Bless My Neighbor

30 Ways for Muslims to encounter Christ

Muslims believe that the Quran is the perfect and final revelation of God. Christians believe that Jesus is. “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature…” (Hebrews 1:1-4). Pray for Muslims in Nashville to read the Gospels and see the contrast between the exact representation of God’s nature we see in Christ and what the Quran teaches.

Liberty to the Captives

Each of us who comes to Christ must repent of and renounce every pact, promise, or identity we held before faith in Christ. Join us in praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ from a Muslim background as they repent of their former identity as Muslims. This prayer is inspired by chapter 7 and 8 of Liberty to the Captives by Mark Durie

We are not defenseless or weaponless, but are spiritually armed in Christ. “Finally be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Ephesians 6:10-11).

Pray for Christians from a Muslim background in Nashville to put on the armor of God and recognize their battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces.

Praying Scripture

“You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others” (2 Tim 2:2).

Ask for the grace of multiplication: May leaders make other leaders, and groups start other groups.
Ask for trustworthy men and women to be identified and entrusted with the gospel message.
Ask for the gift of reproducibility: in evangelism, in discipleship, and in church structures.

Praying for the Church

Pray that the church in Nashville will be super clear: 1) that God wants to save the lost (through the Gospel) 2) that God wants the lost to become like Christ (through the church).

Claiming Our Hope in Christ and His Heart for the Nations

Father, we pray that the peoples of Nashville will learn to study the Bible, understand it, obey it, and share it quickly and boldly with others.

Lord, will you grant this nation the grace of multiplication: disciples who make disciples, groups that start groups, and churches that plant churches.
Ancient of Days, may your glory and fame spread throughout Nashville – and the entire region – as followers of Jesus love God by obeying His commands.
Savior, may Your followers in Nashville go to their near neighbors, bringing the life-changing presence, love, and power of God with them.

PRAISE

“Arise, O God, judge the earth; for you shall inherit all the [Nashville] nations!” (Psalm 82:8)

KINGDOM COME

“Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, ‘Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.’” (Matthew 12:25) 

We pray for unity among your church in Nashville. Though your followers in Nashville may have differing strengths, gifts, and expressions of your Spirit, may there be no division. 

PRAY THE BOOK OF ACTS

“But the word of God increased and multiplied.” (Acts 12:24) This verse comes in the context of an evil ruler bent on persecuting the church. No matter what the circumstances may be in Nashville, Lord, we pray the your word would increase and multiply.

PRAY THE HALL OF FAITH

“If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.” (Hebrews 11:15-16) We cry out for you to raise up men and women from every region of Nashville who desire a better country, a heavenly one. People who seek to store their treasure there, instead of here on earth.

PRAYER

God, we pray for believers in Nashville to know how to cast vision to others about forming spiritual families who multiply for generations to come. https://zume.training/vision-casting-the-greatest-blessing/