With little more than a month’s time remaining, the soon-to-be established nation of Southern Sudan prepares for its first independence day (09 July 2011). As you can imagine this monumental occurrence does not come without its challenges. Reports in the news have described outbursts of violence in the city of Abyei, located on the line on which Sudan is projected to split. Other news reports are beginning to highlight the tension that we already knew was present between the North and South.
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I write to you having just returned from a sweet but emotional time in Khartoum, Sudan.
Many years ago, God commissioned LIA to serve the displaced people in the north by showing us their destitute status as they camped in mass on the outskirts of Khartoum with no means to meet basic needs. Now, several years later, our ministry has matured and we have graduated several communities. We are also joyfully seeing the chance for these people to return home.
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As the world focuses on the turmoil in Libya right now, I can’t help but to be reminded of the faithfulness, righteousness and deliverance of our God, His way- His time! We would love to ask why, explain what is happening, and even predict the outcome, however we would best look to God and trust that He is at work now as always has been.
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The Nationals of south Sudan are excited and rejoicing as they look forward to finally having the opportunity for self governance. As of Friday afternoon the unofficial results from the referendum that came to an end on Saturday January 15th, indicates that 98.6% of the south Sudanese have voted for separation.
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Please click here to see a full message from LIA President, Dr. Florence Muindi.
As we watch the potential split of the nation between Northern and Southern Sudan, I ask that you join me in praying for the outcome of this monumental occasion.
This war torn country has seen extensive turmoil over the years and there has been much tension between these two regions even after the civil war. It is my prayer that this voting process will be peaceful and that the Lord’s hand will govern the outcome. As many in the south seek succession, I am also committed to praying for the development of government and infrastructure that must take place if the vote is in favor of the split.
I encourage you to take a few moments to learn more about the impact of this occasion from the articles below.
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