Ramadan

Starting September 2nd Muslims here and around the world begin Ramadan, a month long fast where each person will not eat or drink during daylight hours. This is a chance for them to try and please their God by giving up food and water. The people will go about their normal routine during the day, and then at the end of the day have a big meal with family. During the day they are typically somber and typically on edge in their conversations. By the end of the day many are complaining of being hungry and tired.
-please pray for times to share during this month. Each day as I venture out the first thing people will ask is, "are you fasting?" I am able to share that as a follower of Jesus I do fast, but I am not fasting for this month. Pray for me to be bold as I continue to find other words to say about my faith relating to fasting.
-pray for the hearts of the people. When they are asking each person daily "are you fasting" they are going against Jesus' teaching of fasting in secret and only letting God know. They are trying to do good works rather than serving God with their hearts.
-pray for the health of the people. It is hot this month, and it is still raining. Besides the germs that are predominant this time of year, also remember the people as they go without food and water during the day, yet still work in the fields and in their mechanic shops. Hard labor is especially tough when you are dehydrated. Pray that they will rest when they can, and they will be smart about taking their time as they work.