A believer finds peace in Christ in the midst of another Arab revolution.
Dear, Horrified how Egypt, Lybia and other countries experienced violent leadership turnovers, the whole world is now watching Syria, where the death toll has reached 7,100. And no one knows what to do. The UN is split on its vote for a resolution calling for President Bashar Assad to step down. Protestors want more freedom from the harsh and mistrusted regime while some Islamic groups want freedom to rule and force their faith on all Syrians. It's difficult to imagine a happy ending. Abella*, a girl in her early twenties, gives a mature perspective: "In the beginning I was so afraid. Every night when I went to bed, fear sneaked in because of all the news I heard and watched on television." "But one day I got a text to remind me about practice with our Peace Choir—that's what we call our choir. I asked myself how I could be part of a Peace Choir without having peace in my heart. "I got convinced again that my peace comes from heaven and not from earth." Chrisitans in dozens of countries around the world experience the same fear each night as Abella. But when they receive Bibles, discipleship training and practical support from Open Doors they too, through all the violance and uncertainity, are able to find peace in Christ. There is something you can do. You can help Christians like Abella around the world discover peace and hope through the ministry of Open Doors. Your prayers and support have never been more critical.  May God's Peace be in us all,  Carl Moeller President/CEO Open Doors USA |  |
*Name has been changed to protect this believers identity.  |