North Africans/Middle Easterners, Northern France

Anissa, a Muslim living in France, was on a new path of seeking fulfillment by pleasing God. Knowing that hospitality is highly valued, she invited a group of Westerners she’d met to her home in connection with the birthday of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. She prepared an extraordinary meal, and everyone enjoyed lively conversation. She wore conservative Muslim clothing and a “hijab” (head covering), but she shared pictures of her former self with her flowing hair, big sunglasses, and Western clothing. She told how she’d moved from her North African country to Europe to pursue a career and live like a Westerner. After a broken relationship, she felt empty and alone, and realized that she was getting older and wasn’t satisfied with her life. Thinking, “Maybe I will find fulfillment with a good relationship with God,” she decided to change her life, her dress, and her behavior. One of the Westerners, a believer, shared the Bible’s perspective about a reconciled relationship with God through Jesus. Anissa was shaken. Please pray that the Lord will give Anissa a personal revelation of who Jesus is and what He has done so she can know His joy and peace now and live with Him in eternal security.