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2 Corinthians 4:8–9 (NIV) “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Recorded live here in London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper

Across the world, millions of believers live their faith beneath surveillance, intimidation, and violent opposition. From London to Cairo, from Cairo to Islamabad, from Islamabad to Beijing, from Beijing to Khartoum, the persecuted church continues to gather in hidden rooms, remote villages, silent basements, and secret prayer networks. This scripture is one of the most searched, shared, and memorised passages among persecuted believers because it confronts suffering with divine resilience. It reminds the body of Christ that persecution does not equal abandonment. Even when believers are isolated, hunted, imprisoned, or silenced, God stands closer than the threat itself. This verse echoes through underground movements, reminding the church that pressure cannot break what God upholds. Today we lift every secret believer, every displaced Christian family, every imprisoned pastor, every worshipper in danger, and every community gathered in whispers. The Holy Spirit strengthens the persecuted beyond human endurance and preserves their witness with supernatural courage.

Prayer Points Prayer for supernatural protection over secret believers, prayer for courage in underground worship, prayer for strength for prisoners of faith, prayer for endurance under interrogation and threat, prayer for safety over hidden church gatherings, prayer for hope in isolation, prayer for boldness to stand firm in Christ, prayer for provision for displaced Christian families, prayer for the gospel to advance in restricted nations, prayer for God’s presence to sustain every persecuted believer

Life Application Remember the persecuted church today by praying intentionally for believers who cannot speak openly about their faith. Let this scripture deepen your compassion and shape your intercession.

Declaration I declare that persecuted believers are not crushed, not abandoned, and not destroyed, for God upholds them with unshakeable strength.

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