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Sentenced to Die, Asia Bibi Has One Final Appeal
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Asia Bibi was arrested in 2009 after a disagreement with Muslim co-workers in Pakistan. She was convicted of blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad and sentenced to death. She has appealed to the Supreme Court of Pakistan and is currently waiting for the court to hear her case.
Asia has been in jail for more than seven years, separated by walls and bars from her husband and daughters. She has been threatened in jail, and she often has to cook her own food as a precaution against the possibility of poisoning. Yet she has tenaciously held onto her faith in Christ.
Asia is one of many Christians who are imprisoned around the world because they follow Jesus rather than the edicts of their government or captors. They call out to God each day, and we can join in calling out to God on their behalf.
Pray that Christian prisoners will remain strong in their faith. Pray that they will have opportunities to be a witness for Christ to guards, officials and other prisoners. Pray that God will sustain their families during their imprisonment. And pray for their freedom.
Invite Christian friends to PRAY for Asia Bibi and others like her in prisons around the world. Simply forward this email to Christian friends, adding a request that they join you in prayer.
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Once you’ve forwarded the email, click the link below to request your free Prisoner Prayer Band from VOM. Every time you see this band on your wrist, it will remind you to pray for Christians in prison for their faith.
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