Vat and his family cannot get their family registration book because of their faith in Christ.
Vat and his family cannot get their family registration book because of their faith in Christ.
Apr. 03, 2025 | Laos

Village Head Refuses to Register Christian Families

[53] prayers in [6] nations have been posted for Vat and family.

A Christian family’s registration book is being withheld because of their faith. Vat was born and registered in a village in northern Laos, but as a young man he left for the southern part of the country to work at a coffee farm. While there, he married and also heard the gospel, and he and his family came to faith in Jesus Christ. In Jan. 2024, he returned to his home village. However, after learning that Vat and his family were Christians, the head of the village refused to renew their registration book — a document with vital records such as ID, travel and work permits, marriage and birth records, educational records, and residence permits. Without registration books, families struggle getting work, housing, social services, medical care and education for their children. Pray for Vat’s family and others who are faced with the decision to deny Christ or lose these documents, as this is a common persecution tactic in Laos.

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  • Father I ask YOU to visit the head of Vats village in the night in an undeniable dream or vision putting the fear of You Father into him for his evil persecution of Vat and family. Do not let this village leader rest until he gives Vat his Registration Book! Bring a fear into that village and sweep them all into Your Kingdom with joy in the Lord Jesus
    William N - USA
  • Lord Jesus, our Protector, I pray that you give Vat and his family strength in the light of persecution for their Christian faith. I pray that government officials give Vat and his family their registration book so that they may function in this unbelieving society. May those government officials come to know you as their Savior, Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Help Vat and his family get the help they need.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Heavenly Father we pray for Vat and his family who are being persecuted in Laos. Please supernaturally have his registration book returned. Thanks Lord for hearing our prayers!
    Robert M - USA
  • Dear Lord, may the authorities relent and renew the registration documents of Vat and his family. May their witness overcome all such obstacles and redound to your glory. Amen.
    Tom H - USA
  • Father we pray for this precious family. We ask that You would miraculously return their registration book. Remind them and all of us that our names are written in the Book of Life and no one can blot that out. We pray that You would grant them Your strength, grace and wisdom daily.
    kathleen r - USA
  • God of Justice, send justice to Vat and his family. Open doors that no man can open. Take them in Your loving care. Provide and confirm Your will for them. Give peace in trusting You to rest in Your guidance. May they have fellowship with other believers and a Bible and pray and witness to others. Show them work for them to do. Bring joy and hope. Amen
    Jim E - USA
  • Father God,
    We pray for Vat and his family to know their true identity in You. We pray that the Holy Spirit would give them strength, courage, and love. Holy Spirit help them pray and trust You, love their neighbors and this village head. We pray that the village head is having encounters with You, Jesus. We pray for the registration book renewal.
    Karen G - USA
  • Lord God, You are so much bigger than any persons destructive practices. Please show the village head just what a faithful God you are. Provide this family, supernaturally, with all they need to continue living in their village despite the leader denying them access. Help to show love in return for hate.
    In Jesus name, amen.
    Debi H - USA
  • Lord God, I bring Vat and his family before Your throne of grace in this matter of the registration book, which they have been refused because of their Christian faith. I pray God for matters to move so this problem can be overcome. I pray Lord that Vat and his family will demonstrate a positive testimony of their Christian faith and be examples.
    Delicia W - New Zealand
  • I pray that things will change so that Vat and others can be registered.
    Barbara T - USA
  • Almighty God, mercifully intervene in the lives of Vat and family who learned to love you & now are persecuted for that. Soften the hearts of those officials who are holding back the documents they need to have the benefits of their community. Grant him & the family favor due to their Christian character of love for neighnour. In Jesus holy name Amen.
    Robert C - Canada
  • My Lord what Vat and is suffering is not unknown to Your followers, but nevertheless very difficult. Help Vat and his family find their consolation in You. Please provide for them and please bring conversion to their persecutors. May they have compassion in their hearts and understand that faith is a gift from You, and cannot be taken away.
    Denise G - Canada
