As some of you may know I have supported the Leprosy Mission for many years now. and Ray supports All We Can, which used to be called the Methodist Relief and Development Fund. That way we both give to overseas projects as well as food banks and other charities in this country. We are very fortunate that we can do this.
The Leprosy Mission have a daily devotion for Lent which is not very long but makes me think, some mornings more than others. One morning made me think a little bit more than others and was headed “Pray for protection during conflict”. Although we all know how awful it is in Ukraine, as we are reminded at most news bulletins, it also reminded me of other conflicts in the world where our mission partners are working.
The staff of the Leprosy Mission are working in Mozambique, Myanmar and Ethiopia and have faced difficult situations and people affected with leprosy have found their lives disrupted and even endangered. Despite these dangers they keep working to serve those affected by leprosy.
I am sure that the mission partners of All We Can are facing similar problems in those parts of the world and others.
Please keep those who are doing this work in difficult situations in your prayers.
Prayer: Pray that our merciful Lord will keep our people safe and free from harm as they carry out their work. Please also pray for the people they serve, who are often already vulnerable and living lives of hardship. Amen.