Be Aware and in Prayer...

2 Corinthians 1:8-11 For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many. Paul wanted the Corinthians to stay out of ignorance: many believers were suffering persecution for their faith. The same is still true today. (Just see www.vom.org for examples). They are living in horrible conditions with the threat of death at their door daily. We need to become aware and pray for them, that they will trust in God, have hope, and even be a blessing and testimony in some of the most hostile places in the world. May we not forget them today.