(kah-RAH-chee) – Samuel, a brother in Christ, comes from a Muslim background, and his family continues to practice Islam. They know that he is a believer, and they are willing to study the Bible. Right now, they are all counting the cost of following Jesus. They know that if they also choose to repent and believe, then their lives could become incredibly difficult. Pray in the spirit of Matthew 13:44-46 (ESV) for this family: “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” Ask God to show them the great value of the gospel and that it is worth everything.