A Saudi brother who grew up in a Muslim family recently wrote to me..."Every year at this time I wonder if I should be here or not as my children start school (ages 10 & 9). It’s confusing to me that I am putting them in a situation where they have to study Islam and sometimes practice it in school (prayer). I am terrified that could affect their identity in Christ. To be honest I don’t know if it’s meant for me to be here also. Is it a calling or a comfort zone (culture, family, etc.)? Sometimes I say to myself that my kids are going to be better servants as they grow up in church with parents who are believers and they know enough of Islam to serve the purpose of preaching the gospel. This kind of thinking is making me physically sick not only mentally."
Would you pray for this couple and many more like them who live in Islamic countries where their kids must attend schools that teach the Quran? Would you pray that God would give them creativity and grace as they make these difficult decisions? This family is blessed to have a wonderful house church. So many others do not. Would you pray that others would?
Would you also pray that God would restrain evil in the Middle East to avoid regional war? This 14-minute lecture seemed to explain the conflict better than others I have listened to.
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