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One Friday afternoon I took my three-year-old son to the park by my house to play. As I was pushing him on the swing, I noticed a woman talking to her daughter in Arabic. I approached her and introduced myself. I found out that she was born in Jordan just like my husband and has only been hear for 5 years. She began to tell me that she had no family here and that her husband would not allow her to make friends with any Americans. I figured this would be a great opportunity to serve. I began by inviting her over my house, offering to watch her daughter, I also cooked her a couple meals and sent them over. I listened as she poured out her heart; she shared how she felt alone here in the United States.
We started going to the gym together and I planned numerous play dates. I finally built up the courage to ask Magdalene if she had any spiritual beliefs. She began to tell me that she was a Muslim but did not practice her religion. I then asked her, to
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I had her read the Scriptures Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:3, John 14:6, Romans 10:9-11, 2 Corinthians 5:11, Revelation 3:20. She had no objections to anything she read which was extremely surprising. I asked her if she wanted to receive the Lord Jesus in her heart. I felt that she wanted to have a relationship with Jesus but she made it clear that she could not. She began to tell me how strict her family is and if she ever was to become a Christian she would fear for her life and the life of her daughter. At that point, I wanted so badly for her to accept Jesus but I understood that this was not the end. I was obedient and the Holy Spirit is not done working in her heart and life. Magdalene allowed me to pray with her. I prayed that the Lord would calm all her fears and fill her with a joy in knowing He alone is God. I plan to continue to pour out Christ’s love through serving and sharing with her. I pray for Magdalene daily and know that the Lord is working in

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