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prayershield OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2018
An evangelist teaches young Christians in Laos biblical truths to help them withstand persecution.
October 2018
Laos
Heavenly Father,
Monday 1: Praise God for evangelists such as the man pictured who travelled for many hours to reach this Christian community and build firm biblical foundations in their lives.
I praise you because my life is hidden in you with Christ (Colossians 3:2). Lord, remind my persecuted family that you will never leave or forsake them. Be with those who struggle to hear your voice and those who begin to doubt whether the cost of following you is worth it. Remind them that they are seated with you in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6), and that nothing can separate them from the love of Christ. Amen
Tuesday 2: A 2017 decree
restricts people’s freedom to take part in religious groups and requires multiple permits for any activity, permits which are rarely granted. Pray for Christians in remote, rural areas who have been particularly badly affected.
Wednesday 3: The 2017
decree (above) could restrict much of the work of church leaders, such as visiting believers, conducting funerals
and praying for the sick. Pray they will find ways around these restrictions. Thursday 4: Lao families
who convert to Christianity are often denied access to education and basic services such as water; some are even forced out of their village. Ask God to build His church in Laos.
Friday 5: #Pray50 Pray that Lao officials responsible for policies that limit religious freedom will see that Christianity is not a threat to their society – but the answer to its problems.