On Day 25 we pray Matthew 7:3-4 asking that God would give us eyes to see our own hypocrisy.Content adapted from https://ramadan.prayer.tools/fuel/25Transcript:Today’s scripture is Matthew 7: 3-4 “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye. “ It is very easy for us to come into a conflict blaming the other person for causing the problem. When we do that we fail to realize that we also have a part in the conflict. Our sinful hearts betray us when we only cast blame. Let’s pray for those in Muslim countries today that their hypocrisy, like ours, would be revealed and that they would turn to Jesus as the true way to make peace. Father, you know that it is easier to point the finger at others than it is to acknowledge our own sinfulness before You. As a people, we are deeply broken. Today, as we focus our prayers on those who follow Islam, we are asking that You would start revealing to them what is really in their hearts. Give them eyes to see their own hypocrisy. (And give us eyes to see ours as well). We are a people who need You with every fiber of our being. Help us, Father… In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Day 24 - The Knowable God
On Day 24 we pray Matthew 6:31-32 asking God to make himself known as the knowable God.content adapted from https://ramadan.prayer.tools/fuel/24Transcript:Today’s verses are Matthew 6:31-3231 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.It is taught in Islam that, “You may not have complete transcendence and self-revelation at the same time.” Which is a lofty way of saying that in order for God to remain God, He cannot be known. As a result of this idea, many Muslims feel like God is distant. The truth is, God Almighty wants an intimate relationship with His followers because He is a good Father who knows even the hairs on our heads (Luke 12:7).Father, thank you for making yourself known to us and for choosing to know us. We ask today that you would reveal yourself to followers of Islam as the One True God whose desire is to know and be known by your people. You are unique and yet choose to draw near. You have done this by sending us your son, Jesus, who has made you known and whose life, death and resurrection has made possible the way for us to know you. Make this Truth known is the Muslim world.In Jesus Name, Amen.
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Day 23 - The Heart's Treasure
On Day 23 we pray Matthew 6:21 asking for Muslim's to learn and know the heart of God.Content adapted from https://ramadan.prayer.tools/fuel/23Transcript:Today’s verse are Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” It is a common assumption among Muslims (and many Christians) that material wealth is evidence of being favored by God. Likewise, the converse is also true: lack of material wealth is evidence of being out of God’s favor. In this passage, Jesus encourages His followers to invest their lives in laying up treasures in heaven and not material wealth. Let’s Pray today for Muslims to ponder where the true treasure of their heart is.Father, your kingdom economy is different from ours. You value character and what is on the inside of a person, their heart - and not what’s on the outside. We pray today for Muslims to be brought along in this journey of learning and knowing the heart of God, to value the things that He values and to invest in eternity. Jesus, you are the only door by which one may enter into relationship with God and have eternal life. Show Muslims in South Asia that you are the only thing, the only one worth treasuring.In Your Name, Amen.
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Day 22 - The Heart of Fasting
On Day 22 we pray Matthew 6:16-18 asking for Muslims Hunger for relationship with the God of the Bible.Content adapted from https://ramadan.prayer.tools/fuel/22Transcript:Today’s verses are Matthew 6:16-18, “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret.”Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and fasting is prescribed for Muslims as an act of worship and a form of spiritual purification. It is meant to develop a person’s taqwa, which means being conscious of God, pious and self-restrained. All men and women are required to fast by abstaining from food, water, smoking, sexual relations and immoral behavior from sun up to sun down. Today, let’s pray for fasting Muslims.Father, we ask that Muslims who are fasting to be seen by others find their fast empty. We pray for Muslims who are simply following the culture, awaken them from their slumber and open their eyes to see You Jesus. For those who deeply long to please God but do not know who He is, Oh Lord, please reveal yourself to them in dreams, bring them to a believer who will speak of you, Jesus or to the Gospel online. We pray for true fasting that hungers to know God as revealed in Jesus Christ by His Spirit. Amen.
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Day 21 - The Lord's Prayer
On Day 21 we pray the first few lines of the Lord's Prayer asking for God's will to be done in the Muslim World.content adapted from https://ramadan.prayer.tools/fuel/21Transcript:Today’s verse is Matthew 6:9 The beginning of the Lord’s Prayer.“Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Today we will pray this prayer with Muslims in mind:“Father, we praise you because you are God, there is nothing and no one like you who sits enthroned in the heavens as the omnipotent creator of the universe and yet draws near to your creation as a loving papa - not just desiring relationship with us but forging the way by sending your own Son to pay the penalty for our sins, erasing our shame and adopting us as your children. Let the truth of this Good News go forth extending your Kingdom into the hearts and lives of Muslims in South Asia. Jesus we pray according to your word, that the will of God, which is that all men would be saved and come to knowledge of Him, would be done during this season of Ramadan. Jesus, in your name we pray - Amen.
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