I’m catching up with a family member who has just returned from an absolutely amazing mission trip. As she’s explaining the overall prayer that they did while they were there, I’m a bit blow away.

Some of the examples within the town included very specific prayers for strangers that turned out to be exactly why they showed up that day. She told at least 3 stories, but for confidentiality reasons, I’ll just say they were right on point, without the person ever mentioning their concerns.

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Growing up in a “bubble of prayer” I guess you can call it, I’ve forgotten how it feels to be in a room, in a group, when such strong prayers are being said on a regular basis.

Christianity in Afghanistan – Wikipedia

The prayers for the Christians in Afghanistan were brought up, and the extreme and real possibility that these identified people may be killed for their beliefs is devastating. Today I’m praying for my own eyes to open and stay open to how extremely different parts of the world still are. I’m also praying that God will use me in every way needed for the rest of my years.

Desperate Afghan Christians turned away at airport, aid groups say (catholicnewsagency.com)

I know we’ve all heard the Gladiator/Christian and Lions stories of the past. It’s absolutely unbelievable that there continues to be a modern day version of persecution for your religious beliefs; one that can end with you and your entire family being killed.

Aid Group Claims Afghan Christians Are Being Turned Away at Kabul Airport | CBN News

God, I pray you use all of us that are able, in whatever way needed, to further your voice of compassion, grace, and forgiveness and to everyone that can hear it.