Prayer Requests from Haiti

Some of these stories I have already posted, but here is a comprehensive list of prayer requests from or for people I met during my trip to Haiti.

1. Vina: I met her in the Fort Lauderdale airport. She also missed the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince because of the delay at the Philadelphia airport. She grew up in Haiti; she had returned in 2001 but had not returned since. I asked her to tell me about Haiti in case I was not able to fly out the next day. She told me the people were resilient and the food is delicious. I can confirm that statement! She was on a missions trip and then was hoping to stay longer to visit family, depending upon whether she felt safe or not.

2. Clint White, Matt, and Geftay. These three gentlemen picked me up from the airport. It was a blessing to run errands with them, to witness a day in the life of a missionary. Please pray for them to be patient as they follow wherever Jesus leads them. May they continue to spread the good news in Haiti; I ask that the hand of Jesus be present in all of their conversations and interactions.

3. "Sumen" and Jonas. They lived 2 houses down from where we stayed. "Sumen" is pregnant and requested a good day for when she gives birth. She also requested prayer for her husband. Jonas and his wife asked for prayer to strengthen their spiritual life as well as unity within their relationship. They have two sons who receive tutoring after school.

4. The construction project: I believe the building was intended to be a church, but once it has a roof the building will be a school. May the building be sturdy and used to glorify God's kingdom.

5. The Sons of God orphanage. I only visited once. There is a possibility of requiring a new building. I pray that God continues to provide for them; He has a special place in his heart for orphans, so I trust He will sustain them and fill them with His love.

6. Guy Emmanuel, his mother, brother, cousin, and various other people in the house. Guy Emmanuel asked for prayer to help him provide for his family. His mother praised God. We met Guy and his family while walking around the neighborhood on Thursday July 22.

7. During that same excursion, a man called out to us from a tent city. He said, "I'm so glad to see you here" and "Come!" With Zick's approval, we walked down the steps into the tent city. He was sitting under a large tarp/tented area with a woman. There were several mattress lining the perimeter. The tent was set up where their house used to stand. I believe the woman asked for things to go back to the way they were before the earthquake. She wants a home again. I trust God will provide her with a home.

8. All of the children we met throughout the trip. May they grow up in God's love and seek Jesus as their Savior.

9. Vanessa, Dahlia, and Olsheen. Vanessa felt sick; Dahlia just wanted prayer in general.

10. Alisha and her mother, Geraldine. After the earthquake, Alisha had been under debris. Alisha had a fever; the medicine had not helped. Alisha also needed surgery for a swollen area near her pelvis. May God heal her! Geraldine requested prayer for a visa to go to Santo Domingo and buy goods to sell in Haiti.

11. Jimmy requested prayer for his thoughts.

12. Michelle asked us to pray for her family, to keep her strong in God, and to be protected.

13. Joseph makes coin banks in a tent city. The way he meticulously works on those coin banks is a manner of praising God. He earned a decent sum of money from our group, so I pray that God protects him as well as continue to provides for him and his family. Joseph is a mason but does not have a job.

14. Pastor David, his wife, and all of the girls they have staying with them. We stayed at Pastor David's house. His ministry developed in November 2009. His ministry is exorcism. Many of the girls at his house were once possessed by demons. I pray Pastor David continues to drive out demons in the name of Jesus. I ask God to protect Pastor David and his family. His wife has such a beautiful singing voice. May she continue to sing your praise, God!

15. The interpreters: Zick, Dorly, Wilbert, Phanor, Ernst, David. May the interpreters be kept safe and continue to spread the gospel throughout Haiti. May they continue to share their faith with all of whom they meet. It has been such a blessing for me to have met them.

Please reread often and pray with me.

City Heights

God is moving in City Heights. He is using the body of Christ. Mark 14:38 The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.

Harbor-Mid City has an exceptionally willing spirit, but it's body is also weak.

Lord Jesus, we, as your body, as the church, completely put our faith in you. We know that you will provide for us. We may not fully know what that looks like, but we are working toward your vision. Lord, lead the leaders of Harbor-Mid City. Lead them into provision; we know you will open the doors of the charter school/community center. We trust that the leadership will be sensitive to your will and the opportunities you provide. We know that the charter school will be a sign of your glory. It will be a beacon of your light illuminating City Heights. Father, we thank you for sharing your love of the people in City Heights with your body attending Harbor-Mid City. Through you, we will spread your gospel. Your glory will reign in City Heights. The people of City Heights already know your love inwardly and will begin to see your love outwardly.

Lord Jesus, I also lift up the teenagers and leadership of I.O.B. I trust you will heal the brokenness among the teens. I trust that you are using the leadership to plant and nurture seeds. I know those seeds will grow to fruition, even if I do not know the exact date. I thank you for showing up every Tuesday to strengthen our community. I pray you will strengthen the leadership team and help us shine your light. Help us point to you as we acknowledge only you can satisfy the needs of the teens. Help us equip the teens with tools to seek you out when they are in the darkness. I see you doing this, and I know you will continue to bring strength and encouragement to the leadership team. Colossians 3: 3 and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Jesus, continue to teach I.O.B. teens and leaders to be hidden in you, so we can grow together in relationship with you.

I praise you for answering this prayer, for listening to an unworthy servant. I thank you for your mercy and forgiveness, may you teach me to forgive others despite my hardened heart.

Haiti

So this new label has been inspired by my daily devotionals. I'm currently reading Mark, and I've never fully realized how revolutionary prayer can be. I'm still not sure I fully comprehend the power of prayer and the vulnerability of believing my prayer with complete faith is scary, but I must apply my theory.

The revolutionary verse is Mark 11:22-25.

My goal with this Prayer: completely, faithfully label is to pray for different regions of the world. I am to believe completely that God is in the process of making my prayer happen. If I can do that, God and I are changing the world. Won't you change the world with us?

Dear Heavenly Father,

You are a God of the living. I know you have welcomed the tragic victims of the earthquake in Haiti with welcome, loving arms. They have conquered death; they are safe in your presence. The survivors are also safe in your presence.

Jesus, I have a friend going to Haiti next week. This is the reason why I am beginning with Haiti. I know you will keep him safe and guide all that he does. Jesus, I trust you will use my friend as an extension of your body. You will fill my friend with your love, peace, and mercy. My friend will then shine your light all over Haiti. Haiti will become ablaze in your glory.

God, I know you love the people of Haiti. I have seen you inspire many people to donate to Haiti. I trust you will keep that spirit of generosity alive as time passes. I trust you will not forget about the people in Haiti and that you will not let others forget about Haiti.

God, you will rebuild Haiti so it is better than it was before the earthquake. You alone will make this happen. Blessed be the people in Haiti for they truly know your glory and your love.

Jesus watch over everyone involved in the rebuilding of Haiti, as I know you already are.

Thank you for your love and mercy.