International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church

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EliBeth

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I am a little tardy in initiating this thread, but I thought it might be beneficial to draw attention to this day of prayer for persecuted believers worldwide. Feel free to write a prayer, comment on the subject of the persecuted Church, tell an inspiring true story you've heard of someone who endured through persecution...whatever. Let's just remember our brothers and sisters who are encountering attack and tribulation. 🙏
 
Deuteronomy

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Hi @EliBeth, what day is (or was) the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Church on?

Thanks!

~Deut
 
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Hello, @Deuteronomy. 🙂 It is today. It is observed on the first Sunday in November each year, I believe. Thanks for your response.
 
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I would encourage everyone who hasn't to check out persecution.com (the Voice of the Martyrs website). It has been a powerful impetus in my life to commit my all to Christ. One of the books they produced is Extreme Devotion. If you desire to read true stories of Christians who did commit their all to Christ, you should so read this book!!
 
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"We have learned that suffering is not the worst thing in the world- disobedience to God is the worst."
-A Vietnamese Christian Pastor imprisoned for his faith
 
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One of my favorite quotes from Extreme Devotion: "Commitment that is unprepared to sacrifice is merely compromise in disguise... The believer's commitment to Christ must exact a price in order to maintain its value. We must prepare for the test of our commitment by daily affirming that Christianity is worth it." (page 3)
 
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"However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name." 1 Peter 4:16
 
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Every day is a good day for this type of prayer.
The official IDoP this year is on the 17th of this month.



International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church – 2019
IDOP 2019: LET’S GENERATE A WAVE OF PRAYER!

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) takes place this year on Sunday November 17, although the organisers are calling on churches, if you can, to dedicate the whole of November to pray for persecuted believers.
https://releaseinternational.org/idop/
 
Deuteronomy

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EliBeth said:
One of my favorite quotes from Extreme Devotion: "Commitment that is unprepared to sacrifice is merely compromise in disguise... The believer's commitment to Christ must exact a price in order to maintain its value. We must prepare for the test of our commitment by daily affirming that Christianity is worth it." (page 3)
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That quote reminds me of this poem by Amy Carmichael :)

~Deut

Hast thou no scar?
No hidden scar on foot, or side, or hand?
I hear thee sung as mighty in the land;
I hear them hail thy bright, ascendant star.
Hast thou no scar?

Hast thou no wound?
Yet I was wounded by the archers; spent,
Leaned Me against a tree to die; and rent
By ravening beasts that compassed Me, I swooned.
Hast thou no wound?

No wound? No scar?
Yet, as the Master shall the servant be,
And piercèd are the feet that follow Me.
But thine are whole; can he have followed far
Who hast no wound or scar?

Amy Carmichael
Missionary to orphans in India.
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EliBeth

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Deuteronomy said:
That quote reminds me of this poem by Amy Carmichael :)

~Deut

Hast thou no scar?
No hidden scar on foot, or side, or hand?
I hear thee sung as mighty in the land;
I hear them hail thy bright, ascendant star.
Hast thou no scar?

Hast thou no wound?
Yet I was wounded by the archers; spent,
Leaned Me against a tree to die; and rent
By ravening beasts that compassed Me, I swooned.
Hast thou no wound?

No wound? No scar?
Yet, as the Master shall the servant be,
And piercèd are the feet that follow Me.
But thine are whole; can he have followed far
Who hast no wound or scar?

Amy Carmichael
Missionary to orphans in India.
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That's awesome. 🙂 I read Elisabeth Elliott's book about Amy Carmichael entitled "A Chance to Die" a few months ago. It was insightful and gave me respect for Miss Carmichael. What a bondservant of the Lord!
Thanks for posting that, Deut. 🙂
 
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EliBeth

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Whispered said:
Every day is a good day for this type of prayer.
The official IDoP this year is on the 17th of this month.



International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church – 2019
IDOP 2019: LET’S GENERATE A WAVE OF PRAYER!

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) takes place this year on Sunday November 17, although the organisers are calling on churches, if you can, to dedicate the whole of November to pray for persecuted believers.
https://releaseinternational.org/idop/
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Yes, indeed!! Every day is a good day to pray about this. 😀
 
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I’m standing with you in prayers, EliBeth. May God bless His people, provide for all their needs and protect them. Blessings to you.
 
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EliBeth

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@EmilyFoster Thank you, Sister. 💛 I prayed for His grace on you too.
 
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