Praying for Frontiers Singles Overseas

Working in the Muslim world as a single has some distinct advantages and disadvantages. Singles are often able to learn the local language more quickly than their married teammates, as they typically have more free time and sometimes live with Muslim roommates. They also tend to have much more time to build relationships with Muslims, especially Muslim singles of the same gender.

However, Muslims often view singles as somewhat deficient, so the question, “Why aren’t you married yet?” comes up often. Single women may receive multiple proposals, while single men receive offers from men to match them with local women.

Because singles tend to stand out in Muslim societies, they have lots opportunities to show people that Jesus is their source of security and love, rather than marriage and children. As you pray for single workers abroad, please pray for them by name, using Scripture, in a manner as below.

Pray:

• 2 Timothy 2:22 – “I pray for Luke to flee from youthful lusts; and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
• Philippians 2:5-8 – “Let this mind be in Kim which was also in Christ Jesus…”
• Singles can feel especially lonely and left out when their teams are filled with mostly married couples. Ask God to grant married team members and team leaders sensitivity to the relational needs of their single teammates, and insight to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of single teammates, so the team reflects the beauty of Christ’s Body serving one another.