Persecuted Not Forsaken: Testimony Booklet

PERSECUTED NOT FORSAKEN

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He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me.

Psalm 18:17

Dear Friend, As we reflect on the testimonies in this booklet, we are reminded of the beautiful words from Psalm 18:19, “He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me.”

This verse speaks powerfully of divine protection and deliverance during challenging times. Just as the psalmist experienced support in moments of adversity, your unwavering partnership has been a source of strength and encouragement to this ministry and the people of Iran and the surrounding regions.

Your generosity has not only sustained our work but has allowed us to reach more people and make a greater impact than we could have imagined. Each of you has been instrumental in helping us break through barriers and continue our journey forward.

As we look to the future, we encourage you to remain steadfast in your support. Together, we can face any challenge that comes our way, knowing that with faith and partnership, we will continue to see breakthroughs and deliverance.

Thank you for walking this path with us. Your commitment does not go unnoticed, and the fruits of our collective efforts continue to bless countless lives.

With heartfelt gratitude, Heart4Iran Family

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Roghaye

Dear Lord, we thank You for Your perfect timing, as seen in Roghaye’s testimony. When she felt alone, You reached her through a simple call. Make us Your messengers of hope. Help us connect with others at just the right moment, bringing Your comfort to those in need. Multiply testimonies like Roghaye’s. Let those we serve experience Your presence in ways that remind them they are never forgotten by You. Use us as instruments of Your love through our follow-ups, prayers, and encouragement. For this privilege of serving others, we are grateful. Amen.

HUNGRY FOR TRUTH Marjan had been patiently waiting for her Bible, but since it was taking too long, we sent her the PDF version. However, she found it difficult to read on her mobile phone because the text was too small.

What she really wanted was a physical book!

So, she printed it out, and it amounted to more than 1,000 pages. She is very happy with it, reads it every day, and frequently calls us with her questions!

Marjan

Heavenly Father, we come before You with thankful hearts, inspired by Marjan’s testimony of hunger for Your Word.

Lord, we thank You for the deep desire You place within hearts to know You through Scripture. Just as Marjan went to extraordinary lengths — printing over 1,000 pages — to have Your Word in a format she could read and study daily, kindle that same passion in all those we serve. Thank You for the testimony of Marjan, which reminds us that Your Word is worth every effort to obtain and study. May her story inspire others to pursue Your truth with the same dedication. Amen.

JUST IN TIME Ali from Mazandaran called for prayer, and after hearing the Gospel, he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He requested a Bible and was on the waiting list for several months. In the meantime, we would call him regularly to follow up, teach him the basics of Christianity, and pray with him. During one of these follow-up calls, he informed us that he was 62 years old with lung cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy. We prayed for him and encouraged him to believe in healing.

He was still waiting for the Bible, expressing that his last and most important wish was to have and read God’s Word. We had the opportunity to send him 12 Bibles. The following week, as part of our regular calls to pray and encourage him, he joyfully informed us that he had received the Bible and thanked us profusely. There was such joy in his voice.

However, when we called again the next week, his daughter-in-law answered and said, “Ali passed away!” We were heartbroken but also grateful that we were able to fulfill his wish to receive God’s Word in the last week of his life.

Ali

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts both tender and grateful, reflecting on Ali’s powerful testimony.

Thank You for allowing him to hear the Gospel, embrace Jesus as Savior, and hold Your Word in his hands before entering Your presence. Lord, we pray for all those like Ali who are waiting for Bibles, some in their final seasons of life.

Multiply our resources and open pathways to deliver Your Word to those who hunger for it. May no earnest request go unfulfilled. Amen.

ON THE RUN From the age of 15, Ali rejected Islam in search of the one true God. Eight months ago, he received a Bible from a friend, began reading it, and finally found the true God. He says, “I don’t know much about Jesus, but I enjoy His presence every day and won’t give Him up for anything in the world!”

Recently, he learned that the Taliban had identified him, prompting him to move out of his house immediately. Neighbors informed him that the Taliban came to his home with guns, intending to arrest or kill him, but they did not find him there.

Despite having many opportunities to leave Afghanistan for a better country, he is determined to stay and witness to his fellow Afghans. “I believe Jesus is alive and can protect me in all this danger and hardship,” Ali said.

Ali

Heavenly Father, we come before You, lifting up all those in Iran who, like Ali, have discovered Your truth and now face persecution for their faith. Father, protect Your children when authorities raid homes, when neighbors report them, and when family members reject them. Provide miraculous escapes, safe hiding places, and wisdom to know when to speak and when to remain silent. May Your angels stand guard around them. Amen.

GOD HEALED ME Ali had been suffering from severe eczema with painful boils for 18 years. He had always loved and believed in Jesus as a prophet. One night, while watching Mohabat TV, he asked Jesus to heal him and relieve his pain. The next day, he noticed that the boils on his skin had disappeared. Overjoyed, he connected with us and gave his heart to Jesus!

Ali

Heavenly Father, we thank You for Ali’s testimony — 18 years of suffering ended when he called on Jesus through Mohabat TV, receiving both physical healing and spiritual salvation. Lord, touch all who suffer from chronic conditions today. Continue to bless Mohabat TV, reaching homes where missionaries cannot go. When viewers cry out to Jesus in faith, let us respond with Your compassion and power. Amen.

