HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (HOE-chee-men) – “Everything here is a spiritual battle,” says Thanh*, a local believer who is consistent in sharing his faith with others around him. “From even before you start to share with someone, there will be obstacles. Then, once you are able to get to the gospel, a lifetime of tradition in spiritual bondage works against your friend’s really even hearing your words. We rejoice when we can see one person take that step of faith to accept Christ, but we are also immediately on our guard. Within 24 hours of someone making a decision for Jesus, we can almost guarantee that there will be significant opposition. Pray for us.” The opposition that Thanh speaks of may take many forms, but the most difficult can come from family and friends who lash out against the new believer. This spiritual battle is why your prayers are so desperately needed. Those with a heart for the peoples of Ho Chi Minh City ask: “Please join us for 31 Days of Prayer for the peoples of Vietnam this May 2015. Follow the link or email us to register your commitment to pray.” (*name changed)
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From CompassionNet’s Today’s Prayer at IMB.ORG
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