We know too much time has passed since we have written any thoughts, ideas or updates here. While a busy season does not excuse our lack of communication, it is the best thing we can say that has occurred.
But the people of Brisas have remained close in our hearts, even when we are busy with life. And as a new team prepares to head out there once again in the month of February, we want to return to sharing about the beautiful village and people who have stolen our hearts.
Today, a previous team member shares their heart through a written prayer for the people of Brisas del Mar Colombia. If you are so inclined, take these words yourself and pray them for the people. Reshape the words if you wish, but let them sink in and be used. The people there are so special, so unique and so beautiful. We pray that this prayer will bless you and touch your heart as much as it will be used to touch theirs over there as well....
Father God~
You are an amazing God! Creator of Heaven and Earth! You hold each of us in the palm of your hand. You have blessed me in so many ways! I love you Lord! I put my trust in you. I want to walk in your ways. I want to please you Lord and give you Glory in all that I do. You have laid Colombia on my heart. My heart is broken for them.
They are struggling . Their load is so heavy. The church is trying to serve the "least of these". They need you Lord. They need your guidance. They need the paths made clear and smooth. They have so many barriers in their path. You alone know their needs and the course they should take. Show them the way Lord.
I pray that the leaders in Colombia and around the world might have their eyes opened and their hearts softened. I pray that the leaders may see and feel the burdens that have been placed on the people of Colombia (and Brisas) and that they may feel compassion and show mercy and grace to them. I pray that they may be moved to serve. Move them to see what is is that they should do. If they are an obstacle or hindrance then move them to be a blessing Lord. If they are a solution to a problem then move them into action.
I know that all things are possible for you Lord. I know that there is no problem too big for you to solve. That there is no person too small to escape your love and care. I know that you love and care for the people of Colombia (and Brisas). I know that you can soften the hearts of those that are doing wrong and oppressing, abusing and neglecting the people of Brisas and others in Colombia. I know that there is a way to get funding to run and supply the clinic. I know that there is a way for the hungry to be fed. I know that there is a way for the people of Brisas to have an abundance of clean water. I know that there is a way for people to be lead to Christ.
These are big and impossible tasks for us Lord. Only through you can these tasks be accomplished. Only through you can there be justice for the oppressed and hurting people of Colombia. Only through you can the hungry be fed, the hurt receive health care, the thirsty given clean water and the searching a place to worship.
I know that you have placed this on my heart and on the hearts of others for a reason. I know that these are big problems and I am too small. But You can do ALL things. Help me to do my part. Help me to know my part. I pray for wisdom and courage for myself and the others who are called to serve. I pray for the wisdom and insight to know what to do and when to do it. I pray for the courage to step out of my comfort zone. I ask for your grace and mercy for when I mess up. I ask for you to break the heart of others so that they might share in this wonderful burden of serving the "least of these" in Colombia.
Amen.
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