JOY AMIDST OPPOSITION Aref, an Afghan living in India, connected with us on Facebook. He wanted to learn about Christianity and questioned why we believe in an old religion that he thought was no longer valid. After explaining the Gospel and engaging in days of questions and answers, he decided to pray and give his heart to the Lord.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Language and Literature and is currently studying for his master’s.

He shares that despite the stress of his studies and opposition from his family, he experiences peace and immense joy because of Jesus!

Aref

Lord, we lift all those like Aref across the world, educated individuals questioning the relevance of faith in their modern lives. For the countless seekers engaging with Christian content online, wondering if an “old religion” could possibly speak to their contemporary challenges, open their minds and hearts to Your timeless truth. We pray that testimonies like Aref ’s would inspire our partners to continue supporting outreach through digital media, knowing that behind every message and comment may be someone whose life is about to be transformed forever. Amen.

LONGING FOR PEACE We received this message from Ali. “I grew up in a deeply religious Islamic family, influenced by my father’s roles as a Quran reciter and Ahl al-Bayt performer. Despite this upbringing, I often felt an unexplained void and a longing for inner peace.

After marrying a devoted Christian, we traveled to Turkey, where her pastor invited me to discuss our beliefs. While we couldn’t convince each other, he suggested we pray for guidance if we were mistaken.

The next day, I joined them for church. Though I had attended before, I had never gone with such intent.

During the service, I was captivated by the preacher’s words. When he referenced a verse, I noticed a small brown Bible in front of me. Curiously, I opened it to the exact page he mentioned. This happened multiple times, leaving me both amazed and frustrated.

Eventually, I felt a voice inside me affirming that this was the sign I had sought.

In that moment, I surrendered my heart to Jesus.

From then on, I transformed, gaining hope and purpose. Today, I am grateful for the guidance I found and for the new life I have in Christ.

Ali

Dear Lord, for new believers facing the implications of their decision within devout Muslim families, provide wisdom, protection, and community. Transform their testimonies into beacons of hope for others still searching. Amen.

KILLED A MAN Hasan was a man who loved his wife dearly, and together they had a son. One day, after returning home from work, he discovered his wife with another man, realizing she had been betraying him for months.

Following a heated argument, his wife urged him to kill the man and “get rid” of him. In a fit of rage, Hasan plotted his revenge, obtained a gun, and killed that man.

Hasan’s sister, Haniyeh, contacted us after watching Mohabat TV. She accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. She then asked me to pray for her husband, who had been controlled by foul language. Jesus set him free, and he, too, accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior.

Haniyeh asked us to pray for her brother Hasan, who was imprisoned for murder and sentenced to death.

I encouraged her to pray and share the Good News with him. Haniyeh then visited her brother in prison, and, under divine protection, she shared the Good News. Hasan accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior.

Haniyeh mentioned that her brother sincerely asked for forgiveness in the presence of the victim’s family during the court proceedings.

I also spoke to Hasan’s son, who was aware of his parents’ issues and was living with his aunt, Haniyeh.

He accepted Christ as well.

Hanlyeh

Lord, today we lift up those like Hasan, whose lives have been shattered by betrayal, rage, and devastating choices.

For prisoners awaiting execution, for those who have committed acts they can never undo, Lord, reach into their darkness with Your redeeming light. Amen.

GOD HEALED MY SON Masoud, 40, from Abadan, grew up in a moderately religious family but found Islamic teachings oppressive. He always believed in a loving God rather than one who ruled through fear.

When his son developed a rapidly growing tumor, Masoud fell into despair. During this crisis, his friend Davood reappeared in his life and introduced him to Christianity. Though initially resistant, Masoud allowed Davood to pray for his son’s healing.

After the prayer, medical tests showed the tumor had completely disappeared. That night, Masoud had a vision of Jesus holding his son, saying, “I am the Father of you and your son. Didn’t you ask me to heal Radvin? I did.”

This miraculous healing and divine encounter transformed Masoud’s skepticism into faith. Through conversations with Davood, he discovered the loving God he had always sought. Masoud now finds true contentment in his relationship with Christ.

“I’m no longer alone,” he testifies. “I have a steadfast God supporting me.”

Masoud

Dear Lord, for new believers like Masoud, strengthen their testimony and give them courage to share their faith with family and friends. Use their stories of healing and transformation to draw others to Your love. Amen.

THEY TOOK MY FATHER Roya, a young Afghan woman, contacted us with surprising joy despite her circumstances. After accepting Christ through Mohabat TV with her family, they secretly nurtured their faith using a Bible her father had found.

Following her mother’s death from illness, Roya took responsibility for her younger siblings. When the Taliban invaded Afghanistan, they raided her home, arrested her father, and confiscated their Bible.

He has since disappeared without a trace.

Now, Roya cannot leave home without a male relative. She cannot seek help from extended family, who are devout Muslims and unaware of their Christian faith. To survive, she takes her brother to local stores, requesting credit and claiming her father will return soon.

Despite these dangers and hardships, Roya continues to seek the Lord’s protection and provision for her siblings with remarkable faith and courage.

Roya

Lord, for families separated by persecution, for fathers imprisoned, mothers lost, and young believers suddenly thrust into caring for siblings, we ask for Your supernatural provision and protection. When Bibles are confiscated and fellowship is impossible, be their daily bread and constant companion. Amen.

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