Day 6 : 22 May 2012
Take Heart, I have overcome!
Lord Jesus Christ, You are the Head of the Church. You said that we should rejoice in all kinds of tribulation, especially when we are persecuted for righteousness’ sake. We pray for our brothers and sisters in the faith who are persecuted because of their faith. Fill their hearts with unspeakable joy even in the face of death.
Strengthen their faith, comfort them in their sorrows and encourage them to stay faithful and to continue to speak the word boldly. Have mercy on them and let their faithfulness and endurance become a testimony to those who oppress, persecute and torture them. Help us to resist the spirit of fear that causes us to compromise our faith and our testimony.
Open our eyes to see the suffering of our brothers and sisters around the world. Arouse our compassion and love for them, fill our hearts with faith to wrestle in prayer for the souls of those who are the perpetrators. Prepare our hearts for the time when we are called to endure suffering for your Name’s sake. Help us to endure to the end.
Use this testimony of suffering, persecution, endurance and faithfulness to establish and advance the kingdom of God in this world.
Amen!
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