Pray for 80-year-old Mrs. Tam* who lives in a province in the Red River Delta of northern Vietnam. For over a decade now, she has persistently followed Christ, despite facing severe opposition from her own children.
They forbid her from attending church services on Sundays, withhold food from her, and threaten her with further isolation if she continues in her faith. So, every time she went to church, she goes in secret and mentally afraid of what her children will do to her if found out.
Her situation is heightened by pressure from the local authorities, who have warned her to renounce her Christian faith or risk losing social benefits provided to her by the government due to her child's death in the war. Yet, Mrs. Tam’s love for God remains resolute.
Isaac*, OD local partner shares, “The church members have been great source of encouragement for Mrs. Tam, providing her with spiritual nourishment and emotional support.
Despite her age, she diligently studies God’s Word with the church every week. We ask you to remember her in prayers, asking God to continue to strengthen her to stand firm in the faith despite challenges.”
*Names changed due to security reasons
please pray
- For Mrs. Tam’s children to also know Jesus and have a personal relationship with Him. May the Lord prepare their hearts to be open to the gospel.
- For Mrs. Tam’s church to continue to encourage and provide support to her and to others who need it. May her church continue to be a testament of God’s goodness not just to Christians in the community but also to its nonbelieving neighbors.
- For Mrs. Tam to continue to pursue God despite the opposition she faces from her children and the authorities.
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