Praise God! On May 22, Maryam and Marzieh were acquitted of all charges, according to Elam Ministries. Maryam and Marzieh thank you for all your prayers. "We are most grateful to everyone who prayed for us," Marzieh said. "I have no doubt that God heard the prayers of his people." Maryam added, "I believe our arrest, imprisonment and subsequent release were in the timing and plan of God, and it was all for his glory. But the prayers of people encouraged and sustained us throughout this ordeal." Thank you for writing to Maryam and Marzieh. We encourage you to continue writing to other believers still in prison. Your letters make a difference. Pray and write today!
Since our last communication with you, the PrisonerAlert for Marzieh & Maryam has been viewed over 70700 times, and over 7600 letters of encouragement have been sent. What a blessing this must have been to Marzieh & Maryam -- and what a message it will have sent to the officials, that this person is cared for internationally.
Now imagine what could happen if we could double, triple or increase by ten or one hundred-fold the number of people, around the World, that are praying and writing on behalf of those imprisoned and persecuted for their faith.
You can help. Please forward this email to those you know have a heart for God's people and encourage them to sign-up too. It's the work of friends telling friends that will bring the greatest response to those who need it most. As the email does its work, you can revisit the chart below to see the effect that you have had.
Thank you in advance for partnering with us on behalf of those who suffer for the Lord.
I'm a theological mutt, with an eclectic influence from a variety of people, beliefs, and systems. I am whatever it is I am by the grace of God, which is transforming me successfully...even though it's really hard to tell sometimes.
Husband of 21 years, a father of 3 sons and a daughter, with 8 years of formal theological classroom training in Bible College and Seminary, 25 years experience in church leadership with 7 churches in three states.
Strangely, God has providentially led me out of the institutional church over the last year. Having transitioned out of vocational pastoral ministry, my years of small business and tech experience has translated into business consultant and analyst work in metro Atlanta where I currently live.
I no longer "go to church" but am journeying down a path of deconstructing and biblically redefining church, detoxing from "churchianity," and seeking the new creation and new life of the new covenant wherever Jesus leads me through the Holy Spirit.
All of the above is important to know so that you read my blog as a 11 year blog journey thus far, as just that...a journey.
