Two Christians who were arrested in January for proselytizing and sentenced without trial to three and three and a half years in prison were suddenly released on July 28. No reason was given for their release, though international pressure likely contributed. Praise the Lord for their release!
Religion (%) Buddhist (75.3), Hindu (22.1), other (2.6)
Leader King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (2006)
Government type Constitutional monarchy
Legal system Civil law based on Buddhist religious law
Source: CIA World Factbook
Pray for Bhutan
Pray that Bhutan's young leader, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, will hear and respond to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and find true peace in Him.
Ask God to increase the believers' witness in their communities, giving them the ability to lovingly oppose the ongoing pressure to engage in traditional Buddhist prayers and practices.
Ask the Lord to provide for them, especially in cases where basic necessities are denied. Pray that they will also have all the resources they need to grow in Him.