Recently a Pastor was shot when leaving his church. It is suspected that the reasons behind this was because he was converting too many ethnic Muslims and was himself a local who converted to Christianity. Here is the news article reporting his death.
Father, I pray that you first support the body that was left behind. Give strength to Zina, his wife, and his 5 children. Give them faith that helps them believe in your plan and goodness in the midst of their sorrow. May your peace comfort them especially in the dark of the night. May Your sweet words of comfort be close to their hearts these days. May they continue Your Holy work in the place of Pastor Suleimanov.
May this persecution inspire passion and fire in the hearts of the congregation rather than dampening their spirits. May a new leader, filled with Your wisdom and a heart for Your sheep, rise up from the people to lead more children to Your throne for grace and salvation. Give wisdom to the people in understanding Your will and strength and passion to continue pressing on toward the goal that they might have receive the prize. May they run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint. Calm the fear in their hearts. May satan have no power to change their lives and habits - may they continue to meet in fellowship, worshiping you, praising your name and studying the Sword that is Your Word.
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