Karachi

ACTS 4:17-22 - Always Doing Right in God's Sight

Courage and Wisdom to Obey Even When it is Difficult

Surat, India - 110 Cities

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Surat, India and the surrounding regions.

Shalom, An African Movement Leader

MATTHEW 17:24:27

Disciple-making Scripture: ASK FOR SUPERNATURAL PROVISION

Ask for Supernatural Provision

Disciple-making Principle: ASK FOR SUPERNATURAL PROVISION

ROMANS 16:5

Praise You for the Provision of Wise and Timely Words

LUKE 12:11

ACTS 4:14-22 - Miracles

Your Name Brings Your Kingdom to this Earth

Siliguri, India - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Siliguri, India and the surrounding regions.

Shalom, An African Movement Leader

ACTS 1:8

Disciple-making Scripture: DISTRIBUTE “HOT COALS”

Distribute "Hot Coals"

Disciple-making Principle: DISTRIBUTE “HOT COALS”

ACTS 4:13

God of All Wonders

DEUTERONOMY 10:21

ACTS 4:13 - With Jesus

Show Your Power Through Jars of Clay

Patna, India - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Patna, India and the surrounding regions.

John R. W. Stott

ACTS 13:2-3

Disciple-making Scripture: TRAIN AND RELEASE

Train and Release

Disciple-making Principle: TRAIN AND RELEASE

ACTS 14:23

You Make All Things New

REVELATION 21:5

ACTS 4:12 - No Other Name

May the Ultmate Reality, Jesus, Be Made Known to All

Lucknow, India - 110 Cities

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Lucknow, India and the surrounding regions.

Hindu World

Pray for the Hindu world at this key time of Diwali

ROMANS 15:20-21

Movment Scripture: FOCUS ON THE GAPS

Focus on the Gaps

Disciple-making Principle: FOCUS ON THE GAPS

2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17

You Are a God of Plenty

GENESIS 1:28

ACTS 4:11 - Cornerstone

Everything Depends Upon You, Lord

Kanpur, India - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Kanpur, India and the surrounding regions.

Aila Tasse, East African Movement Leader

PROVERBS 27:17

Disciple-making Scripture: "MOVEMENTS START NEW MOVEMENTS"

Movements Start New Movements

Disciple-making Principle: MOVEMENTS START NEW MOVEMENTS

Beautiful are the feet..

ROMANS 10:14,17

The Sufficiency of Your Word to Show Us The Road of Salvation

2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17

ACTS 4:5-10 - By What Power?

Your Name, Alone!

Hyderabad, India - 110 Cities

Each Friday, we are praying for one of the other 110 most unreached cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Hyderabad, India and the surrounding regions.

Emil Brunner

MARK 1:38

Disciple-making Scripture: MODEL, ASSIST, WATCH AND LAUNCH

Model, Assist, Watch, and Launch

Disciple-making Principle: MODEL, ASSIST, WATCH AND LAUNCH

2 TIMOTHY 2:2

You are Our Hope, We Wait on You

PSALMS 33:20-22

ACTS 4:1-4 - Proclaiming the Resurrection from the Dead

There's Nothing Too Difficult For You, The Firstborn of All Creation

Bhopal, India - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Bhopal, India and the surrounding regions.

Pastor Sun Yi, China - 110 Cities

EPHESIANS 3:20-21

Disciple-making Scripture: ANTICIPATE RAPID REPRODUCTION

Expect Rapid Reproduction

Disciple-making Principle: ANTICIPATE RAPID REPRODUCTION

EPHESIANS 6:18

Lord of This Life and the Age to Come

MATTHEW 6:10

ACTS 3:22-26 - All Families Shall be Blessed

God's Great Promise Will be Fulfilled

Asansol, India - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Asansol, India and the surrounding regions.

John Wesley

1 PETER 2:5

Disciple-making Scripture: FOCUS ON LIVING STONES, NOT BRICKS AND MORTAR

Focus on Living Stones, Not Bricks and Mortar

Disciple-making Principle: FOCUS ON LIVING STONES, NOT BRICKS AND MORTAR

ISAIAH 40:1-2

Praise You, Father, You are Both Just and Merciful

MICAH 6:8

ACTS 3:17-21 - Turning Back from Sin

Repentance Leads to Refreshment from God, Who Dwells with Us

Amritsar, India - 110 Cities

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Amritsar, India and the surrounding regions.

