The Power of Prayer

Recently, a man who used to be a Muslim came and spoke to a group of workers here in Europe. He shared his testimony of how Christ came to be his Lord and Saviour. He also shared some very practical tips on what Muslims need to hear (and especially SEE) when you are trying to share your faith with them. Here are some of his tips:

• Be a man (or woman) of your word. Muslims live in a world where deceit is normal and expected. So if you are someone who says they believe what they say believe, and do what they say they will do, it will speak volumes to a Muslim.
• When working with women: Women will naturally talk about their families with fellow women. As they share things that are going on in their lives, the hardships and difficulties, look for opportunities to pray out loud for your Muslim woman friend. Pray in the name of Jesus Christ and pray specifically for your friend.
• Men talk with men, women talk with women. This is something that one should always be aware of and practice.
• When beginning a new friendship with a Muslim, be straight forward about what you believe from the get-go. If a Muslim is friends with and doesn't know you are a Christ follower until a few months into the relationship, they will think you are not a very dedicated follower of your religion, and/or, they will think you are just friends with them to convert them to Christianity. Be authentic.

One worker in Europe had the opportunity to pray with her Muslim friend. When she was done praying, the North African woman told her friend that she trusted her more than any of her Muslim friends. She tells her things she would never tell her Muslim friends.

Besides praying with your Muslim friends, the biggest way you personally can influence Muslims for the Kingdom is to pray daily for Muslims in Europe, and all over the world. Pray that the spiritual battles going on will be won by God's spirit. Pray that the Enemy will not have any power in cities predominantly Muslim. Pray for the people who are mentioned on this blog. Sometimes we forget that we need to talk to God ABOUT our Muslim friends, before we talk TO them about God.