Basavaraj and his family refused to perform idol worship in the local Hindu temple.
Basavaraj and his family refused to perform idol worship in the local Hindu temple.
Oct. 31, 2024 | India

Family Beaten, Shunned for Refusing Idol Worship

[10] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Basavaraj and family.

Basavaraj, his wife and their six children are the only believers in a village of 200 families. They faithfully share Christ among the villagers. Each family is expected to serve at the local Hindu temple. Basavaraj told the village leaders that he could not perform the idol worship because he was a follower of Christ. At a village meeting, the family again refused to perform temple duties. Basavaraj told the leaders, “Even if you kill me, we will only worship Jesus.” Villagers beat them and continue to harass and pressure the family, poisoning their rice fields, destroying their crops and vandalizing their home. Some of their children are afraid to leave the house and no longer attend school because of the constant pressure and ridicule. Pray for this family to remain strong in the Lord and that many in the village will turn to Christ because of their courageous witness.

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  • Lord, it is so hard to see our children suffer. Be with Basavaraj and his family. Provide for them when their food is destroyed. Bless their crops so that they grow double with anyone else can grow, despite poisoning. Meet their needs in abundance so that they can share it with others. Let the community be won to Jesus through love.
    Vi P - USA
  • Merciful Father, please plead the cause of this faithful family against their ungodly nation. Deliver them from these deceitful and unjust people. Be the God of their strength and send out your light and your truth. Please protect & comfort them as you provide for their physical, spiritual and emotional needs
    Julie C - USA
  • Dear God, Thank you for Basavaraj's family and their courageous witness. I pray for their protection and provision, and I pray for grace to come upon them. Please soften the hearts of their aggressors and bless this family. Please raise this family up and bring them abundance and healing. Thank You. In Jesus's name, Amen.
    Rae M - USA
  • Father, we ask You to pour out Your goodness and grace on Basavaraj and his family as they endure constant harassment and persecution for their courageous faith in Jesus Christ. We pray especially for the children who are fearful and traumatized by the abuse that their family has received. May Basavaraj and his family be strong in Yeshua and His power.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Father, protect Bsavaraj and his family from those who wish to harm them. Remind them that you will never abandon them. Give his children peace and help them not be afraid. Provide all their needs, especially encouragement from other believers. Help them stay strong in their faith. Show their persecutors Your love, thru their examples. In Jesus ' name.
    Beverly D - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    It is sad that Villagers continue to harass Basavaraj's family, poisoning their rice fields, destroying their crops, and vandalizing their home. Some of their children are afraid to leave the house and no longer attend school. We pray for this family to remain strong in the Lord, and allow Your Salvation. to be brought to others.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Oh Father how difficult it must be for Basavaraj and his family to be all alone in their witness for you in their village. We praise you for their steadfast faith in the face of persecution. I pray send them at least one fellow believer to encourage them. Supply them with food as their crops have been poisoned.
    Protect them and bless their witness. Ame
    Lois Y - USA
  • Lord, please refresh and release Basavaraj and his family from under this heavy load of persecution. Bring others into their lives who can fellowship with them and speak joy and peace into their lives. Make a way for this family to find hope, peace and safety.
    Roberta V - USA
  • Father, we lift Basavaraj, his wife & 6 children to You. With You, they outnumber the community. Those who are with them are greater than those with their neighbours. Defend them o God. Deliver them from evil. They are more than conquerors. Reveal Yourself to this village. Please keep the family alive, healthy & safe. Comfort the little ones, Lord.Amen
    Claire C - Barbados
  • Beloved Father: Praise be to You for the steadfast faith of Basavaraj, his wife, & their 6 children! Blanket them in Your love. Place Your angels around them to guard them. Soften many hearts in this village that many will turn to Christ in faith. Strengthen & encourage Basavaraj & his family. We pray in the Name of Jesus Christ Our Lord and King! Amen
    Mario C - USA
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