The families of imprisoned Christians in India often endure social and financial pressure as their loved ones are in jail.
The families of imprisoned Christians in India often endure social and financial pressure as their loved ones are in jail.
May. 01, 2025 | South Asia

Imprisoned for a Powerful Purpose

[129] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for Pastor Gul.

Pastor Gul was arrested and sentenced to six years in prison for the activity of his Christian faith. His elderly parents, brother and sisters continue to gather for worship with other Christians in their small, rented home, although the constant judgment and scrutiny from the community have created an atmosphere of anxiety and distress for them. They expressed both deep pain and joy that Gul “had been chosen by God to bear his name and bring hope and the gospel to inmates.” In a recent visit, Gul reminded his father of the story of Joseph. He expressed that he, like Joseph, is in prison for a divine reason. He was confident God would use his time in prison to bring glory to his name and lead many to salvation in Christ. Pray for Gul’s faith to shine brilliantly in the darkness of prison and for his family to remain steadfast and encouraged.

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  • May Pastor Gul be a light in that prison. May many come to Christ because of his witness. Please continue to strengthen him to stand strong in his faith, and in confidence that you have positioned him where you want to use him. Please protect his family.
    Debra K - USA
  • Dear Father in Heaven, I praise you for Pastor Gul and his mighty witness for Jesus Christ in jail. He is empowered by the Holy Spirit to shine brightly in a dark place and yet he suffers for it too. Please provide for Pastor Gul, and his family, and may they know the hope and blessing of Jesus. Lord, we ask you to release him now in Jesus' Name!
    Jennifer T - USA
  • Sovereign God I love You for who You are LORD thank You for Pastor Gul & his family & their bold faith & witness shining bright despite the circumstances of Pastor Gul being in prison & the community atmosphere surrounding the family -their hope & trust is in You LORD & Pastor Gul is leading many to salvation in Christ! LORD let them rest in Your peace
    Kisha M - USA
  • Lord Jesus, we lift up pastor Gul and his fellow believers in prison for their faith in You and willingness to stand up for You. Pour out Your Spirit on these believers to proclaim boldly the gospel and draw many to Yourself through their witness, especially prison officials and grant joy and peace to pastor Gul and his extended family waiting for him.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Lord God, I pray for Pastor Gul and thank you for his courageous witness. I pray Your guidance, protection, strength, presence with Pst Gul as he witnesses and ministers to fellow inmates in prison. May many be drawn to the Gospel of Jesus Christ due to Pst Gul's faith in You. I pray that Pst Gul's faith will shine brightly in that prison. Amen
    Delicia W - New Zealand
  • In the comforting name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Adonai, God of Comfort and Lord, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Gul and family. We ask for comfort, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Thank you God for Pastor Gul. Jesus, may you use Him to shine light on the prisoners in the place He is staying in. May you use Him Lord and may He be more in love with You. I also pray that You strengthen and encourage pastor Gul's family and remind them Lord that You are always with them.. please continue to make them grow Lord, in Jesus' name, amen.
    reign rowa G. e - Philippines
  • FAther I lift up my dear brother Pastor Gul & TY that he is remembering Joseph & the parallels in their lives. We do believe that MANY will hear Your gospel & come to You incl the employees. Would YOu wrap Your arms around Gul & his dear family who are missing him terribly. Speak hope, encouragement & all they need right now. In Jesus' Name.
    Lisa T - USA
  • In the Master name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Master of all, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Gul and family. We ask for wisdom, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord, thank You for redeeming this family and for Gul's trust in You. May Gul bring many to salvation in prison. Help the family to endure during this trial, strengthen their trust and faith in You despite circumstances. May Gul's sentence be overturned and be exonerated of all false charges. May Your Name be lifted up and glorified in South Asia.
    Beth P - USA
  • Dear brother in Christ, although I don't know the persecution you are facing you are still my brothers and sisters and I pray the Lord will bless you, keep you, and give you peace. He's coming soon! The faithful will receive their reward in heaven. Matthew 5:12.
    Susan R - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Selah, God Who saves, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for salvation of Pastor Gul. We ask for fellowship, for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Gul, May the Lord's Angels be surrounded about you and I had protection as we plead the blood of Jesus over the ministry God has called you too be faithful my friend be strong before of his word his anointing in his power he will do what he has said he will do he will break every year he will break every chain he will set the captives free we're prayin
    Nancy T - USA
