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July–September 2021
This girl’s father is a pastor serving in one of Colombia’s highly dangerous ‘red zones’.
JULY 2021 Eternal God, Thank You, Lord, that You are our rock and firm foundation. Amid uncertainty and turmoil, You remain steadfast and sure. I pray that my persecuted family across the world will know that ‘underneath are the everlasting arms’ (Deuteronomy 33:27). May they know, heavenly Father, that their eternal life in You has already begun. May they trust Your promise that ‘they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand’ (John 10:28). In Jesus’ name, Amen
COLOMBIA
THURSDAY 1: Continue to pray for the church in Colombia, especially in the so-called ‘red zones’ of the north and west where guerrillas and paramilitary forces are active. These groups violently persecute Christians. FRIDAY 2: Colombia’s rebel groups target pastors in particular because of their influence in their communities. Ask God to protect church leaders in dangerous areas, give them wisdom and renew their strength.
SATURDAY 3: Thank God for the bravery of Christians who put themselves at great risk to
‘No longer will violence be heard in your land… but you will call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.’ Isaiah 60:18
transport Bibles into remote rebel-held areas.
SUNDAY 4: Pray that God’s Spirit will move among those groups who persecute Christians in Colombia – and lead many to Christ.