In Laos, many villages will not permit Christians to bury their dead in local cemeteries.
In Laos, many villages will not permit Christians to bury their dead in local cemeteries.
Jul. 11, 2024 | Laos

Christian Widow Abandoned by Family

[180] prayers in [11] nations have been posted for Mrs. Thai's family and village.

Mrs. Thai, a Christian widow in a Khmu tribal village in Laos, was persecuted by her own family and kicked out of her house because of her faith. She lived alone, and none of her family cared for her. She passed away on December 27, 2023. Her family did not want to take responsibility for her funeral. Members of the local body of Christ came to bury her, but the village headman would not permit them to bring it into the village cemetery, concerned that it would displease the ancestor spirits. Eventually, seven women of the church carried Mrs. Thai’s body far from the village and buried it themselves. Pray that the loving care of the body of Christ in Mrs. Thai’s case will have a deep impact on her family and the whole village so that they will be drawn to Christ.

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  • Oh Lord My God, Creator of heaven & earth, I come behalf of this Widow & others like her who is rejected by family members because of their conversion to Christianity, help them to feel your presence around them, provide, protect, & keep them safe, help them not ro lose hope because greater is You that is in them, than he in the world. Amen.
    Jacqueline B - USA
  • Abba Father we pray for forgiveness for Mrs. Thai's family who abandoned her because she was faithful to Jesus Christ our Saviour. Glory to you for those 7 women who took Mrs Thai's body far away from town to bury her in honor to You. We pray the 7 church women behaviour will have an effect on the family& community to draw the to You in Jesus name Amen
    Robert C - Canada
  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Yahweh, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Ms Thai's family and village know that there is none like You. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection and angels directly from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for Mrs. Thai and her willingness to follow You even at the cost of the rejection of her family and community. Thank You for the women of the church who so caringly gave her a proper burial. We pray that their loving care of the body of Christ will have a deep impact on her family and the whole village so that they will be drawn to You.
    Lysander S - USA
  • So sad Father. I do pray for all those around who witnessed how the Body of Christ took care of giving this sister a buriel and cared for her even in death. I pray the impact of this will move her family and people in her village to open their hearts to Jesus and be saved. In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • Father, Your Word does not return to You void and precious in Your sight is the death of Your saints. May this village repent of their sins and no longer live under bondage to evil spirits. May these 7 women and other believers be faithful to share the gospel and have the joy of bringing many people to salvation.
    Beth P - USA
  • Father, precious in Your sight is the passing of Your dear children. TY that our dear sister will be in the joy of eternity with us. Please bless the dear women who respected her enough to lay her to rest in a dignified manner. May her family be touched and drawn by the love of Christ. Speak to their hearts & the village headman & all others IJN.
    Lisa T - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Adonai; as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Ms Thai and family. We praise You that they fear You. We ask for a hedge of protection, and heavenly angels encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Adonai; as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Ms Thai's. We praise You that they fear You. We ask for a hedge of protection, and heavenly angels encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Almighty God, bring glory to yourself for the testimony of Mrs. Thai. May her prayers arise to you as a sweet smelling savor and may the hearts of family be opened to Jesus. Encourage and strengthen the body of Christ in this little village and grant the increase to their faithfulness. In Jesus name Pat US
    Patricia S - USA
  • Precious Lord, please see these, Your children, give them strength, energy and strong faith. Bless them openly so the lost can see. Please save their persecutors. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. MARANATHA!
    Della H - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I am thankful for the witness of Mrs Thai, that she was faithful despite the hardships that accompanied her faithfulness. I pray the love shown by Christian strangers towards Mrs. Thai would impact the hearts & minds of unbelievers in her village. I pray the entire village would one day worship & serve the risen Lord.
    Curtis M - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, You have made us all with a purpose. We thank you for the legacy left behind by Mrs. Thai & we ask that the love of Christ from her Christian brothers & sisters will resound with the village so that they too may come to know, love, serve and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Let them be baptized and spread the gospel!
    Donna H - USA
  • In the courageous name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for courage and faithfulness of Ms Thai's family and village. We ask for courage, a hedge of protection and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord, this is the "love one another" that you called your people to show! May Mrs. Thai's family and village see the love of your disciples and be drawn to this love that comes from Christ in these faithful servants of yours. May your name be praised forever and ever. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Christians in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Specifically, bring Mrs. Thai's family & village to repentance. Through her church's loving care for her, draw them to Jesus. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Christians in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Specifically, bring Mrs. Thai's family & village to repentance. Let her church's loving care for her draw them to Jesus. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Yes, Lord. Show your love to all through us. Use these people as your light to the world. It is an awful thing that happened to Ms. Thai. But you work in it for the good of all your elect. Bring them to yourself with power, God. You are always in control, and you are always good! Draw her family to repentance and faith in Christ; break their pride.
    Kaleb H - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Specifically, bring Mrs. Thai's family & village to repentance. Draw them to Christ through her church's loving care of her. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, I lift up Mrs Thai and family to You. May Your love, comfort, provision and guiding wisdom be continually noticed in their lives. May You be seen by others thru this family, and may all be drawn to relationship with You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Mary M - USA
  • Father God I pray for her family to realise that she is translated into a glorious body in the Kingdom of Heaven and her deat will not in vain. Let her deathbring light into the haerts of family members for their transformation and regeneration. I ask all that in the name of Jesus.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Specifically, bring Mrs. Thai's family & village to repentance. Through her church's loving care for her, may they be drawn to Jesus.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Merciful Father, thank you for these women who honored the faith of Mrs Thai. Please strengthen the village believers with all might according to your glorious power for all patience & long-suffering with joy. Use them as witness to deliver Mrs Thai's family & village from the power of darkness and convey them into the kingdom of the Son of Your love
    Julie C - USA
  • Dear sister in Christ- I pray for you and your family. Praise God for your faithful stand for Christ. The time is drawing short and Jesus is coming soon. Matthew 5:12- great is your reward in heaven. Don't be afraid, only believe. May God bless you and keep you in His hand. Much love. In the mighty Name of Jesus. Amen.
    Susan R - USA
  • Holy Father, thank You for the boldness of these 7 women who buried their sister Mrs. Thai. Use this for Your honor and glory Father. May others know of their care and concern for a fellow believer. Lord, work in Your church in Laos and may the forces of darkness be defeated by Christ. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • Father, I lift up my sister's family to you. She is no longer in need of prayer, but her her family needs you. I pray you speak to the hearts, that you open their eyes to the truth, that they see you are real. I pray you deal with the hearts of the villagers. Give your children wisdom in knowing how to reach their neighbors in love and truth.
    Polly C - USA
  • Father, I lift up my sister's family to you. She is no longer in need of prayer, but her her family needs you. I pray you speak to the hearts, that you open their eyes to the truth, that they see you are real. I pray you deal with the hearts of the villagers. Give your children wisdom in knowing how to reach their neighbors in love and truth.
    Polly C - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Specifically, bring Mrs. Thai's family & village to repentance. Let her church's loving care for her draw them to Jesus. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Abba, Father I thank You that our dear sister Mrs. Thai remained faithful to You even to the end and has been welcomed into Your outstretched arms, to perfect peace for eternity. I pray her family and village would spiritually awaken to the gospel and surrender their hearts and lives to You through the acceptance of Yahusha HaMashiach our Adonai!
    Yahleah M - USA
  • Holy Father, you have welcomed your daughter, Mrs. Thai, into your arms & heaven forever. Bless those who honored her with a proper burial. May her family who rejected her, be awakened to your glory. May they understand the joy & peace of your mercy & grace. May her village be awakened to their need for you. In Jesus name. Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
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