After spending a few days in Port Au Prince, we traveled today to the northern city of Gonaives. Warmly welcomed by screaming children, we first took part in helping to feed them. These children know no stranger. The minute you arrive, you become a walking tree for them to flex their muscles as they hang all over you. Children are just children. Even in the midst of suffering, children love to play and laugh and be surrounded by love.
Today also marked the second day of three national days of prayer the president called. Just like yesterday, there was a crowd gathered in the town center to pray and cry out to the one, true God. To hear a people pray for their own nation is truly humbling and inspiring. God still has a plan for the nation of Haiti.
In a land where no one ever hesitates to smile back at you, I am grateful to have been used today by our awesome God.
- Esther Kuhn
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, especially the part about how God is using the Haitian people to minister to you while you are there serving them. It is quite profound how that works! Be blessed and we are praying for you and your team.
ReplyDeleteBless you Esther, so good to hear your loving heart, can't wait to meet you one day. Thank you for being there and caring for the needs of the hurting but much loved people of Haiti.
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Thanks to all of you for taking His love to the Haitian people, as well as receiving His love through them. The Omaha paper had a picture of the 1st day of prayer in front of the presidential palace, taken from either the air or a rooftop. The crowd was HUGE! May He be glorified, even in the midst of so much suffering. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Ps. 34:18 -- Today is Valentine's Day; we especially celebrate His love! May you receive more of His love, comfort and peace today.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story fit for eternity. Acts of loving-kindness is the news that angels in heaven talk about. No question angels are in with you.
ReplyDeleteMaking a difference in our lives might have nothing to do with education, wealth or power, but everything to do with love, kindness and serving others,When the lord is working we ask no questions all we do is assist. Thank you team for your love and all your hard work, We all miss you and praying for you all back home.
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well said Ester --- and thank you for listening to God's guidence for you and following that call to make such a difference ---- for one saved is a life worth saving. Showers of Blessings -- Judy (mom of James who is on team 3)
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