These Christian families were encouraged by watching the Tortured for Christ movie after being rejected by their communities because of their Christian faith.
These Christian families were encouraged by watching the Tortured for Christ movie after being rejected by their communities because of their Christian faith.
Jul. 07, 2022 | Mexico

Four Families Held Hostage for Christian Faith

[175] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for Exiled Families.

Front-line workers recently visited with four Christian families in Chiapas, Mexico, who have been rejected by their community because of their faith in Christ. The families were held hostage in their homes and denied the right to leave for food or groceries. Eventually, members of the community drove the families from their homes. Despite this opposition, the families remain firm in their faith, and they were filled with joy as they received encouragement from front-line workers and participated in a viewing of the Tortured for Christ movie. “They are committed to share the gospel in their community no matter the cost,” a front-line worker shared. “Pray for God's wisdom in their relationship with their community and for freedom to preach the gospel.”

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  • spirits, contrite hearts, and repentance of their sins unto the remission of them by Your increase. I pray Your light would so shine in the darkness of Mexico. I pray this to Your glory in Your holy and almighty name LORD Jesus Christ, amen.
    Devin C - USA
  • in the A1611 Bible. May they be convicted realizing that by persecuting them, they are going against You LORD Jesus. I pray in this way, they would realize they are sinners as are all and have fallen short of Your glory. May they realize You are the only means of salvation- there is no other name given by which men must be saved. May they offer broken
    Devin C - USA
  • Dear LORD, thank You for the witness of this part of Your hurting body. They help for Your light to go forth because they are willing to endure hardship for a season looking forward to the blessed hope of the the old and New Testament saints. Even so, please comfort them through this time and I pray their persecutors will be brought to search Your word
    Devin C - USA
  • Lord, thank You that these families were encouraged by VOM & the Tortured for Christ movie. Please bless the families opposed to Christianity & show them the true light of the Gospel. I pray for the kids in these exiled families, that You will raise them up as a generation hungry for the Lord & that their schooling wouldn't suffer during this time. IJN
    Allison F - USA
  • Dear family in Christ, I pray for strength, peace and spiritual victory for you in Christ. Jesus said if we chose him we would be persecuted. But he also said "be glad and rejoice for your reward is great in heaven." Stay strong and stand firm. Jesus is coming soon and that's all that matters is what's done for him. You are loved.
    Susan R - USA
  • God, we thank you for protecting these exiled families and for providing encouragement to them through frontline workers. We pray that your provision would extend to them in a powerful way and that those who persecute them would be ashamed of their actions and turn to Jesus in repentance. Grant them your Spirit to persevere and continue to witness.
    Brad H - USA
  • Lord, thank you for how you used this film to encourage believers to stand strong despite persecution. Will you grant them boldness and peace, and favor them with joy and protection. May they have freedom to share the good news of Jesus with others who are willing to hear.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Father, continue to work powerfully in and through the lives of these precious believers. May many in their community trust in Jesus and be reconciled to God. Protect them and provide for their needs. Give them courage and strength to do what you lead them to do. May they live and walk by the Spirit always trusting Jesus fully. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Father bless and protect Your children in Mexico. Help these believers to continue in their faith and be a light to the lost. Open hearts to receive Christ through their testimony and love. Supply the needs to f these who are persecuted for You.
    Terry K - USA
  • I pray that these dear families would be filled with Your wisdom and unity as they suffer. May it be clear that they belong to You because of the love they have for one another, and even for their persecutors. I pray that their example would cause many to question their own beliefs and desire to know more about You.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father, I lift these families up to you and ask you to watch over them, provide for them, guide them in all your will, use them to share truth with those that persecute them. I pray you speak to those who have done this, open their eyes. Lord, these families have needs, and you have promised to provide. Pour out your Spirit upon them, strengthen.
    Polly C - USA
  • Lord God, be with the exiled families of Chiapas. Turn things around in this community. Show these families how to go back to bring your word. If they must remain exiled, let them spread your word to receptive hearts. Provide for their needs
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • Abba Father Mexico is in darkness because most are catholics & do not know Jesus. Please protect this family, provide their needs. bless them with wisdom, courage, health& strength. Please soften the hearts of persecutors to hear the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ to know only Jesus can save. Jesus may your love take deep roots in these people
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • In the name and healing power of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Rapha, God Who heals, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we adore You for faithfulness of exiled Mexican families. We ask for healing, growth, hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • The Lord bless you and keep you, The Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, The Lord look upon you kindly and give you his peace. Numbers 6:24-26
    Mary-Ellen V - USA
  • The Lord bless you and keep you, The Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, The Lord look upon you kindly and give you his peace. Numbers 6:24-26
    Mary-Ellen V - USA
  • The Lord bless you and keep you, The Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, The Lord look upon you kindly and give you his peace. Numbers 6:24-26
    Mary-Ellen V - USA
  • The Lord bless you and keep you, The Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, The Lord look upon you kindly and give you his peace. Numbers 6:24-26
    Mary-Ellen V - USA
  • Holy Lord,
    Thank you for these families' boldness and faithfulness. Provide for them wisdom in their relationship with their community and for freedom to preach the gospel to neighbors. Thank you that you counted them worthy to suffer for you and for providing joy for them; joy that is not circumstantial but given freely to those in you.
    In Jesus name.
    Emma B - USA
  • In the giving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah El Roi, God Who sees, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of these exiled families. We praise You that they see Jesus. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, angels directly from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for these four Christian families in Chiapas who so faithfully follow You despite intense persecution from their neighbors. I pray that You would provide for all of their needs and that they would remain firm in their faith. Thank You for the front-line workers who have been of service to them. Give them wisdom in their actions.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Dear Lord, We lift up these precious brothers and sisters, and praise you for their faith and faithfulness. May many be won to you by their steadfastness. Be in their lives into the future, and be in all in their previous village, that they will wonder on the love of you, and be drawn into knowing you. Please may dreams and visions of you abound. Amen
    Susan G - Australia
  • In the gracious name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Rohi, our Shepherd, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Mexican exiled families. We praise You that they listen to You, we ask for a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord we thank thee that these families belong to thee and ask for thy mediation in dealings with the community so that many should be believe and be saved.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Father God, I lift up these families in Jesus's name and pray for their continued encouragement and strengthening. Please provide for all their needs. I pray that they will have many opportunities to share the hope that is within them through the gospel and that you will draw people to faith in Jesus. Thank you for those who continue to minister there.
    Julia F - USA
  • Please provide and protect this family. I pray You'll use this to bring others to Yourself In Jesus Name, amen
    Debbie M - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I ask a very special blessing upon these families who have stood firm in their faith. Please use what they have done to advance your salvation to others. Give them wisdom to know how to respond in their community. 1 Corin 16:13-14 Amen
    Debby K - USA
  • Father we pray for these families in Mexico, Lord give them wisdom and strength. Let your Holy Spirit move upon them and give peace and comfort. We pray that they will win souls in their community. Continue to protect them and Bless them in Jesus Christ name amen.
    Diane E - Canada
  • Father, I pray for these four Christian families in Chiapas and their stand for You. I thank you too for the front line workers who have given them their love and support. I pray pray for Your wisdom in their relationship with their community and for freedom to peach he gospel.
    Betty D - USA
  • Thank you, Father God, that these families remain firm in their faith and are committed to share the gospel in their community no matter the cost. I ray, God, for your wisdom in their relationship with their community and for freedom for them to preach the gospel. May their witness be strong and draw others to know and accept Christ.
    HELEN W - USA
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