Haiti: Journal Entry #13

Wild that we're halfway through the month. I think we've gotten to a comfortable place & so it's good that today is the day we get to go to the tent cities at last. I'm not sure which one put Papouch (one of the first kids to be taken in here who has since grown up and moved out), an activist for AIDS prevention that we've been connected with, is going to take us in with him. Truthfully, I'm a bit nervous but this has been in the words for some time & I trust that God is leading us. Also, today is the day mom meets with Brian back home, for the first time in 21 years. I'm keeping them both in prayer. These verses have been on my heart for the situation and healing that I pray will take place in the family...

2 Co. 5:18 - God gave us the ministry of reconciliation; has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

James 1 - when we ask, believe & not doubt that God gives generously to all (wisdom)

James 5:13 - is anyone in trouble -pray. the prayer of the righteous man is powerful and effective. confess & pray so each may be healed

Luke 6:35 - love your enemies without expecting anything back. be merciful because he is merciful

Col. 3:13 - bear with each other and forgive whatever grievance you may have against one another. forgive as the lord forgave you. and over all these things put on love, which ins them all together in perfect unity. let the peace of Christ rule your hearts.

Ephesians 4:31 - Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, doing away with every for m of malice. Be kind & compassionate to one another, fogiviing each othe rjust as in Christ God forgave you.