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Jan. 09, 2014 | India

Pray for Christians Attacked Christmas Day

[718] prayers in [31] nations have been posted for Christians attacked on Christmas Day.

Radical Hindus attacked a group of Christians who had gathered at a believer’s house for prayer on Christmas day. Pastor Arjun, 24, who leads the Ebenezer Indian Pentecost Church, and several other members of the church had gathered at the home of a 48-year-old widow. Shortly after beginning their prayer meeting, about 20 radical Hindus raided the house, grabbing Bibles from the Christians’ hands and ripping them apart while shouting and cursing at the group for destroying the Hindu culture. The Hindus also called local police, accusing the believers of “forced conversions to Christianity.” Police arrested Pastor Arjun and five other Christians, and they seized 20 Bibles from the home as evidence. The six Christians were released on bail the following day but still face prosecution.

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  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, the Great God, as brothers and sisters in Christ we worship You for faithfulness of Pastor Arjun and Indian believers. We intercede for great and precious promises on them, a hedge of protection on them, and angels directly from heaven to minster to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Help these Christians even now.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Praying
    Carla M - USA
  • Thank You, Father, for Your work in India. I ask You to protect Ebenezer Indian Pentecost Church and it's members in India. Please, strengthen them in every ways and let them rejoice in their hearts. Please meet their needs. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • God please help our family to show the great love that is in them from you and bring some of their persecutors to the Faith. In Jesus' name. Amen
    Reatha G - USA
  • Please protect this family and this Church and help it flourish in the midst of the dark persecution it faces. Grant them your peace, joy and strength, for your kingdom sake.
    mark m - USA
  • We love you and are praying for you here in Dallas, Tx
    Charles O - USA
  • Dear Jesus, please help the people because christmas can be a really hard time in india because people people are trying to convert them into hindos
    tyler m - USA
  • Glory Be to the Father, to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning is now and Ever shall be world without end. Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Adoni the day has come that Indian believers need to obtain permission to worship YOU! God cut short the days of BJP rule abruptly and restore free govt. Cast out all shadows of darkness from the land &Holy Spirit invade the hearts&land, establish the throne of Jesus in India. Rename the country as the nation of Your people. Glory cloud rest upon India
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Father In The Name Of Jesus Christ please Bless, Strengthen and Defend Pastor Arjun and all at the Ebenezer Indian Pentecost Church and let the false charges that were filed against them be dropped, let the Hindus and everyone on earth Know Your Love and lead us all to you Lord Jesus. Amen.
    Justin N - USA
  • Father we praise & thank you that "he who lives in the shelter of the Most High will live in the shadow of the All Mighty." May the faith of our sister be an inspiration to all believers to praise You no matter what the circumstances. I ask you to unleash your power through our praise so the world will know that YOU ARE GOD and our salvation is secure
    Mark M - USA
  • Father, we pray for Pastor Arjun and these five Christians taken and arrested. Lord we pray that your grace and mercy will be with them. Encourage their hearts and give them strength to endure these difficult times. Jesus, we pray that these people will not face persecution for their hope is in you; their trust and faith are in you! Give them peace
    Sandy F - Ethiopia
  • Father, in Lord Jesus name I ask that You would send preachers, messengers, servants and gifts to India to open the eyes of the people and turn them from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto You, Lord that they might receive forgiveness of sins and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith that is in Christ Jesus. Thank You Lord
    Janet R - USA
  • I pray for a miraculous release from prosecution in Jesus Name,that they will be uncondittionaly cleared of all charges
    I pray for a "Damascus " encounter for their attackers in Jesus Name
    Ibironke A - Nigeria
  • Dear Lord, please strengthen these people. And let them know that all the tortures of this world are temporary.
    Please don't let them give up eternal life for temporary hardship.
    Please strengthen them, and let others learn from them. In your mighty name I pray Amen.
    Grace I - USA
  • Lord Jesus I pray for Pastor Arjun and his church as they endure this time of persecution for speaking in Your Name. I pray that the charges against them will be dropped and that you will speak to the hearts of those who attacked them, that they would come to know You as Lord and Savior. In Your Perfect Name.
    Chris D - USA
  • Lord in heaven helps this people in their time of need.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Lord Jesus the Christ, thank you for the faithful witness of Pastor Arjun and the others at Ebenezer church. May you make their faith and love of your enemies stronger as a result of their trials. May you provide them all the courage, aid and comfort they need as they carry out your mission in the future, your will be done.
    John R - USA
  • Our Father who art in Heaven hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory forever. In Jesus Name. Amen
    renee h - USA
  • Holy Father, Thank You for my brothers and sisters. Let this increase their faith in You. Lord I ask that Your angels keep them safe. Father bless them and increase their members for Your glory. Let every evil mountain hear the voice of the Lord and be removed (Mic. 6:2 ). In the name of Jesus, Amen.
    steve w - USA
  • "And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved." Heavenly Father, I pray that You will comfort these followers of Christ. Go before them and be their rear guard. Save them. Strengthen their endurance. Let their persecution fuel their love for Christ and draw others unto salvation in Christ Jesus.
    Patris A - USA
  • Heavenly Father, glory be to you with thanksgiving and praise. We stand firm on Psalm 138: 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me. We pray for all charges to be dropped for all things are possible in Jesus name. Amen.

    Dawn C - USA
  • Dear Lord, Thank You for the faith and courage of these believers. Please protect them as they continue to serve and witness for You. May the Bibles seized from this home find their way into receptive hands and hearts. You promised that Your word would not return to You void. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Lynne W - USA
  • Father, be with our family that was arrested from Ebenezer Penecostal church in India as they worshipped you. May the Bibles be replaced and hearts mended for such an activity in your presence,
    We ask that they are protected from the local authorities as they have been filled with lies about our family in Christ. Please bring peace, comfort to all.
    Paulette S - USA
  • Lord you are a just God and we have already overcome the enemy and all His tactics. Bless the pastor Arjun as he leads your sheep to higher ground. Blind the eyes of the Radical Hindus like you did Paul so that they can see. Lord your word is the evidence of truth. Thank you for the men, women, and children who know who you are. Thank you God!!!!!
    Charlene W - USA
  • Psalms
    136:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
    136:2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
    136:3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
    136:4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever
    Charlotte G - USA
  • Lord, we praise you that you live within us, giving us the strength to face each new day. Lord, as these believers stand strong in believing in Jesus Christ, may you provide them with protection, deliverance from the hand of the enemy and may we see a revival rise above the persecution they are facing. Protect them, dear Lord I pray, Amen.
    Cathi S - USA
  • Thank you merciful & loving Father for encouraging, empowering, blessing & strengthening Indian churches to fulfill your will to land a gospel-reached India. Grace and peace be multiplied to the Indian saints. Thank you that as persecution abounds your glory will too - to the end that the persecutors will glorify you and change as well. Praise you God!
    Tia K - USA
  • Father God, make a way so these precious ones will not be prosecuted and can continue their work for You. Give them the strength to continue to do what You have called all Christians to do...to share the Gospel with everyone, everywhere. Provide for their needs and strengthen and encourage them. Provide Bibles for them so they can read Your Word.
    Joyce V - USA
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