Summary

SummaryI’m Shekhar, a pastor in Southern India. One evening, I was leading a prayer meeting in my home when police burst in, seized our Bibles, and dragged us to the station. For four hours, they beat me—my feet and back bruised, my eardrum ruptured—and questioned me harshly about why I followed Jesus and led others to Him. My wife and children trembled with fear, too traumatized to eat or sleep. In my pain, I remembered God’s promise in Timothy that I must care for my family. With broken‐hearted tears, we fled our homeland, leaving our church and beloved community behind. But thanks to Open Doors partners, we received medical care, rent support, and the practical help we needed. Their aid, combined with your fervent prayers, revived my spirit and gave my family hope. Today, though still facing challenges, I stand stronger in faith, determined to rebuild our ministry for God’s glory. 🙏❤️✨

Shekhar* was leading a prayer meeting in his home when the police came. After hours of intense and violent interrogation, he was released – but was so traumatised by the experience that he and his family fled the area. Shekhar is now being supported by local Open Doors partners, thanks to your prayers.

Open Doors Prayer News 291 (July-August 2022)

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