South Sudan

1Corinthians 12:4-6
4 "There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work."

Father God, how mysterious are your ways. You are soverign and Holy. You reign over our world, and pour out your blessings upon us. And, Lord, you have given each of us gifts. Give us eyes to see them, ears to hear your call, and an open heart to answer. Eliminate the obstacles we put in the way of serving you. Help us to understand that we are each unique. We don't need to compare ourselves to others and all that they are doing to serve you. We have our own purpose, divinely guided by you. Help us trust in that purpose, and be obedient to your voice.  Help us to know that, indeed, you are at work in us in ways that matter to you.

Lord, I specifically have on my heart to pray for Sudan and South Sudan.  The Christians who have lived in the Nuba Mountains need our help and support.  They need our prayers.  Lord, show me how I can pray for them.  And, Father God, I have the desire to raise money for a well in the refugee camps there.  If it is your will, show me how I could possibly do that.  Anything is possible through you, and even young children have accomplished great things like this.  The seed was planted in my heart years ago.  Now a seedling of hope is compelling me.  How can I make this dream come true?  Only through you, Father God.  I trust in your guidance. I will wait on you.  In the meantime, I will continue to prayfor this persecuted people across the world from me.  In your precious name, I pray.

Job 16:20
"My intercessor is my friend as my eyes pour out tears to God."