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pray for Cuba

 


Psalm 82:3-4  NLT  

Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute. 4 Rescue the poor and helpless; deliver them from the grasp of evil people.


You might be keeping up with things that are going on around the world.  Pray for the peace of Israel and the middle east.  Pray for the nation of Cuba and the unrest and desperate economic situation.


My heart is in Cuba and has been in 2019 when I took my first mission trip.  So many people have left a mark on my heart and life.  Friends and ministry partners who are sharing the Gospel in their country.  I am so grateful for God leading me there these 6 and half years.


But the situation is grave.  So pray.  As the verses above say.  Pray for the poor, the oppressed, pray for rescue of the helpless and the release from evil or difficult people.  


Cuba gets worse daily with the need for food, fuel, electricity and hope.  The United States government continues to push change in their country, and I do believe that God will provide change that will lead to the people of this island nation.  Change not just to have what they need but so they will know God and have His hope.


Very simple, don’t stop praying.  Thank you for joining me in this important and life changing prayer.  As Matthew West says in his song, “Don’t Stop Praying”.


What’s your impossible , Your “I need a miracle”
What’s got you barely hanging by a single thread
What looks so hopeless now 
What weighs down your heart with doubt 
You beg for a breakthrough but no sign of breakthrough yet 

When you’ve cried and you’ve cried til your tears run dry
The answer won’t come and you don’t know why
And you wonder if you can bow your head even one more time … 


He’s close to the brokenhearted
Saves those who are crushed in spirit
The Alpha and Omega knows how your story ends …


And don’t stop praying, Don’t stop calling on Jesus name
Keep on pounding on heaven’s door
Let your knees wear out the floor
Don’t stop believing
‘Cause mountains move with just a little faith
And your Father’s heard every single word you’re saying
So, don’t stop praying 

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