Anuradha is a bold witness for Christ in her community.
Anuradha is a bold witness for Christ in her community.
Dec. 21, 2023 | Sri Lanka

Bold Witness Draws Opposition

[202] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Anuradha.

In July, Anuradha shared the gospel with three families in her Sri Lankan village and invited the pastor of her church to pray for them. When word of this reached the local temple, the monk and 50 other people came to Anuradha’s house and threatened her to stop these Christian activities. She boldly answered them that she would not stop. A few days later, nearly 80 people came to her home and demanded that she be investigated by the police. Anuradha has agreed to a police investigation. Pray for her to receive divine wisdom and boldness to share the truth of the gospel before the police and her community.

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  • Dear Lord God of Heaven and earth! Your people are in desperate need of Your help, Your comfort, Your protection, Your strength, they need endurance, to endure till the end so they might be saved! Help them forgive their enemies!
    christine s - USA
  • Help Anuradha to continue to be a bold witness for you. May she be encouraged this Easter to continue sharing your love with others and to not be afraid of suffering for Christ.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Anuradha, her pastor & her church: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for Anuradha's faith! Bring those who tried to stop her witness to repentance. Give her needed wisdom & boldness in her witness. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord Jesus I pray that Anuradha will stand strong in conviction and in wisdom and courage and know how to answer those who oppose her faith. Safety for them. I pray the police and her persecutors will come to know you as savior and Lord. I pray Anuradha her family will be effective witnesses of the gospel. I pray many to come to know the Lord. Amen.
    Eric D - USA
  • Father thank You for the courage Anuradha demonstrated in refusing to stop her Christian activities. Now that she will be under investigation, to which she has agreed, please give her wisdom to say what she should say that will challenge her hearers to learn more about Jesus Christ. May doors of witness be opened for her to continue sharing Christ.
    Toni D - USA
  • Father thank You for the courage Anuradha demonstrated in refusing to stop her Christian activities. Now that she will be under investigation, to which she has agreed, please give her wisdom to say what she should say that will challenge her hearers to learn more about Jesus Christ. May doors of witness be opened for her to continue sharing Christ.
    Toni D - USA
  • God wills, May Worship Revival spread like wildfire, touching the lives of millions. The nation becomes a center for worship and prayer, drawing people from all walks of life to experience the presence of God. In this future reality, Sri Lanka becomes a beacon of light and hope for the nations. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.
    Tricia C - USA
  • God wills, May Worship Revival spread like wildfire, touching the lives of millions. The nation becomes a center for worship and prayer, drawing people from all walks of life to experience the presence of God. In this future reality, Sri Lanka becomes a beacon of light and hope for the nations. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.
    Tricia C - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we pray for her to receive divine wisdom and boldness to share the truth of the gospel before the police and her community. Thank you Lord Jesus for her obedience and unwillingness not to recant. We pray for the salvation of those who are persecuting her InJesus Precious name, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit Amen
    Alvin A - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for Anuradha and her boldness in sharing the gospel with people in her village even in the face of opposition from many people. May You bless her efforts and give her courage in the face of threats. May the local leaders be open to the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ and choose to give their lives to Him.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Lord, we lift up Anuradha to You for protection, wisdom and grace in dealing with the community attackers and police that are attempting to stifle her witness and testimony and ministry. Father, she knows full well that persecution will come but she is also human and capable of being afraid and feeling alone. We ask Lord for Your presence to keep her.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Precious Lord, please see the need of all involved in this and provide strength, energy, wisdom, determination and Grace. Please bless all Your loyal believers openly so all can see and may all the lost here be saved. In Jesus name I pray, Amen MARANATHA!
    Della H - USA
  • In the powerful name and presence of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for Your presence with and faithfulness of Anuradha. We ask for hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to her. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God please help Anuradha receive divine wisdom and boldness for shareing the truth of the gospel. In Jesus name. Amen
    Arnie W - USA
  • In the everlasting name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Olam, God eternal, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Anuradha. We ask for wisdom, for provision, a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to her. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • In the everlasting name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Olam, God eternal, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Anuradha. We ask for wisdom, for provision, a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to her. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Holy Father, Give Anuradha a peaceful heart as she waits for her opportunity to give a testimony. Give her the right words to say and the right demeanor. Use her life for your Glory. Protect her in the waiting.
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • I pray for Anuradha that the Holy Spirit gives her words to say that her persecutors would not expect from a woman. That her persecutors realize that something greater beyond their understanding is occurring and they pray for truth and God speaks to them.
    David B - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I pray that Anuradha receives divine wisdom and boldness to share the truth of the gospel before the police and her community by the power of the Holy Spirit. May all that hear her witness come to the knowledge of you as their personal Lord and Savior for the forgiveness of sins and eternal life. In your holy name I humbly pray, Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I pray that Anuradha receives divine wisdom and boldness to share the truth of the gospel before the police and her community by the power of the Holy Spirit. May all that hear her witness come to the knowledge of you as their personal Lord and Savior for the forgiveness of sins and eternal life. In your holy name I humbly pray, Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Thank You for Anuradha's boldness to share the truth of who You are with others. I pray that this persecution would only increase her courage and desire to proclaim the gospel, and that she would inspire others as well. Please give her wisdom as she walks through the police investigation; may she be a bright light for Your glory.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father, I pray for Anuradha that she would continue being a bold light for Christ, that she would have peace and joy and that many in her village would come to know You and Your Son because of her testimony. May Your love pour from her even as she is persecuted and may Your Spirit soften the hearts of the people in her village and all of the villages..
    Charise M - USA
  • Thank You for the boldness of Anuradha. You have caused her to stand for Christ amidst opposition. Lord, when she comes before the law may she be bold like Paul. I pray this for her now in the name of Jesus. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • In the protective name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Anuradha. We ask for provision, for hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to her. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • God, thank you for the strong faith of Anuradha. Please tell her what to say in the presence of witnesses, as you say you will. Open their hearts to hear, please.
    Emily G - USA
  • Lord Almighty you sit enthroned above the circle of the earth. It's people are like grasshoppers to you. Supply anuradha with an overwhelming supply of wisdom, courage, boldness and love for those living without you, Jesus. Let the power of the Holy Spirit go before her as she speaks truth to the police, her persecutors, and all who will listen.
    Atacy U - USA
  • Numbers 6:24-26
    The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
    Andrew M - USA
  • Father, I lift up Anuradha to You now, so encouraged by her faith and boldness. Lord I love that. I ask You to protect her and strengthen her. I ask You bring people to her with open hearts. I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.
    Teresa V - USA
  • Almighty God, praise be you to for the passion for Jesus and boldness to proclaim that Anuradha has deep within her heart. Protect her, grant her the words to speak to the authorities and may they stand in awe of her faith in Jesus! In Your power, convert hearts to accept Jesus. Grant her peace and steadfastness in You. Jesus be glorified. Pat US
    Patricia S - USA
  • Dear Father in Heaven, please bless Anuradha to prevail. May she not be silenced. Bless the police to drop the case . Thank You for helping and protecting her from all harm. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen
    Teresa P - Korea, South
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