Christian converts from Islam sometimes flee to other nations to escape extreme persecution.
Christian converts from Islam sometimes flee to other nations to escape extreme persecution.
Mar. 20, 2025 | Lebanon

Persecuted Christian Concerned for Cousin

[163] prayers in [13] nations have been posted for Salim and cousin.

Salim, a believer, shared the gospel with a cousin who now faces severe persecution. When Salim became a Christian, his wealthy family took away his job, and a few relatives tried to kill him. Those relatives even followed him to another country, hoping to harm him. But Salim’s faith grew stronger, and he shared it with other family members, including an older relative. At one point that relative became sick and asked Salim, “Why doesn’t your God heal?” Salim told the relative he could pray and ask the Lord himself, and when he did, he received answers to his prayers. Through Salim’s witness, several of his family members have committed their lives to Christ. But one cousin who became a Christian began facing severe pressure from his family and asked Salim to delete all their digital conversations. “Please pray that the Lord will protect him,” Salim asked, “and that he be with him and strengthen his heart.”

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  • In Jesus Name we pray for our brothers & sisters around the world that are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus our Lord and as You Lord remember we are made of the dust and can do no thing without you John 15:5 strengthen each one with the power of Your Holy Spirit to overcome and continue in the faith & may no weapon formed against them prosper
    barry p - USA
  • In the guiding name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shammah, God Who is there, as brothers and sisters in Christ. we praise You for faithfulness of Salim and cousin. We ask for provision, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to go before, to encamp around, and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • I rejoice God in that the heart of Salim has been open to message of Jesus. We give thanks for the testimony he is sharing with family members and their hearts also being open to being saved. I pray your protection upon Salim and his family members and strengthen their hearts. Grant them grace and power to proclaim Jesus to the lost. Amen Pat USA
    Patricia S - USA
  • Lord, strengthen Salim and his cousin in their faith and continue to use them in the sharing of the gospel in Lebanon.Give wisdom and boldness to the Lebanese Christians as the share their faith with relatives and friends.Raise up new believers everywhere and shield them from harm. Bring born again Christian's revival across Lebanon to Your glory. Amen
    Danae V - USA
  • Our Father, hold Salim and his cousin close to Your heart. May Your word grow deep roots in their hearts, and may the family continue to come to know You. Give them strength to endure and joy in their relationship with Christ. In His name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • God of Faith, I bring this cousin who has a fear of being exposed before You. Show them not to fear, for You are with them to strengthen, help them and uphold them with Your righteous right Hand. Show them to completely surrender to You as Jesus did to the Father, nevertheless not my will but yours be done. And You God, Perfect Love, cast out fear!
    Jim E - 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 Salim and cousin. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for Salim, his cousin and other family members who have come to faith in Christ. Please protect them from further harm and persecution. Thank you for their commitment to You and to the truth.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Father, thank you for the new life that Salim has found in Jesus and shared with his family. Please protect these dear believers from evil and accomplish your will in their lives. May they trust Jesus fully. Grow their faith and through them draw more people to Jesus. Thank you for how you are already working in wonderful ways. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Gracious Heavenly Father, thank you for Salim's witness to his cousin. I would pray that his cousin would be strengthened and become a powerful witness to the Christian faith as Salim has. I also pray that Salim's family will realize that Christianity is no threat and come to believe in Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Amen.
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Father, I pray for Salim that you will be close to him at this time. He needs his heart strengthened in this Muslim atmosphere, but he loves you and wants to continue on with you. Please protect him and let him have a few friends that understand and especially Christians to surround him and help him. In Jesus name, I pray amen.
    Nancy G - USA
  • Abba thank You for brother Salim's faithfulness in sharing the gospel with family. Thank You for his desire that others may know You and receive the gift of Salvation and eternal life. Protect his cousin who has recieved great persecution. Strengthen him in the faith I pray, cover him with Your protection against all opposition in Yahusha's Name. Amein
    Yahleah M - USA
  • Father, I lift up Salim and his cousin. You see the suffering and persecution they are enduring. Please, guide them and strengthen them as they serve you. Rebuke all fear and give them wisdom. I pray you watch over them. Lord, deal with the hearts of those who oppose them. Open their eyes to the truth. Use Salim and his cousin to shine brightly. IJN
