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A Prayer for Endurance in Persecution

A Prayer for Endurance in Persecution

A Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

You are sovereign and just, ruling over all with wisdom and mercy. Nothing escapes your sight, and you see the struggles of those who suffer for the sake of righteousness. From the prophets of old to the early church to believers today, you have sustained your people through trials, giving them courage to stand firm in their faith. You promise that those who endure persecution for your sake will inherit the kingdom of heaven, and I trust in your unfailing word.

I confess that I often fear rejection, criticism, or hardship when standing for what is right. I want to be bold in my faith, yet at times I shrink back to avoid conflict. Forgive me for the moments when I prioritize comfort over conviction, approval over obedience. Strengthen my heart so that I will not be ashamed of the gospel but will proclaim your truth with both love and courage.

Thank you for the example of Jesus, who endured suffering and rejection to bring salvation to the world. Thank you for the faithfulness of those who have gone before me, who stood firm in the face of opposition and remained steadfast in their devotion to you. I am grateful that you never abandon your people, but that you walk with us through every trial.

Lord, give me endurance when I face opposition for following you. When I am ridiculed, help me respond with grace. When I am excluded or mistreated, remind me that I am not alone. Fill me with the joy that comes from knowing that my reward is not in this world but in your kingdom. Help me to pray for those who oppose me, to love those who hate me, and to trust that you will use even my suffering for your glory. May my life be a testimony to your faithfulness, no matter the cost.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Matthew 5:10 (ESV): Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Respond

Please pray a prayer for endurance in persecution.

If you aren’t sure where to begin, you can use the ACTS method: Adoration, Confession, Thankfulness, and Supplication:

  • Adoration: Praise God. Does this topic bring any specific characteristics of God to mind?
  • Confession: Tell God that you are sorry for specific sins. Does this topic bring any specific sins to mind?
  • Thankfulness: Show gratitude towards God. Does anything from this topic inspire gratitude?
  • Supplication: Make requests for yourself and for others. Does anything from this topic inspire a prayer?

If helpful, you can use a prayer journal template.

A Prayer for Endurance in Persecution
Matthew 5:10 (ESV): Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Acts 8:1-3 (ESV): And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison.
Acts 11:19-21 (ESV): Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who on coming to Antioch spoke to the Hellenists also, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord.

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