We have seen several disturbing headlines in the news lately concerning riots and unrest in Mozambique. Several people have been killed and many shops were looted and destroyed. This comes as a result of increased prices, especially for the very basic ingredients or necessities of life; water, fuel, bread, etc. It seems the hope is to force the govenrment to do something about lowering the prices again.
Since we are here in South Africa we are not near the trouble at this time. Thus far none of our friends have been negatively affected by the violence, praise the Lord! However, the demonstrations and burning tires in the streets were located in several plazas not for from the church we worked with and our house in Mozambique.
As the Lord bring it to mind, please pray for people of Mozambique. It is by no means a nation that is following Biblical principles but, for the sake of the Body of Christ that is there, ask the Lord for mercy that there would be peace and stability! Perhaps God wants to use these trials to draw the believers to Him so pray for open hearts and minds as well so that, even in the midst of, and perhaps because of, hardship, the Church may grow strong!
Sweethearts – we are always praying but this adds a new dimension to our prayers. I don’t know when you will be going back there but praying that this all ends before then!!
So glad to here about the great time with “gramma” there. How lucky she – and you – are to be able to do this. And I know you were all blessed with each others presence and the Lord’s presence among you.
love to all and praying always
Mom and Dad Ake
WOW~!!! We will pray~!!!
Diane and Dale