Benny, SE Asian movement leader

MARK 5:19 and JOHN 4:39

Disciple-making Scripture: SHARE EFFECTIVELY WITH MANY PEOPLE

Share Effectively With Many People

Disciple-making Principle: SHARE EFFECTIVELY WITH MANY PEOPLE

ISAIAH 54:4-8

Praise You for You are Near to Us

PSALM 27:4

ACTS 3:15 - Make us Witnesses of the Resurrection

The Resurrection, the Life, and the Hope

Mombasa, Kenya - 110 Cities

Today we'll join with others around the world and pray for Mombasa. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Mombasa, Kenya and the surrounding regions.

Benny, SE Asian Movement Leader

MATTHEW 13:23

Disciplemaking Scripture: KEEP IT SIMPLE TO MULTIPLY

Keep it Simple to Multiply

Disciplemaking Principle: KEEP IT SIMPLE TO MULTIPLY

1 PETER 2:9

We Praise You, The Most Powerful God

PSALM 97

ACTS 3:12-13 - Glory to Jesus, Not Those Who Serve Him

May God Receive ALL the Glory

Djibouti, Djibouti - 110 Cities

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Djibouti, Djibouti and the surrounding regions.

Movement Leader in South Asia

ACTS 4:13

Disciplemaking Scripture: "KNOW THAT EVERY DISCIPLE IS A DISCIPLE MAKER"

Know that Every Disciple is a Disciple Maker

Disciplemaking Principle: KNOW THAT EVERY DISCIPLE IS A DISCIPLE MAKER

ISAIAH 9:2; 60:19-20; MATTHEW 4:16

Bring Light out of Darkness

Praise Jesus, the Ultimate Model

MATTHEW 5:48

ACTS 3:1-10 - Miraculous Healing

Miraculous Healing Glorifies Your Name

Khartoum, Sudan - 110 Cities

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Khartoum, Sudan and the surrounding regions.

Isobel Kuhn, 1901-1957, missionary to China - 110 Cities and Thailand

LUKE 6:40

Disciplemaking Scripture: MODEL TO REPRODUCE

Model to Reproduce

Disciplemaking Principle: MODEL TO REPRODUCE

PSALM 86:9-10

There is No Other God

Your Splendor is Beyond Words

PSALMS 145:3

ACTS 3:1 - Peter and John

Friendship and Fellowship

Dakar, Senegal - 110 Cities

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Dakar, Senegal and the surrounding regions.

Shodankeh Johnson, African Movement Leader

ROMANS 12:13

Disciplemaking Scripture: SACRIFICIALLY HELP THOSE IN NEED

Sacrificially Help Those in Need

Disciplemaking Principle: SACRIFICIALLY HELP THOSE IN NEED

ISAIAH 11:9; MATTHEW 6:10

God's Glory Brings God's Peace

You Never Leave Us

JOHN 15:15, MATTHEW 28:20, ACTS 1:8

Acts 2:47 - Having Favor with All People

Favor from the Lord

Kano, Nigeria - 110 Cities

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Kano, Nigeria and the surrounding regions.

David Smithers

PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14

Disciplemaking Scripture: LEARN FROM MISTAKES

Learn from Mistakes

Disciplemaking Principles: LEARN FROM MISTAKES

PSALM 22:27-28

Remember and Turn

Abiding In Jesus

JOHN 15:1-8

ACTS 2:45 - Selling Possessions

All that We Have is Yours

Niamey, Niger - 110 Cities

On Fridays we are praying for one of the other most unreached 110 cities in the world. Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Niamey, Niger and the surrounding regions.

Hudson Taylor

PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4

Disciplemaking Scripture: WALK IN HUMILITY

Walk in Humility

Disciplemaking Principle: WALK IN HUMILITY

JEREMIAH 10:6, 7

No One Compares with You

God, Our Good Shepherd

PSALM 23

ACTS 2:43-47 - Awe, Wonders, and Signs

Reveal Yourself through Awesome Power, Signs, and Wonders

Conakry, Guinea - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Conakry, Guinea and the surrounding regions.

