When you believe, prayers should always be enough...But sometimes you are the answer to someone's prayers. In the wake of the horrible typhoon that hit the Philippines this past week, there are so many opportunities to help and serve those in need from afar. Numerous organizations are collecting goods and money towards this relief cause. I'm grateful to be a part of an organization that had relief and aid on the way almost immediately. They delivered food and hygiene kits to the evacuation centers. They are even providing temporary housing to over 14,000 people in many of the church meetinghouses throughout the Philippines.
There are approximately 200 LDS Missionaries serving in Tacloban. That is 200 eighteen to twenty one year old young men and women who have volunteered of their time and money to teach and serve the people in Tacloban, Philippines. For a time, there was no contact with them. Then all but twenty-four were unaccounted for...then they were all found. Safe. Such a blessing and a miracle, considering...Their church mission has turned from one of proselything to one of serving and helping to rebuild this hard hit community.
We can't all be in the Philippines to help rebuild, but we can all offer prayers and aid from home. I can think of no better way to show my Gratitude to my Heavenly Father right now than by helping my fellow brothers and sisters. I am not touting one organization over another. As long as they are legit, they are all good...
If you can, think about donating this season to those who are truly in need.
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Oh Lisa, I wrote about this today over at Joyful Home and Life. As a mama, it just breaks my heart to think of all the families and their lives ripped apart. I have to do more than just feel badly-- it moves me to action.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. It is tough to hear about what all is happening over there :(
ReplyDeleteActions speak louder than words. Yes- prayers are important! But so is a call to action! We also need to do what we can to help as well. THANK YOU for being brave enough to spread the message.
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