http://time.com/5175464/boko-haram-kidnap-dapchi-schoolgirls/ |
Lord, today we are absolutely sick to
our stomachs to learn of the confirmed kidnapping of 110 schoolgirls by Boko
Haram in Dapchi, Yobe. The bile rises up in our throats and the tears come to
our eyes. “How long?!” we cry out. “LORD,
how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph?” (Psalm
94:3). With 100 Chibok girls still missing after their 2014 abduction, we are infuriated
that Boko Haram would take 110 more girls. We are completely disgusted by their
disregard for human life, their mistreatment of young girls’ bodies and minds,
and the destruction they wreak on thousands of people. We would like to see
them smote like Sodom and Gomorrah! Thank you, Lord, that we can pour out our
hearts before you, sharing our raw emotions. We do plead with you to act! Bring
complete confusion and disarray within Boko Haram. Strike the terrorists with sickness,
hunger and fear. Cut off their leadership. And, Lord, open their eyes. We pray
especially for young and new members to see the horror of what is happening and
to leave, taking captives with them to freedom. Stir up the government of
Nigeria to act promptly, efficiently and powerfully. Rally anyone else who can assist
to action. Lord, we call out to you for help: bring back the Chibok and Dapchi
girls. In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, amen.
Update: http://www.africanews.com/2018/02/28/nigeria-air-force-chief-relocates-to-yobe-state-in-search-for-dapchi-girls/
ReplyDeleteAmazing update: https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/22/africa/nigeria-missing-girls-father/index.html
ReplyDeleteUpdate on Boko Haram's kidnappings: https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/13/africa/boko-haram-children-abduction-intl/index.html
ReplyDeleteRelated: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-56321789
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