Jan. 12, 2023 | India

Christians Singled Out in Government Survey

[165] prayers in [10] nations have been posted for Christians from Hindu backgrounds.

In Andhra Pradesh state, officials are conducting a survey to identify all Christians who have come from Hindu families, married a Hindu or are conducting Christian activities. Such surveys have generally led to increased persecution and discrimination. Front-line workers ask for prayer for Christians in India as violence against Christians grows and is expected to increase even more as the 2023 national elections approach.

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  • Lord, keep thy Hindu converts safe and let many join them in faith.
    Margaret D - USA
  • LORD, I pray Indian born again believers wouldn't be given over to a spirit of fear but of power, love, & a sound mind. I pray they would hold fast to Your word in the A1611 Bible & their witness be magnified so that many persecutors in India would be led to Your word & to repent of their sins. May You increase Your body in India! In LORD Jesus' name
    Devin C - USA
  • ABBA FATHER, I pray that YOUR peace reigns inside Christians converts from Hindu, that is beyond all man's understanding, that only comes from knowing YOU, JESUS, and that we, as YOUR born again, HOLY SPIRIT filled children, that when we die, we will be with YOU in heaven, for all eternity! YOU are the PRINCE OF PEACE, JESUS! Bathe them in YOUR Love!
    Michael V - USA
  • Lord,
    We lift up our brothers and sisters in India; thank You for their faithfulness. I pray that You would strengthen them in their faith each day and that they would know deeply within their hearts that following You is worth any price. We pray that their faithful witness would lead others to You and that the name of Jesus would be known widely.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Lord Jesus, your word says "...whom the Son sets free is free indeed." May you bring every Hindu plan fomented against Hindu converts to naught. Instead, turn what they intended for evil to the gain of the gospel. Let the truth of the gospel shine out in the midst of attacks, opening eyes and softening hearts. Cause Hindus to see their "gods'" sins.
    Danae V - USA
  • Our Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus, I pray for comfort, peace, and protection for our brothers and sisters in Christ. We can take comfort that the Lord is working. He is in control and His Will will be done. We can only plant the seed, the Lord will reap the harvest. We will continue to pray. Stand firm, Jesus is coming soon!
    Susan R - USA
  • Almighty Father, please protect the dear children that you love. Bind the devil and may only your plans and purposes prevail. May the believers in India grow to fully trust Jesus and overcome fear. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Father, equip and empower our Indian brothers and sisters in Christ to persevere and fight the good fight of faith. Uphold and encourage them as they encounter more resistance from family members, friends, and government authorities. Help them to not grow weary in well doing as they faithfully declare Your Word and reach out to the lost in Jesus' name.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Father, we lift up to you the church in India that is under such pressure and turmoil from the native Indians and ask that You strengthen them and encourage them with Your Word and Your Presence in order that they may remain strong in their faith and be maturing. Be with the front line workers as they show Your love and kindness and speak Truth to all
    Gail M - USA
  • Father God, I pray Your protection on Christians who converted from Hinduism. I pray you will protect them from persecution and discrimination. I pray for the upcoming national elections that violence against Christians will not increase and there will be a radical change in India, lead by Indian Christians. Please bless and strengthen Christians.
    HELEN W - USA
  • Father please stop the persecution of your children, but as it occurs let them stay strong.
    michele r - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus. our heavenly Father, Adonai, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Christians from Hindu backgrounds. We praise You they are standing firm. We ask for a hedge of protection, and angels from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord, we bring the nation of India and its leaders before you, asking for your Spirit to descend and bring freedom and hope and truth. Protect your people, Lord, and may the persecution lead to increased numbers of those who trust in you for salvation. Give believers wisdom and courage and remind them you are always in control.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Lord God, come against the plans of the enemy in this survey. Protect your people. Protect the spread of your word.
    Let the elections happen without violence. Let the truth about the goodness and light in your people shine.
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • Lord God, come against the plans of the enemy in this survey. Protect your people. Protect the spread of your word.
