Sep. 18, 2021

Prayer for the persecuted

Prayer for the persecuted

Lord we approach your throne of grace this morning in intercession for the brethren who are persecuted for following you. We build up a hedge of protection around them. For Thou O Lord are a shield about them. We pray that your pillar of fire will protect them and that your pillar of cloud will comfort them. Give them your strength to overcome. Your word says that He who endures to the end shall be saved. Let them hear your voice of comfort and encouragement. Let your Holy Spirit soothe, comfort and edify them. Ignite them with zeal and let them stand firm rooted and grounded in your word. Protect them Lord and let their persecutors retreat. Thwart every plan of evil against them. We intercede for those whose faith is wavering. Cause them to hold on to your unchanging hand. For you will never let go of our hand. Though the storm clouds come and the wind may blow, you will never abandon us.  We ask in Jesus name. Amen.