Heavenly Father,
We cry out to You for our brothers and sisters in Christ in Pakistan, especially those in Sargodha. We lift up Lazar's family to You, Lord, as they mourn his brutal killing. We ask for Your comfort and peace to surround them in this time of unimaginable grief. Father, we are deeply troubled by the violence and persecution faced by Christians in Pakistan.
Your Word says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" . We hold onto this promise and ask that You draw near to those who are suffering. Father, You showed a vision of impending danger, and though we prayed for its cancellation, it came to pass. We trust in Your sovereignty and ask for Your divine protection over all Christians in Pakistan.
Send Your angels to guard and protect them, as it is written, "For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways" . We pray for a change of heart among those who persecute, that they may come to know Your love and truth.
Lord, we may not have the words to fully express our anguish, but You hear our cries and know our hearts. Please protect and sustain our brothers and sisters in Christ. We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.