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Still Saturday: Because They’re #GoingThere

August 22, 2014 By Sandra Heska King

#GoingThere

May the Prince of Peace

“banish from human hearts

whatever might endanger peace.

May He transform them

into witnesses of

truth,

justice,

and brotherly love. . . .

May He enkindle the wills of all so that they

may overcome the barriers that divide,

cherish the bonds of mutual charity,

understand others,

and pardon those who have done them wrong.

By virtue of His action,

may all peoples of the earth

become as brothers,

and may the most longed-for peace

blossom forth and reign

always

among them.

~Pope John XXIII in his encyclical Pacem in Terris

as quoted by Peggy Rosenthal in Praying through Poetry: Hope for Violent Times

(Line breaks mine)

My dear friend, Deidra Riggs, has assembled a small group of friends who are following God to Ferguson, Missouri. They will spend this weekend loving, listening, and learning–and then they’ll write the stories. Yes, they’re #GoingThere. Literally. I’m guessing they’d all say they don’t know what they’re doing. But God does.

I  can’t go there in body, but I am going in heart and spirit. I will be here while they go there, and I will be praying for

open eyes

open ears

open hearts

open minds

I will pray that God Himself will direct them to where they are to serve and who they are to speak to.

I will pray for traveling mercies and for safety on the streets.

I will pray that they will be Jesus with skin on,

that they will be able to crawl under skin where I can’t.

I will pray they will be very small and very quiet.

I will pray they can help us understand.

And I will pray for barriers to break down and for peace to fill the gaps.

#GoingThere Storytellers

Will you join me?

In the stillness,

Sandy

Follow their stories here

Deidra Riggs

Jennifer Dukes Lee

Preston Yancey

Lisha Epperson

Nish Weiseth

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  1. Lynn D. Morrissey says

    August 22, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    Praying for this God-ordained team on God’s mission to Missouri. God will use them powerfully to share the love of Christ and to tell stories that need hearing.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      August 22, 2014 at 6:12 pm

      I’m anxious to see/hear what results.

      • Lynn D. Morrissey says

        August 23, 2014 at 9:25 am

        I, too!

        • Sandra Heska King says

          August 23, 2014 at 9:28 am

          😀

  2. ~ linda says

    August 22, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    Yes, yes! My prayers are with this godly crew and know that God will use them in Ferguson. Praising Him for His servants.
    Caring through Christ, ~ linda

    • Sandra Heska King says

      August 23, 2014 at 8:31 am

      Thanks, Linda. We need some good news these days.

  3. Elizabeth Stewart says

    August 22, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    I am linking arms/hearts with you in prayer.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      August 23, 2014 at 8:33 am

      There’s lots of room in this circle. Especially for you, Elizabeth.

  4. S. Etole says

    August 23, 2014 at 5:48 am

    Definitely joining you in prayer.

    • Sandra Heska King says

      August 23, 2014 at 8:35 am

      Definitely glad, Susan.

  5. June says

    August 23, 2014 at 9:33 am

    Agreeing with you, Sandy, and so many others in prayer for this special group. May God’s will be done. Amen.

  6. Deb Wolf says

    August 23, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    I’m praying too!

  7. Sheila Seiler Lagrand says

    August 23, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    Me too, Sandra.

  8. Jason Stasyszen says

    August 23, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    Praying with you. That’s awesome they are going to bless and give. As always, I am sure they’ll be given much by the Father as they serve too. Thanks Sandra.

  9. Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says

    August 23, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    I will be praying. What a blessing to those who are going and those who will be visited!

  10. Laurie Collett says

    August 23, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    Praise God for His patience, mercy and grace as we learn! Thanks for hosting & God bless!

  11. Joanne Viola says

    August 24, 2014 at 6:29 am

    Have been & will continue to pray for them. May God use them greatly to display His love for all people. Blessings!

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