Ramadan – 30 Days of Prayer

August 18th, 2009 2 Comments

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This coming August 22 – September 20, marks the holy month of Ramadan throughout the Islamic world.  During this time, the spiritual climate throughout the world is at an all-time high. There is no better time to intercede in prayer for our nations and our neighbors.  There is a group who produces a wonderful PDF booklet which can be used as a devotional prayer guide during Ramadan.  We will be praying.  We challenge and invite you to join us.  The introduction below is quoted form the introduction of the 30 Days prayer guide.

“This call to prayer for Muslims originally came during a meeting of several Christian leaders in the Middle East in 1992. Several believers involved in an international movement strongly sensed God’s desire to call as many Christians as possible to pray for the Muslim world. A prayer movement was planned to coincide with the Islamic month of Ramadan. It was intended that “30 Days” should be during the month of Ramadan for at least two reasons: (1) as a means for Christians to identify themselves with Muslims during a fixed period of the year, (2) to call upon God’s sovereign intervention in the lives of Muslims during a time of the year when they are particularly religious. Please note that praying during the month of Ramadan does not mean that we conform ourselves to the Muslim practices of fasting and prayer.

As believers in Jesus we disagree with Islamic ideas, theology and practice in several areas. However, the “30 Days” movement emphasizes God’s love for Muslims. We encourage all believers in the Messiah to cultivate a spirit of humility, love, respect and service toward Muslims.

The goal of this prayer guide is to inspire and direct each reader as he or she intercedes for the Muslim world. However, it is far from being completely informative. We encourage you to seek further information and so gain a greater understanding of the Islamic world and God’s activities among Muslims. Again this year we have included a number of testimonies to encourage your faith as you pray. God loves Muslims. He wants them to come to know Him.”

Download the 30 Days of Prayer prayer manual.

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2 Comments

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    Katy Lin

    hi! i just found your blog via missionary-blogs.com! i’m excited to keep reading! thanks for this great resource! i’m a few days late, but i’m looking forward to praying with you for the rest of the Ramadan month.

    Burden Bearers International
    the great adventure

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    Daniel Pape

    Katy, glad you found us and we are so excited you will join us in praying! Blessings.


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