A busy market street in Cairo
A busy market street in Cairo
Jan. 05, 2023 | Egypt

Discipleship Risky Yet Necessary for New Converts

[177] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Christians from Muslim backgrounds.

In Egypt, a person’s religion is labeled on their national identification card. If someone decides to leave Islam and become a follower of Christ, they cannot change their ID card. This creates challenges for churches to minister to converts who are still officially Muslims. Churches in this region sometimes face extreme hostility from the Islamic community, and those who work among former Muslims regularly face death threats. Despite the risk, our Christian brothers and sisters in Egypt understand the need to shepherd and disciple new followers of Christ. One front-line worker who serves former Muslims said, “To do this work is to be close to heaven.”

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  • LORD, I pray for Your body in Egypt to be bold for Your word with feet shod with preparation of the gospel of peace. May their witness be magnified in Egypt so many Islamics would search the A1611 Bible & repent of their sins. I pray their broken & contrite hearts would have gospel seeds planted & then Your increase. In LORD Jesus Christ's name, amen.
    Devin C - USA
  • ABBA FATHER, I pray that YOUR love & peace reigns inside all Christian converts from Islam, in Egypt, that is beyond all man's understanding, that only comes from knowing YOU, JESUS, and that we, as YOUR born again, HOLY SPIRIT filled children, that when we die, we will be with YOU in heaven, for all eternity! YOU are the PRINCE OF PEACE, JESUS!
    Michael V - USA
  • Oh Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ, these people are in turmoil, and they need Your help, and they need Your presence, they need Your comfort!
    christine s - USA
  • Father, may you draw ever near to Muslim converts in Egypt, such that your perfect love brings healing, peace and joy that surpasses all understanding. Please cause the Egyptian President to encourage laws that change ID cards to facilitate Christian assimilation. Protect Muslim converts while causing Muslims to become disenchanted with radical cruelty
    Danae V - USA
  • Lord, please help those who are coming to faith in Egypt find Christian community and discipleship, and help the churches who lead them. Thank you that you are more powerful than government policies or foes. Grant wisdom and courage, and a resolute faith in your character. Be their Protector and Fortress, Defender, Guide, Father and Shepherd.
    Jackie V
    Marian P - USA
  • Father, we praise You for the attitude of the front-line workers who serve former Muslims. We ask Your continuing growing in Christ and His teachings for these precious new believers. We know they are grieved that their families and friends do not understand their faith, but we join with them in praying that they will come to saving faith in Your time
    Gail M - USA
  • Our Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus, I pray for comfort, peace, and protection for our brothers and sisters in Christ. We can take comfort that the Lord is working. He is in control and His Will will be done. We can only plant the seed, the Lord will reap the harvest. We will continue to pray. Stand firm, Jesus is coming soon!
    Susan R - USA
  • Lord, please help those who are coming to faith in Egypt find Christian community and discipleship, and help the churches who lead them. Thank you that you are more powerful than government policies or foes. Grant wisdom and courage, and a resolute faith in your character. Be their Protector and Fortress, Defender, Guide, Father and Shepherd.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Father, please grow these dear believers in faith and truth. May they have your peace instead of fear when others threaten them. May your love and grace work through them drawing others to Jesus. Continue to provide opportunities for them to fellowship with other believers. Give them wisdom and protection from evil. Thank you.Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Heavenly father, Bless your children in egypt that do not have the priviledges that we have but do not use . Build a hedge of protection around them, Fill our hearts with that same desire, as we watch America slip into Spiritual quick sand by ignoring our God . Someday it may be the same for us .Let us be much in prayer for them . In JESUS name
    Billie c - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus. our heavenly Father, Adonai, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Egyptian Christians from Muslim backgrounds. We praise You they are standing firm. We ask for a hedge of protection, and angels from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • In the forgiving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Sabaoth, Lord of Hosts and heaven, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Egyptian Christians from Muslim background. We ask for hedge of protection, and angels from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Reveal the true nature of islam, O Lord. May those who believe in you light the way for them that do not. Open stony hearts and make them hearts of flesh to invite you in. Bless those who bring the Good News of Christ. May it fall on ready hearts in Egypt. Provide for your saints Lord. Protect them & help them walk in your ways. Give them wisdom. Amen.
    SM D - USA
