Today is Friday, October 30th, 2015; Karen's Korner #3175

Seems like there are 'months', 'weeks' or 'days' which we tend to recognize or celebrate.

One of them is Sunday, November 1. It is called International Day of Prayer for Christian Martyrs around the world.

Some are fleeing. Some families are being divided. Some are being maimed and beaten. Some are staying in their 'less-than-the-best' environments. Some are killed.

Here are a couple of examples taken from a recent "Voice of the Martyrs" publication:

"In late February 2015, ISIS moved into a historically Christian region in northeastern Syria, driving Christians out of dozens of villages."

In another part of Syria, "ten Christians fled to another city, walking for three days through a dangerous remote area. Without food, they ate grass to stay alive."

"In one village, ISIS seized a wealthy family's farms, olive press, and auto dealership......kidnapping family members, and demanding a ransom. One family member was killed in front of other family members outside his home. Those left were told to renounce their Christian faith, they refused. They have endured all kinds of hardships in order to preserve their faith."

But the good news is that some Muslims are witnessing the terror and have begun to renounce the financial Islamic faith and looking into the peace-loving Christian faith.

So pray this weekend for Christians (also identified by extremists, marked with an 'N' for Nassarh - followers of Jesus of Nazareth).

Dear Heavenly Father, we need You in our lives and the lives of Christian people around the world. We know that You listen and hear our prayers. And our prayers change things. Protect our sisters and brothers in Christ, here and those who are being persecuted in so many areas of the world. We care, but we know that You care even more!

In Jesus' Name. Amen

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