Whoever said that following after Christ is "easy as pie" should reanalyze what kind of "pie" they are consuming. I am with Paul of the New Testament in that "the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature." (Gal 5:17). There is a constant battle within that causes so much frustration, pain, and often guilt which makes walking the "narrow path" that Jesus walked equally lumbersome. So why do it? Why continue in this battle? Why not give up and succumb? Here's the kicker...Christ has already accomplished this for my sake. So all that is required of me is to "cast all my burdens onto him," believe in the power of his salvation, and continue running the race knowing that in the end I will be victorious in this battle because He already claimed the victory! (1 Cor. 15:57)
Right now tensions between Sudan and South Sudan are escalating, mostly due to the presence of oil. This battle is nothing new, it has been at work for decades (ie Darfur Conflict, etc.) and based on history it looks like it may be a "song that never ends." These people need rest but most importantly they need victory over death. Pray for the leaders of Sudan and South Sudan that God would soften their hearts. Pray for strength for the leaders in Mundri, South Sudan. Most importantly that God would provide opportunities for the missionaries there to share the Gospel and that many would be added to the Kingdom!
