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10 Ways to Pray for Persecuted Christians

Their first request is prayer!

When we ask persecuted Christians what they need, their number one request is “Pray for us!” Our brothers and sisters understand the power of prayer.

When you pray for your persecuted brothers and sisters, you are standing alongside them as they faithfully serve Jesus in some of the world’s most difficult and dangerous places to follow him. Your prayers are an encouragement to them as they boldly stand for Christ in the face of opposition and persecution.

How can I pray for persecuted Christians?

Here are 10 ways you can pray for these believers today.

  1. Pray that they will sense God’s presence.

    “He has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’”

    Hebrews 13:5

  2. Pray that they will know we are praying for them.

    “I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day.”

    2 Timothy 1:3

  3. Pray that they will experience God’s comfort.

    “Now may our Lord Jesus Christ … comfort your hearts.”

    2 Thessalonians 2:16–17

  4. Pray that they will see God provide opportunities for evangelism.

    “Pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word.”

    Colossians 4:3

  5. Pray that they will boldly share the gospel.

    “Grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness.”

    Acts 4:29

  6. Pray that they will grow in their faith.

    “That we may present everyone mature in Christ…”

    Colossians 1:28–29

  7. Pray that they will be granted wisdom in covert ministry work.

    “But his disciples took him by night and let him down through an opening in the wall, lowering him in a basket.”

    Acts 9:23–25

  8. Pray that they will remain joyful amid suffering.

    “Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.”

    Acts 5:41

  9. Pray that they will forgive and love their persecutors.

    “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”

    Matthew 5:44

  10. Pray that they will be rooted in God’s Word.

    “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”

    2 Timothy 3:16–17
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Deepen your prayer life for persecuted Christians through these biblically grounded prayers, which reflect requests from our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ. Share this downloadable, printable guide with others to encourage prayer for our persecuted family.