Pray for Peace in Kenya

In recent days the Kenyan government in conjunction with the Somali government has launched a military operation inside the Somali border with the intention of eliminating the Al Shabaab presence.   In response, the Al Shabaab has issued statements of their intent to retaliate with violence against major Kenyan targets.

At this point, our AIM leaders are just raising the level of awareness and reminding us all to be wise and alert in our daily schedules. We are not taking unnecessary trips to Nairobi (which means my grocery list is getting really long!) and we are keeping our eye on the news. 

In the midst of this unsettling news, we rest in the TRUTH that God is still God. He is in control. If I can steal the quote from my friend Jenny  - "Safety is not the absence of evil, but the presence of God."  We rest in God's sovereignty during this time.

Yesterday I was reminded of the story of Moses, leading the Israelites out of Egypt, with the Egyptians chasing after them. When they looked up, they saw the pillar of cloud to guide them. But when they took their eyes off of God and looked behind them to the enemy, they panicked. We need to stop looking at all the things around us that instill fear, but rather keep our eyes focused on God.  

As Moses said to the people before they crossed the Red Sea, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring to you today. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. "

So we wait and trust and pray. Pray with us for peace in this beautiful land of Kenya.