For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers – 1 Peter 3:12
Not so long ago, Nepal was devastated by two earthquakes and as a result lives and homes were lost and now the people face another potential loss that could be just as devastating. They are at risk of losing their religious freedom.
Riots and protests are going on in response to a recent draft of the country’s constitution; a process that’s been in the works since the Nepali monarchy was dispelled in 2007. Many are demanding that Nepal return to its traditional religious roots, while religious minorities fear for their freedom to practice and share their faith if this draft of the constitution goes unchanged – Gospel for Asia
Currently the constitution declares that Nepal is a secular state and protects people’s rights to worship freely. However, this could change if the government decides to go along with those who are calling for the country to return to its traditional religion.
If you’d like to learn more about the Nepal Constitution and how you can pray, please visit the GFA webpage here: http://www.gfa.org/nepal/constitution/
Many of us live in countries where we can freely worship. Religious freedom is a right that no one should be denied. We and our children have the right to go to church and worship God in safety.
Let us pray that the new constitution will allow God’s people to continue to practice and share their faith. The enemy is fighting to prevent the Gospel from spreading and this is why religious freedom in Nepal is under attack. We must remember that he is a defeated foe and that God is in control. Together we can make a difference. Let us lift up our Christian brothers and sisters in Nepal in prayer and ask almighty God to impart His wisdom on the Nepalese government so that the country remains a place where religious liberty is preserved and protected in spite of those who want to do away with it.
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much – James 5:16
