A Pakastani Christian stands in the remains of one of the churches destroyed during the Jaranwala Islamic riots.
A Pakastani Christian stands in the remains of one of the churches destroyed during the Jaranwala Islamic riots.
Nov. 27, 2025 | Pakistan

Christian Family Held Hostage, Now in Hiding

[106] prayers in [10] nations have been posted for Pakistani Christians.

On Aug. 27, 2025, at 1:30 a.m., a group of armed men took a Christian family captive, threatened to bring blasphemy charges against the family and demanded the family pay more than $150,000 to prevent the accusations. They also threatened to destroy everything the Christians owned. “You will be the next Jaranwala,” the abductors said, referencing a riot in August 2023 when Islamic extremists destroyed 26 churches and more than 80 homes in a Christian area after Pakistani Christians were falsely accused of destroying a copy of the Quran. Front-line workers said this family escaped from their abductors but have since gone into hiding. “The threat of blasphemy is such a weapon,” said a front-line worker. “Threats and false claims that someone has committed blasphemy are being used against Christians all over the country. Please pray for all Pakistani Christians to be safe and have wisdom as they serve Christ.”

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  • HOLY Father and Christ Jesus who dwells among our Pakistani family, strengthen them with joy and faithfulness to walk in your footsteps. Let their sacrifice yield a rich harvest of souls for your kingdom. Holy Spirit, abide with us as they persevere and as we pray with them. Help them witness by walking in your ways with love forgiveness and humility.
    Mary M - USA
  • Father God, thank You for the faithful & bold witness of our brothers & sisters in Pakistan. Provide & protect & let no weapon formed against them to prosper. May Your truth prevail
    & shine the light of the gospel brightly on their situation. Bless them with peace. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Dear Lord, I praise You for the believers in Pakistan who are being the light of Christ in the darkness. I pray for a powerful conviction to fall upon all Pakistan, and a great spiritual awakening to take place. I pray for this family in hiding that You will protect, provide, and comfort them. Give them hope for the future and peace. In Jesus' name!
    Barry D - USA
  • Father we ask for your protection from the attacks upon our brothers and sisters in Pakistan. Strengthen their faith which is a strong testimony to all who believe in the name of Jesus. Give them discernment and wisdom to navigate the challenges of the world. Open the eyes of their persecutors to the truth so they would turn to you.
    Timothy V - USA
  • Merciful Father, We beseech ou today on behalf of all the Christians in Pakistan. Protect this family who have been asked for $150,000 to prevent them from being accused of blasphemy. Also protect their home because militant Islamic extremists have threatened them harm & destruction of their home. Give peace to all Christians there In Jesus name Amen.
    Robert C - Canada
  • My Father God Who loves &provides for His children perfectly, You know the plight of Your children in Pakistan. Remind them that You know, that You are there with them. Please protect their faith & do not let the enemy steal the faith or joy of a single one. Please magnify Your Name in Pakistan that all would know You &Your great love for mankind.
    Jason R - USA
  • Amado Dios, veo la persecucion que se ha desatado en distinta parte del mundo, estoy impresionado que yo este viendo este abuso en los crfeyentes de Cristo solamente sabiendo que el diablo trata de destruir la iglesia y jamas sera posible porque Cristo reina pero la persecusion siempre ha esistido. Oro por los hermanos que se mantengan firme hasta el f
    mario m - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray that You will deliver these precious Christians from their enemies and rescue them from any bloodshed or harm. May my brothers and sisters sing of Your strength for You are their stronghold who delivers them from evil. In the strong name of Jesus, AMEN
    Linda R - USA
  • Father, protect this family and all families that believe in You. May no harm, false accusations or threats come to them. Bring their persecutors to repent and receive the joy of Your salvation, Your Son Jesus. May Islam cease to have power over the hearts and lives of Pakistanis, including falsely accusing Christians. May You be honored and glorified
    Beth P - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for your people who are being persecuted. Lord, grant them peace in their hearts, a knowledge that no matter what they go through, You, Lord, are always with them. Help them to remain faithful to you, knowing that they will receive a crown of life when they endure to the end. Provide for them, Lord, and be with them. Amen.
    Josephine N - Ghana
  • Father God we know you love the Pakistani people as much as everyone else. Deliver them from their persecutors and provide for their every need. Forgive those persecutors and may the come to know The Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. Amen
    Hazel G - USA
  • Heavenly Father God, I pray for these Pakistani Christians for their lives for their homes and their churches their ministers. I pray that they be wise and how they go out and about so that they don't get charged for what they say. They always have someone with them that can deny the charge. I pray that you handle the situations for them.
    Pam W - USA
