30 Days of Prayer for India - Open Doors USA

30 Days of Prayer for India

Dear Friend, Brother Andrew often said, “No door is closed to prayer” and it’s true. When we pray, our geography changes. Through prayer, we can travel the world to encourage persecuted believers in places like India, Pakistan and even North Korea— a country closed to Christianity, but powerless to incoming prayers. Prayer opens the world up to us. In this special India Prayer Journal, you’ll read about the unmistakable power of prayer in the lives of our brothers and sisters in Christ who suffer for their faith. From Manorma, a woman who’s often threatened by villagers for doing ministry among Hindus, to Anjana, a young woman who chose to follow Jesus—even though her whole family remains Hindu. These testimonies, and the others you’ll find throughout the journal, reveal the growing intensity of Christian persecution in India, but they also show the resilience of believers to seek God in prayer, trust in His promises and move forward in unrelenting faith. Through this journal, we invite you to stand with your persecuted family in India through prayer… Because we know that the God who parted the Red Sea, rescued Paul from shipwreck and shook the prison doors open for Peter is the same God who eagerly desires to work on our behalf for His glory! Thank you for partnering with us—and for believing this work matters deeply for the Kingdom. It’s an honor to stand with you on behalf of our brothers and sisters in Christ in India and all around the world. Blessings to you, David David Curry President/CEO

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Open Doors USA / 30 Days of Prayer for India

“The more we are washed with persecution, the cleaner we become.” —Subhash, a believer from India

Praying for—and with—believers in India When praying for people or places in other parts of the world, it’s often challenging to truly feel “connected.” After all, most of us have never walked through villages in India or had the chance to get to know the people who call these areas home. So before you begin this journey of prayer with your brothers and sisters in India, we want to give you a quick introduction to the country and its people.

The Early Church in India According to the oldest tradition, the Apostle Thomas came to India in the 1st century AD and established the first churches in the country— mainly in Kerala. It is assumed that the initial converts were largely Jewish proselytes among the Cochin Jews who are believed to have arrived in India around 562 BC, after the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem.

Notes on Government From 1920 onwards, nationalist leader Mahatma Gandhi led nonviolent protests against British colonial rule which eventually led to independence in 1947. That same year, areas with Muslim majority split off to form Pakistan as a separate nation. In 1971 war over East Pakistan led to the creation of Bangladesh. Traditionally, Hinduism and Buddhism—both of them stem from India— used to be regarded as peaceful, but since the 1990s, some expressions of Hinduism have taken on a much more violent character. The tolerance for dissent, minorities, or religious and cultural diversity has dwindled. 3


The Rise of Persecution Today, persecution in India is often violent—mainly due to the rise in radical Hinduism. Those who follow Jesus in India face constant pressure to turn to traditional Hindu beliefs. In the 2018 World Watch List reporting period in India: + + + + +

At least 8 Christians were killed for their faith At least 34 churches were attacked and damaged More than 600 Christians were unjustly detained Nearly 24,000 Christians were physically attacked At least 336 Christians were forced to flee their homes

The Kingdom at Work And yet, within this setting, God is doing an amazing work. In the face of trials and persecution, the gospel is spreading, the church is growing and individual believers are risking their lives to further the Kingdom. This is the context in which Indian Christians live and work, play and worship. And through the gift of prayer, you can stand with them in their faith. We invite you to meet a few of these brave believers in the days ahead through this journal— and we encourage you to remember them in your prayers and to share their stories with others. Because, even though India might feel far away, we are part of the same Body. We are ONE Church.


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DAY 1: INDIA PRAYER JOURNAL

MEET MANORAMA Manorama is a follower of Jesus with a passion to reach the Hindus in her village, but this mission has caused Manorama to face severe persecution in her community. People in her village often criticize her—and discriminate against her family because of their Christian faith. Recently, the Hindus in her village have been discussing ways to expel her from the community. But her heart is strong and her faith is steady—even in the midst of suffering.

A Prayer From Manorama Dear God, I thank you for giving us this day. I pray for the persecuted believers all over the country. I also pray for the diseased, afflicted, widow and destitute. I ask that you would take care of your people in pain. My prayer is also for the youth—both boys and girls—that they might know you and love you. I pray for the servants of God who work for the extension of His Kingdom and especially those who support us and pray for us. Be with them and bless them. Please also bless my family and the believers in my church. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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In recent years, Hindu organizations have become more aggressive, claiming that India belongs to Hinduism. Pray for Christian converts from Hinduism who are heavily pressured to return to their Hindu faith.

