That None Should Perish

August 9, 2026

Dear Friends in Iran.

I ask that you continue to stand strong and encourage one another through prayer. The Lord Jesus hears your cries and knows your hearts completely. Please know that so many of us around the world are praying for you daily. Even when you cannot see them, you are shielded by God’s angels. I pray that He pours out His mercy and love during these trials, and that you do not give up hope. Remember that His timing is not our timing, and what feels like a delay is not a denial. He loves you deeply, and these seasons mean He is preparing something greater than you could ever hope or ask for. Keep pressing forward, for those who persevere to the end will be richly blessed. As the Apostle Paul reminded us, our present sufferings cannot compare to the glory ahead. Stand firm, persevere to the end, and claim the blessings He has prepared for you.

Ephesians 3:20, where The Apostle Paul reminds believers that God is able to do “immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”

2 Timothy 4:7-8, Paul writes about fighting the good fight, finishing the race, and keeping the faith to receive the crown of righteousness.

2 Timothy 3:12: “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”
Romans 12:14: “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”

Your Sister in Christ Jesus, our Savior.

We also ask for these specific needs.

Lord Jesus, we stand in the gap today for our brothers and sisters in India, honoring your call to intercede for this great nation.”

• Shield the rural communities: Protect believers and pastors living in villages and states with strict anti-conversion laws, where the threat of social boycott and violence is highest.
• Give wisdom to leaders: Grant extraordinary discernment to house church leaders and ministry workers as they navigate legal pressures and hostility.
• Provide unseen protection: Deploy your angels to surround Christian gatherings, shielding them from disruptors and keeping their meetings hidden from those who seek harm.
• Comfort the isolated: Pour out your tangible love on believers who are the only Christians in their families or villages, reminding them they belong to a global family.
• Bring a harvest of peace: Soften the hearts of local authorities, radical groups, and neighbors. May they see the love and good works of your people and be drawn to your truth.

Please remember that you are valued, loved and cherished by our creator, Jesus.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

دعا می‌کنم که همچنان قوی بمانید و از طریق دعا یکدیگر را تشویق کنید. عیسی خداوند فریادهای شما را می‌شنود و دلهای شما را کاملاً می‌شناسد. لطفاً بدانید که بسیاری از ما در سراسر جهان هر روز برای شما دعا می‌کنیم. حتی زمانی که نمی‌توانید آن‌ها را ببینید، توسط فرشتگان خدا محافظت می‌شوید. دعا می‌کنم که او رحمت و محبت خود را در میان این آزمایش‌ها بر شما جاری کند و هرگز ناامید نشوید. به یاد داشته باشید که زمان‌بندی او با زمان‌بندی ما متفاوت است، و آنچه به نظر تأخیر می‌آید، یک پاسخ منفی نیست. او شما را عمیقاً دوست دارد و این فصل‌ها به این معنی است که او در حال آماده‌سازی چیزی بزرگتر از آن چیزی است که حتی بتوانید امید داشته باشید یا درخواست کنید. به مسیر خود رو به جلو ادامه دهید، زیرا کسانی که تا به انتها پایداری کنند، به فراوانی برکت خواهند یافت. لطفا به یاد داشته باشید که شما برای خالق ما، عیسی، ارزشمند، محبوب و گرامی هستید.

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