Some people here have been asking where was God during the bombings. This seems to always be the question that is asked after a tragedy. But I have seen his hand working throughout the whole situation. It is a horrible tragedy but God saved so many people. I have heard many stories like my friend of people who were supposed to be at one of the pubs but for some reason or another ended up not going. There is also a story of two men one heard a voice from the Lord saying that he should take the other one to the bathroom. The second man didn't want to miss the end of the match but the persistence of the first made him go. Many who were around them ended up dyeing.
There have also been two other bombs that have been found by police before they were detonated. This has saved so many lives. The security levels everywhere have been heightened which is a huge comfort. I got a full bag check and pat down just to go into church this morning. There are also tons of police and army men everywhere I go.
I also know that no matter what happens I am in the will of the Lord. I truly believe that nothing happens apart from the knowledge and divine plan of the Lord. Not even these tragedies. I was reminded of a passage that God was teaching me about earlier in my trip from Daniel chapter three. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are standing before King Nebuchadnezzar after they have refused to worship the golden image. They said "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up."
The part about this passage that God really showed me was "But even if he does not". These men knew that God was big enough to save them from the furnace which He ended up doing. However they were going to be faithful and trust Him no matter what. I know that my God is big enough to save everyone and especially me from danger. But even if He doesn't I will continue to trust Him and hold onto my faith - for I know it is the truth.
Prayer Requests:
Please pray for the country of Uganda. This is a hard time for a lot of people and it is shaking many people's faith.
Also pray for the future of Uganda. Even though this was a terrorist group I feel as though it may be a glimpse into what may happen during next years elections.
Please pray for Coryn's Mom and niece who are here. Coryn's mom is leaving next wednesday and the niece is supposed to be staying for a year. I can just see that they are both having a hard time adjusting to life here. I don't think either one quite understands the reasons for Coryn and Jamesdon living here.
Please pray for me. I just got sick today with some stomach thing. I praise God that I am at Coryn's house with cinnamon toast, sprite, a comfortable bed and curtains that block all light but I still feel crummy.
Please pray for clear guidance as to what the next steps of my life should look like and what I should be doing. With all of my different experiences here I have felt like God was telling me many different things. I just want to be faithful to the truth and to doing the work of the Lord whatever that may be for me. Specifically pray about my decision to partner with the organization "Love for the sake of Love" which my friend Andrew Vanover has started.
Finally pray that I would spend my last few weeks here wisely. I have many different things planned including a trip to Jinja with Coryn and her family. Then working with Muslims in Bombo and finally a trip to Gulu to see many of the new organizations (invisible Children, Crochet Kids, 31 Bits and Remnant) that have been started there. I have a lot planned for my last three weeks and I want to be wise about everything I am doing.
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