Day Two of Gulf War II
I have been inspired to start a blog because Alan Rickayzen has gotten me excited about the concept. Alan is one of my colleagues from SAP and a really great guy. His page can be found at http://www.workflowing.com/.
The events of the day, as you can imagine, are keeping me glued to the TV. There have been so many protests against the war, but there are also so many people (more in this country) more quietly for the war. I am really not sure where I stand. There are so many factors. The fact that Iraqi troops are surrendering by the thousands and that Iraqi villagers are helping tear down Saddam's portraits makes me hope the US is doing the right thing.
I received a great newsletter today, from Dennis Rainey of Family Life. He was writing about how families should react to the war.
I hope Dennis doesn't mind that I quote from his newsletter:
"But there are actions that we can take in the midst of such a crisis. The most important thing we can do is pray. Pray for our president, that God will give him wisdom. Pray for victory, for safety for our young men and women, and that God would use these days to create a spiritual awakening and a revival.
As Barbara and I have watched the news reports coming in from Kuwait and other locations, we've noticed that every chapel service is full--standing room only. Perhaps God is getting the "spiritual attention" of our nation through the young men and women who are contemplating the possibility of death. They are listening. Are we?
1 Timothy 2 says, "First of all then, I urge that in treaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings be made on behalf of all men--for kings and all who are in authority in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity." This is a great opportunity for fathers and mothers to give spiritual leadership to their sons and daughters by encouraging the family to gather around right now and pray."
Praise God that we can see His hand in the midst of something as horrible as war.
Pray without ceasing for a speedy resolution!
In Christ,
Elke
posted by Elke at 10:14 PM