Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. I am convicted that I need a special day in order to remind me to pray. It is sobering to remember that in other parts of the world, there are Christians being physically beaten because they claim Christ. Parents are ostracizing their children who convert. Governments pass laws making it illegal to convert to another religion. I am so thankful for the incredible security I experience in the United States. I hope that today will be the beginning of a habit to pray for my brothers and sisters who are experiencing Christ's sufficiency in a way that I might never know. All praise be to the God who sustains them day by day and every hour. Their sacrifice is a sweet offering of praise to him.
"You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry." Psalm 10:17
If this concept intrigues you, check out the website for an awesome ministry called The Voice of The Martyrs. I have been reading their monthly magazine for a few years, and it never ceases to humble and amaze me. They also have lots of super practical ways you can get involved! And there is a really neat map that shows all the restricted nations.
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