Len Sweet

JOHN 12:24

Disciplemaking Scripture: DIE TO SELF

Die to Self

Disciplemaking Principle: DIE TO SELF

The Cleansing Blood Sacrifice of the Messiah

HEBREWS 9:14

You Are Lord of Creation

ACTS 4:24

ACTS 2:42 - Believers Devoted to the Apostles' Teaching

May Our Full Allegiance and Undying Devotion be to King Jesus

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and the surrounding regions.

J and S, Indigenous Movement Leaders in South Asia

HEBREWS 6:11-12

Disciplemaking Scripture: HAVE FAITH AND PERSEVERE

Have Faith and Persevere

Disciplemaking Principle: HAVE FAITH AND PERSEVERE

Lord, You Are the Healer, the Comforter

ISAIAH 38:17; 25:8

Thank You for Your Faithfulness

1 THESSALONIANS 5:24 and HEBREWS 12:2

ACTS 2:41 and COLOSSIANS 1:18 - Baptism after Receiving Word

May Every Disciple be Baptized in the Authority of the Father, Son, and Spirit

Medan, Indonesia - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Medan, Indonesia and the surrounding regions.

William Cameron Townsend,1896-1982, Missionary to Peru and Mexico

2 TIMOTHY 3:12

Disciplemaking Scripture; OVERCOME PERSECUTION AND SUFFERING

Overcome Persecution and Suffering

Disciplemaking Principle: OVERCOME PERSECUTION AND SUFFERING

Open A Way for Your Good News

COLOSSIANS 4:3; JOHN 4:35; MATTHEW 9:37-38

Fulfilling Your Promise

GENESIS 1:26-28 to REVELATION 20:4

JEREMIAH 33:6-8 God is A Good and Generous God

God's Abundant Kindness

Jakarta, Indonesia - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Jakarta, Indonesia and the surrounding regions.

Tim Keller

PSALM 40:3

Disciplemaking Scripture: DEVELOP INDIGENOUS PRAISE AND WORSHIP

Develop Indigenous Praise and Worship

Disciplemaking Principle: DEVELOP INDIGENOUS PRAISE AND WORSHIP

Jesus is Greater

EPHESIANS 6:12; PSALM 24:7-10

Praise You, Father, for the Perfect Gift

JAMES 1:17

ACTS 2:40 - Save Yourselves

Save the Baloch Now from Wickedness, May the Baloch Call Upon the Lord

Bandung, Indonesia - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Bandung, Indonesia and the surrounding regions.

Aila Tasse, East African Movement Leader

1 THESSALONIANS 5:18

Disciplemaking Scripture: GIVE THANKS IN EVERYTHING

Give Thanks in Everything

Disciplemaking Principle: GIVE THANKS IN EVERYTHING

Come Humbly and Seeking

2 CHRONICLES 7:14

There is No Other Name

ACTS 4:12

ACTS 2:38-39 and JOHN 17:21 - Promise for All

The Fullness of the Unifying Holy Spirit

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding regions.

Henry Martyn

JOHN 15:26-27

Disciplemaking Scripture: BE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

Be Led by the Holy Spirit

Disciplemaking Principle: BE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

Come and Reason with the Good and Forgiving God

ISAIAH 1:18-19

We are Weak; You are Strong

PHILIPPIANS 2:3-10

ACTS 2:37-38 - What Shall We Do?

The Gospel Response is to Repent and Surrender to Jesus' Authority

Gaziantep, Turkey - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Gaziantep, Turkey and the surrounding regions.

David Platt, Radical

ROMANS 12:10

Disciplemaking Scripture: UNDERSTAND THAT CHURCH IS FAMILY

Understand that Church is Family

Disciplemaking Principle: UNDERSTAND THAT CHURCH IS FAMILY

Soften Hearts; Give Hearts of Flesh

EZEKIEL 36:25-27

Thank You for the Abundant Fruit

LUKE10:9

ACTS 2:32 - Witnesses of Jesus' Resurrection

Jesus, the historically verified resurrected Messiah

Ankara, Turkey - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Ankara, Turkey and the surrounding regions.

