tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441229765267473086.post4964894362493061715..comments2023-06-11T03:46:50.908-07:00Comments on From the Streets of Rome: no simple answerstrinityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04392591780787186216noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441229765267473086.post-71841314900631732792011-03-17T01:55:38.252-07:002011-03-17T01:55:38.252-07:00Yes, it is only the first step. You might want to...Yes, it is only the first step. You might want to watch out, that is what happened to me when the Earthquake hit Haiti. I first saw it and thought, "bummer"and then went on with life. But God quickly gave me an unmatchable heart for the people of Haiti until I could not, not go and help. And now I care so much for a people and a place that I had hardly thought of if ever thought of prior to the Earthquake.<br /><br />And yes, I think that we have the Holy Spirit at work in us praying the prayers and weeping the tears we just don't have words or emotions for. I shared this same thought with my friend RheAnn who is in Japan, not knowing what to say.trinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04392591780787186216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441229765267473086.post-50107156331469890902011-03-16T22:27:45.890-07:002011-03-16T22:27:45.890-07:00I think having your heart broken is the first step...I think having your heart broken is the first step. On Saturday night I watched the news about Japan and thought, "oh my, how terrible" and then I went to bed. But on Sunday morning I began to comprehend the enormity of the plight of those in Japan. I started weeping and found myself weeping the whole morning. However, I think it was God's Spirit weeping within me because, to be honest, I have never been had any feelings toward Japan, I guess you could say "indifferent". But Jesus is not indifferent. He cares and I believe He grieves. He weeps with those who weep. <br />There are no easy answers, but at least we're now a little more open to being part of the answer.Mom : )noreply@blogger.com