Friday, November 25, 2005

Burdened for our Muslim sisters

Has your heart been burdened for the Muslim women around the world? I pray that it has, as their lives are not easy many times and yet they make up one-tenth of the world's population. Here is a way to intercede for them. Our greatest tool is prayer. The Women's Prayer Tea offers you a chance to intercede with other Christian women for your Muslim sisters around the world. As you pray, you'll gain a better understanding of the lives and culture of Muslim women. Will you consider hosting a Women's Prayer Tea. To learn more or to order leader and participant resources, go to http://resources.imb.org.

When you're getting to know a Muslim woman, keep these principles in mind:
Community--Keep your relationship open and accepting.
Kindness--Meet a need for her or another family member to show you care.
Refuge--From their difficult lives, cry with her when she is hurting.
Affection--If she is comfortable with it, hold her hand or give her a hug as you build bonds.
Time--Because of her culture, she may be content to drink tea and chat all day, so don't get caught in your schedule and miss a wonderful opportunity to make a friend.

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