World Prayer

Abba, I pray for the church in China,
in Myanmar,
in North Korea, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Iran,
and throughout the world,
in oppression,
enduring persecution,
while I sit in comfort and ease,
in luxury, even.
Lord, hear my prayer:
deliver them from the lion's jaw,
from the dragon,
from the serpent.
Lord, give strength and hope.
Release them from prison
and deliver them from torture.
Protect them and grant them your presence.
Prosper them miraculously.
Give success in their efforts to minister
and survive,
in Jesus' name, amen.