Praying for the Persecuted Church

My heart is not only for the pre -born but also for those who are persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ. In many countries in the world it is dangerous to be a Christian. In some countries being a Christian could mean being shunned by your family and community, loss of income and property, imprisonment, beatings, torture and sometimes even execution. Please join me in praying for those who are persecuted.

Attacks against Iraqi Christians appear to be increasing, according to AsiaNews. On Dec. 30, a Christian deacon, Zhaki Homo Bashir, was shot by a group of unknown men as he entered his shop in the district of al Jadida, in Mosul. He was seriously injured and was taken to a hospital. AsiaNews also received a report that a Christian was killed on Christmas Eve; Basil Isho Youhanna was shot in front of his house in northern Mosul.
Mosul has been the target of several church bombings in recent months. In two separate incidents, two churches were bombed in Mosul on Dec. 23, killing one Christian and two Muslims and leaving several injured. On Dec. 15, two churches and a school were targeted in bomb attacks, killing one and wounding 40. Two other churches were bombed on Nov. 26. Continue Reading @ Be A Voice