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Please pray, pray, pray, pray, pray for Pastor Youcef who writes: "I have surrendered myself to God's will."<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pastor Youcef has released a letter to his supporters.<\/strong><\/p>\n

From: ACLJ<\/p>\n

It is the first time he has been allowed to make a public statement in nearly a year and the first time the world has heard from him since his execution order was upheld.<\/p>\n

Youcef’s spirit in the face of his persecution is remarkable. He writes, “[T]hough my trial due has been so long, and as in the flesh I wish these days to end, yet I have surrendered myself to God’s will.”<\/p>\n

The letter, which he sent to Present Truth Ministries, goes on to thank everyone who has been working, speaking out and praying on his behalf, saying:<\/p>\n

“I do believe that these kind of activities can be very helpful in order to reach freedom, and respecting the human rights in a right way can bring forth great results in this. I want to appreciate all those are trying to reach to this goal.”<\/p>\n

His words are inspiring, and you can read his entire letter<\/strong> on our Tweet for Youcef page<\/strong> at http:\/\/ACLJ.org\/Nadarkhani<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please share this inspiring news by forwarding this email and sharing our link on Facebook and Twitter. It’s important that you encourage your friends and family to sign up to our Tweet for Youcef campaign today.<\/p>\n

We are also continuing to press the U.S. Senate to unanimously pass a resolution demanding Pastor Youcef’s release. The U.S. House of Representatives has already passed a similar resolution, and it’s time for the Senate to act. Take action; sign our new petition for Youcef today.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Thank you again for your actions, prayers, and tweets on behalf of Pastor Youcef.<\/p>\n

Jordan Sekulow
\nACLJ Executive Director<\/p>\n

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Posted by Donna Calvin \u2014 Saturday, May 12, 2012<\/p>\n

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