It is happening in churches all around Kenya – the prayer for peace.
Monday, March 4 is the day Kenyan voters will walk to the voting station and cast their ballot for a new president. As long-term visitors in this country, we have no opinion about who should win – we are praying for a peaceful process and a peaceful result. Pray for peace.
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| Finding safety. Refugees fled violence to a Nairobi church. (January 2008) |
The last presidential election held in December, 2007 resulted in horrific acts of violence pitting tribe against tribe, tearing apart families and destroying lives; the consequences of which continue to be seen and felt today.
Pray for peace.
Folks have commented to us about the process of electing a U.S. president marveling that the losing party/group does not seek retribution through violence for the loss. In many parts of Africa politics is so intertwined with tribe/people group – the perceived power and wealth that is associated with political positions – the process is often marred with violence.
Pray for peace.
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| Helping unload donated goods for refugees fleeing post-election violence. (February, 2008) |
The post-election violence of 2007-2008, a time of terrible upheaval which sent the country reeling, in disaster mode, for more than six months afterward saw the church lead out in relief efforts. Today we see the church praying.
Pray for peace.
Unscrupulous individuals take advantage of these uncertain times to ramp up violence -- to loot and destroy their only agenda. Accusations of bribery and paying for votes are already flying. The atmosphere is tense --intimidation is likely.
Pray for peace.
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| Life as a refugee -- eating what you can find when you find it. (January, 2008) |
Just saw this verse and thought of you and your Colleagues in Nairobi:
1 Peter 3:14-15 "But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you, yet with gentleness and reverence;"
Will be Praying that God will remove the fear from your associates and help them to function in the face of danger. God's Word has so many verses saying "Do Not Fear"! "Be Strong and Courageous".
A good word; people around the world are considering these elections.
Pray for hearts to be free from fear.
Pray for peace.