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MEET MAMATA Mamata lives in a very remote village in Central India. In her childhood she never heard about God or understood the hope of His promises. When she did hear the gospel, she gave her life to Christ. However, she didn’t read the Bible and rarely prayed. Recently, she realized how far she had drifted from the Lord. Today, Mamata has started reading her Bible. And even though she suffers for her faith, she’s growing in the Lord.

DAY4: INDIA PRAYER JOURNAL

Pray with Christians in India for God’s provision and protection over them as they boldly evangelize in states with anti-conversion laws. Pray that they will be wise and protected in their evangelism efforts.

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Lord, I pray for my husband—that he will fear you only and nothing else. Help him to trust you and live for your glory. Please help us to always praise you and to hold fast to our faith for eternal life. Lord, please let your wisdom rest in me because I am studying now, help me to study well. I pray that the ministry will be strengthened through my husband and I as we labor for you.

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MEET ANJANA Anjana is a student and the only Christian convert in her family—her parents are both Hindu. Anjana faced many struggles when she first became a Christian. This is typical for Hindu Background Believers. The pressure to return to their national faith is strong—both from family and society. However, Anjana recently married a Christian, and they plan to pursue Christian ministry together.


Pray for Christian girls in India who are placed under house arrest by their families because of their faith. Ask God to encourage them in their faith and pray that their families would come to know the Lord.

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God, I thank you for all the believers in my church who encourage me and support me in my faith. I pray for all my family members—that they may all come to faith. I pray for my husband that he might grow in you and might be able to do the ministry effectively. You know all my needs, Lord, and I pray that you provide me things that I require. I also pray for all families and for all churches who are in persecution—I pray that you visit them and also bless them. Amen.

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MEET JYOTI Jyoti was born into a Christian family. When she was just 6 years old, her family faced intense persecution from the villagers who pressured them to leave their Christian faith. When she turned 19, Jyoti realized that the Lord was calling her into ministry and she decided to enroll in Bible college. Today, Jyoti is studying theology and returns to her village to do ministry during her college breaks.

A Prayer From Jyoti Lord, I pray for my state—that the staunch Hindus and tribals come to know about your love and believe in you. I pray for the youth team in my church. It is my heart’s desire, Lord, that every person in our village comes to know you. I also pray for the safety of girls in our village as they are often abused. I finally pray that I remain strengthened in my faith and always walk in your ways.

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In 2017, attacks on Christians in India increased. One local Open Doors partner reports: “When the Christians are beaten by the extremists, they receive injuries mostly on their heads or their vital body parts. The attackers don’t care if the person dies in the attack. They know that they will not be punished because the government will take their side.” Today, join your persecuted family in India and ask God to protect Christians from assault—and for justice for their persecutors.

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MEET SAVITA Savita came to know Jesus almost 17 years ago. She’s a nurse, a Sunday school teacher and she’s also involved in worship at her church. Christians in her village often suffer discrimination, but Savita loves to step in and pray for others who are hurting. She also loves to share the gospel, but often faces persecution for sharing Jesus with others.

A Prayer From Savita Lord, I pray to you for my church people—that they might grow in you. I pray for the people who suffer persecution that they might be able to stand strong in their faith. I pray that you would help me pray with dedication. And please bless all the ministerial work I am doing; may it be fruitful. I pray that you guide me and give me wisdom.

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Nearly 80 percent of Christians in India come from a Dalit and tribal background—where they are already oppressed and marginalized for being in a lower caste system. This has strong repercussions and leads to many cases of discrimination. Pray for Indian Christians to stand strong in the midst of unjust treatment within their communities and societies.

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MEET RAMKALI Ramkali comes from a Hindu family. Seven years ago, she was very sick, but God healed her through prayer. After this, her aunt and uncle led her to Jesus. However, after she proclaimed Jesus as Lord of her life, she faced many problems in her community. The people in the village stopped communicating with her—and her family. Her mother-in-law recently passed away and none of the villagers came to comfort her. There were only a small number of Christians who came and helped with the funeral.


