1. GET INVOLVED. Make a commitment to be an active part of the solution. Speak out. Be creative in using all the resources you have: social media, phone, fax, mail, and e-mail. Maintain this commitment day in and day out.
2. GET INFORMED. Commit to learn about the dilemma of the persecuted. Read books and articles on the subject. Additionally, there are several web sites that will keep you informed on what is taking place in most of the countries that allow persecution. Some notable web sites are www.christiansincrisis.net, www.persecution.com, and www.odusa.org.
3. WRITE to the President, and your members of Congress (House and Senate.) Write to the rulers of the countries that practice persecution, express your opinion in a firm, but polite way.
4. EXPRESS YOUR OPINION. Write articles to newspapers and magazines expressing your opinion. Also, contact your local radio and TV stations to cover this pressing topic. Respond to articles written in the papers regarding this issue.
5. INVOLVE YOUR CHURCH. Give material to your pastor(s). Ask them to use the pulpit and church publications to educate and involve the church. Offer your help to organize a “Persecution Conference” that can involve other churches in your community. Invite experienced speakers. Plan a special program for “The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church,” which is usually scheduled for November. Ask your church to adopt and support a persecuted church.
6. CALL THE CALL-IN RADIO PROGRAMS. Use them to educate the public about the religious persecution and human rights violations around the world.
7. PROVIDE FOR THE PERSECUTED. Because many of the persecuted cannot find jobs due to their faith, they suffer tremendous financial hardships. They desperately need your financial help. Consider adopting a persecuted family. Several worthy organizations do accept tax deductible donations for that purpose. Support one of these organizations.
8. HOST A DINNER (AT YOUR CHURCH OR COMMUNITY) TO BENEFIT THE PERSECUTED. Invite a speaker, share information, have the media to cover the event.
9. SHARE A COPY OF THIS SHEET WITH YOUR CONTACTS. Send it to your relatives, friends, church members, neighbors, etc. Ask them to please get involved.
10. PRAY & FAST. Last but not least, pray without ceasing. Pray for:
a. The persecuted people to endure the daily pain and agony of persecution.
b. That the persecuted will forgive those who persecute them.
c. The persecutors that they may have mercy.
d. The leaders of the countries that allow persecution, that they may take the necessary action.
e. The leaders of the free world that they may use their God given power to make a difference.
f. Finally, pray that God may mightily use you.
g. Make a commitment to fast at least once a month and try to feel in humility the tremendous hunger and thirst that the persecuted Christians experience daily.
“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.”
1 John 3:16