“And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well…” (James 5:15) #VerseOfTheDay ‘Lalit’ from #India worshipped other gods, but turned to Jesus when his serious jaw problem was healed. “When I believed in Jesus and prayed... within 2-3 months I was healed.”

“From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” (Psalm 61:2) #VerseOfTheDay

“But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. ‘Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.’” (1 Peter 3:14) #VerseOfTheDay

Today is UN International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. To mark this, Open Doors is joining with other charities to call for the release of seven pastors in #Eritrea who have been imprisoned for 21 years. bit.ly/3VcRHTq

“Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is.” (Amos 5:14) #VerseOfTheDay

"They massacred many people here in Oicha, and many houses burnt." A church leader in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) shares this heartbreaking news - just one of a spate of violent attacks by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). Read more: bit.ly/45u2LSd

“Whoever tries to keep their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life will preserve it.” (Luke 17:33) #VerseOfTheDay

“Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.” (Psalm 57:11) #VerseOfTheDay

“The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.” (2 Timothy 4:22) #VerseOfTheDay

"My greatest fear was they would kill my children." In one day, 'Jemal' and his family lost their home and livelihood. Like millions of Christians in sub-Saharan Africa, they were displaced. For Jemal, the pain of the attack was compounded by being unable to care for his family.

“And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12) This #VerseOfTheDay has stayed with Manga from #Nigeria since he was attacked by Boko Haram. “I live each day with forgiveness for the persecutors, and I pray for their salvation,” he says.

“Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.” (Isaiah 49:13) #VerseOfTheDay

This amazing group from Just Love Oxford have so far raised more than £1,800 by doing Church on the Run! We caught up with one of them to find out about their challenge, what inspired them, and why you should join them. Read interview: bit.ly/4ghtlSx

“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” (Romans 6:4) #VerseOfTheDay

'David' in #Nigeria helped two Christian converts escape death threats. In retaliation, he was abducted and tortured. Then David - not his persecutors - was sent to prison for kidnap. Here's what happened next: bit.ly/4mHHV8a (Illustrative image)

“You guide me with your counsel, and afterwards you will take me into glory.” (Psalm 73:24) #VerseOfTheDay

It's a week until National Week of Prayer! The event seeks to unite people from 70 cities, towns and significant places across the British Isles in prayer for our nation and the world – including our persecuted family. Discover how you can join 👇 nationalweekofprayer.uk

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1) #VerseOfTheDay

“In a single day, they destroyed everything I owned,” says 'Jemal' in Ethiopia. The extremists hoped that financial ruin would get Jemal to give up his faith. But they hadn’t reckoned on his resilient faith and your faithful support. Meet Jemal: bit.ly/45G7iB6