Mother Teresa

MARK 16:20

Disciplemaking Scripture: MULTIPLY NEW DISCIPLES AND CHURCHES

Multiply New Disciples and Churches

Disciplemaking Principle: MULTIPLY NEW DISCIPLES AND CHURCHES

The Only God Worthy of Worship

PSALM 96:7-10

You Rule and Reign

REVELATION 12:5

Acts 2:24-36 - Jesus, Hope Fulfiled

Jesus, the Messiah, Foretold by Prophets, Fulfilling Every Promise

Medina, Saudi Arabia - 110 Cities - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Medina, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding regions.

John Wesley

PROVERBS 21:5

Disciplemaking Scripture: GO SLOW TO GO FAST Proverbs 21:5:"The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty."

Go Slow to Go Fast

Disciplemaking Principle: GO SLOW TO GO FAST

Yahweh, the Good Shepherd

ISAIAH 40:11: "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young."

There is No One Like You

MICAH 7:18a

Acts 2:24 - Not Possible to Hold Him

Jesus, the Christ, the Victorious One

Damascus / Homs, Syria - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Damascus / Homs, Syria and the surrounding regions.

Rowland Bingham

Rom 10:15: And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”  

ACTS 18:3-4

Disciplemaking Scripture: ACCESS BI-VOCATIONAL MINISTRY

Access Bi-Vocational Ministry

Disciplemaking Principle: ACCESS BI-VOCATIONAL MINISTRY

Shake and Fill Your House

HAGGAI 2:7

We Exalt You Lord

2 CORINTHIANS 2:14

Acts 2:23 - The Messiah's Crucifixion

We Follow Jesus, our Messiah, by dying to ourselves.

Amman, Jordan - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Amman, Jordan and the surrounding regions.

Aila Tasse, East African Movement Leader

2 CORINTHIANS 9:6

Disciplemaking Scripture: SOW THE GOSPEL GENEROUSLY

Sow the Gospel Abundantly

Disciplemaking Principle: SOW THE GOSPEL GENEROUSLY

You Alone are Worthy!

REVELATION 5:9-10

We Praise You, Lord, For Your Upside Down Kingdom

MATTHEW 20:16

ACTS 2:22-24 The Messiah is Crucified

God's plan for the Messiah to give his life as a ransom.

Basra, Iraq - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Basra, Iraq and the surrounding regions.

Francis Xavier, missionary to India - 110 Cities, the Philippines, and Japan

MATTHEW 10:7

Disciplemaking Scripture: PROCLAIM THE KINGDOM Matt 10:7: "As you go, make this proclamation: 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand"

Proclaim the Kingdom

Disciplemaking Principle: PROCLAIM THE KINGDOM

The Lord Makes the Blind to See

ACTS 26:18

Jewish World

Pray for the Jewish world on this significant day of Pentecost

ACTS 2:17-21 and JOEL 2:28-32 - Pour out Your Spirit on All Flesh

All People Can Experience and Receive the Gift of the Spirit of God

Jerusalem, Israel - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Jerusalem, Israel and the surrounding regions.

Edmond Tang, Researcher in Asian Christianity

ACTS 14:3

Disciplemaking Scripture: PRAY FOR SIGNS AND WONDERS

Pray for Signs and Wonders

Disciplemaking Principle: PRAY FOR SIGNS AND WONDERS

Walking in the Light with One Another

1 JOHN 1:7-9

Thank You For Your Enduring Love

2 CORINTHIANS 6:16

Amazed and Perplexed

Lord above all Lords, your ways are higher than ours. Acts 2:12: Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, 'What does this mean?' Daniel 2:47: The king said to Daniel, “Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery.”

Cairo, Egypt - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Cairo, Egypt and the surrounding regions.

