I think we can all agree that we are relatively free from religious persectution here in the USA.  While it's true that our enemy is tightening his grip, and it seems our freedoms are slowly eroding, there are fellow believers around the world who would gladly take our place.

Periodically, I will be posting for VOM about some of the persecution our brothers and sisters in Christ are facing.  What a privilege to join with these brave men and women; to lift these saints and their families in prayer.

• On February 2, a pastor's conference in Raipur, Chhattisgarh state was attacked by about 100-500 members of the Hindu militant group Dharam Sena. At least 10 Christian leaders were injured and property and money stolen. Pray God heals all those injured and that believers remain faithful.

Indeed My hand has laid the foundation of the earth,
      And My right hand has stretched out the heavens;
      When I call to them,
      They stand up together. 

Isaiah 48:13

• On Saturday, February 10, 58-year-old Christian, S. Stanley, was stabbed and killed by rioting youth in front of his house in Pavaloor, Kerala State, India. Youths assembled in front of his house shouting blasphemous abuses against Christians. When Stanley and his wife asked the youths to leave, they became angry and stoned the house. While Stanley was inside the house calling the police, the attackers climbed over the locked gate, entered the house and stabbed him several times on his back, neck and stomach. His wife was also assaulted, VOM contacts said. Pray for the family of this brother, especially his wife who sustained injuries from the beatings. Isaiah 48: 13; Psalm 41:3

 The LORD will strengthen him on his bed of illness;
         You will sustain him on his sickbed. 

Psalm 41:3