Reflections and Ponderings….

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Okay, maybe that’s the same thing, but let me share what I’m thinking about……

  • I’m currently reading the book, “The Hole in Our Gospel” by Richard Stearns.   It was recommended to me by a good friend, Rebekah Hubley (you can follow her family at Moving Mountains).  I would strongly recommend the book to everyone.
  • One of the things that I have so enjoyed over the last four months is the opportunity to talk with so many people (by phone, by e-mail, etc.) and to see the literally thousands of people who have been pushed out of their comfort zone by what’s happening in Haiti.
  • As time is passing and we’re a bit farther from the initial disaster, I’m also sensing a growing number of people (present company included) who are struggling with the “what now?” question.    As in, okay, I’ve donated money to GLA, I’ve prayed for the situation in Haiti, but what now?   I mean, I know the situation isn’t over and won’t be for a long time.  I know that there are a lot of people and a lot of children who are still suffering.

But what does God require of me?  

In large part because of what I’ve been reading in Richard Stearns book, I’m going to go out on a limb and ask you to do something with me.  

For the next three weeks, I’m going to commit to spending at least 30 minutes 5 to 7 days a week in Bible reading and prayer, praying specifically for the needs of the people in Haiti, the people who are working to help them and for those who are struggling with the question of how they can or should be involved in the Haiti rebuilding.

I’m going to write about what I’m reading and share it here and I’d love to hear from others who find things they’d like to share.  If you’d feel comfortable sharing it in the comments, please do so.   Otherwise you can e-mail me directly by clicking here.

Let’s commit to that for at least the next three weeks and I think we’ll all be amazed to see what God has planned and the opportunities and doors that He opens.

Thanks for reading, thanks for listening and thanks for doing your part in God’s plan for Haiti.

Until next time,

Tom

 

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