Christians in Laos often face eviction and expulsion because of their faith in Christ.
Christians in Laos often face eviction and expulsion because of their faith in Christ.
Oct. 03, 2024 | Laos

Leaders Command 100 Christians to Leave Village

[129] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Somanid.

When Somanid came to faith in Christ in 2000 at age 17, he immediately faced persecution. He decided to move to a new province, where he built a home, started a family in his new village and became part of a fellowship of more than 100 Christians. Recently, village leaders demanded that all families, including Christians, must donate money for the traditional spirit ceremonies, but the Christians all refused. On May 15, 2024, the leaders announced over loudspeakers that all Christians were required to leave the village, on the grounds that they were disobedient to village authorities. Somanid and the other Christians of the village are continuing to put their trust in God as this threat looms, but they request prayer amid this persecution.

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  • Our Father, please help Somanid and other Christians in that area. Give them wisdom how to work under persecution and strengthen them In faith. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Maria D - Finland
  • Heavenly Father God I asked for you to touch these 100 Christians help them to move not far from the village they are at and help them make their own village of Christians and their own leader a Christian and help the old village to see how they prosper in the unity in Jesus name. Keep them safe from persecution.
    Pam W - USA
  • Heavenly Father God I asked for you to touch these 100 Christians help them to move not far from the village they are at and help them make their own village of Christians and their own leader a Christian and help the old village to see how they prosper in the unity in Jesus name. Keep them safe from persecution.
    Pam W - USA
  • Father, please work mightily on behalf of Somanid and the other believers. Accomplish your will. I request that they are able to stay in their village and that the authorities would change their minds, but maybe you have something even better. May the believers trust Jesus no matter what. Please protect and provide for them. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Father, please work mightily on behalf of Somanid and the other believers. Accomplish your will. I request that they are able to stay in their village and that the authorities would change their minds, but maybe you have something even better. May the believers trust Jesus no matter what. Please protect and provide for them. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • In the powerful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Somanid and family. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Merciful father, please consider the Affliction of these faithful Believers and deliver them. Plead their cause and redeem them, revive them according to your word. Grant them great peace, providing for their physical, spiritual and emotional needs as you reveal your truth and justice
    Julie C - USA
  • Father, You're the God of the impossible. What's impossible to man is possible with You. We pray that You will do the seemingly impossible and cause these village leaders to reverse course and allow Somanid and the other believers to remain in the village. Regardless of the village leader's decision, bless Somanid as he stands strong in the Lord Jesus.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Lord I pray for Somanid and the believers around him to have faith and courage as they keep worshipping You and You alone. I pray they would seek Your face and cling to who You are. I pray they would bow to Your throne only and that the love and grace You have would radiate from them. I pray Lord that You would lead them with when to speak and not spea
    Joy H - USA
  • Dear Father God, In the Name of Jesus our Christ, please help Your people. Please protect them from the enemy, please provide all they need to reach Heaven. You are their Shield and Strength. Thank You for Your Mercy and Comfort.
    christine s - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our Heavenly Father, Yahweh, God Who saves, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we adore You for faith of Somanid and villagers. We ask for provisions, for salvation, for hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, please guide your children and Somanid as to how to handle this. Rebuke all fear, give them strength, give them knowledge and wisdom, speak peace to their hearts. I pray you move on their behalf. Speak to the hearts of those who are blind; Lord, use your people to share truth and hope in this area. Should they have to move, open a door. IJN
    Polly C - USA
  • Dear Lord, thank You for the faithful obedience of Somanid and the other village Christians. I ask Your guidance and wisdom for each one in the midst of this trial. May their courage and witness reach others in the village. I ask that You show them the way, both spiritually and geographically. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Lynne W - USA
  • Father God, I thank you for those Christians in Laos who stand up for the name of Jesus and pursue their faith in spite of the difficulties. I pray that you will continue the good work of spreading the gospel message in the many villages so that people there may hear about Jesus and believe in Him. I pray that you will push back the enemy. Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • In the name of the resurrected Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Somanid and others. We ask for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear God, You set our boundaries. Give these Christians the land and homes that are theirs. Show Yourself on their behalf. Let the village leaders see that the God of the Christians is real and true. Draw them to Jesus. Protect and guide Your people. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Claire C - Barbados
  • Father, Give Somanid and other Christians courage and perseverance in the midst of the threats and persecution they face. I pray that you would reward their faith and commitment to spreading the gospel. I pray that you would work a miracle in the hearts of village leaders, that they too would be touched by the witness of these faithful Christians.
    Betty D - USA
  • Father thank you for the community of believers you have raised up in Somanids village ,may they remain united in the spirit n faith encouraging one another thru this difficult time I pray that they will all be able to remain in their village homes and continue to be a witness to the village I pray for the salvation of the village leaders In Jesus name
    Dean B - USA
  • Praise you Lord for this community of believers in Loas, please grant them tremendous favor with authorities and village leaders. I pray that they do not have to leave their homes and that they wouldn't be threatened if they don't give money to these evil ceremonies, please greatly encourage and provide for them in the Mighty Name of Jesus amen.
    AMANDA Y - USA
  • Gracious Heavenly Father, we lift up Somanid and the Christians in his village as they face persecution for their faith. Strengthen their trust in You during this trial. Grant them courage and wisdom as they stand firm and provide for their needs. May their steadfast faith be a powerful witness to those around them. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Robin W - USA
  • Lord Jesus thank You for my brothers and Somanid and his faithfulness to You. Father please soften the hearts of the village leaders to allow them to remain and share Your love to their neighbors. Give them wisdom to know how to best honor You and further Your kingdom in the face of oppression.
    Andrew S - USA
  • Father, this story reminds me of Daniel when he refused to obey the king. You are with these children of yours Faather, help them. In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. They have put their trust in you; provide their every need Jehovah jireh. They suffer for Your sake, & Your fruit abounds to their account. I just pray that those who evict them would see Your power to sustain them & change such. Let miracles signs & wonders follow them. In Jesus' Faithful Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • In the giving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh, God Who provides, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Somanid and other Laotian Christians. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord God, I pray that Somanid and the other Christians would have strength to obey You rather than man, that they would trust You to care for them and continue to show the love of Christ within their village. I pray that You would soften the hearts of the village leaders and the would be allowed to remain, but that they would honor You either way.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father for these saints, and all those like them, I ask for Your special Heavenly power Your special Heavenly protection Your special Heavenly provision Your special Heavenly comfort
    christine s - USA
  • Avi Ad! You reign supreme over all heaven and earth. These blinded by darkness individuals are coming at my brethren in the name of their earth spirits and government corrupt. However Somanid and his brothers in Christ come against them in the name of Jesus and His heavenly hosts. In Yeshua's name
    Randal A - USA
  • Father please let Somanid and the other Christians win this battle within the village and be allowed to stay and not donate money to evil causes.
    michele r - USA
  • Abba, I thank You for Somanid and other believers there who refused to support these ceremonies. I pray You would bless them for their faithfulness and trust in You and provide their needs according to Your riches in glory by Yahusha HaMashiach our Adonai. I give Praise and Thanks to You in advance.
    Yahleah M - USA
  • Father, I lift Somanid and the other Christians up to You as they face this persecution. Grant them wisdom and discernment as they hold on to You to guide them through this. Open the eyes of those who don't know You so that they will come to know that You are the Way, the Truth and the Life. Amen
    Donna R - USA
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