Christmas is a week away and for many of us just the thought of this season brings us great comfort and joy. In Sri Lanka there are many rejoicing as well because of their new found freedom from the refugee camps that once held them against their will. In fact the camps are quickly becoming deserted which has me thanking God for answering so many prayers. Yet having said that my fear is that people will now forget these people; when in fact now is when they need others more than ever.
Try to imagine being released from one of these camps where you just spent a year of your life living in a tent and now you are told that your free to leave only to find out there is little to return to. Your home was destroyed, your livelihood no longer exists, your recently united family has all sorts of medical needs, and by the way your flat broke. I wish this image was a rarity but in fact it is a common story among tens of thousands right now.
Please don't stop praying, and give if your led, because these people need others to love on them in ways most of us can only imagine.
I pray we are used to make it a 'Merry Christmas' for all!
Kurt
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