30 Ways for Muslims to Encounter Christ
Muslims pray prescribed prayers five times a day. Lord, as people from BiH turn to Christ, teach them how to keep spiritual rhythms, turning it into an intimate time with you and not simply a ritual.
Praying Scripture
“For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the people (of BiH), and in every place incense will be offered to my name, and a pure offering. For my name will be great among the people (of BiH), says the Lord of hosts” (Malachi 1:11).
Lord, may this passage come to pass in our lifetime. May your name be great among the people of BiH, and may your name be worshiped and adored from the rising of the sun to its setting.
Lord God Almighty, wherever incense is burned, wherever prayers are offered or beads are counted or rugs are laid out: in every mosque, in every church, in every gathering space for prayer – Lord, there, would your name be lifted high. Let BiH offer you a pure offering of adoration and praise.
Praying for the Church
Pray for the volunteers working in the churches. Some are locals, some are missionaries or other expats, but either way, pray for those selflessly serving each week. Would they find encouragement, strength, and not grow weary of doing good. Pray for more people within the churches to rise up and join in serving each other.
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
God’s love overcomes rejection. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” ( John 3:16).
Pray for Christians from a Muslim background in BiH to overcome fear of rejection by identifying with the great love God showed them in sending his Son to give them eternal life.
Bosnian Insights
Those coming from a Western background generally have an individualistic mentality, meaning that the individual/person is the focus. However, for those in BiH, the prevailing mentality is that of a collectivist, meaning that the group/community is the focus.
Preferring community harmony over personal improvement has a big impact on how someone considers their own faith identity and journey towards Christ. Neither view is wrong, both have their strong and weak points, but it is important to remember the individual vs collective mindsets when sharing the Gospel.
Pray for Muslims and believers in BiH to see their own personal need for Jesus while also recognizing that he wants to bring peace, joy, and love to their entire communities.