David Sills, The Missionary Call

2 CORINTHIANS 9:8

Scripture Principle: TRUST GOD FOR RESOURCES

Trust God for Resources

Disciplemaking Principle: TRUST GOD FOR RESOURCES

Lead the Lost Into Flourishing Life

ISAIAH 42:16

Praise God You Reveal Yourself to All People

1 CORINTHIANS 1:27

Acts 2:5-41 - Cause Miraculous Events that Spread the Gospel

Christ, Still Confirming the Gospel Message through Miracles, Signs, and Wonders

Tunis, Tunisia - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Tunis –Tunisia and the surrounding regions.

David Livingstone

LUKE 10:5-7

Disciplemaking Scripture: LOOK FOR OPEN DOORS

Look for Open Doors

Disciplemaking Principle: LOOK FOR OPEN DOORS

Jesus, the Light of the World Who Conquers the Kingdom of Darkness

JOHN 1:7; LUKE 2:32; 1 JOHN 1:5

Praise You For Your Wondrous Work

PSALM 105:2

Acts 2:1-4 - Fill Us With the Holy Spirit

The Good News Includes the Generous Gift of the Spirit Provided to All People

Nouakchott, Mauritania - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Nouakchott, Mauritania and the surrounding regions.

Amy Carmichael, 1867-1951, missionary to India - 110 Cities

JOHN 6:44

Disciplemaking Scripture: FIND PEOPLE OF PEACE

Find People of Peace

Disciplemaking Principle: FIND PEOPLE OF PEACE

Jesus, the Light of the World

ISAIAH 2:5; JOHN 8:12

Praise You God for Your Wisdom

1 CORINTHIANS 6:19

ACTS 2:1 - Together

In Unity We Go Forth and Accomplish the Task

Muscat, Oman - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Muscat, Oman and the surrounding regions.

Benny, SE Asian movement leader

ACTS 10:23B-24

Movement SCRIPTURE: WHEN POSSIBLE DISCIPLE GROUPS, NOT INDIVIDUALS

When Possible Disciple Groups, Not Individuals

Disciplemaking Principle: WHEN POSSIBLE DISCIPLE GROUPS, NOT INDIVIDUALS

May You Lift the Veil from the Eyes and Minds of the Saraiki.

2 CORINTHIANS 4:3-6

Thank You for Making Us One

EPHESIANS 2:14

Acts 1:16-26 - Developing Leaders and Forming Partnerships

God, give wisdom regarding in whom to invest, both in developing leaders and forming new partnerships.

Tripoli, Libya - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Tripoli, Libya and the surrounding regions.

Hudson Taylor

LUKE 10:4

Disciplemaking Scripture: TRAVEL LIGHT AND AVOID ENCUMBRANCES

City of Light: Ramadan day 29

Thank the Lord for the love He has given you for the people of Karachi as you prayed for them to encounter Christ this Ramadan. Pray for Him to complete the good work he has begun in Karachi. Take time to listen to next steps God would have you take on behalf of the people of Karachi.

City of Light: Ramadan day 28

In many parts of the Muslim world, Islam is passed down more through tradition, family, and society than in formal education. Prayer, fasting, and going on the Hajj are mostly done in a communal context. Today we pray in faith for our brothers and sisters in Karachi to find spiritual community and family. We pray they would have vision for sharing what they are learning about Christ in their community, families, and networks.

City of Light: Ramadan day 27

Last night many Muslims celebrated the "Night of Power" hoping that God would show up miraculously to change their circumstances (health, financial, relational, etc.). We continue to pray that they would encounter Jesus who already miraculously "showed up" as the Word who became flesh to change their current realities and eternity through His life, death, and resurrection.  

Muslim World

Pray for the Muslim world at this key time of the Night of Power at the end of Ramadan

City of Light: Ramadan day 25

The month of Ramadan is known as ‘the month of repentance'. As we pray for a gospel movement to transform this nation, let us cry out for God’s Kingdom to come, for a spirit of repentance to fall on the peoples living in Karachi, whether they are Sunnis, Shiite, Sufi, or Christians from a Muslim background; rich and poor, young and old, male and female.

