God of all comfort, surround those affected by persecution in Colombia with Your unfailing peace. Give them strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. Continue to embolden them amidst opposition and protect them from harm. Help Your children to be as wise as serpents and innocent as doves (Matthew 10:16), and through their shining and persevering witness, draw people to Jesus and transform communities. Bring peace to conflict-ridden regions, we pray. Amen.