Pray for those who are in prison

Youcef Nardarkhani is in prison and awaiting a decision as to whether he will receive the death penalty.  According to the prisoner profile @ Prison Alert  the authorities have used a variety of methods to convert him back to Islam.  Nardarkhani protested a government policy that his children be taught the Quran in school and said that the Iranian constitution allows for freedom of religion.
 Pray for Pastor Nardarkhani, his family and others who are persecuted for their faith in Christ Jesus.  Also consider taking the time to write a letter to those who are imprisoned.  VOM makes this easy, you can write a letter to those imprisoned, translating it into their own language by using a drop down menu on the Prisoner Alert    page on their site.

Update on Pastor Nardarkhani Present Truth Ministries

Helpful online tools - Praying for those who are persecuted

Throughout the world many Christians suffer persecution because of their faith.  Operation World has as site that can help you as you pray for those who are persecuted.  Today I'm praying for New Caledonia 
and on this page is information about the country such as population, geography, peoples, religion and challenges for prayer. 

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