Voice of the Martyrs records that in Iran “[a]lmost all Christian activity is illegal, especially when it occurs in Persian languages—from evangelism to Bible training to publishing Scripture and Christian books. Yet the regime’s harsh treatment of Christians only further fuels the flames of church growth.” Encouraging stories like this demonstrate how the Lord is working in the midst of persecution.
Here are some ways that you can pray for the persecuted church in Iran:
Here are some ways that you can pray for the persecuted church in Iran:
- Pray for boldness, that believers will remain strong and influence many others to trust Christ.
- Pray for those believers who may be imprisoned at this moment and for their captors.
- Pray that Iranian Christian may have adequate financial provision despite economic pressures placed on them due to their faith.
- Pray that more laborers will go to the people of Iran.
Prayer for the persecuted church: Iran
“Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” (Matt 9:38 ESV) God commands believers to pray for laborers to be sent into his harvest. This is true even in times and places where persecution is deadly. For Iranian believers, the labor continues...
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