An article published by CNN last week quotes: "But this isn't just another annual drought -- this is the worst crisis the region has seen in 60 years. (The United Nations officially declared a famine in Somalia on Wednesday.) To put that in historical perspective, the situation is looking more grim than the massive drought in Ethiopia in the mid-1980s that prompted the Live Aid concert, and the drought in Somalia in early 1990s that led to the well-known United Nations peacekeeping mission. Garissa and the rest of the region -- including parts of Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia -- usually have two rainy seasons, one in the fall and one in the spring. This year, neither rainy season happened and the earth is bone dry."
"While they beg for food, beg God for mercy and relief on their behalf." Tom Davis Here's how we can pray today.
1- Pray that God would have mercy these millions of people, providing for their physical needs.
2- Pray that those traveling long distances for water and food would be strengthened for the journey and be able to make it to the refugee camps alive. Pray especially for supernatural strength for the many women and children who are dying along the way.
3- Pray that many resources would be given to meet the needs of these precious people. Should God move in your heart to give, please consider giving to the relief efforts headed up by Baptist Global Response.
4- Pray that this severe trial would press those suffering into Christ, who is the Bread of Heaven, and the true Living Water that their souls need. Pray that many would be saved in the midst of these horrific circumstances.
5- Pray that God would be glorified and that His will would be done here on earth as it is in heaven. Pray that aid workers and local Christians would be bold and share the Gospel with those around them.
6- Pray for an end to this drought, and that God will pour down rain both physically and spiritually on this dry, and dark part of the world.
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