Heavenly Father, equip, encourage and empower our sisters and brothers in Uzbekistan as they face opposition for their faith. Give leaders wisdom and discernment as they navigate restrictions and surveillance, and for those especially weary today, give them a word to sustain them (Isaiah 50:4). As believers gather, often at great risk, enlarge their faith and inspire their courage. As the authorities monitor activities, may they unexpectedly encounter You. Amen.