In the aftermath of the United States’ withdrawal, brothers and sisters from Afghanistan continue to reach out with requests for prayer. How can you pray for them?
1. Pray for physical protection.
Right now, a number of brothers and sisters in the Lord are in hiding in Afghanistan. If they aren’t able to leave, they don’t know what the next days—much less months—will hold. A few days ago, as it became clear they wouldn’t be able to fly out of the country, one brother told me, “I love Jesus, and I trust him. Even if it comes to the end, I will praise his name.” I wept. I told them what amazing husbands, fathers, and brothers in the Lord they’ve been these past few weeks. They’ve cared for their families valiantly. They’ve endured more suffering than most of us have ever seen. They continue to risk their safety for Christ’s name.
I know what the author of Hebrews means when he speaks of “those of whom this world is not worthy” (Heb. 11:38). In these days, pray for the physical protection of all those who fear bodily harm. Ask our sovereign God to restrain evil, to thwart evildoers, and to
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