Christians in Laos cannot rely on protection under the law.
Christians in Laos cannot rely on protection under the law.
Jan. 22, 2026 | Laos

Christian Girl Denied Legal Protection

[23] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Pa Sia Tho and family.

A Christian girl who was sexually assaulted has been denied legal justice because of her faith in Christ. In August 2025, Pa Sia Tho, 14, was collecting food for her family in the forest when a 38-year-old man followed her and assaulted her. When Pa’s parents reported the assault to authorities, the man was ordered to pay a fine. He refused and instead said he would marry Pa. Pa and her family rejected this offer, requesting justice instead. On Sept. 2, the village head blocked their police report, stating that as Christians they did not have that right. Pray for Pa Sia Tho and her parents to experience healing and encouragement as they continue to trust the Lord for his provision and care. Pray also that the authorities and the man who assaulted Pa will experience conviction and repentance for this violation and failure to act righteously.

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Write your own prayer for Pa Sia Tho and family

  • Dear Lord,

    We pray for this child of Yours who has been assaulted and suffering. We also pray for the entire family that can not find justice in the legal system and the negligence of local police. We pray that they experience healing and encouragement as they continue to trust You and Your provision and care. We also pray for true justice.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Lord Jesus, Pa's attack reminds me how evil ruled the earth before the flood, and how You had to start over to try to eliminate the atrocities. Please take this violence and turn it to good for Your kingdom. Please use all Your powers to reach the hearts of those impacted by satan and please provide for, and comfort the persecuted.
    Joel B - USA
  • Almighty Father, I lift up to You, Pa Sia Tho, who has suffered at the hands of this assault. Please Lord May she and her family experience healing and encouragement as they continue to trust the Lord's provision and care. May the authorities and the assailant be held accountable for this horrific attack. May Pa's family have peace and comfort. Amen
    Dianne B - USA
  • Jesus give her favor heal her broken heart. Let her find strength in you. Let your people come along side her and her family and being comfort
    Nancy T - USA
  • Dear Jesus, we need justice for Pa and her family and for the responsible men to be tried and convicted. Dear Lord, this is such an injustice upon an innocent girl. It breaks my heart and I know it breaks your heart. Encourage the family to continue to seek justice and for the authorities to do the right thing.
    In Jesus name, amen.
    Debi H - USA
  • Lift Pa Sia Tho and her family, dear Jesus. May her strength and resilience lead her in overcoming such a corrupt system after such a heinous attack on her. Comfort and protect her and her family under your shelter and lead them to your glory.
    In Jesus' name, Amen
    Kate M - USA
  • Gracious Father, please protect Pa SiaTho and her family. Bring healing and help them to continue to trust you for provision and care. Let the authorities and the man who assaulted Pa turn from evil to the truth of Christ. Cover Pa with Your love! In Jesus name I pray. Amen. Jesus is the Truth!
    Vicki A - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for Pa Sia Tho and her family and their willingness to follow You despite the costs. I pray that they would experience healing and encouragement as they continue to trust You for Your provision and care. I pray also that the authorities and the man who assaulted her will experience conviction and repentance.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Sovereign God, we pray for healing and encouragement as this family trusts you for provision and care and that authorities and the man who assaulted Pa will experience conviction and repentance. Help neighbors witness these believers' light, love and forgiveness. Let them see Jesus who delivers and transforms us into His likeness through discipleship.
    Mary M - USA
  • Lord Jesus please be with this girl and the new baby (if there is a baby). Give her and her family protection from evil people who seek to deny this family the comfort of You. Amen.
    Tim W - USA
  • Father God, justice has been denied for Pa Sia Tho. But, You will bring justice in this situation. Help this man to have no peace until he repents of this heinous crime. Help Pa Sia Tho & family forgive him. Help them to stand strong in Christ. Give them healing & trust in You. Be glorified in this matter. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that You will bring justice for Your precious daughter, Pa. I pray for her and her parents to find emotional healing. Fill their hearts with love and reassure them that you truly care about them. Bring overwhelming conviction on the man who violated her, and on the village head. May they repent and be saved. In Jesus' name!
    Barry D - USA
  • Father we are praying for our sister Pa Sia and her family may they find peace and justice in this case. Give them the love of Christ that they are able to forgive all that has trespassed against them where they are able to heal and be set free in Jesus name we pray
    Mark S - USA
  • Holy One, I incline Your ear to the cries of PaSia Tho as she recovers from the attack on her. She is lonely and feels the reproach of other villagers. Stir the hearts of the perpetrators and those who have not allowed her to have justice. Cover her with Your love and sustain her. In the strong name of Jesus, AMEN
    Linda R - USA
  • Dear Father, we know you are grieved that Pa Sia Tho is being denied justice . We pray bring physical and emotional healing to her from the trauma of the attack. Bring a change of heart to the village head that he will accept their police report. May Pa SiaTho and her family find closure for this dastardly act.
    INJ, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Holy Father, thank You that You are altogether just. I ask for Pa through this traumatic time in her life. Please reveal Your presence and the good that You will bring through what has happened, to her and her family. Bring Your people around them to support and strengthen them in her need. Please work through these events to point others to Jesus
    Karen K - USA
  • Oh Lord,heal Pa. Let her not be assaulted again through the legal system. Let the authorities and this man, feel a weight of their crime against her. Give this family hope, strength, healing. Let this evil be used for good. thank you Jesus. In your holy precious name I pray amen.
    Bob G - USA
  • Father! You are the protector of the innocent! Protect Pa Sia Tho & her family. Give them healing that can only come from You. Ensure Your merciful justice. Convict & bring to justice all involved in the assault including those who refuse to uphold justice for Pa. Only You can touch the pain this family feels. Wrap You arms around them & love them.
    Ann S - USA
  • Fether, be with Pa Sia Tho, and help her deal with trauma. May she and her family learn to forgive the persecutors. May the persecutors see the believers sweet spirit, and repent and submit to Jesus themselves. In Jesus holy name, Amen.
    Sally L - USA
  • Father to the broken hearted, help this family and girl to forgive, to pray for this man, to heal, find you as all in deeper ways, and I ask for justice on this earth in this matter. Make more good come from this than could be done any other way, sustain the faith of your people, bless and provide, give favor with authorities. Come to this nation-save
    kathy C - USA
  • Father God. Remember Pa Sia Tho, Your child, whose innocence was robbed by the actions of a man who was driven by lust. Lord, Your word says that it would have been better for him to have never been born, but we ask that You convict him of his sin so that he would turn to You and make amends. In Jesus name. Amen.
    Arthur L - South Africa
  • Beloved Abba: Please pour out Your terror upon this rapist & the village leader who denied justice. Fight against them until they come in broken-hearted repentance before You. Heal Pa & encourage & uplift her & her family at this troublesome time. Please help the church to grow that many in their village would come to Christ for we pray in Jesus' Name.
    Mario C - USA
  • Lord, bring Your justice and righteousness to Pa and heal her heart, mind, body and soul. Convict the authorities and her attacker to repent and may they have no peace until true justice comes here on earth. May Pa's parents endure and receive encouragement from You. Give the family discernment, perseverance, protection, guidance, hope and peace.
    Beth P - USA