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

[140] prayers in [8] 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 I ask for supernatural protection and peace for Basavaraj and his family. I pray for them to have all they need and more. I pray for learning and food and for them to feel Your embrace and protection. Lord I pray for You to give and pour out Your Spirit to them. Lord I ask for more families in the village to have their hearts soften to Jesus.
    Joy H - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for Basavaraj and his family and their willingness to follow despite intense persecution from their neighbors. We know that You use all things to work together for the good of those who love You and are called according to Your purposes. We pray that they remain strong in the Lord and that many in the village will turn to Christ.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Father, strengthen and protect Basavaraj and his family. It is challenging to follow you in this world even with the security of a supporting community so I can't imagine how hard it is for this family to function in the midst of the opposition they are facing. Give them courage. Help others to see your power as you stand strong for your people.
    Ross J - USA
  • Father, send ministering angels to Basavaraj, his wife and children with gifts of food, water and medicine that heal and encourage.Cause him to stand firm in declaring that Christ's perfect love casts out all fear; that a great many villagers are secretly attracted to Christ's forgiveness and love,but they are oppressed by leaders who hate.Send revival
    Danae V - USA
  • Lord God, please strengthen this family to remain steadfast and always abounding in Your work. May they have faith to believe that their labor for You is not in vain, and that You will reward all that is done for the sake of Your Name. I pray that You would use them mightily in their village to draw others to Christ.
    Danielle H - USA
  • In the name of the great Shepherd, Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Rohi, Great Shepherd, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for shepherding Basavaraj and family. We ask for blessing, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God, I pray for this precious family, to be strengthened in their faith and to see you powerfully at work protecting them and helping them in every way. I pray for the children, that they will grow in their knowledge and love for Jesus Christ. I pray that you will draw the people in the village to faith in Jesus. Please help this family, Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • Dear God, I pray for these precious, strong people! God, I can not even imagine the turmoil that Basavaraj, his wife, and his 6 children. It breaks my heart that they are abused in this way. God I trust you with their lives, but please supply them the strength and peace that they need. Thank you, Lord for such wonderful brothers and sisters! Amen
    McKenna V - USA
  • Abba I pray You would glorify Yourself in a powerful and most undeniable way through the lives of this beloved brother and his family. I thank You for dear Basavaraj and family for their faithfulness. Rain down Your divine blessings and great favor upon them I pray in Yahusha's Name. I trust You shall supply every need in Yahusha's name. Thank You Abba
    Yahleah M - USA
  • Dear brother in Christ- I pray for your continued strength and growth in Christ. I also prayer those hateful to the gospel will have their eyes opened by Christ. Stand firm. Jesus is coming soon. All the tears and sorrow will be worth it when we meet our Saviour.
    Susan R - USA
  • Lord Jesus I lift this family up before Your Throne. Strengthen encourage and provide for them In Jesus Precious Name.
    Jimmy P - USA
  • Oh Lord, I pray for these dear people who have suffered so much. I pray that You would help them to remain strong and continue to live for You. I also pray that the children could go to school without fear. And may many in the village come to know You as a result of their testimony.
    Cheryl B - USA
  • Father, I lift up Basavaraj and his family to you. You see what they are going through, and I know you are right there with them. I pray you give them wisdom in knowing how to answer and how to handle this situation. I pray you rebuke all fear. Protect his children. Lord, move in a way that the villagers will know you are the true God. Move Holy Spirit
    Polly C - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. These have suffered for Your sake. Your Fruit now abounds to their account. Strengthen them & give them the power to remain firm in You. I pray Your power go before them in all that they do. May the villagers know this God who is behind them. Your provision for them. In Jesus' Faithful Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Father, You Are so good, "For The Lord is good, His Mercy is everlasting and His Truth endureth to all generations." (psalm 100)

    Please do good to Your people who are suffering for Christ's Name and sake.

