HAITI- let's pray: It is You God that can and will restore. It is You LORD, that will bring about Your awesome glory in a situation that looks so dire before our eyes. Thank You LORD, for having eternal perspective. Thank You for having understanding so beyond ours that hope is still in the picture.
LORD, I pray that Your compassion takes over in Haiti. I pray for each person's safety. I pray that this world will not turn their backs on them; not giving up on them in a few weeks or months, but sticking with this nation until they are abundantly better than where they ever were before. Sticking with them to help build on a stronger foundation. You will not forsake them, you will not forget them Almighty.
I pray for those with family members and friends in Haiti. I ask that You bless them with Your peace as they trust in You for all direction and strategies. I pray that they don't try to be strong on their own, but totally depend on Your Strength. I pray for those who have lost their family members and/or friends in this tragedy. My hope and desire is that those who lost their earthly lives, knew You-because then their soul is at rest- Hallelujah. I pray that this truly awakens the people still living on this earth, in realizing how precious life is; how important unity is for us; and how You are the answer to everything.
I pray that this experience opens the eyes of everyone on this earth, LORD, and that we who trust and love You- begin to appreciate and honor You without compromise. That the change that results in our lives, brings more people into Your Kingdom.
Father, You are Haiti's Refuge and High Tower. You are a refuge and stronghold in these times of trouble. I rebuke the stupidity and foolishness that results from desperation. And I ask that You allow Your wisdom to dwell in their midst and direct them.
On Your authority, let the cry of Your children be answered now. Hear them and deliver them out of all of their distress and troubles. Thank You for being merciful and gracious to Your children LORD. Thank You for bringing darkness to light. Thank You for being the Light in the darkness. Thank You for Your mighty servants and their hearts to serve, give and help. You are the very present and well-proved Help in trouble, and I give you all the honor for whatever You have planned. In Your Awesome Name, Jesus. Amen.
*****************************If you have the heart and funds to donate to the following organizations for Haiti Relief Efforts, please do. These are the organizations that I know will go directly to helping the people!******************************************
Please note that when you access each site below, there will be a link for donations to "Haiti Earthquake Relief". I am not endorsing any of these sites, but these are charitable organizations where all or most of your donation actually goes toward THE PEOPLE in need.
1. YELE HAITI
www.yele.org
This organization was founded by Haitian artist Wyclef Jean. 100% of individual donations go toward programs/services. The work he has done is impressive.
You can also Text "Yele" to 501501 and $5 will be charged to your phone bill and given to relief projects through the organization.
2. DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
http://doctorswithoutborders.org
This organization provides critical clinical services and have sites set up on the ground to help the wounded.
3. BAPTIST MISSION HAITI
http://www.bhm.org/bhm/lang-en/home.html
The Baptist Haiti Mission is operating an 82-bed hospital that is "overflowing with injured." Donate online to BHM and 100% of your donation will go to the relief effort.
4. OXFARM
http://www.oxfamamerica.org
Oxfam is rushing in teams from around the region to respond to the situation to provide clean water, shelter, sanitation and help people recover. Donate to Oxfam America online. About 80% of your donation goes into pograms/services.
Other places you can donate include:
§ The UN World Food Program is gathering all available resources to deliver food to the recently homeless and impoverished in Haiti. Donate now to help bring food to those affected as quickly and efficiently as possible.
§ The American Red Cross They expect to provide immediate needs for food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support. They are accepting donations through their International Response Fund.
* Donate $10 to the Red Cross to be charged to your cell phone bill by texting "HAITI" to "90999."
* Contribute online to the Red Cross,
* Find more ways to help through the Center for International Disaster Information.
§ UNICEF UNICEF requests donations for relief for children in Haitivia their Haiti Earthquake Fund.
And of course families of Americans living in Haiti should still contact the State Department at 888-407-4747.
Please forward this information to your Friends and Colleagues. And continue to pray; because even when this disaster fades from the minds of most, it's our job to keep it on our minds and in prayer. THANK YOU FOR WHATEVER YOU DO FROM COMPASSION & LOVE!
As more opportunities present themselves in the helps ministry for Haiti, I will keep you posted. If you know anyone collecting goods and taking them down personally, send that information over. It's time to take part in helping our fellow man, wherever they are.
1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace...
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Mark 6:1-6 (NLT)
Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
1 Jesus left that part of the country (from chapter 5) and returned with his disciples to Nazareth, his hometown. 2 The next Sabbath he began teaching in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. They asked, "Where did he get all this wisdom and the power to perform such miracles?" 3 Then they scoffed, "He's just a carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon. And his sisters live right here among us." They were deeply offended and refused to believe in him.
4 Then Jesus told them, "A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family." 5 And because of their unbelief, he couldn't do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6 And he was amazed at their unbelief.
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LOOK AT WHAT DISBELIEF DOES! This confirms what we discussed yesterday; disbelief hinders miracles.
Jesus was teaching effectively and wisely, but the people of His hometown saw Him as only a carpenter. They were offended that others could be impressed by Jesus and follow Him. In other words, they were haters! They rejected His authority because He was one of their peers. They thought they knew Him, but their preconceived notions about who He was made it impossible for them to accept His message.
Don't allow prejudice blind you to Truth. As we learn more about Jesus, try to see Him for who He really is.
Jesus goes on to say that a prophet (a worker for God) is never honored in His hometown. But that doesn't make His work any less important. A person doesn't need to be respected or honored to be useful to God. If friends, neighbors, or family don't respect your faith, your commitment to God, the change the Spirit has made in you; DO NOT allow their rejection keep you from serving God. And most importantly, DO NOT allow their attitude to change you. Stay where God wants you. Some people will try to bring you down, mostly because of their own convictions about themselves. But DO NOT allow anyone to bring you down with them. God calls us to rise up. So keep rising and remain humble with the rise.
So, back to miracles. I'm someone who is calling forth more miracles in my life- all around me (this means in your life as well). I know God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. What He was able to do then, He is able to do now. So what's missing? BELIEF! FAITH! Jesus could have done great miracles in Nazareth, but He chose not to because of the people's pride and unbelief. The miracles He did had little effect on the people because they did not accept His message or believe that He was from God. Therefore, Jesus looked elsewhere, seeking those who would respond to his miracles and message.
Don't miss your miracle(s). Let's check our pride. Let's check our belief. Let's check out faith! Let's make room for Jesus to be completely effective in our lives. Let's allow Jesus to effect the people.
DO YOU REALLY ACCEPT JESUS' WORD?
Jesus do not look elsewhere!!!!!!!!!!
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