  • Our Father, be with Pastor Gul, and give him opportunities to minister to those in prison. Strengthen his family so that they can endure the absence of their son and brother. May his family find peace, and may Pastor Gul be strengthened and encouraged by Your Spirit. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Gracious and Merciful Father, I come before you again to pray that Pastor Gul's prison ministry be productive while he is there. May all come to the knowledge that Jesus will cleanse and purify anyone from their sins. I also pray for Pastor Gul's release so that he will be able to be with his family and friends who miss him. In Jesus' name, Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Merciful Father, thank you for the faith and testimony of Pastor Gul & his family. Please Empower him to be a faithful witness in prison and to bring many others into the kingdom. Please protect and provide for his family, redeeming their lives from oppression and violence. Glorify your name in south Asia
    Julie C - USA
  • Father God, I pray that Pastor God is safe. I thank you for his incredible faith that shines a light on my own. That I need to be this bold for Jesus. I pray that his faith is rewarded more than he can ever imagine bringing hope and salvation to those around him in prison. Even the prison guards. Comfort the hearts of his family. In Jesus name, amen.
    Bob G - USA
  • Lord, continue to give Gul boldness in bringing hope to those in prison. He follows in the examples of Richard Wurmbrand, Corrie ten Boom, Bonhoeffer and many others also imprisoned for standing in the name of Jesus. Thank you for the ongoing prayers from his family and church, protect and guide them to lead others to Christ with that same boldness.
    Mary C - USA
  • Lord thank you that Pastor Gul seeks identification and purpose from the story of Joseph. Help him to be anchored in the eternal truth that there is nothing greater than knowing and experiencing the presence of Jesus when being persecuted. Please help his family to stay strong in their trust. Lord if your willing miraculously free him from prison
    Teresa S - USA
  • Lord, I pray for Pastor Gul. give him strength while he is in jail and protect him from any hurt, harm, or danger. I pray for Pastor Gul's family that they will continue praying and praising the one true god even with the threats of getting arrested.
    Cal W - USA
  • Father, thank You for a faith that is always at work in our lives and shows us a way that is better than anything the world has to offer. Thank You for Gul's faith in You that is guiding him through a hardship but gives him a perspective to serve You in the midst of his imprisonment. May he find You to be an ever present help in trouble. Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Lord Jesus,please protect Pastor Gul in prison and give him wide access to fellow prisoners and jailers.May the light of Christ shine ever brightly, such that a miraculously large number of men are born again into Your Kingdom to Your glory!As a result of the Holy Spirit, may conditions at the prison improve and Christian faith influence authorities.
    Danae V - USA
  • Lord we pray for Pastor Gul. Thank you for him, for his bravery, and that we can hear and understand his story. We know that his sacrifice is making us more willing to share salvation through your son with others. Give your servant Gul and his family hope and consolation everyday and let his govt pardon him and set him free. O Lord abounding in mercy!
    Christine M - USA
  • Lord God, I pray that You would continue to grow and mature Pastor Gul's faith as he is in prison. May he, like Joseph, be a powerful witness of Your sovereign hand and of trusting You despite difficulty. I pray that his family would continue to be encouraged as well, that they would have eyes fixed on eternity and know a reward is coming.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Dear Father, thank You for giving Gul Your assurance that his imprisonment has a divine purpose. Please bless and encourage his family as they steadfastly stand behind him, even in the face of judgment and scrutiny by their community. I pray that this constant watching from others will also produce consequent conviction and repentance! Amen.
    Lynne W - USA
  • Lord, let Gul shine brightly for you in prison.
    michele r - USA
  • Dear Lord, I pray Pastor Gul will stand strong in his faith and lead many to Christ while in prison. Encourage his family and give them Your peace in the midst of judgment and scrutiny from others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Dara W - USA
  • Father God, I thank you for the bold faith of Pastor Gul. I pray that he will have a dynamic ministry in the prison to other prisoners as well as guards.Please sustain him as he walks this road. Please provide for his needs and strengthen his faith. I pray that his family and loved ones will be encouraged and strengthened. Please protect them. Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • In the seeing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah El Roi, God Who sees, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Gul and family. We ask that they see Your wonders, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • In Jesus Name we pray for our brothers & sisters around the world that are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus our Lord and as You Lord remember we are made of the dust and can do no thing without you John 15:5 strengthen each one with the power of Your Holy Spirit to overcome and continue in the faith & may no weapon formed against them prosper.
    barry p - USA
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