Prayer

On the road in Gulu


Just thinking out loud here: while I feel compelled to write about the political situation here in Uganda; to share the insights that I have gleaned in carrying out my research and talking with so many different people, amidst it all, I find myself thinking a lot about people back home, and I find myself praying a lot, too - maybe because I have more spare time to do so, but there definitely is an urgency a reality that pervades my senses here about the spiritual dimension of life, of relationships and situations. God is everywhere, but we can invite Him into situations and allow ourselves to be used as instruments of His grace, love, compassion when we pray. I see that more clearly these days...and feel the urgency of it.

Today, I took a bumpy ride from Kitgum to Gulu on a mini-bus, a 15 seater which is crammed to over capacity and leaves riders feeling suffocated and quite uncomfortable the whole ride through. The mini-buses are quite dangerous in some areas because they are in such bad shape and the roads are in horrible condition, especially in the north. Accidents and crashes happen frequently, or so I sense.

I will use this forum to ask for your prayers for my safety and protection; and also to ask that you send prayer requests. I see the power of prayer and I believe more strongly in it than ever. The spiritual dimension to the conflict and the political and social condition of this country is something I cannot deny. The land is so fertile and beautiful, but inexplicably, people here are living as if they have nothing. It doesn't make sense.

Oh, the internet cafe here is closing! End for now.

Thank you for your prayers.