City of Light: Ramadan day 24

Muslims are encouraged to think about the poor during the month of Ramadan, to sympathize with them, and to make donations. Jesus loved the poor and said, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God" (Luke 6:20). Pray for Muslims in Karachi to encounter this radical teaching and to wrestle with His command to not just donate to the poor, but to know that the kingdom of heaven belongs to the poor.  

City of Light: Ramadan day 23

Muslims do not believe in the divinity of Jesus but in the Quran, Jesus is called the "Word of God". John 1 shares about the Word of God, the Word through whom all things were created, the Word who is God and the Word who became flesh to live among us. Let's pray today that Muslims would seek to understand Jesus as the Word, that they would be interested to read John 1 and the rest of the Injil (Gospels) that they also believe to be Jesus' books. Pray that their understanding of Jesus will be transformed.

City of Light: Ramadan day 22

Islam is very rules based with laws from the Quran as well as expected ways to live and act from the Hadith (recordings of their prophet's actions). Jesus cares about the heart more than the actions and He's looking for people who worship Him in spirit and in truth. Pray for the people of Karachi to be convicted about their need for a clean heart and to seek Jesus' teachings on the topic  

City of Light: Ramadan day 21

Today many Christians celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus from the grave. Muslims in Karachi may be aware of Easter either in the news or if they have interactions with Christians who may take Monday off as part of their celebration of Easter. Pray today for the people of Karachi to be interested in what Easter is to Christians and to understand what truly happened. Pray that they'd step around the untrue stories they've heard about Christians and Easter and seek the truth and truly understand why Jesus' life, death, and resurrection are so important.  

City of Light: Ramadan day 20

Islam has a high reverence for God. One might compare their understanding of God to much of the Old Testament where God is all powerful, fully revered and only somewhat knowable by the most holy. We know that God Almighty wants an intimate relationship with His followers because He is a good Father who knows the hairs on our head (Luke 12:7). Lord, let all new followers of Christ in Karachi be filled with joy at knowing the intimacy of God, who calls us "beloved".

City of Light: Ramadan day 19

Muslims deny that Jesus died on the cross and instead ascended to heaven without dying. In their view such a death would be the shaming of a prophet and that God would never let such a thing happen. This belief denies the act of atonement foundational to our faith as Christians. Most Muslims have never had the opportunity for someone to talk to them about how this is the only way for man's atonement, the sinless for the sinful, the most honored one being shamed to cover our shame. As many Christians around the world enter into a time celebrating Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, pray for Muslims in Karachi to have the eyes of their heart opened to consider the possibility of Jesus' death and resurrection. To hear that truth of why Jesus had to die and what accepting His death as payment for sin can mean for them.  

City of Light: Ramadan day 18

Cultural and religious conservatism while trying to protect values create distance between people. This can go both ways as Muslims in the west feel ostracized from people who view them as different and in Muslim countries as Christian minorities and foreigners can be viewed with apprehension and kept at arms length. Because of purity laws in Islam, Muslims can be afraid to enter a non-Muslims home (as their dishes may be unclean). This can create distance and lack of opportunity to hear other ways of viewing the world and of relating to God. Today let's pray for a breaking down of divisions and for opportunities for Muslims and Christians in Karachi to relate to each other and to dialogue about spiritual things. Pray for Christians as the minority to not fear their neighbors and for Muslims to have interest in their believing co-workers and a desire to know about them and their faith.  

City of Light: Ramadan day 17

Sadly Muslims are taught that the Bible we have today is changed and that they shouldn't read it. Even though the Quran says to read it the vast majority haven't seen a copy in their language. They will tell you that the Bible found during Muhammad's time was still true but that now there is only a corrupted version. What they don't know of course is that there are many copies of the Bible pre-dating Muhammad (who lived around 570 - 632 AD). Let's pray today that Muslims would seek the truth of whether God's Holy Books have been corrupted and have a desire to read them. Pray that they would find translations in their own language that are becoming widely available online and via apps.  