    Let the elections happen without violence. Let the truth about the goodness and light in your people shine.
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • God, you hold the nations in Your hand, each election is in Your control, and the means they use to be elected are too. You hold the lives, livelihoods, and safety of each of Your children. In India, please protect Your own. Give them justice. Preserve their lives and their homes. Please keep the laws i place to correct them. In the name of Christ amen
    Kesse R - USA
  • Father protect the Christians in India from Hindu backgrounds. Bring peace, wisdom & strength. Encourage them as they serve you. Help them to forgive their tormentors. In Jesus name.
    Rhonda F - USA
  • In the forgiving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Sabaoth, Lord of Hosts and heaven, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Christians from Hindu background. We ask for hedge of protection, and angels from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, Your word tells us over and over not to fear. Yet when Your children see these surveys and know what has happened in the past, it's hard not to fear. But You said it and they can trust You. Jesus has secured our victory and they are able to overcome because greater are You than he that is in the world. May they walk in this truth. Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Father I ask in Jesus' name that you will bring this survey in Andhra Pradesh to nothing and frustrate all attempts to organise persecution and discrimination there. I pray for the front-line workers' safety and strengthening, and for a major change in policy within the state. As you stilled the wind and the waves, I ask for peace and freedom for all.
    Paul J - United Kingdom
  • Lord, we ask that the elections would not increase violence against Your sons and daughters, but that peace would reign in India through Jesus Christ. May the persecuted stand firmly in faith and grant them perseverance, the ability to forgive their enemies, wisdom, strength, protection and hope. May they have deeper fellowship in You and with others.
    Beth P - USA
  • Father God, Your will be done in and for India. Bless and encourage the believers there. Keep them strong in trusting You. May their light shine so brightly that their persecutors will desire to know about their Lord and Shepherd. Evil spiritual hosts have ruled that land, as revealed in the idolatry and inhumanity. But You are greater than Your foes.
    Jean S - Canada
  • Gracious Heavenly Father, please be with the believers in India who have faced much violence and persecution. Many in India are hostile to Your Church. May the fresh wave of persecution not develop. Help the believers fix their eyes on Jesus.Make them strong to trust and follow Him always. Destroy the mighty strongholds that are behind the violence.
    Jean S - Canada
  • Father God grant grace to Your children throughout India as persecution continues to increase. May they faithfully put on Your Armor as they stand, for we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Amen
    Marita J - USA
  • Dear Lord, you are the God of all the people in India. I pray that You will watch over those who have put their heart, soul and lives into Christ. Please protect them. Please intervene in elections and put leaders in place that will not persecute believers. May the Hindus and Buddhists learn of You and Your Son in His name amen.
    Peggy A - USA
  • Dear Lord, you are the God of all the people in India. I pray that You will watch over those who have put their heart, soul and lives into Christ. Please protect them. Please intervene in elections and put leaders in place that will not persecute believers. May the Hindus and Buddhists learn of You and Your Son in His name amen.
    Peggy A - USA
  • Father, I pray for Christians in India as violence again them grows and is expected to increase even more. Give them joy in knowing they are serving You. Provide for their needs and protect them against this violence. I pray for their persecutors. May their eyes be opened to see the truth as they see it displayed in the lives of Christians.
    Betty D - USA
  • Glory and honor to Your name for Hindu's who have come to faith! As government oppose faith in You through Christ, unbiblical things are becoming law and practicing Christianity. Give the believers honest and discerning wisdom when answering questions. Like Paul in Philippians 1:18, they rejoice in any way the gospel is advanced. Guide and protect.
    Rochelle D - USA
  • Lord, cover these Indian Christians with Your love and guide them on how to answer each survey question truthfully, boldly and safely. I pray that they are kept safe from attacks of the evil one and are encouraged daily through Your Spirit. In the name of Jesus.
    Alison M - USA
  • Dear Lord, tear down the evil plans officials may be making with these surveys. May this be a new opportunity to introduce your son Jesus to those who have never heard the Good News. Prepare their hearts for revival. May there be a harvest of souls. Protect your saints & strengthen their faith. May they see your power & might & be amazed. Amen.
    SM D - USA
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