China

Verse References

• 1 Pet 4:14
• 1 Pet 4:16
• Jas 1:2

Prayer Points

1. 1.Pray for China in Asia, ruled by President Xi Jinping in a communist Party-led state form of government. Christians in China face persecution from Communist and post-Communist oppression. [Open Doors World Watch List #17]
2. 2.Pray for protection and courage in the face of uncertainty. Many believers in China worship in unregistered churches, knowing that at any point their church could be shut down.
3. 3.Pray for young believers and their parents, that God would raise up a new generation of Chinese Christians. Under-18s are forbidden from attending church or religious gatherings.
4. 4.Pray for church leaders who feel caught between protecting their congregations and fulfilling their calling. Pray for wisdom and strength.