Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5: 10

Persecution is already here. Growing up I was taught to believe that there would be a time when Christians would be persecuted for their faith and so we should endeavour to build a relationship with Christ and commit scripture to memory for strength in these trying times. Indeed, our key scripture alludes to this time. Well, that time is now.

I was very much saddened to read about ‘45 Killed in Yet Another Attack on Christian Communities in Nigeria’. Probably because it isn’t happening to people I directly know, or even in the country where I live, I haven’t been affected by it. Nevertheless, as a Christian these people are my brothers and sisters as we share the same heavenly father.

November 23 was Religious Freedom day, but for me it just came and went because I wasn’t aware of it until I started doing some research. However, I think everyday should a day when we pray for those who lives are being taken because of their faith. Please click on the hyperlinks and remember to say a prayer for the difficult situations around the world where standing up for what you believe, may cost you your life.

Bryn chose ‘The Creed’. Click on the picture to listen.