On Wednesday I will be traveling with my son Samuel and two other amazing guys, Corey and Mitch, to the Dominican Republic and Haiti. As you pray for those who are surviving the devastation in Haiti, please add your prayers for our small team who will be gone the 20-25.
I can’t begin to explain the reason for this catastrophe and God’s exact role in it. I don’t know why such a tragedy has hit a people who’ve already suffered tremendously throughout history. I don’t have the precise thoughts and mind of God on this. But I do know that there are millions of suffering helpless people in Haiti and I do know that my God is alive. And because of that I have the opportunity to give life. It’s never too late to give life to the living. He is the living God. He is alive and He lives in me. The words to this worship song have been the song of my heart this morning.
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason (to live) & to sing
I have a reason to worship
Easy for me to say when I am not trapped under rubble or grieving the loss of my family, huh? You’re right. I am so thankful for my life today. And I am thankful for the opportunity to “consider (move near or among) the helpless (dangling)” Ps.41:1 But I would also like to say that I see a message of encouragement and hope for all of us.
I know that many of you are buried in grief, suffering, troubles, financial struggle, sickness, and even death and loss. Many of you feel the weight of the world crushing your back. Many of you battle darkness in your everyday. Many are famished from the wear and tear of life lately. Many of you feel trapped or stuck in some way. The tragic pictures of Haiti are a mirror of so many of our own hearts where the rubble of hardship has weighed heavy and suffocated the joy of life.
God sees your arm dangling in the open air of freedom and life. He sees your hand that’s found it’s way out of the rubble and your foot that’s pushed it’s way to safety. He sees the hidden parts as well. The rest of you that’s waiting and longing for Him to pull you entirely up and out of the rubble. He hears your strained and weakened voice calling out for help, for rescue. He hears the cries of your heart and knows where they’re coming from.
And He is your rescue.
The children who take refuge in Him drink their fill of the abundance of His house and He gives them to drink of the river of His delights. With Him is the fountain of life.
In the light of Him we see light (from Ps.36). He is daylight in the darkness and life among death. So hang on. Hang on to Him.
In His love for you, He will hold your face in His hands and grant you strength, courage, faith, and hope. May He wondrously show His lovingkindness to those who take refuge at His right hand. (from Ps. 17:7)
Daniel Woolley, of Compassion International, is
rescued from the Montana Hotel, where he spent 65 hours pinned under
rubble. Touching his face is Mondesir Luckson, a bellboy who was also
trapped in the ruins and with whom he was able to communicate.
rescued from the Montana Hotel, where he spent 65 hours pinned under
rubble. Touching his face is Mondesir Luckson, a bellboy who was also
trapped in the ruins and with whom he was able to communicate.
photos taken from the LATimes
Our prayers will be with all of you and will continue to be with the Haitian people. Such devastation is impossible to comprehend. Praise the Lord for gifted, willing and able individuals such as yourselves to aid in this tragedy. A part of all of us here at home goes with you. Love ya!
Marcia,
I will be praying for you as you travel. Wish I could go with you. Vanguard is praying for the safe return of David Hames who is still in Haiti and has not been rescued. Please pray with us that God would do a miracle today. David has been a part of Vanguard since the beginning.
Love and miss you,
Laura
There is no words for what has happened. We will be going with you in the Spirit and wil be praying.
o, Friend, my heart is so grieved and heavy. Thank you for reminders of the Truth!
God is amazing in you!
In Him,
Jen
Hi Marcia — Zephaniah 3:17 is a wonderful 5-fold promise of God with you. “He knows where you will be; He is mighty to save; He takes great delight in you; He covers you with His love; He rejoices over you with singing.” Ginny and I are praying with and for you for His strength and wisdom as you care for so many in such dire circumstances. Frank and Ginny
Oh Marcia, I will be praying for you and your son. Thank you for your obedience.
With you and your son in spirit, will be praying for you. God bless you every step of the way.
Dear Marcia & Companions of AIM…May God guide your steps. give you strength, courage & fortitude to carry the cross. God speed. Our prayers are with you. Rick & Debbie.
Hi, Marcia,
So glad Scott let us know that you & Sam are going. Praying for you!
Audrey
Dear Marcia,
We’ll be praying for you, Sam, Corey, and Mitch as you go to “give life to the living.” God has given you such a heart for hurting people, and I know He’ll use you mightily to bring hope and comfort where it has all but disappeared. We’ll pray that multitudes come to the Lord through this tragedy.
Much love,
Sue
We are praying for you and Sam and the others. Thankyou for going, for being obedient to His Call. “Do not be afraid, for I am with you, Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my Righteous Right Hand.”
Hi Marcia!
I’ll will be praying for you and Sam as you travel to Haiti! My heart goes out to the people there. I am especially praying for our Compassion child, Simeon. We have had no word on how he is.
May God use you to show His love and compassion as you minister to the people you come in contact with.
Wow, glad you are able to go. I know you will be a bright light. God always brings life through you. We’ll be praying and can’t wait to hear about it when you get here!!
Dear Marcia and team,
You have a gift to make us see and feel UP CLOSE and PERSONAL. Go With GOD as he leads you to rescue those he sends you to. Thank you for sacrificing and serving. Be strong in the power of HIS might. Love from Baumbergers
Marcia and Sam what a bright light the two of you are in the Middle of this horrific tragedy. You are a blessing not only to the people in Hatti but to all of us. Praying that you have a safe trip home. Love Ya, Retha
Beautiful post with beautiful reminders…He is our Rescuer. Thank you, Jesus.
Paul and I will be praying for you as you travel and seek wisdom from God. Your words above are priceless and have touched our hearts.
This is BEAUTIFUL Marcia. Love you so much and I am adding you to our prayer list!!!