21.3.13 BCH

T “T” is the partner for whom I keep a current update on the web site. Here is the link: Myanmar Prayer Diary. If you ever forget or lose the link, you can type Myanmar on the magnifying glass on www.baptistchildrenshome.org and it will pop up. I have tried to keep it a bit hard to find to protect our partners from spies as much as possible. T’s diary is very graphic, but it gives you a clear picture of the events that are occurring. As you will notice, I have not heard from him since his Saturday afternoon. His closing statements are, “Our hearts weep all the time. There might be fighting the whole night. Let’s continue praying.” This is about the 4^th day since I have heard from him. I do know that much of Myanmar has been without electricity, so hopefully that is the reason.

Grace I have been in regular communication with Grace. In short, she and the children trust God, but at the same time they are terrified. Absolutely terrified. They are counting on our prayer. I do not understand everything she writes, but my understanding is that her neighbors were taken as spies. Grace’s sister Kim and her nephew are caring for the children. Grace stands in watch through a small window all night long.

Here is her update today: The whole day no electricity, no fans, no light, no water, no food. Praying for upstairs neighbors who were accused as spies. Grace says, “I told them (the military), please, we have never spied. I humbly request.”

She has an emergency prayer request: Today, whole day on my street motorbike and cars are running here and there, last because of the spy two men took away. In a nearby town the military is taking people for some unknown reason. She is concerned that they will come for her and the children.

April 1 is a day when political announcements will be made. Please pray about this. There are also reporters in the country now, reporters from the US that our partners do not trust.

I just got off a phone call with Grace. She spoke to me from total darkness except when she panned the room to show me the children and then her own tear-stained face. I prayed with her and reminded her of God’s power and love. I want to share with you the pain and beauty of praying with someone who does not know if they will see tomorrow, and yet they trust God.

Joseph Joseph and I have been in good communication. He has spoken to a builder about building an emergency shelter. Pictured to the right is what they have so far. It is very basic, but it could save their lives.

Joseph remains strong. They are eager to move to the shelter where they feel much safer. Joseph’s wife is really struggling with all the violence and fear. I shared with him that Grace was also having a difficult time. He was able to call to encourage her. I’m thankful for partners who take these partnerships so seriously. He was able to buy some rice for food.

It is such a day-by-day existence. He also mentions the major news network that the Army has invited to Myanmar. Without blaming the US, he states that he does not trust them. As for those doing the killing and destruction, Joseph said, “We know that these evil doers will face the wrath of God. If not in this life, for certain for eternity if they don’t repent of their sin. As Grace mentioned, April 1 is a big day in Myanmar. He says on that day a new government and federal army will be formed. Please pray that this is true and that the suffering will end. Joseph, as with all our partners, continues to live with his faith in and eyes on God.

In Joseph’s words, “Let us wait and see how the Lord delivers us from these evil things!”

Thank you for walking beside us on this most difficult journey and may God give you a blessed Resurrection Sunday.

Linda Brooks

President

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