Clash of Culture
Pray for Friends in the Far Middle East — Day 4
Why there is a clash of Culture
There are many differences between our American culture and the culture of our host country. We are constantly navigating these differences and learning how to adapt to their culture in order to remove barriers to the gospel. We often struggle to adapt to their culture when there are different time orientations, different parenting styles, different perspectives on family and friendship. We want to love our local friends and neighbors, but we must learn to love them according to their cultural values, not ours.
Prayer Points for Today:
Pray for wisdom and discernment for our friends so that we can bless, serve, and love them in a way that speaks those things to them.
Pray for discernment as we navigate other aspects of the culture that are different from what we are used to. May we be gracious, patient, and humble learners.
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