Wednesday, August 16, 2006
DAY #16 - VIETNAM
Dave Ohlerking has felt a special connection with the people of Vietnam since 1975 when he was on the ground during the final days before the end of the Vietnam War. He was there as a missionary and promised to return one day when God opened the door. That door began to open again in the early 1990’s and Dave returned, this time with the first of several ocean containers of hospital equipment and supplies being donated by friends of Children’s Cup. The gifts have presented some tremendous opportunities to share the reason for the kindness (our answer is always, “It is what our God teaches us to do - to love those who have been called our enemies”).
It is still a very delicate situation, but lack of details won’t limit God’s ability to hear your prayer for the children of Vietnam. Pray for the children in Viet Duc Children’s Hospital, and for the “Agent Orange” children (victims of the chemical effects of some of the weapons used in the Vietnam War). And pray for wisdom and guidance as we continue to try to show God’s love to the children of Vietnam.
Today we have invited Mike Haman, a pastor on staff at Healing Place Church to lead us in prayer.
Please feel free to join in prayer with us by entering a prayer in the comments area below. Thanks for praying with us today!
It is still a very delicate situation, but lack of details won’t limit God’s ability to hear your prayer for the children of Vietnam. Pray for the children in Viet Duc Children’s Hospital, and for the “Agent Orange” children (victims of the chemical effects of some of the weapons used in the Vietnam War). And pray for wisdom and guidance as we continue to try to show God’s love to the children of Vietnam.
Today we have invited Mike Haman, a pastor on staff at Healing Place Church to lead us in prayer.
- Lord,
We thank you that Your love knows no boundaries. It reaches across oceans, beyond borders, through streets and neighborhoods, and into the reality of where people live. May Your love splash all over the children of Vietnam today, especially those in the Viet Duc Children’s Hospital who are suffering due to circumstances beyond their control. If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground with You noticing, then we are comforted by knowing Your mercy watches over us, even in our pain. Thank you for the power of compassion and the ability You give us to express that in a world that so desperately needs it. May Your favor continue to rest on Children’s Cup, giving them the strength and creativity to shine light into darkness and bring hope and healing to even the hardest places.
Please feel free to join in prayer with us by entering a prayer in the comments area below. Thanks for praying with us today!