According to the oldest tradition, the Apostle Thomas came to India in the 1st century AD and established the first churches in the country— mainly in Kerala. Today, spend time in prayer for the growth of the church in India. Ask God to expand His Kingdom—even in the midst of oppression, discrimination and violence toward His people.

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Dear Lord, I thank you for this day. I thank you for saving me and for healing me. I pray that you would protect me and my family in your blood. Lord, I also pray for the salvation of the people my village. We face many trials, Lord. Please help us and be with us in all of our tough times.

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MEET MAMTA Mamta decided to follow Jesus four years ago. Since then, she has had family members oppose her—telling her to leave her Christian faith and return to Hinduism. Hindu extremists also placed her name on a list and presented it to a senior government official—accusing Mamta of converting other Hindus to Christianity.

A Prayer From Mamta Oh God, who is sitting in the heaven, I give thanks to you. You are among us. Please remove all the difficulties of our neighbors who live in darkness— they don’t know you, Lord. They are perishing. Lord, have mercy on them. I also commit my own family into your hands. Mold us in the way you desire. Please help all the churches and the pastors so that they might be able to preach the gospel. Please help me also. Forgive my sins, Lord. All my children are given by you, keep them safe under your wings. Thank you for listening to my prayers. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Hindu radicals launched a “homecoming” campaign (a.k.a. Ghar Wapsi) in 2014 designed to lure Muslims and Christians back to the Hindu fold. Several campaigns have been held in which hundreds of people returned to Hinduism. Ask God to provide discipleship opportunities for young believers so they will be rooted in faith and resist the temptation to return to Hinduism.

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You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. —John 15:16


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MEET PREMBATI Prembati has been a Christian for one year. However, her son has been a Christian for a long time and is helping Prembati grow in her faith. Prembati’s family members are outcasts in their village because of their belief in Jesus. Lately, the others in the village have threatened Prembati—telling her that the consequences will be dire if they don’t leave Christianity.


In the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, the Freedom of Religion Act makes conversion from Hinduism a punishable offense if done through “force, allurement or appeasement.” Pray for the gospel to spread in Madhya Pradesh—even in the midst of laws that prohibit evangelism.

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Dear God, thank you. I come to your feet this moment—hear my prayers. I need a job to sustain my family, please provide a good job for me. Please help us to grow stronger and more faithful in you. I pray for all your servants who are toiling for your ministry—please give them your grace and bless them. Please take care of me in the coming days and please hear my prayers. I pray for health and for grace that I might be able to be faithful. Please help me read the Bible daily and also obey it. Give me wisdom so that I might be able to be faithful till my last breath. Thanks for all your blessings. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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MEET ANJAN Anjan comes from a very remote village in Odisha. When the local pastor told him about Jesus, Anjan ignored him. Anjan found it difficult to believe in a God who was invisible—especially since his religion worshipped idols that were visible. However, after reading more from the Bible, God began to soften Anjan’s heart and he gave his life to Christ. Today, he’s involved in his church and loves to share the gospel with others.


Today, ask God to protect those who are actively involved in preaching, evangelism and outreach as they are at risk of being attacked by radical Hindu extremists, arrest and even prison for sharing their faith.

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Lord, I thank you for helping me know you. I pray for my village, because people do not want to acknowledge you. I pray that they would see you soon. Please help me serve you. I have shared about you to my neighbors. I pray that they would come to faith soon. I also pray for my country— that your name would rise and many people would find salvation in you.

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MEET KARAN Karan is the only Christian in his family. The rest of his family members are devout Hindus—and his father is the village chief. In Karan’s village, it’s a disgrace that the chief ’s son is not a Hindu, but a Christian.

A Prayer From Karan Dear Lord, I pray for my studies. Please help me concentrate and give my best. I pray for my family—please bless them and help them to know you. Lord, I pray for a suitable job for me so that I can help my family. I also want to learn more about the Bible. Please provide an opportunity for me to get more Bible training.

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Many Christians in India live in poverty and lack the resources to purchase their own Bible and Christian literature. Ask God to provide the resources needed to strengthen His church in India through the distribution of His Word to those with little or no access to it.

