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Praying with Purpose
Wherever I go throughout the Muslim world, there is one thing Christians always request when I ask them how we can help: "Please pray for us." One reason we wrote Secret Believers is to help those who live in freedom to understand the struggles of Christians living under Islam, and with that compassion to remember them as we pray. Many Muslims are becoming followers of Christ and they face special challenges - especially that they often have to keep their identities secret. They desperately request our prayers.

We have a few suggestions to help you get started praying for this special part of the body of Christ.

  1. Every time you see a news story from Gaza, Iraq, Pakistan, Iran or any other Muslim country or area, remember there is a Church there, and this news probably affects the Church. Use that news story as a reminder to stop and pray for the Church in that country. We also feature within this site Headline News that will give you more prayer points.
  2. Pray that Muslims will have an opportunity to hear about Jesus Christ, will receive a portion of Scripture in their language, and will meet someone who can show them the love of Christ.
  3. Pray for the political situation in the Muslim world. Pray for peace so that the Church may flourish and spread freely.


January Prayer Emphasis: Somalia

The conflict situation continues to worsen with no end in sight. NGO workers are continuously kidnapped and killed. Pirating of ships on the Somali coast is hindering much needed aid from getting into the country, therefore please continue to pray for all the NGO's who persevere under dangerous conditions and try to make a difference in the lives of suffering Somalis.

Please continue to pray for the Christian radio stations that are broadcasting into Somalia. There is an increase in people corresponding with these Christian radio stations so praise God for this positive reaction. Also pray that more Muslims will seek the truth and become open to the gospel. Pray that the Lord will provide sufficient finances for the continued running of the stations.

Violence in war torn Somalia continues to increase. Often, when Christians are discovered, they are murdered and Muslim extremists are said to behead their captives. Pray for Somali Christians to seek the Lord's protection, guidance, spiritual growth and daily provision in every area of their lives.

Al Shabab, Muslim fundamentalist militia, has taken over most of Somalia and is currently implementing the harshest form of Sharia law. Hence, in November, a 13 year old Muslim girl was stoned to death in Kismayo. She was accused of committing adultery, while she was actually raped by local militia men. The transitional federal government is on the verge of collapse making things easy for the fundamentalists. This has a severe effect on the underground Christians in Somalia and therefore they are in dire need of prayer. Please pray for the Christians in Somalia to remain rooted in Christ amidst fear and intimidation.


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