Christian students in Bhutan experience pressure and persecution by standing for Christ.
Christian students in Bhutan experience pressure and persecution by standing for Christ.
Nov. 27, 2025 | Bhutan

Student Retreat Relieves Buddhist Pressure

[149] prayers in [10] nations have been posted for students.

As Christian students are forced to participate in Buddhist practices in school, an upcoming retreat will encourage and strengthen their faith. In Bhutan, the king regards himself as a divinely appointed defender of Buddhism, and stringent laws are in place to restrict Christianity, forcing students to join Buddhist practices at school even when doing so is contrary to their faith in Christ. Pray that the upcoming retreat will give persecuted Christian students a reprieve from this pressure and encouragement to remain strong in their faith and witness. Pray that they will be equipped to stand firm in Christ despite forced practices and that, through these students, the Lord will raise up a new generation of leaders for his church.

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  • Lord,
    Thank You for our brothers and sisters in Bhutan and their willingness to follow You despite state-ray that You would be with them during this retreat and they would feel Your presence among them. May they be encouraged and refreshed and equipped for every good work, raising up a new generation of leaders for Your church.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Dear Father, it is difficult to hear of children and students in Bhutan being forced to participate in buddhist practices. May this retreat provide strength, encouragement, and perseverance for them to be strong and courageous for Jesus and know of Your love and care for them. May they grow up to be mighty defenders of the gospel in Jesus' Name. AMEN
    Jennifer T - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, our Savior, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for service of Bhutan youth and young Christians. We ask for provision, for hedge of protection, and heavenly angels encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Our loving Father of the Bhutan people, thank you for the small number of faithful believers in a nation. Where the king is supreme and followers of Christ apparently must worship in secret. Thank you for providing respite and relief opportunities for students who self-identify as Christian, secretly. Glorify your name through the growth of the churc
    Barry P - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray that these dear students would be firmly rooted in the truth of You word and would trust that You are with them, guiding and helping them to stand firm. May they be shining lights of hope and faith in the midst of a crooked and perverse world, and may they be greatly used to build up the future church.
    Danielle H - USA
  • In the faithful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Ha'El hanne'eman, God Who is faithful, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we adore You for trust of Bhutan young Christians. We ask for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, raise up a heavily anointed and well respected evangelist to have a friendly encounter with the King of Bhutan. Orchestrate the chance circumstances of their meeting. Educate the evangelist well in all the ways that Christ is superior to Buddha.Cause Your wisdom to prevail with such beauty and authority that the King's heart is changed forever.
    Danae V - USA
  • Father, please give Your children guidance and strength. What the devil means for bad, please turn into good and use this retreat to lead others to Yourself and You help Your children remain faithful in love. In Jesus Powerful Name, amen
    Debbie M - USA
  • In the name of Lord Jesus Christ, our heavenly Father, Adonai, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Bhutan young Christians who share Your Word. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • In the name of Lord Jesus Christ, our heavenly Father, Adonai, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Bhutan young Christians who share Your Word. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • God, bless this fellowship, let Your Spirit be poured out richly, and Your people go out renewed. Let the King himself convert, and do what is right; let Your church prosper in Bhutan. Let the laws be lifted, and let the children know what to do in school, how to be faithful, how to learn, and let the truth be written on their hearts deeply. Help them.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Bhutan: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Strengthen, guide & encourage them amid pressure & oppression. Bring Buddhists to Christ, resulting in peace, freedom & hope. In Jesus' Name. Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for these students in the words of Hebrews 13: 20""21. May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in you what is pleasing to him through Jesus Christ . Amen
    Sarah T - USA
  • Father, I pray for these young students. That they may be faithful witnesses for You. As a student body they may unite together and be exhorted , growing in faith and a support to each other. I pray Lord that your countenance be upon them. Protect and help guide them by The Holy Spirit. By your strength keep them safe. Their hope and salvation
    Brandi B - USA
  • Dear Jesus, I lift up to you the Christian students who are facing trouble for being your followers. Spirit of God meet with these students at upcoming retreat and refresh and encourage them. Help them determine to stand strong in you no matter what.
    Pamela F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Bhutan: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Strengthen, encourage & guide them amid challenges & pressure, especially students. Through them, bring up a new generation of church leaders. Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Bhutan: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Strengthen, unify & guide them amid repression & pressures, especially students. Bring Buddhists to Christ, bringing freedom & hope. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father please give these students a deep understanding of the difference in beliefs and by their relationship with You and trust in your word be evident that a relationship with You is personal , fulfilling, satisfying for every need for love and acceptance. Lord hold fast each student that they may follow You no matter the circumstances.
    Teresa S - USA
  • Amen, Lord Jesus, defend and encourage thy children and raise them up to strong leaders and mighty men of faith.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Lord, I pray that Christian students who are expected to participate in Buddhist practices, will be strengthened & encouraged in their Christian faith by this up & coming retreat. Praying they be equipped to stand firm in Christ despite forced practices & that, through these students, the Lord will raise up a new generation of leaders for his church.
    Delicia W - New Zealand
  • Father, may these students persevere in their faith in you. Guide them in how they should live when faced with difficulties. When they make choices based on your will for them, may it be done in a manner where others see Jesus living through them. Continue to give them courage and strength through these challenges. Thank you for working in them. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Merciful Father thank you for hearing the cries of the righteous and delivering them out of their troubles, being near to those who have a broken heart and saving those with a contrite spirit. Please deliver these young believers from their afflictions and use them to bring more souls into your kingdom
    Julie C - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Bhutan: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Strengthen, guide & encourage them amid pressures & repression. Raise up a new generation of believers. Bring freedom, peace & hope! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Our Father, be with Your young children in Bhutan and bless their upcoming retreat. May they find strength and courage for when they return back to their lives where pressures are great. May their lives, and love for You, draw others to You. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Bhutan: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Strengthen, encourage & guide them amid repression & pressures, especially students. Bring Buddhists to Christ, bringing peace, hope & freedom! Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father and Lord and Saviour Christ Jesus, Thank You for being with Your people, thank You for providing for Your people, thank You for being Mighty on behalf of Your People. Please give them Your Holy Comfort and Strength.
    christine s - USA
  • Please Lord help these students to find strength and encouragement in the upcoming retreat, as well as fellowship and connection with those experiencing similar difficulties. Relieve them and give them solace during this time of refueling and refilling.
    Pam M - USA
  • Father God, You are mighty to save. Please spread the gospel in Bhutan to all people. I pray for the king to hear the good news with faith and be saved through Jesus Christ. Please continue to reap a great harvest for your kingdom there. I pray for the students who trust in you to have strong faith and opportunities for evangelism. In Jesus' name, amen
    Julia F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Bhutan: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Strengthen, encourage & guide them amid repression & pressures. Bring Buddhists to Christ, bringing peace, freedom & hope. In Jesus' Name. Amen.


    Lisa D - USA
  • In the sanctifying and unifying name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah M'Kaddesh, Lord Who sanctifies, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Bhutan Christians particularly youth. We ask for unity, for purity, a hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
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