Friday, April 9, 2010

Let the reign fall

It has rained the past few nights here in port au prince. For those of us that have shelter it is helpful to cool the air in order to sleep easier. Unfortunately it is no help for those sleeping in temporary shelters made of sheets and plastic found on the roadside. What am I here for is a question I often ask God. Sometimes the answer is easily found other times it eludes me.
The other day I was walking through the camp we are working in asking this question and just as I finished speaking I saw one of the reasons. We have begun helping a family of six. A single mother with 5 children. They all have vision problems. One of our team members last week had already had the pleasure of meeting them and had encouraged me to see what we could do to help them. So here I am as always a few days late thankfully the Lord allows me stumble upon his will. I am so thankful for the teams that have come and been willing to sacrifice themselves to meet the need of those who are suffering. My prayer is that we will be able to meet some of the needs they saw.
It is often difficult to help the most needy when we don't meet them face to face. Those who are corrupt are willing to take the help meant for the poorest to benifit themselves.
As we seek to stop the rain from entering their shelters please pray that this reign of injustice would also come to an end. As I write it continues to rain/reign here.

5 comments:

  1. Thanks Brian For the great blog. May the love gifts of American christains reign down on Haiti.
    Thanks for your sacrifice and all of those who labored with you. It reaches to the highest heavens. Our Lord is delighted with this type of praise. May His kingdom come and His will be done. For he alone is worthy.
    Love you
    Ken

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  2. Amen to what your Dad said.
    With much love,
    Mom

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  3. Seeing the injustice and corruption close up is so discouraging; but it is the fruit of man's sinful nature and the forces of darkness. You are there bringing the Light and the fruit of the Kingdom, at great personal sacrifice. It is only for you to obey His voice as you hear it, and it is His responsibility to bring the fruit; some of which you will never be aware of in this life. We continue to hold you in prayer. We are so thankful for your willingness to go, to be, and to suffer. It is NOT in vain. May He continue to lead, guide, comfort, and strengthen you.
    Blessings, love and hugs...

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  4. thanks Brian and the team with you for your love and willingness to be there where God can use you for His glory. thank you for the info about what is happening right now, so i know how to direct my prayers. jim

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  5. Hey Brian,
    Hang in there. I wish we were still there to give you, Waheed and all the Haitian people we met support in person, but you will have to count on our prayers and positive vibes. What a blessing you and ORR to Haiti - remember that even when the reign is heavy on your mind.

    Too bad Sue and I aren't there to at least provide some comic relief! We so miss razzing you!

    Take care!
    Susan G.

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