Clay in the Hands

I am still without a real sense of understanding of what can be done – and still without words to describe what I am feeling.  After being so close to the horrific situation in border towns near McAllen and yet not being able to do anything about what is going on over there, I am left frustrated and numb.  And of course, it is not just McAllen.  This paralyzing situation stretches the length of the border.  Juarez, Mexico has become  one of the most dangerous cities in the world.

There are families that live in constant fear for their lives.  Small children don’t understand what is happening but they live in turmoil and fear.  I can’t imagine raising my sons in that environment.

I also think of the pastors who, even if they have the means to leave, choose to stay to minister to the people.  What true servants of God!

The only thing I know to do in this moment is pray.  I ask you to pray as well.  Would you stop in this moment and ask God to intervene.  Ask God to bring peace and comfort to those living in fear today.

I am not one to regularly practice the spiritual discipline of fasting, but Tuesday, November 16, I am setting aside to fast and pray for God to move along the border.  I ask you to consider doing the same.  Would you join me in fasting on that day and in place of eating, spend that time in prayer for the situation along the border – for those people who live in constant fear for their lives?

I know God will honor your heart cries as we fast for Mexico.