In recent days I have been thinking about courage as it relates to our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world. I looked up the definition of courage in the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary and it defines courage as “mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” Even though these words definitely describe persecuted believers worldwide, my thoughts centered on the relationship between their inspiring courage and their faith. I believe the Holy Spirit reiterated to me that persecuted believers can persevere and withstand danger, fear or difficulty because of their dependence on the Lord. He supernaturally endows them with the strength to endure hardships with joy.

Our partners at Release International sent out a unique “prayer-a-day” for the month of August. This has something you can pray for China for every day in August. I encourage you print this out and use these prayers each day. You can start any day you like. It will only take a few minutes, and imagine how you can impact the world by bringing China before our all-powerful God. Here are the prayers for Day 13 through Day 20.

Our partners at Release International sent out a unique “prayer-a-day” for the month of August. This has something you can pray for China for every day in August. I encourage you print this out and use these prayers each day. You can start any day you like. It will only take a few minutes, and imagine how you can impact the world by bringing China before our all-powerful God.

The Washington Post is reporting that President Bush is visiting his visit in Beijing, China today.

Last night there was a great interview with Todd Nettleton and Bob Fu regarding the persecution in China and what exactly the Olympics have in store this year.

Our partners at Release International sent out a unique “prayer-a-day” for the month of August. This has something you can pray for China for everyday in August. I encourage you print this out and use these prayers each day. You can start any day you like. It will only take a few minutes, and imagine how you can impact the world by bringing China before our all-powerful God.

In recent weeks I have been praying and thinking about our brothers and sisters in China who are facing increased persecution as the Olympics get closer. When I watch the main stream media coverage of the final preparations for the Olympics, the news reports are dominated with stories about pollution, whether Beijing is ready for the athletes and tourists and the “fascinating” historical sights of China. I cannot help but prayerfully wish there were some stories about our courageous Christian brothers and sisters who are increasingly persecuted by the Chinese Communist government because of their faith in Jesus Christ.

Today, Todd Nettleton will be a guest on Janet Parshall's America discussing the latest situation in China. Be sure to tune in at www.jpamerica.com