    Polly C - USA
  • Thank You for drawing Salim to Yourself and for this bold witness for his family. I pray that You would continue to use him to bring more people to Yourself, and that his cousin would be protected by You. Please give him other believers who will help disciple him and give him the courage to remain steadfast.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father, I lift up my brother Salim and his cousin and pray for their protection and for the growth of their faith. I pray that you would move powerfully upon the hearts of the other family members, to open their eyes and bring them to faith. Strengthen Salim's heart and keep him in all his ways, in Jesus' name, amen.
    Matthew E - USA
  • Father God, in Yeshua's name, please protect, strengthen, and uphold Salim's cousin. Deliver him from evil. Strengthen his resolve to follow you. May your peace be his hearts decision-maker. If he has turned away from You out of fear, please clearly show him that it is only through You He will have peace and everlasting life. Give him wisdom. Amen
    Mindy R - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we stand in one accord with Salim and the desires you've placed in his heart. May our Lord Jesus , the power of the Holy Spirit and the authority of your Holy Word prevail in his family and in the body of Christ Jesus in Lebanon. We praise you! In Jesus name. Amen
    Carlos Y - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. I pray Salim's cousin keep his eyes fixed on you. Unmoving & unwavering that he may walk across the churning waters of his trials. Shut the mouth of lions around him. Show him You are his shield all about him regardless of the threats. May the testimonies cont. to save more. IJ Gracious NA.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Dear LORD, please protect Salim and his cousin as they believed and serve you. Please surround them with your JOY and PEACE. Be their guidance in days to come and make them strong in faith to stand firm. We lift them up to you for your care Father. Nothing is impossible for you.
    Amen
    Isabel S - USA
  • Father, I praise Your name for the witness Salim has been for You. Protect his cousin, give him peace that only comes from You. Give him strength to endure & to stand firm in his faith. Bless him & keep, make Your face shine upon him & give him peace. Amen
    Terry L - USA
  • precious Lord Jesus, please go before these, Your children, protecting, blessing and prospering them openly. Soften the hearts of all that come up against them that they may receive Your perfect gift of salvation. In Jesus name I pray, Amen. MARANATHA
    Della H - USA
  • Thank you, Lord, for Salim and his faithful witness to his family. I pray that you would protect Salim's cousin from harm. Help him to keep his faith in the midst of familial persecution. There is a real desire among the Lebanese for Your truth and salvation. Let those who seek find, and those who find be encouraged day by day, In Jesus' name. Amen
    Robyn P - USA
  • Father God, I thank you that the gospel is being shared in Lebanon. I pray for this family, that there would continue to be people drawn to the Lord Jesus as Savior. I pray for those who know you to be bold in their faith and witness like Salim has been. Protect them from harm. Strengthen their faith and encourage them in the walk with Jesus. Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • Jesus I pray for Salim's cousin to be able to trust you instead of fearing man. Help him to draw near to you and be comforted and strengthened.
    michele r - USA
  • Holy, Almighty Father God, Thank You that Salim chose You over wealth and for his faithful witness. May Your Hand of protection be on him and those he led to Christ. We especially pray for the cousin who was in extreme danger. Bring about the best situation to keep him safe. In the Strong Name of Jesus I pray.
    Rose T - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Yeshua, Savior, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Salim and cousin. We ask for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Our Father who art in heaven to you be all glory, honor & praise, I pray for Salim and cousin, as they have converted to Christianity, I know Brothers & Sisters in a lot of these countries are being persecuted for the gospel, but help them to hold on knowing that greater is You that is in them, than he that's in the world. Protect them I pray, amen
    Jacqueline B - USA
  • Hi Father God, creator of worlds galaxies and atmospheres, with all praise and glory! I bring Salim to you humbly for protection from his family that wants to harm him. Allow Salim's witness be a testimony in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to those who has an ear to hear. Keep Salim in your your perfect peace for your glory, amen
    Kelly H - USA
  • Father, strengthen Salim and other family member's faith through Your Word and the Holy Spirit. Grant them endurance, courage, perseverance, wisdom. May Your grace, mercy and love bring them hope, and may their trust in You grow stronger. Please bring this entire family to trust in Jesus as Savior, uniting them in worship and honor of You.
    Beth P - USA
  • Out of the depth of our suffering ,we cry to thee, Lord hear our prayer and deliver us. Amen.
    Ruth L - USA
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