Thank you for joining us in praying for Haiti this morning. Our Friday morning prayer continues. Please join us each Friday morning at 9:00am and say a short prayer for all those living and working in Haiti.
This week I wanted to share with you some good news from our team. The families of our two leaders have settled into their new towns and their children are in school once again. While talking with our farm manager this morning I notice a hint of joy in his voice and when I mentioned it to him he said that he is at peace now. For months he has been burdened with with anxiety and stress because of the situation and how it was impacting his family. Now that they are in a safer area he is much more relaxed and less stressed by what is happening in his beloved Haiti.
This conversation got me to thinking about the stages of development. Safety or the feeling of safety is a lynchpin that allows us to move forward in our daily lives. For many years I taught this progression of development to youth, young adults, parents and teachers. Creating a sense of security and safety is the first step in building a relationship, a team, or a community. Without a sense of safety we are usually unwilling to step forward, to volunteer, to leave our comfort zone. Whenever we encounter a new situation, i.e., a new job, a new class, a new boss, a new teacher, as new team, or anything new anything, our first reaction is to withdraw a little bit, simple because we feel insecure. The list of 'what ifs' is endless. What if the don't like me? What if my answer is wrong? What if? What if? What if? We all have the fear of rejection and failure. As we age we experience a lot of fears and learn that we can face them and move forward.
But, what if you lived somewhere where it was much more difficult to find basic physical safety, emotional safety or mental safety? Where would you turn to find peace?
Fanfan and Anaxe have long found a sense of peace from their trust in God and His holy word. They have found it in the work that they do leading others whether in farming or ministry. They have found even more peace with the answer to prayer that have placed them physically in an area that is in itself more peaceful. With that peace, that safety, that security, they are now ready to put more positive energy to their work and their ministry.
We thank God that they are in a better space and their families are safe. Thank you for your prayers. Please join us again next Friday at 9:00am to pray for Haiti.
Your prayers and financial support mean so much to us and to those we serve.
