30 Ways for Muslims to Encounter Christ
There is a hadith (teaching) in Islam that says, “Be good to your mother, Paradise is under her feet.” This positive teaching is often negatively used to prevent Muslims from questioning or rejecting the religion of their parents. Today, we pray for Muslims in BiH to have courage from God to honor their parents, but not blindly follow their religion and to instead pursue Truth.
Praying Scripture
“Cornelius replied, ‘Four days ago I was praying in my house about this same time, three o’clock in the afternoon. Suddenly, a man in dazzling clothes was standing in front of me. He told me, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your gifts to the poor have been noticed by God! Now send messengers to Joppa, and summon a man named Simon Peter. He is staying in the home of Simon, a tanner who lives near the seashore.’ So I sent for you at once, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here, waiting before God to hear the message the Lord has given you’” (Acts 10:30-33).
Ask for workers to find those who have already had dreams or visions. Ask for God’s Spirit to respond to those like the Centurion who are genuinely seeking Him.
Praying for the Church
Pray that God will raise up Christian leaders out of each region or state in BiH. Would each kanton and opcina not be without a solid Gospel witness. Would those who already are laboring in lonely or isolated conditions feel the Father’s presence, and would growth come so that the barrier of lack of community be eliminated!
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
We have the right and the responsibility to educate ourselves and our children about spiritual matters: “…do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them” (Deuteronomy 4:9).
Pray for Christians from a Muslim background in BiH to renounce the lie that they cannot question or investigate spiritual matters.
Bosnian Insights
Somun is the name of a traditional flatbread eaten and enjoyed by Bosnians year round. During Ramadan, however, this bread takes a special place, as it is usually served at the iftar (fast-breaking) meal.
Bosnians will stand in line at bakeries before sundown, waiting to buy the freshest bread possible for the evening’s feast. Many say that the smell of bread baking is synonymous with Ramadan in Bosnia. Pray for Bosniaks to find the Bread of Life, who will satisfy all of life’s needs.