  • Oh Lord God, thank you for allowing this family to escape, be with them and through your spirit protect and encourage them. Lead them to green pastures and calm waters. Be with your church in Pakistan, care for your suffering children and build it with the saved souls of former persecutors.
    Chuck B - USA
  • LORD: Thank You for You know how to protect these that belongs to You. Lord, fight the battles for them. Take away the fear with Your anointing, give them the boldness and wisdom to walk in Your Spirit and love. When situation arise they will seek Your will, purpose, peace, protection, wisdom and grace to keep them in the center of YOUR will... IJN
    P F - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father,please comfort these believers with Your Spirit and strengthen their faith. I pray that You will give them wisdom in the very challenging circumstances they are enduring. Please help them to encourage one another and not waiver in their belief in Your goodness and the Truth of Your Word. May their praises be a light to their nation
    Mrs. H - USA
  • Father God, We pray for Pakistan and particularly that blasphemy laws be repealed. Have mercy on the family that was kidnapped so that they remain safe and free. Thank you Lord!
    Robert M - USA
  • Dear Almighty Father, I intercede for these Pakistani fellow believers in Christ. I thank you that this family has escaped from their abductors. I pray that you will protect and provide for them. I pray they stay bold in their faith and that their persecutors will turn to Jesus. In His name, amen.
    Kirk F - USA
  • The Lord bless you and protect you, may the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you, may He be gracious to you, show you His favor and give you His peace. Numbers 6:24-26
    Mary-Ellen V - USA
  • Please Lord drop all the charges and accusations against these Pakistani Christians. Please allow them to worship freely with fear of harm. Please strengthen their faith, abundantly provide for them and increase their number in the Mighty Name of Jesus
    AMANDA Y - USA
  • Father, please grant Your protection and Your wisdom to our fellow Christians in Pakistan, please also protect their Church buildings. Please that many Pakistani Muslims would turn to Your Son, Jesus, and anti blasphemy laws would be repealed. May the Church in Pakistan grow in wisdom and in numbers! In Jesus name, amen.
    David L - USA
  • Lord, thank You for believers in Pakistan. Please provide safety and wisdom for them as they serve You, Jesus. Help those who have lost homes, jobs, and belongings to have all that they need. Help those who have been extorted to have justice and all fines returned to them. Help them to continue to be a light and witness to their persecutors. In Jesus
    Cynthia H - USA
  • Almighty God, I pray for my Pakistani brothers & sisters. I pray the blasphemy laws would be removed from the books, and no longer allowed to be weaponized against Christians. I pray all existing cases would be dismissed, and all imprisoned believers would be released. My prayer is for Christians in Pakistan to be treated fairly under the law.
    Curtis M - USA
  • Father, thank you for our Pakistani brothers and sisters in Christ - please help them in their time of need. Give them strength, protect them from the evil one and false accusations. Give them hearts of peace and love. I pray that no weapons formed against them will prosper. In the Name of Yeshua, Amen.
    Kia W - USA
  • Dear LORD, I pray You put Your hedge of protection around all my Christian brothers and sisters in Pakistan. Provide for their safety as well as emotional, physical and spiritual help as they start their lives over or in hiding. Please connect them with other Christians so they won't feel alone and can support each other. Bring revival to Pakistan.
    Helen H - USA
  • Abba Father, please protect this family who are in hiding in Pakistan. All Pakistani Christians need your almighty protection. Please send warior angels to guard them, protect them, and make them unseen by the enemy. Help them to hold onto their faith in Your Son, Jesus Christ, ever knowing their eternal home is their reward.
    Stephanie P - USA
  • Holy, Almighty God, We pray for Your miraculous protection over believers in Pakistan, who are subjected to all types of evils: false charges, kidnappings, slave wages, martyrdoms. Heal them of traumas, restore what has been lost. Send a powerful fear on Islamic extremists and false accusers. Bring religious freedom. In Christ's Name I pray.
    Rose T - USA
  • Lord Jesus please protect this Christian family in Pakistan. Provide a safe place for them to live. Give them food, clothing and whatever else they need. Please stop the persecution going on in Pakistan. In your nama I pray.


    Leslie O - USA
  • Gracious Lord God, please be with this family. Give them strength and faith to overcome. Show them what their next steps should be. Provide for them to live in peace again.
    Rebuke the dark spirit that motivated the abductors. May they learn to repent and fear You, the One True Living God.
    Bring change to Pakistan so that Christians can live in safety.
    Jean S - Canada
  • Father I ask You to release thousands of Warrior Angels to protect, defend & guide the Christians in all of Pakistan in this battle with demonically inspired Islamists. I am asking that they get to pulled down and that the Believers encourage one another to love their attackers into Your Kingdom by all the provision Jesus has given us. In Jesus Name
    William N - USA
  • Father we pray for all Pakistani Christians and that peace and security be awarded to each of them by Angels that surround them. May their walk in Christ bring others to a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior.
    Alfred H - USA
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