Providing hospitality in this way is a source of family pride. Although most of the Abkhazian of Russia and Georgia are Christians, those in Turkey are Muslims . They must pray five times a day, facing Mecca, Islam's holy city. They are also required to give alms to the poor, fast during the month of Ramadan , and try to make at least one pilgrimage to Mecca in their lifetime. The Abkhazian of Turkey desperately need to hear of the Savior.
Turkey is officially a secular state with a limited amount of religious freedom.
Therefore, Christians are not completely free to share their faith. Fervent intercession is required to break Satan's hold on the Abkhazian. Prayer Points Ask the Lord to call Christian Abkhazian from Russia and Georgia to share Christ with their brothers in Turkey. Ask the Lord to soften the hearts of Turkey's governmental leaders towards the preaching of the Gospel. Pray that God will reveal Himself to the Abkhazian through dreams and visions.