Please forgive me for not writing about Haiti until now. The people of Haiti have been on my mind and on my heart since I heard about this terrible tragedy. I'm sure that all of you who are reading this have felt compelled to help the victims in Haiti in some way, but the real question is How? It's important that we don't become overwhelmed and as a result choose to do nothing.
Everybody had different resources and capabilities to help in different ways. I've compiled a list, that is no where near exhaustive, of some ways that we can help.
1. Commit to prayer: The next time you're having some quiet time with God make a commitment to pray for the people of Haiti. You may want to schedule a specific time, for example: Every morning before I get out of bed I will commit to 5 minutes of prayer to Haiti. You know what suits you best, and when will be the most effective time for you.
2. Organize a prayer group: Gather a group of friends and spend an hour in prayer for the people of Haiti. This can be a one time thing, or a weekly meeting.
3. Fast: The most common form of fasting is abstaining from food. You may want to fast to mourn the deaths of the Haitans (see 2 Samuel 1:12). As a result of fasting your prayers will become more passionate as you pray ferverntly for Haiti. You may also choose to fast from TV and spend that time in prayer or communion with God. For more on fasting visit: http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1564_the_crazy_idea_of_fasting_in_09/
4. Focus on the church & be specific: Galatians 6:10 says, "So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the faith." Pray specifically for the church community in Haiti. Also, pray for individuals who are in Haiti now bringing aid to the church and the people of Haiti.
Everybody had different resources and capabilities to help in different ways. I've compiled a list, that is no where near exhaustive, of some ways that we can help.
1. Commit to prayer: The next time you're having some quiet time with God make a commitment to pray for the people of Haiti. You may want to schedule a specific time, for example: Every morning before I get out of bed I will commit to 5 minutes of prayer to Haiti. You know what suits you best, and when will be the most effective time for you.
2. Organize a prayer group: Gather a group of friends and spend an hour in prayer for the people of Haiti. This can be a one time thing, or a weekly meeting.
3. Fast: The most common form of fasting is abstaining from food. You may want to fast to mourn the deaths of the Haitans (see 2 Samuel 1:12). As a result of fasting your prayers will become more passionate as you pray ferverntly for Haiti. You may also choose to fast from TV and spend that time in prayer or communion with God. For more on fasting visit: http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1564_the_crazy_idea_of_fasting_in_09/
4. Focus on the church & be specific: Galatians 6:10 says, "So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the faith." Pray specifically for the church community in Haiti. Also, pray for individuals who are in Haiti now bringing aid to the church and the people of Haiti.
- Mark Driscoll & James MacDonald are in Haiti now and you can find out how to pray for them at: http://www.churcheshelpingchurches.com/
5. Donate: Be a steward of your finances, and give to organizations that are providing relief in Haiti. Specifically those that are also contributing by spreading the Gospel. Some excellent organizations that are providing physical and spiritual aid are:
- Compassion Canada http://www.compassion.ca/
- Churches Helping Churches http://www.churcheshelpingchurches.com/
- Samaritan's Purse http://www.samaritanspurse.org/
- Feed My Starving Children http://www.fmsc.org/
- World Vision http://www.worldvision.org/
- Salvation Army (Canada) http://www.salvationarmy.ca/
6. Give up Speciality Drinks: For the next month, everytime you have a craving for a London Fog or a Cappucino, put the money that it would cost for your drink into an envelope or can. At the end of the month donate your savings to a God-fearing organization.
Please remember the people of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti in your prayers. This is going to be an ongoing situation that will need the world's attention, we must not forget the people of Haiti.
Much Love,
Brianna
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