Vanh wants to remain faithful to Christ even as her husband and children have rejected her for her Christian faith.
Vanh wants to remain faithful to Christ even as her husband and children have rejected her for her Christian faith.
May. 22, 2025 | Laos

New Christian Rejected by Family

[11] prayers in [4] nations have been posted for Vanh.

A recent convert has faced backlash from her family since becoming a Christian. Vanh came to faith in Christ in January after local Christians invited her to Christmas activities. When her husband and adult children found out, they forbade her from returning to church, saying they would cut off all support for her if she did. After the next Sunday service, one of her sons angrily smashed her dishes, saying it might be her who gets smashed next time. Her children took her phone so that she would not be able to listen to Bible texts and Christian teaching, and the next day, her husband prepared divorce papers. “I have hope, and I believe only God can help me,” Vanh said when she came to faith in Christ. Pray that she will hold fast to her hope in Christ as she experiences rejection from her family, and pray that the body of Christ will become for her a loving refuge.

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  • I pray that the Laotian women who have suffered from persecution, discrimination, etc. will be led to heaven in the name of Christ. Amen!
    donghyeon k - Korea, South
  • Lord, I pray for Vanh who has made a decision to follow You, no matter what. Continue to bless her, strengthen her faith in You, embolden her, and help her to hold onto her faith in You, Lord. I pray that the family of Christ will surround her with faith and love and become her loving refuge.
    Delicia W - New Zealand
  • Yes, Vanh, only God can help you or any one of us! May God strengthen your faith and steadfastness in Him. May He bring your husband and children to faith in Jesus' Christ, and meet your need. May the body of Christ become a loving refuge you. Be of good cheer. In Jesus' Name. Amen
    Christienne D - USA
  • Jesus, thank You for Vanh. Lord, i pray that you protect, sustain, comfort and fill her up with Your love.
    Psalm 34:15 The LORD watches over the righteous and listens to their cries.
    Psalm 34:17 The righteous call to the LORD, and He listens; He rescues them from all their troubles.
    in Jesus' name, amen.
    reign rowa G. e - Philippines
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for protection for Vanh and other Laos Christian converts that they can keep strong in their faith and continue spreading Your Word. I pray for peace and comfort for Vanh and that her family will come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. in Jesus"s name I pray. Amen.
    Allison R - USA
  • Dear Lord, I pray for Vanh who has been rejected by her family for following Christ. Strengthen her and increase her faith. Let her bold witness be a testimony to others and her family as well so they will be saved. I pray that she will find support and fellowship among other believers. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Dara W - USA
  • Father God please assure Vanh deep within her spirit that you will never reject her even though her whole family has turned its. Back on her. May other believers surround her with love and encouragement. Provide for her physical needs as well. We pray that a phone may be restored to her so that she will have access to scripture and. Christian teaching.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We pray for Vanh, as she is under duress from those around her. We pray that she will hold fast to her hope in Christ as she experiences rejection from her family, and pray that the body of Christ will become for her a loving refuge. Let her strong witness and the Your power bring her family to Christ and stop the persecution.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Lord God, please comfort Vanh and give her strength, boldness and courage as she walks with You. Bring every family member to see the beautiful change in her and let their hearts be softened to You and to her. May Vanh experience You in wonderful ways, including the uniting of her family under Your banner of love!
    Roberta V - USA
  • Precious Father: Praise be to You for the steadfast faith of sister Vanh! Please protect her & provide all of which she stands in need according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Please soften the hearts of her husband & children that they would repent & turn to Christ & stop persecuting her. May she find refuge in the church community. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
  • Dear God, I pray that Vanh would be able to find refuge from the abuse she faces and has faced. Please bless her and bring her peace and hope. I pray that You may soften the hearts of her family and bless her with love and community. Please be with her and ensure she is not alone. In Jesus's name, Amen.
    Rae M - USA