In a world of mixed up times, and messed up people...

...there are some truly caring people that don't even need to know you to help you out.

Many of you may know I went to Haiti this last August. I made several friends there, and I really hope to go back some day, because the experience was just so awesome, and we really got into the Spirit of God, and you just can't come back from that unchanged.
Then, this last Tuesday, there was an earthquake in Haiti, the epicenter of which was right where we were. Thank God that the church is still standing, and the Pastor's house is still there, if the inside is a bit shambles. But there are still friends we don't know about, and death tolls are rising...
And then, on Facebook, I came upon this event for 'Prayers for Haiti' this Friday, worldwide, or wherever you may hail from, and of course I said I would attend, and I wrote a note about how, even if to some it seems so far away, it's very close, and I did mention some friends had not been heard from yet.
And a lady I've never met sends me a letter, which I'm going to insert here...

Hey Emma,

I saw your post on the Prayers for Haiti wall. I am so sorry to hear about the current worries that you and your family are now facing. I will definitely be praying for your friends in Haiti. If it's alright, I'd like to say one right now for you, your family and your friends.

Jesus,
I thank you so much for Emma and her family. I ask, Lord, that you will comfort them in their time of trial right now as they anxiously wait to hear from their friends in Haiti. I ask that your love pour out over the King family right now and that you strengthen them every day that passes. Let them know that you are with them and with all who are down in Haiti right now as the clean up process begins. Please protect Emma’s friends in Haiti and bring them to safety. Jesus, we don’t always understand your ways, and I pray, in accordance to your will, that you will reveal to us the good that you will bring forth from the ashes. Strengthen the faith that might be tested in this trial. Jesus, your Word tells us that through faith we are shielded by God’s power. You tell us that we can greatly rejoice even though we must suffer through times of grief and trials. Our faith is only refined and strengthened through the fire. Thank you, Lord, for you promises of peace, comfort, and eternal life. You satisfy our needs in every situation. Thank you for being a BIG God! We rejoice in your faithfulness and love for your children all over the world.
In Your Holy Name,
Amen.

I will continually pray for your friends and your family. There is a cross that I have that sits on my desk at school with a wonderful multitude of verses on that I would like to share with you. It says:
HOPE
Those who trust in the LORD will find NEW STRENGTH. They will SOAR high on wings like EAGLES. They will RUN and not grow weary. They will WALK and not faint. So BE STRONG and COURAGEOUS, all you who put your HOPE in the LORD. Let us HOLD TIGHTLY without wavering to the HOPE we affirm, for GOD can be trusted to keep HIS PROMISE.

I hope you have a wonderful rest of your night. :-)

Sincerely,
Rebecca

It's people like her that make me think, maybe we'll be alright after all...