    Please protect them, encourage them, sustain them, You have promised, and Your Word is Good.
    christine s - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for giving boldness and courage to Basavaraj and his family as they have been faithful to you in their village. Give them words to say, and creative ways to share your gospel, and wisdom to know how to answer every person. Put a hedge of protection around them - help others to see your love and forgiveness, stronger than hate
    Margaret H - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God of love, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for fellowship of Basaveraj and family. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • I pray for Basavaraj, his wife and 6 children, Christian believers that you heal their wounds and provide food and all their needs. I pray Lord God Jesus you would be in their Daniel fire with them and Holy Spirit a firery witness to those idol worshipers. Send your angels to surround a hedge about them with the fear of God on any that come against.
    Rosemary T - USA
  • Jesus l, Jesus help Lord we can not make this journey alone, help this family through everything that they are enduring. Help them to stay faithful and hold on to Your unchanging Hanes because there is no God like You Father, protect & provide for them all in You name Lord Jesus, Amen
    Jacqueline B - USA
  • Father God, please surround and uphold this family in a faithful witness to Your love poured out through Christ. Move in power to bring many to You. Be glorified and exalted to all who know this family. Undo the enemy's schemes and transform this village as an emblem of Your mercy. Transform hearts and minds as only You can. by Jesus, Amen
    Carrie I - USA
  • Father please abundantly bless Basavaraj & his family with much grace to endure this hostility. Help them replace fear with confidence in your care & provision. May they grow in understanding & wisdom & reflect Christ's love to those in the village. Holy Spirit sway hearts & minds to accept this family's decision & to even want to know more of Christ.
    Carolann P - Canada
  • Dear Lord, it is so difficult for us to see the Big Picture & we tend to do what we think is right. Please help all of us and especially Basavaraj & his family as they navigate Christianity with You. Help them to head the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Also help the other villagers to see such a change in them that they all come to accept You as Savior
    Donna H - USA
  • Father, you deeply love Basavaraj and his family. Please provide for them abundantly even when others try to destroy their food and resources. Soften the hearts of the villagers and help them come to know Jesus as Savior and Lord. May this family trust You fully no matter what happens. May they let Jesus live through them each moment. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Heavenly Father God I thank you for this Christian family that is in a Hindu community ,that they may glorify you, that their light so shine so bright that others will come to you Lord and please give them special blessings and special care and let the angels surround them and protect them in Jesus name.
    Pam W - USA
  • Heavenly Father God I thank you for this Christian family that is in a Hindu community ,that they may glorify you, that their light so shine so bright that others will come to you Lord and please give them special blessings and special care and let the angels surround them and protect them in Jesus name.
    Pam W - USA
  • Jesus,thank you for this brave family who have stood up to the enemy in the midst of beatings & harassment. The children need Your touch Savior. Embolden them with Your Holy Spirit.Please encourage the parents by the courage of the children. With You, all things are possible. Be their Hope when all looks so impossible. Thanks that You see their plight.
    Timothy R - USA
  • Heavenly Father: I lift Basavaraj and his family to You. Thank You for their courage. Help them to stand strong, and as they show forth their deep love for You, I pray that others will come to faith. Protect them from harsh treatment & fill their hearts with Your peace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Nancy R - USA
  • Lord, I pray that You would be very near to Basavaraj and his family as they stand faithfully for You. May they be of one mind and heart in their devotion and may they be able to even rejoice that they have been counted worthy to suffer for the Name. Please pour out Your Spirit on them, especially the children, that they may know the One they proclaim.
    Chris M - USA
  • Heavenly Father,
    I thank you for the faith of this family, and I pray that you would use it to soften the hearts of the members of their community. I pray that you would protect them from those who wish them harm. I pray that you would help them to remain strong in their faith, and that you would make your presence known to them. In Your Name,
    Amen
    Sophia H - USA
  • Gracious Lord God, Basavaraj's loyalty to You is an example to his neighbours and also to us living in easier circumstances. Please show Yourself strong on his behalf. Help him shine his light in such a way as to help others find salvation. Restrain the villagers from any more attacks on this family. Provide for all this family's needs. Keep them safe
    Jean S - Canada
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