May. 04, 2023 | Laos

Four Families Pressured by Authorities

[156] prayers in [13] nations have been posted for Christians cut off from resources.

Four Christian families in one village in the Luang Prabang area of Laos have experienced increasing persecution since placing their faith in Christ in 2021. Village leaders have mocked them, threatened to lock them into their homes, and cut them off from community resources and government aid if they do not renounce Christ. These believers have remained faithful amid mounting pressure. On Jan. 23, police came to seize one family’s registration book, a common tactic used to oppress Laotian Christians because these official books contain a family’s vital records as well as education and professional documents. Without a family registration book, even basic services such as medical care become difficult to access.

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  • Father, knowing that persecution is on the rise, I lift these believers up to you. Work in their lives your perfect will. Provide for them and protect them. Draw many to Jesus in Laos. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Thank You Father God and Lord Jesus Christ for seeing to the needs of Your people.
    christine s - USA
  • Thank You for our faithful brothers and sisters in Laos, who consider You to be treasured about all earthly comforts. Use their commitment to You to challenge the hearts of their persecutors. Provide alternative ways for them to access the things they need when they are denied community resources and government aid. May they bless those who mock them
    Toni D - USA
  • Que triste Pai, abencoa e protege estes irmãos e irmãs cristãs, em nome de Jesus te peço, ámen
    Duarte S - Portugal
  • Heavenly Father, we ask for Your help in getting back the family's vital records as well as education and professional documents which provides basic services such as medical care for this family. We pray for the village leaders and the police to turn away from this weakness, and come to the saving grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ our Lord Amen.
    Alvin A - 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 these families and their willingness to not renounce Christ even though it makes their lives harder. May You strengthen them in the midst of their suffering and may others see Your faithfulness to them. May You provide for all of their needs, giving them peace in knowing that the God of peace cares for them deeply.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Father, we bring these Fellow Christians in Laos to your throne asking for your protection & provision in this time of adversity. God, bless these families with ha steadfast spirit . Help them be creative in sharing your word that they be wise as serpents & harmless as doves to bring others to your saving Grace . May your name be glorified in all.
    Jamie G - USA
  • ABBA FATHER, I pray for the 4 Christian families in the village in the Luang Prabang area of Laos, that placed their faith in YOU, JESUS, in 2021, and have been persecuted ever since. Restore to them their family registration books, and fill them with your Love, and your Peace, that is beyond all human understanding! For YOU are our PRINCE of PEACE!
    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 Laotian Christians and family. We ask for grace, for wisdom, a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - 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 Laotian Christians cut off from resources. We ask for a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Holy God we ask you to help these families who are persecuted for your name and communion with the Son and the holy Spirit.. Surely the Lord shall deliver them from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilences. keep them from evil so that they may not cause pain.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • Lord, I pray for these Christians who have been cut off from their resources. I pray that they can get this family registration book back. I pray that justice will be done in the situation father God"s please provide for their needs these four families who have decided to follow Jesus. You are good and you are faithful, in Jesus name I pray amen.
    Nancy G - USA
  • Lord God, I pray that these Christians would rely upon You and trust You as their Protector and Provider as they are attacked by others. May they be able to access the resources they need and I pray that You would soften the hearts of their persecutors, drawing them to the gospel. May the church grow greatly in Laos.
    Danielle H - USA
  • TY Father your children are remaining faithful despite the persecution, & we pray that continues in YOur Name! TY for your supernatural provision & protection despite family not having the registration book. May your dear cdn keep in mind Your sovereignty. May the police have a change of heart IJN, and may these families have favor! In Your Name.
    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 Laotian Christian cut off from resources. 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 4 believing families in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for all of them! Reward their faith through replacing what they've lost. Bring their village leaders to repentance & saving faith. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear LORD, We humbly ask you to preserve this family during this persecution. Turn the hearts of those persecuting them to you. Protect these documents, & restore the resources they need to survive. Thank you Jesus, for your saving grace. Continue to work in Laos, so that Jesus will be glorified. Amen.
    SM D - USA
  • Dear Lord, Show Yourself strong on behalf of these Christian families who are at risk of losing resources because of their faith. Help them to stand strong in faith amid persecution from village leaders and make all provisions for them spiritually, physically and materially. In Jesus Name, Amen.
    Dara W - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank You for strengthening and upholding these Christian families against this increasing persecution. God, I pray the family registration book will be returned. I pray that the steadfast faith of these families will lead their persecutors to accept Christ as Savior and Lord. Please provide all these families need, Father.
    HELEN W - USA
  • Please Lord, return these families registration books and please stop this wicked persecution, in the Mighty Name of Jesus, amen.
    Pmandy Y - USA
  • Lord,
    Help these four families to be your faithful disciples despite the pressure put on them to turn from their faith in Jesus Christ. Lead those who oppose them to put their faith in You and find their true joy in You, as well. Provide for these 4 families the resources they need to live for You in peace and comfort despite the persecution. Amen
    Bill P - USA
  • Father i thank you for these families' salvation may you give them strength ,encouragement n peace thru their persecution and enable them to love their enemies and remain firm in their faith please provide for their needs in a way the village will see your hand upon them protect them from Satans harm In Jesus name
    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, may Your presence be known in the hearts and minds of these believers as they stand resolute in following You. As those who oppose them attempt to intimidate and take steps to renounce their faith in You, may they experience and see Your power alive in their lives. May the power of the Holy Spirit help them to overcome the evil one. Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Lord, You know everything before it happens,&we know that You are with the Christians in Laos. Please help them to remain faithful&give them extra comfort as they attempt to work around the means of acquiring basic necessities. The government thinks that they are the ones who provide this to their people, but You are our provider who gives&takes away
    Donna H - USA
  • Jesus thank you for the strength of these four Christian families. Continue to give them boldness and peace in there witnessing. Give them protection and forgiveness for their enemies. We ask thath through the holy spirit they remember Emmanuel God is with you. In jesus name. We love you all.
    Craig M - USA
  • Lord, mercifully provide for your people in Laos at this difficult time. You have promised never to leave us nor forsake us. We thank you for you presence with us in times of suffering and hardship. Keep these precious brothers and sisters under the shadow of your wings in Jesus' name, amen.
    Matthew E - USA
  • Lord protect these families with Your mighty hand. Show them Your nearness and strength. Give Your light to those that choose to persecute these beautiful Christians. In the name of Jesus.
    Alison M - USA
  • Father, I praise you for giving your children strength to ensure under pressure. Give them a clear vision of the glory you have for them in heaven. Give them a heart of unity towards each other and forgiveness for their enemies. Protect them from farther harm. Miraculously provide for the family whose registration book was taken. Be glorified.
    Lydia S - Uganda
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