On Day 20 we pray for Muslims to surrender to the conquering Love of Jesus.

On day 19 we pray and ask for Unity in the church and for that to bear witness to the reconciliatory power of the gospel.

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Day 18 celebrates King David being given the Zabur, (Psalms). Although it is considered one of four holy books in Islam, few Muslims read the Psalms. While the other divine books focus more on law and how to follow God, the Zabur is honored as a collection of praises and prayers. We know that the prayers of David repeatedly point to Jesus and teach us how we can come to God as we are: messy, broken, confused. Let’s pray that the Psalms would be read by Muslims and Jesus be encountered through them. 

Father, we thank you for Your Word and the truth we find in it. We pray in agreement with  the words of David in  Psalm 27 today that Muslims would Seek your face and would accept your invitation to dwell with you in your sanctuary, gazing upon your Beauty. We pray for the words of the Psalms to be read by Muslims this Ramadan and may it lead their eyes upward to see and behold you Jesus as the Answer to their prayers. As the One who knows and hears the heart of his people. We pray this in your Name Jesus. Amen. 

Today consider meditating on Psalm 23.

If you know a Muslim, ask them with the intent to listen: May I share one of David’s most beloved psalms?

On Day 17 we pray again for Muslim Women to know that they are loved by God and have a special place in His creation.

On Day 16 we pray that Muslims seeking mercy on judgement day would be drawn to the Mercy that is found in Jesus

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Day 15 Across the three main sects of Islam, Ramadan is observed religiously but a bit differently depending on if you are Sunni, Shia, or Sufi. For example, Sunni’s will traditionally break the fast at sunset, while Shia’s will wait until it is entirely dark. Suf’s (or more mystical Muslims) often include chanting Allah’s name as the fast is broken. Extra prayers later in the night during this month also count as “extra” towards covering your sin and balancing out the scales of your good and bad deeds. Let’s pray for all Muslims to be united under the Name of Jesus who alone sets them free and restores their relationship with God. 

Father, we pray today for those across the Muslim world, Sunni, Shia, Sufi and beyond to come to you. Through different traditions and means we see them reaching out for relationships and forgiveness of sins. We see a zeal for obedience before God and a pride in walking in legalistic righteousness. Jesus, You are the One way home for every one of us so we cry out now on behalf of Muslims and ask that you would turn their feet in the way of Peace and reveal yourself to them this Ramadan. Meet them as they break their fast, in the middle of the night as they pray, in their times of reflection and weariness. Come Jesus, come. We pray this in the Name of Jesus. Amen. 

Consider Meditating on John 14:1-7. 

If you know Muslim, ask them with the intent to listen: What are some traditions of Ramadan that you particularly appreciate?

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Day 14, A tradition of the Iftar, the meal after sunset, is to begin by eating a few dates which gives instant energy and digestive support for the meal. This tradition originates with Muhammad himself and interestingly He also drew a link to Mary the mother of Jesus, relating how an angel advised her to eat dates when she was in labor. A sign of God’s generous mercy.

Let’s pray that Muslims be nourished by the true spiritual food that is found in Christ. 

Father, we agree with the psalmist who writes in Psalm 119 “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth” We know that your Word, your Truth is life-giving and delights are hearts. We ask Father that you would give Muslims a taste of your Truth and nourish their souls with the true spiritual food that is found only in Christ. We ask specifically today that you would reveal yourself in dreams and visions and glorify your name. In Jesus' name we pray - Amen.

Today Meditate on: John 6:55. 

If you know a Muslim ask them: Please tell me about Iftar and how your family usually observes the first meal after sunset.

On Day 13 we ask that Jesus light the way for Muslims to find him.

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Day 13, A beautiful tradition that has arisen from the celebration of Ramadan is the unique Fatimid (fat-uh-mid) styled lantern, known as a fanous (Faa Noos). The tradition of hanging colorful lamps on streets and in houses originated in Egypt when the Caliph ordered that lights be hung to help worshipers safely make their way to Mosque in the dark. The fanous has since been incorporated around the Muslim world as a sign of hope and a light in darkness. 

Today let’s pray that the true light of the world shines in the hearts of Muslims. 

Father, you sent your son, Jesus as the light of the World and declared through Him that whoever follows him will not walk in darkness but have the light of life. So we pray now that you would make the light of Christ shine brightly in the Muslim world that those who are seeking the truth would find themselves on the path of Jesus. And Lord, bless those Muslim background believers who do follow you that their lives and their testimony would shine brightly, like a city on a hill and use them to bring their families and friends to the knowledge of you. In Jesus’ name - Amen.

Consider Meditating on: John 8:12-30. 

If you know a Muslim ask them and then: What do you think of when you see a fanous?

on Day 12 we pray for Muslims to be inspired to read the Injil (New Testament) and search for the Word of God.

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On Day 12, Muslims remember that the Injil (gospel) was given to Jesus,  passed down from Heaven as a divinely inspired book. Within the Quran, they are even instructed to study the words of Isa-al Mesih(Jesus) as he is considered an honored prophet. Today, let’s Pray that Muslims would pick up the Injil and encounter the True Word of God through the pages of the New Testament. 

Father God, you say that you Word does not return void and accomplishes all that you ordain. Speaking God, we pray today that you would be heard by Muslims as they encounter You in the words of Scripture. We pray for many during this time to pick up the Injil in a spirit of awe and fear and to find a God who comes to his people and brings true salvation. Spirit, we ask that you would open the words of Jesus to religious leaders today that they would be struck by the Beauty and Lordship of Jesus and that those who once taught the words of Muhammed would teach the way of Jesus. We pray this in your Name Jesus. Amen. 

Today, consider meditation on the earliest recorded words of Jesus in Mark 1:1-5. 

If you know a Muslim consider asking then with the intent to listen: How do you receive and understand God’s Word?

On Day 11 we ask the Muslims be driven to the Gospel in search of the assurance of forgiveness.

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Day 11, Today starts the second set of ten days of Ramadan in which Muslims focus on the forgiveness of Allah. During this time Muslims are encouraged to reflect on their mistakes, resolve to be better, and ask for forgiveness not just from God, but also from the people they may have wronged. There is no certainty of forgiveness in Islam, only hope that God will be merciful and this hope is often accompanied by good deeds and an increase is acts of charity and disciplines like prayer and fasting in hopes of tipping the scale.

Heavenly Father, we rejoice in your mercy and kindness and thank you that we do not have to tip the scales in our favor because you have tipped them for us in atoning sacrifice of your son Jesus. Lord, we ask today that you would use the uncertainty of merit based forgiveness to drive desperate hearts to look for the assurance of forgiveness that only you provide. Come Lord Jesus Come. In your name we pray. Amen

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Today, consider meditating on: Luke 23:32-43 

If you know a Muslim Ask them how they know if they have been forgiven?