DAY 17

Let’s Learn

Participating in Ramadan can make people very tired. They have stayed up much of the night eating and drinking to nourish their bodies, and they are hungry and thirsty during the day. In many countries, work schedules shift during Ramadan, allowing people to sleep later during the day and, in some cases, to sleep all day long and then feast at night. Ramadan can be especially difficult for Muslims living outside of Muslim countries because, though their eating schedules change drastically, their work and school schedules remain the same.

Chechens of the European Diaspora

Many Chechens in Europe fled from conflicts back home. Even though they’re far from their homeland in the North Caucasus region of Russia, many displaced Chechens across Europe miss it and hope to go back someday. Most Chechens follow Islam, seeking righteousness through religious practices rather than through faith in Jesus.

From the Word

Acts 17:26-27

And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us.

Let’s Pray

• Pray for God to have mercy on Muslims living outside the Muslim world who are tired, hungry, and struggling.
• Pray for Chechens in Europe to hear and respond in faith to the gospel.
• Pray for Muslims who are living outside Muslim countries to seek God and find Him.

Oh Lord, how great is Your mercy. I praise You that, though many do not seek You, You can make a way for Chechens of the European Diaspora to know the truth of Your gospel. I pray for You to pour out Your mercy on them, giving them opportunities to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus.