Hindu nationalists threaten Indian Christians in a variety of ways.
Hindu nationalists threaten Indian Christians in a variety of ways.
Oct. 10, 2024 | India

Couple Resists Persecution, Shares Gospel in Village

[132] prayers in [8] nations have been posted for Pastor Prem and family.

Since 2011, Pastor Prem and his wife, Amala, have served in an area of India where pastors and Christian organizations serve for a short time but then leave because of persecution. The area is the central hub in the district for the Hindu nationalist organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Prem and Amala now lead a church with about 35 believers. Prem has been beaten four times, faces constant pressure from the community and is continually watched. For his safety, he does not leave the house after 6 p.m. Their landlord has been pressured to evict them, but she refuses, having come to faith in Christ through their witness. Local RSS members have slandered Prem publicly and sometimes prevent other Christians from attending worship services. Still, Prem and Amala have come to love the people of the town and choose to stay to bring the gospel to them.

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  • Our Father, thank You for Your love. There is no fear in love. Please guide Prem and his family and let them dwell in peace and rest in the midst of all. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Maria D - Finland
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God of love, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for fellowship of Pastor Prem and family. We ask for a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, you love Prem, Amala, and your church dearly. Thank you that they have stayed faithful to you and each other in spite of persecution. Please give them strength, courage, protection, guidance, wisdom, as they let Jesus live through them each day. Please draw others in the village to Christ so they may experience new life and salvation. Thank you
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Our Father, continue to strengthen and empower Pastor Prem and Amala. May the serving that they do plant seeds in the hearts of those who witness their faithfulness to You. May others come to know Jesus as their savior. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - 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 Pastor Prem 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, thank you for the strong faith and perseverance you've given to Pastor Prem and his family. Please deal bountifully with these your servants. Teach them good judgment and knowledge. Provide healing from the trauma of their persecution. Uphold them according to your word and keep them safe. Glorify your name in their Village
    Julie C - USA
  • Father, we praise You for Prem and Amala's unashamed faith in and commitment to our Lord and Savior Jesus. Thank You for their passionate and wholehearted service to the townspeople in spite of the constant harassment and persecution by RSS members. Bless Prem and Amala's landlord for having the courage not to evict them even when pressured by the RSS.
    Patrick V - USA
  • thank You for Pastor Prem and Amala's testimony in their community. Lord, protect them and provide for their needs. As You saved them, so You are able to save their persecutors. I pray You will do this. Convict and open the eyes of those who persecute them. Show them Jesus I pray. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • God continue to protect Prem and Amala and their landlord and other believers in the village, may they worship without fear of harm, and may they evangelize to others about Your Son Jesus without fear of farm. Continue to add strength to their boldness. & God I pray You open the eyes of the blind. & may all the Hindus there change, in Jesus' name Amen
    Mariah D - USA
  • Dear Lord, I praise you for the courageous Christian witness of Pastor Prem and his family. May they safely abide and may their witness turn even their persecutors to Christ. Amen.
    Tom 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
  • Lord, bless and convert the people of India. May the witness of Pastor Prem and other Christians rip through India like a wildfire.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Father God, I thank you that Pastor Prem and his family stand strong in their village and continue to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the people there. Please protect this family and this group of believers and give them boldness to do your work there. Please help the gospel to go out in power and strength to many people and draw them to yourself
    Julia F - USA
  • Gracious Father, bless the witness of your servants P Prem, Amala & his family. Thank you for the fruit they produced even in a hostile place. May your church continue to grow. Protect them from the evil one. Hedge them in with your mighty hand. Let the way of the RSS be "dark & slippery" (PS 35:6) & May you confound their evil ways. Glorify Jesus!
    Shelly D - 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 Pastor Prem, Amala and family. We ask for provision, for salvation, for hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father may this family continue to walk in your love and not in fear.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Heavenly Father, I thank You for the faithful witness of Pastor Prem & his wife. I admire their faithful service despite the hardships & persecution. I pray You would heal Pastor Prem from all injuries from his prior beatings. I pray each member of the congregation would remain faithful despite the collective efforts of the RSS.
    Curtis M - USA
  • O Lord, what strength of faith and courage you have granted Pastor Prem and his wife, Amala! May their witness of Christ's love through enduring persecution be a light to the people around them, even their persecutors. Bless this small church with all the need to live godly lives as the Spirit of Christ empowers them. Grow them daily. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I thank you for Pastor Prem and Amala, willing to serve you in a place of great persecution. Please protect them from further attacks. I pray for the safety of their church members and his landlord who refuses to evict them.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for both Pastor Prem&Amala.We thank you for the work that they are doing in their town.We thank You for protecting them&the villagers from persecution&we know that You have great plans for each of their lives.Help them to continue to show the love of Christ to their community&RSS members so they too may to know You!!
    Donna H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for both Pastor Prem&Amala.We thank you for the work that they are doing in their town.We thank You for protecting them&the villagers from persecution&we know that You have great plans for each of their lives.Help them to continue to show the love of Christ to their community&RSS members so they too may to know You!!
    Donna H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for both Pastor Prem&Amala.We thank you for the work that they are doing in their town.We thank You for protecting them&the villagers from persecution&we know that You have great plans for each of their lives.Help them to continue to show the love of Christ to their community&RSS members so they too may to know You!!
    Donna H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for both Pastor Prem&Amala.We thank you for the work that they are doing in their town.We thank You for protecting them&the villagers from persecution&we know that You have great plans for each of their lives.Help them to continue to show the love of Christ to their community&RSS members so they too may to know You!!
    Donna H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for both Pastor Prem&Amala.We thank you for the work that they are doing in their town.We thank You for protecting them&the villagers from persecution&we know that You have great plans for each of their lives.Help them to continue to show the love of Christ to their community&RSS members so they too may to know You!!
    Donna H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for both Pastor Prem&Amala.We thank you for the work that they are doing in their town.We thank You for protecting them&the villagers from persecution&we know that You have great plans for each of their lives.Help them to continue to show the love of Christ to their community&RSS members so they too may to know You!!
    Donna H - USA
  • Please help Prem and his family stay safe through this persecution. Thank you for his heart for his people. Help his church to grow in knowledge and also strength. Help his family to stay strong through this all. Thank you for the landlady coming to Christ and her strength in letting them stay in their home.
    Deanne M - USA
  • Please help Prem and his family stay safe through this persecution. Thank you for his heart for his people. Help his church to grow in knowledge and also strength. Help his family to stay strong through this all. Thank you for the landlady coming to Christ and her strength in letting them stay in their home.
    Deanne M - USA
  • Thank You for Prem and his faithfulness to follow You despite the persecution. Thank You for their landlady standing firm in her faith as well. Help them to continue to minister to the people of the church and village and grow deeper in their faith. Help the church to grow despite the difficult circumstances. Help the persecutors to come to faith. Amen
    Cynthia H - USA
  • Father, please protect and guide this couple as they share the truth to this area. I pray you protect and bless the landlady who refuses to evict them. I pray for the congregation who faces threats. Lord, only you can move in this situation. Rebuke all fear, speak peace, give them wisdom in sharing your love. Holy Spirit move and intercede. IJN
    Polly C - USA
  • Lord, Thank You for the courage of Pastor Prem and Amala! Bless all the believers in their community. We thank You and ask Your protection for all of them, especially his landlord! May their determination and faith touch new hearts, even the RSS members with Your love and the Truth of Your death and resurrection. Keep them safe in Your arms Lord Jesus!
    Sharon G - USA
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