How to Pray For and Support Haiti and Afghanistan
How to Pray
Many people are asking how to respond to the international crises with the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti in addition to being hit by a tropical storm as well as the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. It's hard to know where to start when there is so much pain. In any crisis situation, it is helpful to pray 3 Ps:
PEOPLE - Who have been negatively affected or may still be in danger? Pray for those in Haiti and Afghanistan suffering. Pray for deliverance for those in danger. Pray for those doing search and rescue in Haiti, and for those hurting from lost loved ones. Pray for protection, peace and courage for our brothers and sisters in Christ in Afghanistan who are understandably terrified. Let’s pray that they experience the Lord walking with them and among them, saying: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32)
POWER - Who can make a difference? Ask God to direct the Government, emergency services, international diplomatic solutions and others. Ask God to raise up leaders in both these terrible situations to bring about good. Pray for the Haitian governmental leaders already in turmoil from the assassination of their President. Pray for political and humanitarian solutions for the vast number of Afghan refugees, ordinary people suddenly displaced from their homes by the terror the Taliban. May they discover that “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and he knows those who take refuge in Him.” (Nahum 1:7)
PASTORS AND LEADERS - Who can bring God's love to those affect? Pray for the Church to bring help and hope. Pray for Christians to be the hands and feet of Christ in Haiti. Pray for pastors and their families facing the fear of coming persecution. Pray for wisdom for world leaders as they seek to respond diplomatically in Afghanistan, building an essential international consensus for peace. “Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power. By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just;”(Proverbs 8:14-15)
How to Support
If you feel led to give, here are several different organizations we have had experience with that you can support for each situation.
For Haiti :
Missionary Flights International
For Afghanistan :