Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.     Hebrews 13:2

The persecuted Christians of the world are our family; our brothers and sisters. We need to be reminded as we are by this scripture to remember them. Pray for their protection and preservation by the God and Father of our savior Jesus Christ. In this world stricken by terrorism and hate, murder and death pray that there will be physical deliverance and a hedge about them. Pray that their suffering for Christ will lead those who have yet to experience, know, and love Christ to come to Him and be changed. Here is a prayer for persecuted Christians, and ourselves, taken from the old hymn "We Gather Together."

We all do extol Thee, Thou Leader triumphant,
And pray that Thou still our Defender wilt be.
Let Thy congregation escape tribulation:
Thy name be ever praised; O Lord make us free!