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We sat in Mishel's living room as she told us with tear-filled eyes about the war in Iraq. "Iraq, very bad. War very bad," she said over and over again. She told us that many of her family members are still in Iraq, including two of her sons. Suddenly, the endless conflicts in the Middle East were no longer distant events, but real wars that deeply affect the lives of our friends. We had shared many stories about Isa with Mishel in previous visits and we were able to see how the Lord was opening her eyes and heart to the truth of who Isa is. Maria asked if we could pray for her. Mishel smiled sweetly and said, "Yes, I want!"
Anna, Maria, Mishel, and I lifted our hands, palms facing upward, as Anna began to pray to Allah in the name of Isa. Anna prayed for protection over Mishel's family and that Mishel would know the love of Isa. I heard Mishel crying quietly and mumbling words in Arabic in response to Anna's prayer. As believers, we know the Holy Spirit is always with us, guiding and encouraging us. But in those sacred moments in the living room of our Iraqi friends, we felt the Holy Spirit as thick as a blanket, wrapping us in the love of the Lord. After the prayer, Mishel repeatedly said, "Thank You, my God, thank You," with tears still rolling down her face. We know Mishel is still trapped in the lie of her religion, but being able to be part of the process of witnessing her taking steps toward joining the Kingdom of Isa is the greatest blessing.
Please pray that:
- Mishel would have dreams and visions of Isa that would further open her eyes to see Isa as Savior, not just another Prophet
- Mishel's husband would see the transforming work of Isa in Mishel's heart and would come to know Isa as his Savior