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MEET TOFARI Tofari came to faith while he was studying at a Christian institution, but his family worships many idols due to their Hindu faith. His heart cries out for his family and the people in his village to know God. Tofari has shared the gospel with his family, but so far they have refused to believe.

A Prayer From Tofari Jesus, I come to you. I pray for my state and my country. I pray for a revival that people would know you and find life in you. I pray for the sick and the ill—provide them health, Lord. I also pray for all Christian organizations and all denominations, lead them in your direction—help all of us grow and find strength in you. Bless the pastors and Christian workers, help them stand firm. Amen.

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Open Doors is working in India through valued partners by providing training, discipleship, education, vital relief aid and follow-up services to victims. Today, ask God to protect the ministry of Open Doors in India, and pray for our field workers who have invested their lives to strengthen the church.

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MEET SABANA Sabana came to faith in Christ in 2001 after her husband was healed through the power of prayer. Sabana lives in a predominantly Hindu village and faces regular opposition—both from the people in the village and Hindu extremists who constantly threaten her for being a Christian.

A Prayer From Sabana Lord, I thank you for this day. I pray that you would protect my family as they face many trials from the villagers—and reach my village with the gospel.

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Many Christians in India face legal problems and unjust arrest because of their faith in Jesus. Today, ask God to provide justice for Indian believers who are struggling to pay unjust fines, avoid arrest or face long, tedious trials because of their faith. Pray that God would strengthen them and give them perseverance.

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“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” —Jeremiah 33:3

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MEET MANKU Manku and his family came to Christ when his wife was delivered from an evil spirit through prayer. After he and his family came to faith, the villagers opposed them and beat him. The whole family was socially ostracized. Manku was also denied any work in the village. He has always depended on daily labor for earning a living, and now no one gives him work because of his Christian faith. Life is difficult for him, but he remains strong in his faith, along with his family.


Hindu extremists often persecute Christians with impunity. They’ve been known to beat Christians, drag them from villages, burn their homes and even attack believers in the streets. Today, pray for the persecutors in India. Ask God to soften their hearts to the gospel and pray for Saul-toPaul conversions all over the country.

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Lord, I pray for the protection of my family—we face constant opposition in my village. I pray that you would preserve us from all harm that might come upon us. Help us to continue with our faith. I pray for the salvation of my village. Please help all the people in our village to know your faith. I also pray that you would help us with our livelihood—help me to earn well for my family. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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MEET YENU Yenu lives with her two younger sisters. Due to an illness, her mother recently died—and Yenu lost her father years ago. When her mother died, no one from the village came to help or even attend the funeral—even though they knew the family was very poor. Since her mother’s passing, it’s been very difficult for the family to survive. Yenu is currently looking for a job to help support her sisters.

A Prayer From Yenu Lord, I come to you. I pray for my family. Please provide for our livelihood, Lord. I pray that you would provide a suitable job for me so that I might be able to provide for my family. I pray for the perishing souls in my village. Please reveal yourself to them that they might know your truth and find salvation in you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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In India, churches have been vandalized, bombed and set on fire, and church leaders have been beaten and threatened—all with the hope of forcing Christians to renounce their faith in Jesus. Today, pray specifically for courage and perseverance for pastors and church leaders as they lead their people through consistent threats, marginalization and regular threats of persecution.

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For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. —1 Thessalonians 4:16


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MEET SHANTI Shanti trusted Jesus as her Lord in 2017. She was suffering from a mental issue, but God healed her and she decided to believe in the gospel. However, the moment she placed her faith in Jesus, suffering and opposition arose within her family. She was beaten by her son-in-law and thrown out of her home. Her community also threatens her and tells her to renounce her Christian faith or be expelled from the village.

A Prayer From Shanti Lord, thank you for this life and for revealing your salvation to me. I pray that you would save my daughter and also my son-in-law. Lord, I pray that you would provide a good place to live for me. I am struggling to find a home, but I trust you, Lord. Please help me stand strong in you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Prayer __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. —1 Peter 3:15


God is doing an amazing work in India—even in the midst of intensifying persecution for His people. Spend time today reflecting on the believers you’ve met in this journal. Ask God to strengthen them in their faith and to make their roots in Christ deep and grounded so they will be able to withstand the trials ahead of them. And most of all, pray that the name of Jesus is glorified in India.

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