and bold in his witness and give him opportunities to share his faith. Please soften the hearts of those who opposed him and glorify your holy name.
    Julia F - USA
  • Lord you are cracking down and cracking through with Your life and salvation. Shine brightly through Pastor Perez to those in his hometown and beyond. Bring peace which doesn't make sense. Defend him form evil and give him great opportunities to minister and preach without shame. Soften all hearts to receive salvation and let a mighty tidal wave begin.
    Atacy U - USA
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