Open Doors Youth, PO Box 6, Witney, Oxon, UK, OX29 6WG
We serve Christians around the world whose brave faith in Jesus means they are, beaten, threatened, imprisoned, tortured, falsely accused, disowned and hated.
What do you do when it all falls apart? This beautiful, inspiring film combines biblical reflection with stories from the persecuted church, to explore how the biblical principle of lament can bring us hope and comfort, even in the darkest situations.
The film is presented by teacher and writer Ron Boyd-Macmillan who has worked with Open Doors for over 35 years.
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Jesus promises us forgiveness. He promises us His presence. We have the promises of God – in writing.
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Tell God how you are feeling
Tell God about the ‘foes’ you are facing
Privately and in quiet, tell God how you feel right now. Where is the light? Where is the darkness? If it helps, write down your thoughts - write a letter to God.
Or, maybe your foes are not people at all, but feelings: anxiety, fear, shame. Perhaps your foes are things that you have done and for which you need to ask forgiveness. (Perhaps you do not feel any of this at all. In which case, praise the Lord!)
As Christians, our ‘foes’ are not people whom we want to destroy. But perhaps there are people whom you need to forgive, but who, in all honesty, you do not feel like forgiving.
What can you pray in this situation? Can you pray a blessing on people who have hurt you? Can you pray for protection from feelings which harm you? Can you bring before our loving God the things for which you know you need forgiveness?
