(From worldprayerguide.org) “Following Jesus in India and in some other parts of the world, can cost everything. For Hindu Background Believers (HBBs), the path of faith often comes with rejection from family, job loss, and threats of violence. In regions with anti-converstion laws, even attending a prayer meeting can lead to arrest.
“In 2022, a group of HBBs in Chhattisgarh had their homes burned by villagers. In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, a pastor was jailed for “coercing conversions” after simply praying for the sick. These are not isolated incidents…India now ranks among the top 15 most dangerous countries for Christians.
“Pray for strength and healing for persecuted believers , especially HBBs facing threats or rejection. May God restore their joy and deepen their faith.
“Pray for their persecutors to encounter Christ through dreams, acts of mercy, and the boldness of believers.”
“Pray for the deep, internal scars carried by Christian women and girls across India. Ther trauma often hides in the shadows…where injustice meets silence. But the LORD SEES. Let us pray for His healing to meet the deep wounds carried by His daughters.”
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.” – Romans 12:14.