City of Light: Ramadan day 16

City of Light: Ramadan day 15

City of Light: Ramadan day 14

Another of the 5 pillars of Islam is fasting. This month Muslims around the world fast from dawn till dusk from food and water. Many don't know why they fast besides that it is a requirement. It can be hard especially when Ramazan is in summer (Islam goes by the lunar calendar so Ramazan moves each year) and for those who work in hard labor or outdoors. Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matt 11:28-30)  

City of Light: Ramadan day 13

A third of the 5 pillars of Islam is tithing (zakat). Muslims are required to give 2.5% of their net worth each year to the poor. In Pakistan by default zakat is withdrawn automatically from peoples bank accounts (unless they opt-out) by the government. For many this is another obligation enforced on them. Because of the way the system is enforced there isn't as much a feeling of being generous but just another obligation. When zakat is automatically deducted, the person doesn't even have a say in what way the poor will be blessed by the money. In Karachi there is a huge disparity between the rich and poor. And more than 40% of Pakistanis live below the poverty line. Many Muslims choose to give their zakat during the month of Ramazan (the automatic deductions also happen this month). This can often mean lots of 'generosity' in Ramazan and the poor and beggars will be very active getting hand outs from the rich during this month. Let's pray for the people of Karachi to be challenged by the contrast between a religious rule and a heart posture and to want to understand more about the "new heart" that the Bible teaches about (Ezekiel 36:26). For generosity to extend throughout the year and to come from a right heart.

City of Light: Ramadan day 12

Muslims pray Namaz (also called Salat) 5 times a day. These prayers are highly ritual and involve specific steps, physical positions (standing, bowing, etc.) and specific phrases. They are preceded by purification rituals and are encouraged to be done in groups. These prayers show great honor to God and doing them consistently requires dedication and devotion. At the same time they can simply be ritualistic actions done in obedience and are one way in nature. God does deserve reverence and devotion, but He is also the God who speaks. We are designed for relationship with Him and we are invited to share our hearts with God and to receive from Him. Today we ask the God who entered into our world to show His nearness to reveal Himself to the Muslims of Karachi. Let's pray for divine encounters where people hear His voice and respond to His call. Even during their Namaz.

City of Light: Ramadan day 11

The first of the 5 pillars of Islam is the shahadah. The shahadah is their statement of faith which says "There is no God but God and Muhammad is the Messenger of God." Muslims state this declaration of faith 5 times a day during their daily prayer rituals and it is the basis of their beliefs, being monotheistic and following after their prophet's teachings.. There is a high veneration for Muhammad.

City of Light: Ramadan day 10

In Islam there are 4 holy books: the Quran, the Tawrat (Pentateuch/Torah), the Zabur (Psalms), and the Injil (the Gospels). Though 3 of these books are found in the Bible, most Muslims have never seen or read the Bible. Today we ask God to give the people of Karachi a hunger for His word that they'd be interested in these books and instead of believing those who say they have been corrupted, to read them and see for themselves what they say.

City of Light: Ramadan Day 9

Most Islamic cultures have authoritarian structures. This means that those with power have a lot of sway over what is acceptable and allowed in their society. Some times this is seen as a hindrance to the gospel but it can also open doors. With the Edict of Milan in 313 A.D. following Jesus went from being persecuted by the state to first allowed and eventually accepted as the state religion. This came of course with its own issues but it was this change of heart by the authoritarian system that opened the doors for the gospel to spread like it never had before. Today let’s pray for those in authority, in the government but also for tribal leaders and family elders to have a change of heart. That these leaders would encounter Jesus and doors would open for the gospel in Pakistan and across the Muslim world.

City of Light: Ramadan day 8

"Guide us to the straight path"

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City of Light: Ramadan Day 6

Pray for Karachi

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City of Light: Ramadan Day 4

City of Light: Ramadan Day 3

City of Light: Ramadan Day 2

Choose to follow Him

City of Light: Ramadan Day 1

He has given us a spirit of power, of love, and of self-control.

City of Light: Ramadan

The God of Love

Acts 1:6-8 - Identities, Calling, and Power

All That We Are Is You. We Are Completely Reliant on You.

Tabriz, Iran - 110 Cities

Pray for an Acts 19 movement to reach every unreached people and place in Tabriz, Iran and the surrounding regions.

PROVERBS 24:6

Disciplemaking Scripture: PARTICIPATE IN STRATEGIC PLANNING

Shalom, An African Movement Leader