  • Lord, I am thankful that You are in control. I pray for Vat and his family and that those who are persecuting them will repent and allow them to register their family. I pray that Vat is able to get work regardless and that others recognize Your presence in his life and also desire to hear the Word. Please keep them safe. In Him, Amen
    Connie A - USA
  • Father in heaven, would you please protect and comfort Vat and his family. Let them know that they are NOT rejected with You, but dearly loved. Please send them aid from other believers around them and encourage their spirit not to despair but to trust in You. Bless them with more and more faith. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Joshua D - USA
  • Father God may Vat and his family be shown favor. May all their documents be returned to them May the thrive in the midst of of persecution so that Your Name will be glorified. Amen
    Hazel G - USA
  • Holy, Almighty Father God, I pray that the gospel might flourish in Laos and that Your church might grow and be a positive witness. Be with the persecuted, including Vat and his family. Soften village leaders' hearts so that these families will get the needed family registration books. Provide for all their needs. In Christ's Strong Name I pray.
    Rose T - USA
  • Father, you can make ways where there seems to be no way. Strengthen Vat and his family, and all the
    Christians in Laos, to stand firm in faith and never deny Christ. Bless them with supernatural ways to have all needs met. Soften hearts of the government leaders, drawing them to yourself. Cause them to see your power in the lives of the Christians.
    Selma O - USA
  • Dear Jesus,
    Lord, would you work a mighty miracle and change the heart of the head of the village. Lord, pour out your grace and mercy. Please provide all that Vat and his family need. Lord, strengthen their faith and trust in you. Jesus, bless this family and keep them close to You. May others see their faith and testimony and be saved. In Jesus name
    Christine N - 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 for Vat and family. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord we pray for Vat, that You would guide them thru this unjust denial of their needed documents. Overrule against these village ldrs, change the hearts of those opposing Vat's family. Open a path for the gospel to plant a church here. Lord, we pray Laos would fall before the Presence of Jesus&open its doors to the KING-in laws, in customs&in worship!
    Jane G - USA
  • Dear Lord, I pray for a great spiritual awakening in Laos. I pray You will make a way for this family and others to have access to their registration books. I pray for deep conviction to fall on those who use this leverage as persecution. May they come to know Christ! Meet this family's needs even without the registration book. In Jesus' name, amen!
    Barry D - USA
  • Lord Jesus, as important as these earthly documents are, having Vat and his family written in Your heavenly book of life is the wonderful ultimate document. I pray that You use Your power to get the documents Vat needs. And use that miracle to lead many others to Your kingdom.
    Joel B - USA
  • Father encourage, protect & give wisdom to Vat & his family. Help them to remain strong for you, to continue witnessing of your love & salvation & to be a light in this dark area of Laos. In Jesus name.
    Rhonda F - USA
  • Father, in whom that identity, originates and resides, give him the tools he needs to live grow and witness among his neighbors. We thank thee for thy loving kindness
    Margaret D - USA
  • Jehovah Jireh, I pray for Your protection and provision over Vat and his family in Laos as they share with their neighbors about Your love and salvation. May their documentsregistration book be returned so they can find housing, job and care for their children. In the strong name of Jesus, AMEN
    Linda R - USA
  • Father, thank you that Vat and his family are safe in your power and protection. As they struggle to survive without needed documents, we trust in your provision, whether they obtain their registration books in miraculous ways or you choose to provide in ways they have not yet considered. We trust you and ask for their faith to be strengthened.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Father God, we pray for Vat's family and others in Laos who are faced with the decision to deny Christ or lose these documents. We also pray for those in authority at the national, regional, and local levels; that You soften and redirect their hearts like a river for Your Namesake. Amen.
    Everett T - USA
  • Lord Jesus I pray for our brother in Christ, Vat and his family and other believers in Laos who are denied registration books. I pray that You strengthen and encourage their faith and provide for their needs. Keep them from despair and discouragement May their lives be a testimony of Your love and faithfulness.
    patty r - USA
  • Lord you see this family and many moor like them...please give them peace and provide all there needs. Help them to remain faithful.give them strength and courage..work miracle s in there life....thru this letter them see Youur hand at work. Amen
    katie H - USA
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