As I see pictures and news about ANOTHER earthquake: the floods, all the distress and disease that is brought to Haiti my heart is broken. Now that I have seen with my own eyes and touched with my own hands these people that are hurting, I cannot go on without it hurting me. As 1.3 million Haitians already were living in tent cities because of the first earthquake on January 12th, now their very unstable tent homes are flooded, some are washed out and dirtier than before. Even though hurricane Tomas was a category 1 it did incredible damage. There was not anything left to be damaged it seemed, so now the rest is destroyed further more than before. How could I comprehend this? These friends of mine__these children of God, were already living off of a FEW things, and now even those things are gone. The choleria outbreak has effected over 7,000 Haitians and over 500 people have died. It is incredible how still people just don't get it. In this world, we don't understand the value of a person, the worth of a soul. If you do truly understand, it would be followed by actions.
Currently my heart is processing all of the news. Half of me is wishing I was there being with the people, loving them first hand while handing them water. The other half of me is thankful I am here. Seeing how blessed God has protected me. Just a month away from being face to face with it. I'm blessed to be here because I can help make aware the NEED there. The desperate need of JESUS and physical needs. As I think more about this nation, I feel as this is another chapter where God is weeping as in John chapter 11.
From CNN news there was a video I watched and a Haitian man said:"We always have foriegners come and talk to us and offer help. They take our stories and advantage of us and its about time this ends." Why do they believe this?! Where is the TRUTH!? Where is the LOVE?! There is righteous anger brewed inside of me because only 38% of the money sent to Haiti is actually being used to help and rebuild, one of the main reasons, if not the MAIN reason is the corrupt government. Recently, many Hatians say they no longer believe anyone can help them when the next calamity strikes.
I hold onto a bigger HOPE. The Lord IS doing great things. I captured an undying passion for Christ in thousands of Haitians twice during HOT August nights. During the crusade thousands were praising as one body, dancing and raising their voices to the one who Saves! "Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes the escape from death." Psalm 68:20
There is Hope. Still not everyone knows. We have the ability to change that! There are several people I know that are making a difference in Haiti. There are personal friends of mine who can USE the money that would be sent to them. (If you would like to donate let me know, your money would go to use fast.) Another way to help is PRAYER! We have the ability to effect Haiti through our prayers! These are our brothers and sisters here!!!
A fellow YWAM-er, Jasen Chung, who is currently in St. Marc, Haiti; He is starting a 200 Hour Burn "event" (in my words). If you go to this website, you can read all about it. Join me. The church needs THE CHURCH! Every body doing it's part. This is part of it! "The prayer of the righteous man is powerful and effective." James 5:16
I still trust in the Lord. "Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him. By this he meant the Spirit.." John 7:38-39
Lord, YOU be the water they need. Holy Spirit fall on Haiti.
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