30 Ways for Muslims to Encounter Christ
Muslims acknowledge Jesus as a prophet from God. Let their curiosity be sparked in this season for them to learn all that Jesus says about Himself. Specifically, that He is “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6) so that they may acknowledge Him as Lord and Savior.
Praying Scripture
“Let BiH praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!” (Psalm 67:3).
Lord, may all BiH praise you; may they praise you from every class and ethnic group, from every religious and educational background; may they praise you in the cities and praise you in the villages; may they praise you from the (few miles of) seaside and praise you atop the highest mountain peaks.
You alone are worthy to receive glory and honor and praise, Great High King, rightful Ruler of BiH.
Praying for the Church
Pray for the leaders of the local churches in BiH. While some are Bosnian, some are not. All labor tirelessly, and some are feeling stretched thin. Pray for refreshment, for encouragement, and for support. Pray that they would remain connected to the Vine. Pray for openness to the movement of the Spirit. Thank God for the leaders in the local churches!
Liberty to the Captives
Each of us who comes to Christ must repent of and renounce every pact, promise, or identity we held before faith in Christ. Join us in praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ from a Muslim background as they repent of their former identity as Muslims. This prayer is inspired by chapter 7 and 8 of Liberty to the Captives by Mark Durie
Satan loves to put lies into our hearts. God’s truth protects us: “… for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth” (Psalm 26:3).
Pray for Christians from a Muslim background in BiH to repent of every form of deception and walk in God’s truth in all relationships.
Bosnian Insights
In Bosnian culture, respect for Elders is very important, as it is in many parts of the world. The elderly are given seats on the bus, allowed to skip to the front of the line, and spoken to with more formal language (think, “good day, sir,” vs “what’s up!”).
Families often live intergenerationally, meaning that the grandparents, parents, and children are in the same household or within very close proximity. The thoughts and opinions of the patriarch and (especially) matriarch of the family means much, and will weigh into the thought process of the younger generations.
Pray for the elders in BiH, that they would be able to influence their families for the Gospel.