Muslim Prayer Focus

It is easy to fall into stereotypes about what it means to be a Muslim. Some people ignore them while others demonize them as all being terrorists. As Christians, we are called to love both our neighbor and our enemy, so whatever your view of Islam, our response should be the same. We should love them into the Kingdom.

How will we reach the Muslim world for Christ? Is it even possible? There is no easy answer to the first question, but I do know one element that is essential: Prayer. The Bible is clear that our struggle is not against flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12). Those who don’t know Christ have been blinded by our true enemy, Satan, and so we must depend on the power of God to remove that veil (2 Corinthians 4:3-6).

Reaching Muslims for Christ is most assuredly possible. It is happening all over the world. And in every story I hear, prayer is what truly made the difference. So let me invite you to make a difference by joining with me in praying from September 13 to October 12 for Muslims around the world.

For the next 3 Sundays, you can pick up a copy of the 30 Days Muslim Prayer Focus from the Kingdom Partners mission table in the lobby at New Covenant (a kid’s version is also available). This prayer guide coincides with the Muslim month of Ramadan. Here is a short explanation from the introduction in the prayer guide: “The goal of this prayer guide (while far from being comprehensive in its portrayal of Islam) is to inspire and guide each reader as s/he pleads for Muslims before the throne of the Almighty. We encourage you to seek further information and to gain a greater understanding of the Islamic world and God’s activities among Muslims, as well as firsthand knowledge by developing friendships with Muslims.”

If you do not attend New Covenant, or if you prefer to use an online prayer guide, the website www.30daysfire.net has videos, photos, and music from the various countries, cities, and people groups cited in the prayer guide. You can order your own copy of the guide by going to http://www.30daysprayer.com/muslim/2007/default.htm.