My heart is breaking for Meriam Ibrahim. We need to act. I have a request.
I don’t know why the media and our government isn’t doing more. My intent for this post was to blow off some steam about the whole thing. Rant and rave over the injustice and my disgust. That was really not going to offer a solution and it sure isn’t going to help Meriam or Pastor Saeed, or anyone else facing imprisonment or death for their Christian Faith.
Meriam is facing flogging very soon if something isn’t done immediately. She is shackled to a bed with her baby Maya. Can you imagine, as a parent, being in her shoes? I can’t help but cry when I think about it.
We need an immediate outpouring of prayer for her release. Prayer can change EVERYTHING. So I am asking all my Christian brothers and sisters, Catholic and Protestant alike, to pray for Meriam everyday.
To my Catholic brothers and sisters, I am starting a Novena today with a rosary and this prayer below. I ask you to please pray this Novena with me.
To my Protestant brothers and sisters, I ask that you pray this prayer or one similar to it for the special intention of Meriam everyday until her release.
Who is with me?? Share this, pass it on, whatever it takes so we can all pray together.
Lord, I pray that You surround Meriam Ibrahim with the loving peace that only You can offer. I pray You fill her soul with the strength and courage necessary to endure the challenges that have been placed at her feet. Breathe into her Your love so she may feel Your warmth and see Your light even during her darkest hours. I pray for her immediate release and safety.
Lord, I pray that you pour Your light into the hearts, souls and minds of all those holding Meriam, and any other person, captive because of their Christian faith. I pray that you will break down the barriers that ignorance and hate have put up and allow these captors to know your infinite love and compassion. I pray they see the error of their ways and make right this terrible injustice.
Lord, I pray for Maya. I pray for peace and strength within her tiny body as she shines Your light for Meriam. I pray for her health and her protection.
Lord, I pray for the Christian community throughout the world. I pray for their strength and courage to speak Your word even in the face of evil. I pray that we are able to come together as one and pray for Meriam, Pastor Saeed and any other Christian facing imprisonment or death for their faith.
Through You all things are possible. Amen.
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