Often considered the last surviving dictatorship in Europe, the government allows almost no political opposition. The Orthodox Church is the only officially recognized denomination. Unregistered religious activity can result in imprisonment or heavy fines. Unregistered churches are monitored by the secret police and violent raids occur frequently. Because the numbers of evangelical and Pentecostal Christians is growing, persecution is intensifying. Two leaders of the Belarusian Christian Democratic party were sentenced to labor camp in 2011, but were later freed. Another was imprisoned and subjected to psychological torture.
Pray:
- For courage and perseverance for pastors whose churches are being monitored.
- For a breakthrough for churches who have been trying for many years to register.
- Praise God that the church is growing. Pray for a change in the government’s attitude to Christianity.
Lord…come to these precious people with Your love, compassion and tenderness…healing all of their wounds..continue to set the secret believers on fire for You and for their country…Let revival spread through-out the whole region!
Open the flood gates of heaven …let it rain down rightousness, salvation, healing and deliverance…Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done today on this land…We say…Jesus Christ is Lord over this country!
Christians must wake up
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Father, I lift up to you the people of Belarus. Reveal Yourself to them in a very real and tangible way. I pray for the freedom of the Holy Spirit to move freely, drawing those living in darkness to Light. I pray for the government leaders, that they may be brought unto repentance and usher in freedom to worship the True and Living God. Protect the children, the sick and the vulnerable. Open doors that only You can open. Accomplish Your purpose for this country. In Jesus name, Amen