MUSLIMS: PRAYING BEYOND THE WALL
30 August 2009
“But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed.†Isaiah 53:5 (ESV)
SUNDAY: As the summer draws to an end, many university students are getting ready for a new school year. Saudi students are among that group. Many will arrive in Europe, the United States and Asia a bit anxious, but excited to study abroad. Pray that these students will find genuine friendships with believing students who are willing to share their faith and their lives. The first year, a Saudi usually studies English before he can start his regular classes for his major. Pray for believing families to “adopt†these students, bring them into their families, practice English with them, and share their Savior with them. Maybe you are the answer to this prayer request!
http://www.lovesaudis.com/
MONDAY: Many Muslim people groups place great significance on their dreams and are keen on interpreting them. Many former Muslims report that dreams and visions from God were instrumental in their decisions to follow Jesus. Dreams during Ramadan are considered especially meaningful. Ask the Lord to send dreams and visions to sincere seekers, preparing them to embrace the Good News that Jesus is their Savior.
TUESDAY: The city of Palembang in south Sumatra is a source of pride for the 25 million Malay Muslims in Southeast Asia. In 2001 the city hosted a worldwide gathering of Malays to discuss their history and sense of destiny. The Malays of Southeast Asia are unashamedly committed to their faith and closed to the Gospel. Praise God for the believers who live among the Malays of Southeast Asia. Pray that they will manifest the presence of God in their lives and faithfully share His truth at every opportunity. Pray for God to move across the city and the entire region resulting in the salvation of hundreds of thousands of Malays and the planting of a church in every neighborhood/village. May Jesus Christ be glorified among the Malay Muslims of Southeast Asia as they realize that their destiny lies in His hands and that His plans for them are for a hope and an eternal future filled with love and joy!
WEDNESDAY: The Karakalpaks are an unreached people group numbering roughly 500,000 who live in northwestern Uzbekistan, where life is both physically and economically difficult. As the good news has been proclaimed to the Karakalpaks many have believed and churches have been planted. Pray for these churches to multiply, and for more and more Karakalpak to believe. Pray for the Bible to be translated into the Karakalpak language and to be read, understood and obeyed. Ask the Holy Spirit to call the Karakalpak people to faith.
THURSDAY: Please pray for believers among the North Sumatra Malay as they make a concentrated “push†to share the Creation to Christ story with those to whom the Holy Spirit directs them. By sharing the gospel from Creation to Christ, they hope to identify “people of peace†(Luke 10:6) who desire to hear more and accept Jesus as Savior. Pray Colossians 4:3-6, asking that God will give believers many opportunities to speak about His plan concerning Christ. Pray that they will proclaim this message clearly. Ask that believers will live wisely among non-believers and make the most of every opportunity. Pray that believers’ conversations will be gracious and seasoned with salt so that they will have the right response for everyone.
FRIDAY: In answer to your prayers, a Christian organization in the Deccan has refocused its attention on training churches to work among the Deccani Muslims of India. Several hundred believers have been trained this year in both theory and practical tools for evangelism. Please pray that those who have been trained will boldly open their mouths in love and humility to the 21.5 million Deccani Muslims surrounding them. Pray that God will lead His church in the Deccan to Muslim “people of peace†(Luke 10:6). Pray that this year will be the year of harvest among them.
http://www.go2southasia.org/
SATURDAY: Praise the Lord for two new Jola-Fonyi believers. After their baptism, they recorded a message for the partnering church in Idaho, thanking them for what they had done in sending people to Diouloulou to tell them about Jesus. One of the young men closed by saying that he desired for the people of Diouloulou and the surrounding villages to hear and understand the message of Jesus Christ. He finished with hands raised, declaring, “All Senegal for Christ!†For these two young followers of Jesus, the phrase “All Senegal for Christ!†is more than just words spoken in the excitement of the moment. They have begun Bible studies in the villages of Djibali, Badionkoto and Missira--all of this in addition to the weekly Bible study that they have in Diouloulou. How exciting it is to see God do an amazing work in the lives and hearts of these two followers of Jesus. Please pray that God will continue to give these young men great boldness in declaring the gospel of Jesus Christ so that one day “All Senegal for Christ!†will be a reality!
http://www.jola-fonyi.or
