A Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka
A Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka
May. 04, 2023 | Sri Lanka

Family Land Confiscated for Buddhist Temple

[162] prayers in [13] nations have been posted for Pastor Priyantha and Dinesha.

Pastor Priyantha and his wife, Dinesha, planted a church in Sri Lanka in 2016. They faced severe opposition from Buddhist monks, villagers, government officers and the police. In 2021, local government authorities confiscated their property, including a coconut plantation which they had cultivated as a source of income to support their church ministry. The confiscated land was then given to the Buddhist leaders to build a temple.

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  • repentance of their sins. May they believe on thy word unto salvation by thy increase. I pray many in this way bear fruits meet for repentance in Sri Lanka. I pray this in the holy and almighty name of the LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ, amen.
    Devin C - USA
  • believers and search thy word according to the A1611 Bible. May they be convicted realizing they serve a false god and judgment is before thee only. I pray they realize mankind's sins led thee to die on the cross but that thou art risen! I pray they would have Godly sorrow with broken spirits and contrite hearts. May this state lead them to
    Devin C - USA
  • Dear LORD, I pray thy body around the world would realize we as believers can worship thee anywhere through our personal bodily temples in spirit and in truth. May a building's destruction not forsake that reality in any way. I do pray against those who forsake the meeting of the brethren. May the unbelievers in Sri Lanka see the witness of
    Devin C - USA
  • Father, continue to provide for and protect this brother and sister. You know their heartfelt needs and love them dearly. Accomplish your will for their lives. Continue to draw many to Jesus in Sri Lanka. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Thank You Father God and Lord Jesus Christ for seeing to the needs of Your people.
    christine s - USA
  • Pour out Your blessing on Pastor Priyantha and his wife Dinesha in such a way that it is obvious they serve the True and Living God. Provide for their material needs, and give them opportunities to demonstrate love and forgiveness to those who have mistreated them. May the love of Christ and the light of the glorious gospel penetrate this dark place.
    Toni D - USA
  • Most merciful God We pray that Pastor Priyantha & Dinesha Have been able to regain their property or find a way to live in peace in Sri Lanka. We pray that their coconut plantation is returned to them & that they can prosper & still spread the good news despite their experiences of persecution. Bless & protect their ministry. In Jesus holy name Amen
    Robert C - Canada
  • Heavenly Father, we pray and ask for Your mercy on Pastor Priyantha and his wife, Dinesha. Lord, help them find the financial means to provide for their family. Give them courage, strength, and boldness to continue to be strong in the faith. Save their persecutors. In Jesus name, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • Que raiva disto isto deu-me mesmo raiva ira Pai, sustenta estes irmãos, e perdoa estes pagãos, em nome de Jesus te peço ámen
    Duarte S - Portugal
  • Father, we ask that justice might come to Pastor and his wife We pray for these lost souls who are so deceived and ask that the Holy Spirit might begin a mighty work in this area that many enemies may become part of Your family. We ask for Your comfort and that You would show them the way You want them to proceed. Bless and keep them as they seek You
    Gail M - USA
  • I hope and pray in Christ Jesus' name for a daily abundance of blessings, especially your Holy Spirit, wisdom, healing, restoration, love, grace, compassion, mercy, protection, deliverance, resiliance, and so much more. I hope and pray that things are going well and improving everyday. May God bless you, those around you and far away. Amen.
    Gabriel S - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for Pastor Priyantha and Dinesha and their willingness to serve You in Sri Lanka despite having their land stolen. I pray that You would be glorified through this trial; please use it to demonstrate Your sovereignty to the Buddhist leaders and the local government authorities who use their power for evil. Be glorified!
    Lysander S - USA
  • Father, we pray for pastor Priyantha & Dinesha in Sri Lanka. Father, give them a hedge of protection as they continue bringing your hope to others you place in their paths. God, please guide, & show them creative ways they might be able to share you & be wise as a serpent & harmless as a dove to those seeking to harm them. Be glorified in all they do
    Jamie G - USA
  • ABBA FATHER, I pray that YOUR peace reigns in Priyantha and Dinesha. YOUR peace, that is beyond all man's understanding, that only comes from knowing YOU, JESUS, and knowing that we, as YOUR born again, HOLY SPIRIT filled children, that when we die, we will be with YOU in heaven, for all eternity! YOU are the PRINCE OF PEACE, JESUS! Love on them, LORD!
    Michael V - USA
  • In the wisdom of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Omniscient God, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Priyantha and Dinesha and family. We ask for provision, for grace, for wisdom, a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • I pray that God vindicates the pastor and his wife
    Wayne H - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Savior, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You that Jesus is High Priest, Mediator and Savior for Pastor Priyantha and Dinesha. We ask for a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Pastor Priyantha & his wife, Dinesha: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. May those in their church be sustained in faith. Replace what they've lost. Bring their persecutors to repentance. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Marian P - USA
  • The thief come only to steal kill and destroy - the land has been stolen but christ has come and there is restoration coming to pastor Priyantha and Dinesha. God is faithful to His word to accomplish His will in their live in this season and in the season to come. I ask all that in the name of Jesus Christ.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • What I pray for this pastor and his wife, in India, whose land has been confiscated for this Buddhist temple, including their coconut grove, which was used as income for their church ministry. I pray that you would move on their behalf, and bring justice to the situation that they may have back what is rightfully theirs. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
    Nancy G - USA
  • Lord God, I pray that this family would see Your provision and care for their family as they suffer. May their faith grow in this testing, and may their example cause many to be drawn to the truth of Your gospel. I pray that they would have a new way to earn income and support the church.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father may YOur will be done re this plantation, & whether the temple stands or not. But we know your cdn are not dependent on this. May they see Your mighty Father hand moving on their behalf. Rain down resources on them for their ministry & all that is needed. May this temple be turned into a church if it is Your will. Speak to the pers. hearts.
    Lisa T - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Ezer, our Help, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Priyantha and Dinesha. We ask for Your help, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to camp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Pastor Priyantha & his wife, Dinesha: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. May those in their church be sustained in faith. Replace what they've lost. Bring their persecutors to repentance. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord God, You are the God of the impossible. I pray that You work through the confiscating of this land and making it a Buddhist temple that You would turn the hearts of these Buddhists to Jesus, for them to accept Him as Savior and Lord, and this temple become a place to worship You, Almighty God. May the pastor and his wife remain firm in You.
    HELEN W - USA
  • Lord, even in Pastor Priyantha and Dinesha losing their property, You knew this would take place and You have a miraculous plan in this! They meant it for evil but You mean it for good!!!! You are faithful and we know you will provide for this family in Your mighty way! Thank you Lord for their lives and for saving them from their sins!
    Erin N - USA
  • Lord God your hand be upon the pastor n his wife thru this difficult time of persecution ,may your peace n strength be with them n in them n the love of Christ shine bright to their enemies, replace their losses in a way that those who oppose them will see you are with them deliver Sri Lankas people out of their darkness into the light of the gospel
    Dean B - 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
  • Father, Jesus came to give us life and more abundant life. Pastor Priyantha and his wife Dinesha are pursuing that abundant life. The devil has no hold on them or the things they own. You are "the way, the truth and the life." May they continue to pursue You and experience the blessings You'll rain down on them in the process. In Jesus, Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Jesus arise and protect your people. Give them the gift of forgiveness for their enemies. Through the boldness of the holy spirit help them present the gospel. Give them peace in there hearts and minds. In jesus name we ask.
    Craig M - USA
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