  • God, grant the FLWs grace, protection, favor, wisdom, guidance and endurance. May new converts grow in faith and be protected from evil plans and harm. May the death threats be idle threats, and may You draw many Muslims to faith in Jesus as they count the cost and regard Jesus worth everything. May churches grow in faith, strength, wisdom and people.
    Beth P - USA
  • Lord, thank You for these Egyptian Christian's and their bold witness. Let Holy Spirit guide them through the challenges they face as they serve You. Let many people see the glory of Your Truth and follow You. Bless this church with strength, boldness and integrity as they hold tight to You in the name of Jesus.
    Alison M - USA
  • Abba, Father I pray Your divine intervention, favor and blessings upon our brethren there in Egypt. I thank You for their faithfulness in serving You and shepherding new believers and assisting in their spiritual growth. I pray a spiritual, physical and emotional hedge of protection around them and many blessings and favor in Yahusha's Name.
    Yahliah M - USA
  • Lord please provide provision, protection, peace, comfort, and endurance, and faith that prevails in the Christians in this area. Please let Your good news spread far and wide and let the number of Your people outweigh the others. Please let their be a revival in Africa. In Jesus name amen!
    Reesa H - USA
  • In Jesus Name we pray for our brothers & sisters around the world that are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus our Lord and as You Lord remember we are made of the dust and can do no thing without you John 15:5 strengthen each one with the power of Your Holy Spirit to overcome and continue in the faith & may no weapon formed against them prosper.
    barry p - USA
  • In the peaceful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shalom, God of peace, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Christians from Muslim backgrounds as they teach the peace of Jesus. We ask for provision, for a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for our brothers and sisters in Egypt and their faithfulness in serving You despite death threats from Muslims. I pray that You would provide for all of their needs and give them peace beyond understanding. May You be glorified through their efforts and may their fruit multiply ten thousandfold. We trust in You to work to expand.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Gracious Father God, please bless and give strength to Your church in Egypt. Thank You for the faithful ones who are caring for new believers and helping them with the basics of following Jesus, at risk to their own personal safety. Be a shield around them. Thank You that they know they are doing a blest work in Jesus' Name. Your will be done in Egypt.
    Jean S - Canada
  • Lord, please bless the Christians in Egypt, who are remaining faithful to you despite the severe persecution. Please protect their work among new converts from Islam. Blessed are you who are persecuted for you will be called sons of the most high God. I pray that they carry that identification and so do the new converts. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
    Nancy G - USA
  • Father, thank you for the willingness to serve among our brothers and sisters in Egypt despite the risk. We pray that converts from islam will know that their true identity is in heaven despite what an id card may say. May they know that they are not alone. You have promised to give aid to all those who trust in you in Jesus' name.
    Matthew E - USA
  • Dear Lord, We praise you for the courage, faith and faithfulness of those in your church in Egypt. Bless our brothers & sisters who were Muslim, but now know & love you. Protect them, let them know how much you love them, and bless all who minister to them. Amen
    Susan G - Australia
  • Lord, I thank you for the faith and work of these faithful brothers and sisters. Please continue to use them to minister to those who have converted from Islam to Christianity. Continue to build up their faith, wisdom, and knowledge as they put their trust in you. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
    Cassie K - USA
  • Thank you Jesus for our brave brothers and sisters in Egypt. Thank you for protecting them in times of trials and I beg you to let the other people in Egypt that only in Christ there is salvation and eternal life. In Jesus name. Amen.
    Ana G - USA
  • Our Father, Egypt has such a rich history with Your people. May they be reclaimed for You. Bless those who are reaching out to those who need Jesus as their Savior. Help them to figure out how to minister to those who have Muslim backgrounds. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Eli S - USA
  • God, we do lift up these frontline workers in Egypt who are acutely aware that working with MBB is an invitation to death threats, all manner of persecution and finally, death itself. Please protect these workers and grant grace to MBB's to stand firm against darkness and intimidation and also grant them wisdom in how they communicate the gospel, amen.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Father please bless your children who have come from Muslim backgrounds. May they experience your eternal life right now. May they be filled with Jesus.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Father God, Regardless of ID cards, You know who follows You. Please guide and protect all of them and their loved ones. Protect and guide those who are teaching the new believers and please give all your believers there stronger faith and courage. May they bring glory to You. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Rena B - USA
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